What are the steps to apply for a Visitor Visa? One of the first…
What are the steps to apply for a Visitor Visa?
One of the first steps you need to take is to complete the Form DS-160 which is the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application.
You must then print the confirmation page and take it with you when you schedule and attend the U.S. Embassy interview for your Visa. Before scheduling do not forget to upload a digital photo of your passport scan and pay the fees.
Both these documents are necessary for the interview!
What Documents Are Required for a B-2 Visa?
For a B-2 Visa, the following documents are required:
a valid passport,
the DS-160 form confirmation page,
a 2×2 inch photo,
application fee payment receipt,
the appointment letter or a copy of it,
proof of current income and assets,
a travel itinerary,
criminal records in case you have been arrested,
a letter from your employer stating your salary,
employment period and position.
How much does the B-1/B-2 Visa cost?
The cost of the Visitor B visa depends on how fast you need the Visa.
Through iVisa you can choose the processing time and the price as well, there are three options:
1. Standard processing, where your application will be processed within 9 days and the price is 200 $;
2. Rush Processing, where you will receive your visa within 7 days but you will have to pay 230$ instead and
3. Super Rush Processing, which is the fastest option where you will receive your Visa within 5 days and it costs 250 U.S. dollars.
How to extend my B-1 Visa?
You must return to your home country after 6 months and not stay in the United States past your visa expiration date. If you need a B-1 visa extension, however, you must work with your employer. With a B-1 visa, you must demonstrate that you have not finished all of your business obligations. You must also obtain letters from your employer or corporation confirming that your presence in the United States is necessary for business. However, because you are not permitted to work for a US corporation and generate an income, you must also demonstrate financial stability and sufficient funds to remain in the United States.
What are the differences between a B-1 and B-2 Visa?
Both Visas are visitor Visas but
– B-1 visa is typically used for business-related initiatives and
– B-2 visa is used for tourist and leisure trips.
Business travelers who want to travel within the United States for tourist activities during their stay in the country can also get a B1/B2 visa from the government.
How many B-1/B-2/BCC Visa applications have been accepted?
In recent years, a lot of B-1/B-2 Visa and Border Crossing Cards have been issued!
The number of applicants for these visas was gradually going up until the current situation which made the applications plummet down to half!
Do I Get Access to American Healthcare with a Visitor Visa?
You will not receive free healthcare as a foreign visitor to the United States for tourism purposes.
The American healthcare system is the most expensive in the world, with a broken leg or broken arm costing $2,500 and a one-night stay in a US hospital costing over $10,000 approximately.
What is a B-2 Visa?
The B2 visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows the bearer to visit the United States for a limited amount of time for travel, recreation, or family reasons.
If you are seeking medical treatment in the United States, or if you are an amateur performing in a social and/or charitable context, or as a competitor in a talent show or contest, or if you are an amateur athlete competing in an athletic event, or if your primary purpose of travel is tourism and you will be pursuing a course of study during your stay, you may be eligible for a B-2 visa.