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U.S. immigration for people from Indonesia

What people from Indonesia should know before applying for a U.S. visa or green card: the rules that apply to Indonesia specifically, and the most common paths. Then tell your story once and receive proposals from licensed U.S. immigration attorneys.

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Indonesia at a glance

Visit with an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program)No: a visitor visa is needed
E-1 treaty trader visaNot available
E-2 treaty investor visaNot available
Own line in the Visa BulletinNo: worldwide line
Green card lottery (last published list, DV-2026)Eligible
Entry restrictionsNone
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)Not designated
Where visas are processedThe U.S. Embassy in Jakarta and the Consulate General in Surabaya process nonimmigrant visas; immigrant visas are processed in Jakarta.

Green card lottery: registration for DV-2027 had not opened as of mid-October 2026. A federal court ordered the State Department to open it, and that order may be appealed.

What is specific to Indonesia right now

Common U.S. immigration paths for people from Indonesia

F-1 student visaStudy at a U.S. college, university or language schoolB-1/B-2 visitor visaVisit the U.S. for business, tourism or familyJ-1 exchange visitorExchange programs for students, scholars, interns and au pairsH-2A / H-2B visasSeasonal and temporary farm and non-farm work visasMarriage green cardGreen card through your U.S. citizen or resident spouseGreen card lottery (DV)Yearly random drawing for green cards from lower-immigration countries

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  1. Answer a guided questionnaire in your language and upload your documents once — we read, sort and assemble them into a clear case file and timeline.
  2. Your organized case is offered to licensed U.S. immigration attorneys who handle this type of case. Interested attorneys send you offers, and you compare and choose — or don't.
  3. Once you choose, you and your attorney work in one place: messages, documents, deadlines and automatic USCIS status updates, on the web and in the mobile app.
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Frequently asked questions

Can people from Indonesia visit the U.S. with an ESTA?
No. Indonesia is not in the Visa Waiver Program, so a visitor visa (B-1/B-2) from a U.S. embassy or consulate is usually needed.
Can people from Indonesia get an E-2 investor visa?
Not on Indonesia nationality alone: there is no E-2 treaty between Indonesia and the United States. Some people qualify through a second nationality from a treaty country, or use other paths such as EB-5.
Can people from Indonesia enter the green card lottery?
Indonesia was eligible in the last published program (DV-2026). Eligibility is set again every year, so check the official instructions when registration opens.
Where do people from Indonesia have their visa interview?
The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta and the Consulate General in Surabaya process nonimmigrant visas; immigrant visas are processed in Jakarta.
Can I work with a U.S. attorney while I am still in Indonesia?
Yes. MyUSVisa works online: you tell your story from anywhere, licensed U.S. immigration attorneys review it and send proposals, and you choose. This works before you travel or once you are already in the United States.

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Last checked by the MyUSVisa team and counsel in October 2026. Country rules change often, especially entry restrictions, TPS and parole programs. Always verify on travel.state.gov and uscis.gov, or ask your attorney.
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