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US Visa Fees

US Visa Fees

Applying for a US visa does not come for free. Instead, there are various US visa costs and US visa application fees that you must pay. How much is an American visa depends on the type of visa that you want to get and also the country you are from. You must pay fees for US nonimmigrant…

US Family-Based Immigrant Visas

US Family-Based Immigrant Visas

US immigrant visas have different categories based on the intent of immigration. These categories are: This article will go through the relevant information for Family Based Immigrant Visas. What are Family Based Immigration Visas? Family immigrant visas are for those who want to join their family members in the US. The US government though allows only…

US Immediate Relative Visas

US Immediate Relative Visas

Besides the Family Based Immigration Visas, the US has another category of visas for families. These are the Immediate Relative Visas. While the family visas are used for both US citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), the immediate relative visas are for US citizens only. This article will go through the details of US immediate…

Differences Between the K1 Visa and the K3 Visa

Differences Between the K1 Visa and the K3 Visa

The United States issues two different kinds of marriage visas for foreign citizens. Both K1 and K3 (fiance and spouse) visas are immigrant visas that offer a pathway to citizenship in the US. However, to qualify for the visas, you must have a US fiance or husband who will sponsor you. Depending on your relationship status, i.e., whether…

K1 Visa

K1 Visa

A K1 visa is a US immigrant visa issued to the fiancĂ© or fiancĂ©e of a US citizen, so that they can marry the US citizen within 90 days of arriving in the United States. It is the first visa that a foreign citizen marrying a US citizen must have to adjust the status to become…

Required Documents for US Visa

Required Documents for US Visa

An important part of the US visa application process is gathering the required documents.  After you have selected the visa type you need to apply for, you should check the requirements and start gathering the documents that are required for that visa. There are some documents that the embassy or consulate of the US requires from every applicant…

US Study and Exchange Visas

US Study and Exchange Visas

The United States of America has always been a popular destination for international students. This is due to the quality of higher education and many possibilities of employment once you finish your degree. For this reason, the US offers several study and exchange visas so you can apply for one and move to the US…

US Visa Applicants Will Now Need to Submit Their Social Media Details

US Visa Applicants Will Now Need to Submit Their Social Media Details

Travelers in need of a US visa will soon have to submit a list of the social media they use, and the name of their account in each, as a part of their US Visa application. In addition, nearly all applicants will have to submit their phone number, email and social media history of the…

US Visa Photo Guidelines

US Visa Photo Guidelines

Depending on the US Embassy you apply from and the type of US visa, the photos required might be physical photos or digital photos. Physical photos mean that you have to print them and send them as part of the visa application, while digital photos can be attached online when you submit your Form DS-160 or…