Important Things to Know Before Going to the USA

The dream country for many people around the world is usually going to USA, others United Kingdom and lately China.

The culture in USA is very different from many other countries. How the government runs system is also different, the food is different and even the mode of transportation.

Treat this guide like your first friend as you are planning to visit the United States of America. There are so many things to talk about dear friend, I don’t know if you are visiting with the hope of snatching some goodies that the American dream provides for its people or maybe you are just visiting a friend.

Research has it that many people desire to visit the United States for its amazing education system. If your goal is learning then this guide covers you. But first things first, You need a VISA, and there are different types of VISAs for different groups of people visiting the US.

Visa CategoryUSA Visa Use Case
A visaFor diplomats and foreign government officials
B visaFor visitors (tourists, business travelers)
C visaTransit visa (for crew members of a ship or an airplane, travelers to the UN headquarters in New York)
D visaFor crewmembers of a (cruise) ship or an airplane
E visaFor treaty investors and treaty traders from countries which have bilateral trade agreements with the U.S. 
F visaFor pupils and students (universities, conservatories, high schools), or participants of language courses
G visaFor foreign government officials who are members of international organizations (e.g. UN)
H visaFor temporary workers
I visaFor journalists and media representatives
J visaFor participants in exchange programs (pupils, students, au-pairs, trainees, etc.)
K visa For fiancé(e)s or spouses of U.S. citizens
L visaFor intracompany transferees (executives, managers, workers with specialized knowledge
M visaFor trainees/students in non-academic training programs (vocational training)
N visaFor parents and children of certain Greencard holders
O visaFor individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement (athletes, artists, scientists, entrepreneurs, etc.)
P visaFor individuals with extraordinary abilities who perform together (orchestra members, circus artists, athletes)
Q visaFor participants in cultural exchange programs
R visaFor religious workers of a recognized religious community 
S visaFor individuals with certain knowledge of criminal activities in organisations or companies (witnesses)
T visaFor victims of human trafficking
U visaFor crime victims who suffered mental or physical abuse
V visaFor spouses and children of Greencard holders

Seasons in USA

The meteorological seasons comprise the entirety of specific months, these are:

Spring months : March, April, May
Summer months : June, July, August
Fall months : September, October, November
Winter months : December, January, February

In 2025, these are the astronomical dates and times for the start of each season:

  • Spring: Starts on March 20, 2025, at 11:06 PM and lasts until June 20, 2025, at 4:51 PM (93 days)
  • Summer: Starts on June 20, 2025, at 4:51 PM and lasts until September 22, 2025, at 8:44 AM (93 days)
  • Autumn (Fall): Starts on September 22, 2025, at 8:44 AM and lasts until December 21, 2025, at 4:21 AM (93 days)
  • Winter: Starts on December 21, 2025, at 4:21 AM and lasts until March 20, 2026, at 5:01 AM (93 days)

The times correspond to the Eastern Time (ET) time zone and will vary in different states. 

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