Plain-English guides, document checklists, and ready-to-use templates for U.S. tourist, student, and family visas. Updated for the new $250 Visa Integrity Fee. No legalese. No scams. No subscription.
A free plain-English overview of the U.S. visa system — the main visa types, what they cost in 2026, and how to find the right path for your situation.
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30 pages. Every fee, every form, the DS-160 walkthrough, interview prep, and three letter templates.
40 pages. SEVIS payment, I-20 walkthrough, full document checklist, F-1 interview prep, plus CPT/OPT/STEM work authorization explained.
I-129F petition guide, evidence of relationship, the 90-day rule, and the consular interview prep.
I-130 petition, NVC processing, affidavit of support, and the spousal interview at the consulate.
DS-2019, program sponsors, the two-year home rule, and the exchange visitor interview.
Cap registration, employer petition, transfer rules, the lottery process, and consular processing.
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The $250 Visa Integrity Fee was added in October 2025. We updated our guides immediately. Buy once and you get every future update free, for life.
Everything in our guides links back to travel.state.gov, uscis.gov, or the official embassy site. We tell you exactly where to verify everything.
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