Do I Need to Apply for a Tourist Visa Before Entering the USA? You…
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.
Where are most tourists in the U.S. from?
Foreign visitors who traveled in the United States, in 2019, according to the Travel and Tourism Office were from: Canada (almost 21 million), Mexico (18 million), United Kingdom (almost 5 million), Japan (near to 4 million), China (close to 3 million), South Korea (more than 2 million), Brazil (2 million), Germany also (2 million), France (less than 2 million) and India (1.5 million)!
Is it difficult to get a Tourist Visa in the U.S.?
Fortunately, this type of Visa has no quota, therefore it can be easier to get.
If you have all the required documents and the interview at the Embassy/Consulate goes well, then it shouldn’t be a problem to get your Tourist Visa issued!
What are the BEST Shopping Malls in the U.S.?
If you travel to the United States and love shopping, there are many shopping malls with incredible stores all across the U.S. so you are in luck! The ones we suggest you visit are:
The Grove Mall in Los Angeles,
King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania,
Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise Florida,
Oakbrook Center in Illinois,
Garden State Plaza in Paramus New Jersey and Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City New York.
Why should you travel to The U.S.?
The U.S. is a great place to visit due to how diverse and big the country is. You can find anything you want there, from big cities with an exciting nightlife to small towns, incredible beaches, tons of museums, delicious food from cuisines all over the world, lively festivals, breathtaking nature and more!
If you want to stay longer in the United States, you can apply for a B-2 visa extension that will allow you to stay for an additional 6 months.
It is critical that you apply for this extension 42 days before the I-94 card expires.
The documents that you need to send in order to apply for an extension of the B-2 visa are:
valid passport,
proof of financial support,
completed I-539 form,
original/photocopy of the I-94 card,
a written statement for the reason behind the requested extension and the visa extension fee (which is 370$).
How long is the DS-160 fee valid?
The fee of the DS-160 Form is valid for one year.
This gives you more time to prepare and schedule the Visa Interview at the U.S. Consulate/Embassy.
Remember to schedule the interview while the application receipt is still valid.
Tips for the Tourist Visa Interview!
It is a smart idea to prepare in advance for any type of Visa you are applying for, especially for the Tourist one!
Preparing beforehand can reveal if there are any additional documents or records that are needed to be shown in the interview with the Embassy/Consulate.
In the interview though, remember to answer questions truthfully, in a calm manner and positively!
