Because the d.a.i. is not an official agent of the United States we are not allowed to make official or binding statements concerning visas. We do offer several reference books which clarify current entry requirements and offer recommendations for those seeking visas. If you would like official information concerning visas, visit the US-Embassy in Germany at their website or call one of the following (very costly) telephone numbers:

A good place to start is at the U.S. Department of State's USINFO website. To learn more about the various U.S. government agencies, please visit FirstGov.gov, which also has valuable resources for American citizens.

U.S. immigration law provides for many categories of visas, depending on a person's proposed activities in the United States. For programs that are generally referred to as "internships," several types of visas may be appropriate. The B1/B2 "visitor" visa can be issued to applicants for programs that involve observation and information-gathering only. There can be no "hands-on" work and the applicant cannot receive payment.

excellent source for business information is the Council of American States in Europe (CASE). However, if the information provided by CASE does not suffice; please contact individual state websites.

French citizens do not require a visa to enter the United States and may enter under the Visa Waiver Program (if all of the VWP requirements are met).

of 2004, all foreign nationals requiring new visas must apply for their visas at a U.S embassy or consulate outside the United States.

You may apply to adjust your status to the V visa category with the USCIS if you are in the United States. If you leave the United States, however, you will be required to apply to have your passport endorsed with a V visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate outside the United States in order to return. You should contact the Embassy or Consulate before departing the U.S. for further information.

official source of information about United States visa policies and procedures can be found at http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html.

The easiest way to locate agricultural information is to visit the United States embassy website, agricultural section. This site provides large amounts of information on topics such as grains, produce, seafood, lumber, etc.

We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of citizenship or visa status. Each position is reviewed on a case by case basis.

The reason for this increase is straightforward - the 100 USD MRV fee was already lower than actual cost of providing NIV services when the cost of service study was revised in 2004. Since the last increase from $65 to $100 in 2002, there have been new security-related costs, new IT systems that have been put in place, and inflation has caused overall costs to rise. The non-immigrant visa fee was increased twice since 9/11, both times in 2002.

Your first step should be to go to the US embassy or consulate in your country. They will be able to provide you with requirements and explain the process for obtaining an F-1 or J-1 student visa. F-1 visa requirements can be found online, as well as a list of embassies and consulates.

No. Visas are used for entry into the United States. If discrepancies are noted while in the United States, they can be corrected when the student travels home. Consult the DOS website, http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html for details. Technically, visas can be corrected at any U.S. embassy/consulate outside the United States.

You can either visit our International partners at here or contact the International department at ++ 1-760-734-4729.

ounces or a “shot” of 80-proof distilled spirits or liquor (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey, etc).

In December 2003, a dairy cow went down after calving, was tested, and was found positive for BSE in the state of Washington. This is the only case of BSE ever reported in the United States and this animal was traced to a Canadian herd that was sold in a herd sale dispersal. Although a coordinated, effective response was made by the cattle industry, and State and Federal officials, public concern nationally and internationally was very high.

of 2005, 20.8 million people-7.0% of the population-have diabetes; 1.5 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in people aged 20 years or older in 2005.