1 If you have access to the Internet, visit
www.UnitedStatesVisas.gov. This Web site has
been created to help you find the information
about current visa policy and procedures quickly
and easily, based on your own situation and circumstance.
Whether you are a student, a sponsor, a tourist, or a business
traveler, this Web site can serve as a useful first stop on your journey.
There are many different types of visas, and this site can help you determine
which kind you need and how to obtain it. If you do not have access
to the Internet, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for further
information.
2 Make an appointment to visit the U.S.Embassy or Consulate.Visa application
procedures vary somewhat among Embassies and Consulates,
depending on local needs. In most countries, you will need to make an
appointment. This can be done by telephone, mail, over the Internet, or in
person, depending on circumstances in your country.Wait times for appointments
may be longer than in the past.Schedule your appointment as soon as
you know you need to travel to the U.S.
Be sure to ask what fees are required and how they
can be paid. Application fees are non-refundable
and must be paid before your appointment.
For years the United States of America has required thatmany
people wishing to travel to the U.S. to study, visit or conduct
business first obtain a visa. Recently, the U.S.,like many other
countries, has updated visa policies to increase security for
citizens and visitors. Yet, much remains unchanged.
Today,as in the past,most travelers to the U.S.must obtain a visa.The process still includes application
forms and interviews as well as the collection and cross-checking of names in a highly sophisticated
inter-agency database. As a visa applicant today, it is important that you recognize that these
name-checking and registration processes are necessary and crucial elements that protect our
citizens and our visitors, so please allow for extra time in your planning. Because of this process,
many visas take at least several weeks, but some can take longer.While individual experience may
differ, here are the basic steps you should follow and what you can expect throughout the process.
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3 Get all your documentation ready. You will need:
• A valid passport
• Appropriate applications. These can be
obtained through an Embassy or Consulate
or atwww.UnitedStatesVisas.gov.
• Documents to support the application detailing
employment, reason for travel and financial status
• Proof of payment of fees
Remember, as in the past, the consular officer may require additional
information or application forms.
4 Submit your application, passport, and supporting
documents to the U.S.Embassy or Consulate.
Your application will then
be reviewed by the consular
officer and,in many cases,by
officials in Washington, D.C. For most applicants,
the visa is issued within a few weeks. There is no
guarantee of obtaining a visa.
5 In some cases, additional reviews will be required. Your information
is submitted and checked in the world's foremost security database,
which includes comprehensive information drawn from both U.S. and
foreign law enforcement agencies worldwide. If your name or a close variation
indicates security concerns, the process will
be delayed. Additional steps will vary from
requests for additional interviews and information
to official registration and fingerprinting.This may
add at least 4–6 weeks to the processing time.
Registration upon arrival in the United States is
mandatory in many cases but registration can be required in any case
regardless of country of origin. See www.UnitedStatesVisas.gov for the
most current information about who is affected by this requirement.
* If you are a student applying for a visa to study in the U.S., talk to the U.S. academic
institution or exchange program sponsoring you to obtain all the forms you will need
to present with your application.
You may be informed by the consular office before leaving your country if you will
be subject to special clearance procedures.
Some travelers may be directed to private workstations in the arrivals hall, where
special registration, photos and electronic (ink-less) fingerprints will be taken. Additional interviews
and verification processes will also be conducted.
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We want to ensure that the visa application process is straightforward for
people who want to come to the U.S. to study, visit, and conduct business.
It is true that some things have changed. Recent events have required the U.S.
to modify and intensify some of its visa policies to ensure safety and security. As a nation, the U.S. is
working harder than ever to identify and deny entry to those who mean harm to our country.
Many things have not changed. The United States of America is still a nation where diversity is celebrated
and people from all over the world are welcome. Today, we—like most other countries—
are working to keep our borders secure while we maintain the freedom to exchange ideas, enrich
lives and keep businesses thriving.
We hope you enjoy your visit to the U.S.We look forward to having you here.
6A visa allows you to travel from your country
to a port of entry in the U.S. In many cases, that
port of entry will be the airport where you land.On
the airplane you will be asked to complete a short
arrival/departure form.
When you deplane, follow directions
for non-citizen entry.
At the airport,a U.S.official will interview you and verify all of your paperwork.
Once admitted,you will receive an immigration stamp and proceed tobaggage
claim and U.S.Customs.
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2007-03-01 02:42:36
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marital status of an individual is no grounds for a visa to get rejected. they would have certainly informed u the reason of rejection. u need to clarify the grounds properly. u could try contacting the authorities to find out more on this. its very difficult to give u any sort of suggestions without knowing the whole background for rejection. but be assured that no way can marital status be a reason.
2007-02-25 13:31:38
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answered by Anonymous
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Us reject you visa to visit to us,I don't think your divorce statuses is reasons,your 52 years old and hard to come to find some one to get married to change you status.Then other reasons will be;do you have crimal records or are you belonging to any political group which against us.
2007-02-25 04:13:41
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