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Updated on 02.06.2025

Return of passport after interview at the US consulate

After a successful interview at the US consulate, the applicant has two options to get the passport back. We explain the advantages and disadvantages of both delivery options.

Updated on 30.05.2025

New online profile for scheduling visa interviews and paying fees

There are important changes to interview appointment scheduling, fee payment and passport delivery via the official visa service providers.

Updated on 26.05.2025

Visa question of the month - Alien Registration Requirement

Your question: We entered the USA as a family with an E-2 visa. Our daughter was 12 years old at the time of application and did not have to appear in person for the interview. Do we need to make any…

Updated on 16.05.2025

Questioning at the US border: Primary and Secondary Inspection

Whether with a visa or ESTA – every US traveler should be aware that it is always only at the border control that a decision is made as to whether a person may enter the United States or not…

Updated on 15.05.2025

H-2B Visa for Non-Agricultural Workers

The H-2B visa allows foreign nationals to work temporarily in the United States in non-agricultural fields. However, the number of H-2B visas is limited each year.

Updated on 05.05.2025

Romania's admission to the Visa Waiver Program revoked

Romania's inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program with ESTA was recently reviewed. It has now been announced that membership has been revoked.

Updated on 01.05.2025

Visa interview at the American consulate: questions, procedure and tips

When applying for a nonimmigrant visa for the USA, all applicants must appear in person at the US consulate, with a few exceptions. We have summarized below what you can expect at the consular…

Updated on 30.04.2025

Green Card Lottery Registration Period

The US government gives away 55,000 permanent residence permits (= Green Cards) in its annual diversity visa lottery. Each year, the U.S. Department of State determines and announces the date for…

Updated on 16.04.2025

Transit USA: Stopover with visa or ESTA?

Who isn't looking forward to a long-awaited vacation? Before you get too excited about your trip, you should pay attention to transit through the United States. Because this supposed stopover can be…

Updated on 15.04.2025

What are the Global Entry requirements?

The Global Entry program allows previously registered individuals expedited border control and entry into the United States. Here you can read which travelers meet the Global Entry requirements and…

Updated on 07.04.2025

Visa question of the month - Current travel advisories for the US

Your question: In the media, we are increasingly hearing about problems, baggage checks and deportations at the US border or difficulties with visa applications. What can we do to best prepare our…

Updated on 28.03.2025

Automated and mobile passport control at US airports

At select US airports, passport control points are available to US travelers to simplify entry into the US. We explain who can use these special passport control points and what mobile passport…

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