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Who is eligible for a B2 visa?
To qualify for the B2 travel visa, you must prove that: The purpose of your trip is to tour the U.S. You have a permanent residence in your home country that you have no intention of abandoning. You have binding ties to your home country in the form of property, family, or a permanent job.
How can I prove ties to my home country?
Copies of bank statements showing that you maintain accounts in your home country. Keeping an open bank account at home can prove a financial tie to your home country, especially if you are young and don’t have a job or a history of employment.
How can I check if my US visa is still valid?
To check on the status of your U.S. Visa application: United States: Contact the National Visa Center (NVC) at 1-603-334-0700 for immigrant visas. For nonimmigrant visas, call 1-603-334-0888. Or use the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC).
How do I apply for a tourist visa from another country?
United States: Contact the Office of Visa Services at 1-202-485-7600 or use the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC). Abroad: Contact the U.S. Embassy or consulate where you filed your application.
Can a spouse of an F-2 visa holder return home?
You must be able to clearly explain your plan to return home at the end of your program. If your spouse or children are also applying for an accompanying F-2 visa, be aware that F-2 dependents cannot, under any circumstances, be employed in the United States.
Can a third country national apply for a US visa?
If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the country in which you currently live or the country where you plan to apply for a visa (i.e., you are a “third country national), you may also wish to explain your intent to return to that country upon completion of your studies in the United States.
Where can I find information about the US visa process?
You should review your country’s specific requirements on the U.S. consulate’s website. Several U.S. consulates around the globe have created YouTube videos which explain the visa process at their specific posts. Always check your specific U.S. embassy or consulate to see if a new YouTube video is available.