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Under the new schedule of fees that will apply on June 4th 2010, applicants for all visas that are not petition-based, including B1/B2 tourist and business visitor visas and all student and exchange visitor (F, M and J) visas, will pay a fee of $140. The application fee for K visas for fiancé(e)s of . . . → Read More: Effective June 4 Visa Application Fees to Increase  2 comments  Fiance / K1 Visa, General US Immigration News, Green Card, Overseas Immigration for US Citizens, US Citizenship, US Student Visa, US Tourist Visas  B1 US Tourist Visa, B1 Visa, B2 Visa, Consular Processing, F1 Visa, F1 Visa Process, Green Card, H1-B, H1-b visa, Immigration, K1, K1 Visa, Tourist Visa, US Citizenship requirement, US Visa, US Visa Application, US Vistor, Vietnam US Citizen, Visa Exemption This is a good article by Brian Bolton regarding the latest changes to the commonly requested Tourist Visa, B-1/ B-2. In Bangkok, there has been an increase in this practice to curb the recent hike in cases where the applicant’s answers at the interview are dubious. More and more information are being shared . . . → Read More: Changes in B1 and B2 Tourist Visas US immigration Forum We hope that this site will be a place to find practical and relevant immigration news regarding US immigration issues ande becomes a community that will help everyone through the US Visa and Citizenship process. On this website you can find information for obtaining visas to the US ranging from . . . → Read More: Welcome to US Visa Forum Comments are closed Green Card, Immigration, K1, K1 Visa, Law, Tourist Visa, US, US Immigration, US Student Visa, US Visa Foreign nationals planning to travel to the United States for short-term visits for business or tourism under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) must register as soon as possible for travel clearance through the online Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Beginning January 12, 2009, VWP travelers will be required to register and get ESTA . . . → Read More: Visa Waiver Travelers to the US Require Advance Authorization Q: I am an UK citizen married to an American and we are currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I have a Thai visa and work permit. I am going to be spending a lot of time in the USA trying to get our business off the ground there. At most I’ll be staying one month at the time and then return to Asia. However, I will be visiting the US regularly over the course of the next year or so and ultimately might even relocate. Can I visit on and off the US using a tourist visa or are there any restrictions? Anything else I should do/not do? Continue reading Traveling to the US and Married to an American Q: My girlfriend and I live overseas and we want to take a trip to the US for a few days to visit family and friends. My girlfriend is Asian and I’m a United States citizen living and working abroad for years now. The problem is we want to make it “legal” while we’re in the U.S. and then return to our current residence, but we don’t want to make the U.S. our permanent place of abode, at least not yet. Should we travel to the U.S. on a Fiance Visa or a Tourist Visa? Continue reading Going to the US and Marry My Girlfriend While We’re There Foreign nationals who wish to visit the United States for leisure or tourism are normally eligible to receive a B-2 Tourist Visas. B-2 Tourist Visas are “visitor visas” required for citizens of countries that are not included in the Visa Waiver Program. However, even citizens of countries included in the Visa Waiver Program are required to obtain a B-2 visa if they plan to stay in the United States for longer than 90 days, change status to other nonimmigrant visa, or adjust status to permanent resident (Green Card) after entering the country. Medical Treatment: B-2 Visas are also issued to individuals who are coming to the United States to undergo medical treatment. The application process is similar to that of a Tourist Visa, but there are additional documents that must be submitted to establish that the applicant qualifies for the visa. The list of required documents and the application process is described in the B-2 Tourist Visa Application Guide. Length of Stay: Persons admitted to the United States on a B-2 Tourist Visa are usually issued a 6-month stay. The maximum length of stay for visitor visa holders is 6 months. The immigration officer at the port of entry determines how long each visitor is allowed to stay in the country. Most visitors have their I-94 cards stamped with a 6-month stay, however the immigration officer has the right to issue a shorter stay on a case by case basis. Upon entry into the United States, the foreign visitor has the right to request an extension of stay. Change of Status: Individuals who enter the United States on a B-2 Tourist Visa are normally eligible to change status to permanent resident (Green Card holder) if they qualify, or to other nonimmigrant status, such as temporary workers, students, or even to permanent United States residents (Green Card). Individuals who enter the United States under the the Visa Waiver Program are not eligible to change status. The option to change status is the major advantage of non-immigrant visas (such as the B-2 Tourist Visa) over the Visa Waiver Program. Persons admitted to the United States on a B-2 Tourist Visa are not allowed to work or receive any kind of payment while staying in the United States. Foreign nationals who wish to work in the United States must apply for a work visa. By Ilona M. Bray, Richard A. BoswellStudent & Tourist Visas provides the everything you need to apply for and gain admission into the United States, covering the application process whether you want to enter the U.S. or are already here legally. This book also helps you:
Student & Tourist Visas also helps you determine whether or not you will qualify for a visa, handle your visa interview, deal with delays, figure out if you need a lawyer and more. All the forms and checklists you need are included as tear-outs. Click Here to Buy – Student and Tourist Visas : How to Come to the U.S. A Visa is required for all visitors entering Vietnam unless you are from the following list: Holders of Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian passports staying in Vietnam less than 30 days; Philippine passport holders staying in Vietnam less than 21 days. A Visa is normally single entry or multiple entry and may be valid from 1 month to 1 year, depending on the purpose and the request made at the time of application. In Bangkok, one do not have to personally appear to apply for the Visa, a third party or representative can make the application and pick it up on your behalf. When making the application, the following documents are required to submit to the Vietnam Embassy: Original passport with 3 months before expiration of passport, and vacant pages for the Visa stamp. One completed form. Two passport-size photographs. Visa fee (For update fee information, you must contact the nearest Vietnam Embassy near you). The Visa application is available online and it takes 1-4 days to process, faster if you request and pay the additional fee. Visitors traveling to the United States temporarily for business and pleasure, usually come as tourists or to visit family and friends. Others come for specific purposes, such as medical treatment, a conference, business meeting, or certain types of training. Some tourists from certain countries, traveling for visitor visa purposes for 90 days or less, and who meet all the requirements, can travel to the United States for tourism or business under the Visa Waiver Program. Additionally, certain citizens of Canada and Bermuda do not need a visa to visit the U.S. Many of these temporary visitors, traveling for the business and pleasure purposes explained above, need visitor visas to enter the United States. The type of visa you must have is defined by immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. Please note: If you want to travel to the United States to study or to work, you will need a different kind of visa. |
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