Why is The U.S. one of the most visited countries? Many foreign visitors travel…
Why is The U.S. one of the most visited countries?
Many foreign visitors travel to the United States every year for various reasons due to how big and diverse the country is. There is a place for everyone here starting with beautiful beaches, an abundance of museums, incredible festivals, exciting nightlife in bigger cities, delicious food from all around the world, etc.
Do I Need to Apply for a Tourist Visa Before Entering the USA?
You will need to apply for the Tourist Visa if your country is not in the US Visa Waiver Program.
Citizen who aren’t eligible for the VWP are:
citizens who overstayed their last Visa,
citizens whose entry in the U.S. has been denied,
dual nationality in one of the following countries: Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Sudan, Yemen and Somalia.
5 most visited States in the U.S.?
The most popular states in the United States among international visitors are:
California with its beaches, vibrant cities and amusement parks;
Florida with its unique parks and beaches;
Nevada with the most entertaining cities;
Texas with incredible museums and New York with its many famous landmarks such as Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge.
How to show financial proof for your trip to the U.S.?
For the B-2 Visa, there isn’t any specific amount of funds that you need show if you want to prove that you are financially capable of taking a trip to the United States.
There are ways you can prove this though, through bringing bank statements, credit cards, travel medical insurance policy, return travel tickets in the interview!
Who is eligible for the B-2 Visa?
In order to be eligible for the Tourist Visa, besides all the required documents you need to bring in for the interview you must:
prove that the purpose of your trip is to travel around the U.S.,
prove that you are a permanent resident in your home country,
prove that you will not leave your home country to be an illegal immigrant in the U.S.
and show that you have ties to your home country such as family, property, a permanent job, etc.
7 best places to visit in the U.S.!
The seven best places to travel in the United States as of 2022 are:
1. Asheville in North Carolina;
2. Big Island in Hawaii;
3. Boston, Massachusetts;
4. Pismo Beach in California’s Central Coast;
5. Maine;
6. Oklahoma City in Oklahoma and
7. The Great Lakes!
How long can I stay in the U.S. with a B-1/B-2 Visa?
The US B-1/B-2 Visa allows foreign visitors to stay for a maximum of 180 days.
If 180 days is not enough for you, make sure you apply for the Visa extension 42 days before your I-94 Card expires.
Also, keep in mind that you can’t apply for the extensions in the first three months of your stay in the United States.
Can you get a Tourist Visa without paying the fees?
The application fee for the U.S. Tourist Visa is 160 dollars and unfortunately to be able to continue with the application process you have to pay the fee.
Moreover, in some cases based on the country you are living in, you might have to pay additional fees.
It varies from country to country therefore, make sure to check which fees must be paid beforehand and once you do don’t forget to save the receipts (you need it as proof in your Visa interview).
