 On November 1, 2009, an agreement between the U.S. and Algerian governments entered into effect, which extended the maximum length of time for which several categories of visas granted to Algerians entering the United States could last to 24 months.Most Algerians speak Arabic, Berber, French, and, in the U.S., English.Algerian Americans have often settled in urban areas such as New York City, Miami, Washington and Los Angeles.