Visiting Visa
How to Prepare for US Visit – Checklist
The United States of America should top your travel bucket list because spending money on lifetime experiences is far more satisfying than splurging on materialistic things. Catering to this belief, an approximate of 1.17 million Indians travelled to the US in 2016 alone, according to figures published by Statista. This number is [...]
Can You Apply for US Visit Visa Yourself?
Yes, you can apply for a B1/B2 visa yourself and the process isn’t as complex as you might imagine. The US visit visa application process can be completed online by following a few simple steps. Here’s what you need to do. Fill & Submit the Electronic Application Form DS-160 is the form you need to fill with your personal [...]
Who Can Sponsor A Visit Visa To USA?
Did you know, the United States saw 78 million international tourists in 2018 alone? This is what the figures released by Statista reveal. US citizens or even temporary workers on an H1-B, E or L category visa can sponsor and invite parents, friends or relatives to visit America. A B2 visitor visa can be applied for by an individual in [...]
How Much is the USA Visitor Visa Fee from India?
According to a report by the US Department of State, the United States issued more than 90 lakh B1, B2 and B1/B2 combined visas in 2018. Naturally, the revenue generated from the application fee would have been enormous too. The application fee varies for according to the type of visa applied for. Here’s a look at the fee for a B1/B2 [...]
How Long Can You Stay in the US with a Visitor Visa?
According to an article in The Atlantic, in the past 10 years, the number of visa overstays in the US have exceeded border crossings by a ratio of 2:1. The USCIS takes illegal overstays very seriously and takes action in the form of deportation and/or ban on entry into the United States. Therefore, it is important to know that the B1/B2 [...]
What is Refusal Under 214(B)
Unless you belong to a nation that is part of the US Visa Waiver program or from one of the seven countries that the US does not permit entry to, you will need to seek a valid B1/B2 visa to visit America. However, getting a visa is not mean feat, given the frequent visa denials we’ve seen in recent times. The rejection can be due to [...]
Can a Tourist Visa be Converted to an Employment Visa in the USA?
Yes, you can change your non-immigrant B2 visa into a work visa, such as H-1B or O-1 visa, in the United States. For this, you will have to file an application with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Here are the steps you need to follow to change of visa status. Step 1 Check the expiry date of your current [...]
Do I Need Bank Statements for US Visit Visa?
A report by the Department of Homeland Security states that 701,900 out of nearly 52.7 million tourists and business travelers overstayed their visa in 2017. Keeping such facts in mind, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has several eligibility requirements for individuals who wish to obtain a tourist visa. The [...]
How to Visit USA
Did you know that there were about 1.15 million visitors just from India to the US in 2018 alone? And, this number is expected to rise to 1.41 in 2022, say the figures published on Statista. People visiting America for business or leisure account for most of these visitors. Then there are those who visit the US for medical or research [...]
When will US Visit Visa Expire?
The visa issuance and expiration dates are mentioned on your visa. Your visa is valid from the date of the visa issuance to the visa expiration date. You can travel as long as your visa is valid. Depending on your citizenship, you may have a single entry, a multiple entry or an unlimited entry visa. This defines the number of times you [...]