American visa: requirements, visa photo, issuance

2024 Author: Harold Hamphrey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:06

Perhaps one of the most developed countries trying to cope with the flow of emigrants from all over the world today can be considered the United States. Many citizens of other states strive to get to America, they pursue a variety of goals - work, raising the standard of living, business trips, sightseeing, recreation, and even arranging their personal lives in one way or another. Due to the large number of people wishing to enter the country, the US government is taking measures to limit permits.

American visa. Types

There are several types of US entry visas, the most popular of which are discussed below. B1 - business visa. It is provided to representatives of various organizations and provides for entry into the country for business purposes. This US visa is suitable for representatives of charitable and religious organizations, participants in symposiums, conferences, festivals, etc. Valid for 3 years, during thistime, you can visit America several times.

Tourist visa is called B2, it involves entering the country for the purpose of recreation and visiting the sights that America is rich in. In order to open it, you need to provide the embassy with a purchased tourist package or a hotel reservation where you plan to stay. Quite often, these two types of visas are issued at the same time, they are similar to each other. Duplication of permission is done by consular officers in order not to invite citizens twice for an interview.

Student visas

There are special permits for students to enter the country. The US education visa is issued by the US Embassy and has a number of features. In the case when a student comes to America on an exchange, he should open a J1 / J2 visa. The duration of a student's stay in the United States cannot exceed 18 months, and, if we are talking about a trip under the Work & Travel program, the maximum time is 4 months. To obtain, you need a certificate from the university where you are supposed to study.

The same document is required to obtain F1 / F2 visas - they give the student the right to enter a US university, and also give the opportunity to work in the country for no more than 20 hours a week. It should be borne in mind that the validity of the visa is terminated if information is received about the termination of the contract with the university. In this case, the student must leave the country within one month.

Marriage visas

There are specially designated K1/K2 visas for entry intoAmerica for the purpose of marriage. They are also called permissions of the groom or bride. They are issued for up to 90 days - according to the government, this time is enough to conclude a marriage. There is some limitation - if during this time the marriage did not take place, the bride or groom should leave the United States and in the future it becomes extremely problematic to obtain such a visa. For this type of registration, various evidence is required that indicates the presence of a romantic relationship: photographs, videos, air tickets, vouchers - everything that can confirm the time spent together with a US citizen. This must be submitted to the consulate.

There is another American visa - K3, it is opened for the wives of US citizens. Its validity period is 2 years. It is intended for those who are already married and is issued upon request of a US citizen for family reunification.

What do you need for registration?

US strictly monitors exit from the country. In this regard, tourists are subject to fairly strict requirements. An American visa can only be opened if all conditions are met thoroughly. The main factor influencing the decision-making is the connection with the motherland. To this end, it is recommended to provide as many documents as possible, indicating that emigrant purposes are not pursued upon entry. A valid passport is required. If you have an old one with expired US or European visas, you can also show it.

The photo for an American visa must besize 5x5, on a white background, in compliance with all proportions of the image. The embassy will require you to provide questionnaires of the established form, and you can fill them out on the website, and bring a high-quality printout with you. Be sure to provide a receipt for payment of the consular fee - according to the latest data, its amount is $ 160 per person.

In order to confirm your further return to your homeland, you need: a certificate from the place of work indicating the position, length of service and salary, documents on the availability of property in the territory of your country - the more the better. It is necessary to confirm the presence of the next of kin remaining in the country - children, spouses, bring their documents, as well as documents revealing the purpose of the visit to America - a voucher or tour, hotel reservation, invitation, etc.

Getting details

Issuance of American visas is carried out in the US embassies, which are in many major Russian cities. Interestingly, there are some points that you should pay attention to when contacting the consulate. Many compatriots believe that the presence of elderly parents is a guarantee of returning to their homeland. Americans don't think so - it's not customary for them to live with their parents after the age of 20, and this is not a "bond with the motherland", in their opinion. But having a permanent job with at least 5 years of experience is.

In addition to all the data, everyone entering the country is required to leave fingerprints. If you reapply for permission, this procedure may belower. Expired visas to America, Europe or other developed countries are also welcome. Consuls are alarmed by clean passports - if a citizen has not been to any other countries, the question will definitely arise as to why he is sent to the United States. In this case, the best answer might be to mention that upon returning to their homeland there will be something to tell their own grandchildren about.

Rejection

There can be many reasons for refusal. One of the main ones can be considered the doubts of the embassy that the applicant will return back to his homeland. It is for this reason that it is very difficult to obtain a visa for young people, especially unmarried women who do not have children and a permanent job. People from unstable regions - the Caucasian republics, for example, are also often refused. Some time ago, there were problems with obtaining a visa from citizens of Kazakhstan, in connection with a terrorist attack, where Kazakh citizens were involved. In addition, the presence of friends or relatives in America can also be a reason for refusal, as Americans perceive this as a possible help in emigrating. Sometimes even a simple hotel reservation is more favorable than having an invitation from relatives or friends.

It should be remembered that a refusal in itself does not mean that you can no longer apply for permission from the American embassy. A visa to the United States may be opened after some time, especially after a change in the life circumstances of citizens.