When do you need a visa and can’t use the VWP? There are a few…

When do you need a visa and can’t use the VWP?

There are a few reasons why you can’t use the VWP and need to apply for the B-2 Visa instead. Those reason can be: you traveled to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Sudan, Yemen and Somalia after March 1, 2011; you have dual nationality in one of the countries mentioned above; you’ve been denied entry in the U.S. before, you are not a citizen of the countries in the VWP list and you overstayed your last Visa.

What is the next step after winning the Green Card lottery?

You’ll have to file an immigrant visa application after winning the lottery. Only if you meet the criteria for a green card will your application be accepted. In order for your application not to get rejected make sure you meet the educational or work experience requirements.

Why is the US one of the most visited places?

Many foreign visitors travel to the United States every year for various reasons due to how big and diverse the country is. There is a place for everyone here starting with beautiful beaches, an abundance of museums, incredible festivals, exciting nightlife in bigger cities, delicious food from all around the world, etc.

What is the Marriage Based Green Card?

For an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen, a spouse is qualified to obtain a green card. A green card is more commonly known as a marriage-based green card for your immigrant spouse and has special immigration priority. What this card grants is permanent residency in the United States to the immigrant spouse, which allows them to legally live, work and study in the United States. Marriage-based green cards, which the immigrant partner should hold at all times, is valid for a period of ten years. For the immigrant spouse to maintain his or her legal residency, it must be renewed no less than six months prior to expiration.

How long does it take to receive the marriage Green card?

Depending on whether you are married to a U.S. citizen or a green card holder and where you currently live (not including delays), the average wait period for a marriage-based green card varies from 10 and 38 months.

What is the fee of the B-2 Visa?

The B-2 Visa application fee is 160$, without including health insurance and potential extra fees. If you are visiting because of a charitable event or are working for the U.S. government then you won’t have to pay the application fee at all!

Where are most asylum applicants from?

Just five countries accounted for more than two thirds of all refugees: Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Myanmar. Syria has been the country of origin for most refugees, there were 6 million Syrian refugees hosted by 126 countries worldwide at the end of 2019.

What are the types of employment immigrant visas?

Some types of Employment Visas are: E1, E2, E3, EW3, C5, T5, R5, I5, S, etc. This type of Visa includes: Priority workers, Professionals Holding Advanced Degrees and Persons of Exceptional Ability, Professionals and Other Workers, Employment Creation/Investors, Certain Special Immigrants, Religious Workers, Afghans Who Worked for/on Behalf of the U.S. Government, Iraqis Who Worked for/on Behalf of the U.S. Government and Iraqi and Afghan Translators/Interpreters.
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