If not, then what type of things does the US Embassy look for to qualify a foreigner for a visa? What kind of proof of returning to my home country will I need to provide?
2007-11-19 07:59:24 · 6 answers · asked by Leigh 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Can a US citizen sponser somebody to obtain a tourist visa by providing proof of income & a committment to cover all of their expenses while they are visiting the United States?
2007-11-19 08:38:20 · update #1
It depends on if they had their coffee that morning or not, what foot they got of the bed with. If it was the left foot you are screwed...
Seriously, a steady job which you've held for a while, money in the bank, students tend to have it easier. Good luck
2007-11-19 08:18:48 · answer #1 · answered by delina_m 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, they only need a tourist Visa. However, if they have a police record they will not be allowed in to the US. It also depends which country their from. Someone from the UK or Canada is much more likley to get in than someone from Iran or other countries that are considered unstable or a threat to US security. I think the tourist visa only lasts about 8 weeks and then they either have to go back to their own country of apply for an extention. Tourist Visas are quite easy, but if they want a work visa or to come and live here they have to go through interviews and background checks and I think there is an anual limit as to how many visas can be given out.
For your case, they will want to see your return ticket and passport and when entering the US you will have your eyes and finger prints scanned and registered. At the airport, they may ask you a few questions before boarding your plane. Once you're on your flight you will be handed a green and a white form to fill in. Fill in your details, which will ask for when you'll be going back to your home country and the adress of where you will be staying in case they need to contact you (including telephone). So, if you're going to be staying in a hotel, make sure you have all their details. I'm not sure if they still do this, because I think they're going to change it so that you can't get on the plane until you have done it, but whether it has been changed yet or not I don't know.
If you live in western Europe or Canada, you should have no problem getting in. If not, then it will be worth contacting your nearest US Embassy just in case so that you don't arrive to America and find they won't let you in.
Have fun! You'll love it here :D
2007-11-19 16:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by Christian 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't have to own a property in your home country to get tourist visa, but you have prove to Immigration officer at the embassy in your home country that you have strong ties to your country. Owning the property is just one of the proof. You can show that you have a permanent employment or good playing job or families that you will come back to after visiting the US. Good luck.
2007-11-19 16:48:06 · answer #3 · answered by pianojangee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A visa applicant does not have to own property, but he or she must have convincing reasons to visit the US and then to return home. Every applicant is different - there is no list of documents or 'correct' answers that will help. Sponsorship from a US citizen is not helpful, either, since in consular officers' experience most of those sponsors are helping the visa applicant get to the US with no intention of going home again.
2007-11-19 17:48:19 · answer #4 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
return ticket, no criminal record
2007-11-19 16:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no you do not
2007-11-19 16:06:20 · answer #6 · answered by naynay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋