Perhaps the United States can be considered one of the most developed countries trying to cope with the flow of emigrants from around the world. Many citizens of other countries seek to get to America; they pursue a variety of goals - work, raising the standard of living, business trips, sightseeing, leisure, and even personal life in one way or another. Due to the large number of people wishing to enter the country, the US government is taking measures to restrict 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 American visa is suitable for representatives of charitable and religious organizations, participants in symposia, conferences, festivals, etc. Shelf life is 3 years, during this time you can visit America several times.
A tourist visa is called B2, it involves entering the country in order to relax and visit the attractions that America is rich in. In order to open it, you need to provide the embassy with a purchased tour package or hotel reservation where you plan to stay. Quite often, these two types of visas are issued simultaneously, they are similar to each other. Duplication of permission is done by consulate staff in order not to invite citizens twice for an interview.
Student visas
There are special permits for pupils and students to enter the country. An American visa for education is issued by the US Embassy and has a number of features. In the case when a student arrives in America for 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, when it comes to a trip under the Work & Travel program, the maximum time is 4 months. To obtain a certificate from the university, where it is supposed to study.
The same document is required for obtaining F1 / F2 visas - they provide the student with the right to enter a university in the USA, and also provide the opportunity to work in the country no more than 20 hours a week. It should be borne in mind that the visa is terminated if information is received on 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 designed K1 / K2 visas designed to enter America for the purpose of marriage. They are also called the permissions of the bride or groom. They are issued for a period of up to 90 days - according to the government, this time is enough to get married. There is some restriction - if the marriage did not take place during this time, the bride or groom should leave the United States and in the future it will become extremely difficult to obtain such a visa. To arrange this type, various proofs are required that testify to the presence of a romantic relationship: photographs, videos, air tickets, trips - all that can confirm the joint time spent with a US citizen. This is required to be provided at the consulate.
There is another American visa - K3, it opens to the wives of US citizens. Its validity is 2 years. It is intended for those already married, and is issued if there is a request from an American citizen to reunite with his family.
What is needed for registration?
The United States strictly monitors departure from the country. In this regard, tourists are presented with rather stringent requirements. An American visa can only be open if all conditions are met in full. The main factor influencing decision making is communication with the homeland. For this purpose, it is recommended to provide as many documents as possible indicating that the emigrant goals at entry are not pursued. A valid passport is required. If the old one with expired visas of the USA or Europe is preserved, it can also be shown.
A photo on an American visa should be 5X5 in size, 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 quality printout with you. Be sure to provide a receipt on the payment of the consular fee - according to the latest data, its size is $ 160 per person.
In order to confirm your further return to your homeland, you need: a certificate of employment 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 closest relatives remaining in the country - children, spouses, bring their documents, as well as documents disclosing the purpose of the visit to America - a voucher or ticket, hotel reservation, invitation, etc.
The subtleties of obtaining
The issuance of American visas is carried out at US embassies , which are in many large cities of Russia. Interestingly, there are some points that you should pay attention to when applying to the consulate. Many compatriots believe that having older 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 20 years, and this is not a “connection with their homeland,” in their opinion. But the presence of a permanent place of work with at least 5 years of experience is.
In addition to all the data, everyone entering the country must leave fingerprints. When applying for permission again, this procedure may be omitted. 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, a question will surely arise about why he is being sent to the USA. In this case, the best answer may be to mention that upon returning to your homeland there will be something to tell your own grandchildren.
Renouncement
There can be many reasons for failure. One of the main concerns of the embassy is 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 single women who do not have children and have a permanent job. Also, immigrants from unstable regions - the Caucasian republics, for example, often get refused. Some time ago, there were problems with obtaining a visa from citizens of Kazakhstan, in connection with the attack, where Kazakh citizens were involved. In addition, the presence in America of friends or relatives can also be a reason for rejection, as Americans perceive this as a possible help with emigration. Sometimes even the usual hotel reservation is more favorable than the presence of an invitation from relatives or friends.
It should be remembered that the refusal in itself does not mean that you can no longer apply for permission to the American embassy. A visa in the USA may be opened after some time, especially after a change in the life circumstances of citizens.