What are the procedures? what do I need? How long does it take? My cousin who's 15 and lives in Mexico wants to come for a visit. Is it harder for a minor to get a visa.
2006-09-23 20:00:52 · 10 answers · asked by Jerry C 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Applying for a Tourist Visa
Under U.S. law, applicants for visitor visas must qualify on their own for visas to visit the United States.
This is what applicants must do when they apply for visitor visas:
Complete and sign the required application forms;
Bring evidence that their visit is temporary and that they will leave the United States after their legally authorized stay; and
Undergo security clearance procedures
All visa applicants, even babies in their parents' passports, must have these things:
Application Form DS-156 , completed and signed
Current, valid passport or travel document
Photograph. Requirements are strict for photograph size, type and quality. Please check with your nearest consulate for specifications before you get your picture taken.
Application fees. All applicants must pay the application fee. Some applicants, according to nationality and type of visa, must also pay an issuance fee.
Evidence of funds to cover your expenses in the United States
Evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad
For men between 16 and 45 years of age:
Supplemental visa application Form DS-157
Contact your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate when Applying for a Tourist Visa
www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/visiting2.html -Hows that? Peace to you and good luck.
2006-09-23 20:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by frogspeaceflower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Immigrant visas and passports are two completely different things. A third subject is a "visitor" visa.
You cannot apply for a US immigrant visa for your cousin: US citizens and LPRs are only allowed to petition for immediate family members - parents, spouses, children or siblings.
Your cousin can apply for a tourist visa: other people have told you how he can do that.
His Mexican passport can only be issued by the Mexican government.
2006-09-23 22:50:49 · answer #2 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in USA, go to the immigration site & you can find out everything. You can get all the forms there, but you will have to go to the embassy in Mexico to apply. TIme it takes varies, but it can take a while.
www.uscis.gov
2006-09-23 20:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you can do it - wouldn't he need to do it himself? Or at least the person who is his guardian? He should contact the US Embassy in Mexico, I would think.
2006-09-23 20:18:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to sound funny but are there still people left in mexico,and one more thing,since when has a mexican came to the US for only a visit.
2006-09-23 21:57:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
For all the illegal immigrant haters, here is your chance to make a difference and show this individual how its done. It your time to shine. If not, you will have another illegal to deal with.
2006-09-23 20:09:01 · answer #6 · answered by QUE PASA?? 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/
2006-09-23 20:02:46 · answer #7 · answered by Gabrio 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Just tell them to cross the border. It's not that hard. Heck, I'm crossing it as I type this message right now.
Suprisingly, you get a pretty good Wi-Fi connection by the Rio Grande.
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2006-09-23 20:02:18 · answer #8 · answered by Wai 5 · 0⤊ 8⤋
blahh
2006-09-23 20:53:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Thanks for doing it the right way. Really.
2006-09-24 00:57:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋