US visit visa
The B1/B2 US Visitor Visa is issued to applicants who wish to visit their friends or relatives in America. This category permits a stay in the United States for up to 180 days. However, the B1/B2 visa does not allow frequent visits to the country. The duration of your visit is determined by an immigration officer during customs clearance.
At first glance, the process of obtaining a visitor visa seems straightforward and understandable. However, this category experiences a high number of refusals because, due to connections in the US, there’s a risk of overstaying for illegal residence. The decision on visa application is made individually and depends on the persuasiveness of evidence demonstrating your lack of intention to immigrate.
How to obtain a US Visitor Visa?
The process of obtaining a US Visitor Visa unfolds in several stages. Initially, you need to gather a package of required documents, including an invitation from the host. Then, you fill out a comprehensive application on the US Embassy website, pay the consular fee, and select a date for the interview.
On the appointed day, you should attend the interview and provide fingerprints. Embassy interviews typically proceed quickly, yet this is the most crucial stage of visa acquisition. Embassy staff may inquire about your upcoming trip and the host. You must prepare thoroughly for this conversation to respond clearly and confidently. Following the interview, you receive either approval or denial of your visa application.
Required Documents for a US Visitor Visa:
- Invitation from friends or relatives.
- Copy of the first page of the passport, if the host is a US resident, and a copy of the first page of the passport + copy of the visa, if the host resides in America on a visa basis.
- Evidence of familial/friendly ties with the host (such as joint photographs, correspondence, etc.).
- Passport.
- Application form.
- Confirmation of application registration.
- Electronic photo (requirements).
- 2 printed photos.
- Receipt for consular fee payment.
- Confirmation of interview appointment.
- Employment verification letter.
- Bank statement showing account balance and transactions for the last 6 months.
- Copy of marriage/divorce certificate.
- Copy of children’s birth certificates (under 18 years old).
- Copies of property/car ownership documents, etc.
- The consulate reserves the right to request additional documents.
Processing a US Visitor Visa:
The processing of a US Visitor Visa is based on the analysis of your documents, completed application, invitation from the host, and the result of the interview. However, it’s important to understand that an invitation does not guarantee approval of the visa application.
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