Can I book a Visitor Visa appointment without submitting DS 160? Yes, you can…
Can I book a Visitor Visa appointment without submitting DS 160?
Yes, you can schedule an appointment before submitting the DS 160.
Most applicants prefer to do it that way to save time and complete the procedure in parallel as they wait for the real interview date.
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.
Your B-1 Visa application should have the following documents:
a valid passport,
details of your social media accounts,
The Form DS-160 confirmation page and code,
a photo that complies with the US Visa photo requirements,
ties to your home country such as family,
job contract,
lease,
or property deed,
which prove you will return,
criminal records or letters from authorities stating that you do not have prior convictions,
a letter which describes the purpose of your trip,
financial or bank statements to prove you have the finances to stay in the US.
It is also important to bring if you have visited the US before, the documents relevant to your prior visits.
If you work, bring a letter from your employer and paycheck for the last three months, a letter from the company detailing the purpose of the trip and your job position is also a must.
How to apply for a Green Card as a B1 Visa Holder?
To be eligible for a B-1 visa, you must demonstrate that you will return to your native country. This means you won’t be able to stay in the United States indefinitely. Because you must prove this and state it during your interview, getting a Green Card while on a B-1 visa is extremely difficult. To obtain permanent residency with a B-1 visa, you must either: have relatives in the United States and apply to join them, apply for permanent residence after marrying a US citizen with a lawful marriage or find employment in the United States that will sponsor your visa, such as an H-1B visa, and then apply for a Green Card.
How many B-2 Visas have been issued recently?
In the past years many Temporary Visitorfor Pleasure (B-2) Visas have been issued!
For the temporary visitor visa(the B2 visa) the interest of the applicants was gradually going down but then after the current situation it plummeted down.
Nonimmigrant visitor visas are for people who desire to visit the United States for a limited time for business (visa category B-1), tourism (visa category B-2), or a mix of both (B-1/B-2).
How long can I stay in the United States on the B-1/B-2 visa?
When you enter the United States, a customs officer will grant you permission to stay for up to six months.
If you want to stay longer, you may be eligible to request for a one-year extension.
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!
