381R-1 Visa
New Religious Worker (R-1 Visa) Regulations
In an effort to combat alleged fraud, the USCIS has made significant new requirements for petitioning religious organizations and R-1 Visa beneficiaries. The primary changes are a…
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382Visa Waiver Program
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is now mandatory for all Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Travelers
Historical archive notice (reviewed October 31, 2026): This article reproduces requirements and application questions from the original 2008–2009 ESTA rollout. ESTA forms, eligibility requirements, admissibility screening, validity…
383Third Country Visa
Can Third Country Nationals Apply for a US Visa in Mexico?
Updated October 31, 2026. This article previously described a procedure announced by the US Consulate in Ciudad Juarez in November 2008. It also listed an old appointment…