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A U.S. visa is a sticker placed in a traveler's passport which gives that person the right to apply for admission to the U.S. The information printed on the visa includes the category, the expiration date, and the number of entries allowed. The category of a U.S. visa is determined by the purpose of travel (business, tourism, study, training, cultural exchange, temporary employment, etc.). The category is important because it determines which rights or privileges a traveler may enjoy. For example, it is possible to work as Camp Counselor in the U.S. on a cultural exchange visa, but not on a tourist visa.
The validity of the visa ends on the expiration date. This date determines the last date upon which a person may enter the U.S. It does not determine how long a person may stay in the U.S. That decision is made by a U.S. Immigration Officer at the port of entry where the traveler enters the U.S. The maximum duration of stay allowed varies according to the visa category.
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