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Temporary Residence Visa

USA

Visitor Visa - B1 / B-2
Processing Time: 2 weeks to 2 months

A visitor visa is issued to people who wish to enter a foreign country for a brief period of stay. To enter United States of America with an intention to carry out business-related activities, B-1 visa is authorized. The nature of business activities could include meeting with business associates, attending conferences or negotiating a contract. To enter the United States for the purpose of recreation, reuniting with family, participating in musical or sports contests with no monetary compensation, or to seek a medical opinion or treatment, B-2 visa is authorized.

Eligibility criteria and requirements:

  • The purpose of the stay is for a limited time period, and is related to business or pleasure only
  • Have sufficient funds to cover the expenses of their intended stay
  • Proof of strong ties to their home country, to ensure their exit from US after the visa expires
  • While on a visitor visa, the applicant is not allowed to accept any employment opportunity in the United States
  • It is mandatory to declare if the applicant is ever arrested, cautioned or convicted. In case the applicant is found guilty of the crime committed, they may be ineligible to enter the United States, and will require to file for an ineligibility waiver.
Student Visa - F1
Processing Time: 04 Months

A student visa is issued to people who wants to study in the United States. The nature of the visa could differ according to the type of institute and the course of study that you want to opt for. F-1 visa is authorized to international students who wishes to attend any educational institute, ranging from elementary to graduate school. Language training programs are also covered under this category of visa.

Eligibility and requirements:

  • Secure an admission offer from an institute listed under the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). An acceptance from a school not listed under SEVP will not grant you F-1 visa
  • Have sufficient funds to sponsor your intended stay of the study period. You are encouraged to apply for any scholarships that you may qualify for
  • Proof of language proficiency through either TOEFL or IELTS
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