Thousands of foreigners want to travel to the United States. However, they must apply for a tourist visa to enter that country. This process can be from the application of a B1/B2 Visa or only the B1/B2 visa renewal.
Applicants for the B1 and B2 visa must demonstrate their intention to enter the country temporarily and verify that they have the necessary financial funds to cover the expenses of their trip.
They must also prove that they have social and economic ties in their country of origin to guarantee their return.
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Documents to apply for the American tourist visa
The first thing you need to apply for a B1/B2 visa is a valid passport.
The second thing is to fill out the DS-160 application. This application takes approximately 90 minutes and you will need to have the following information on hand:
| HOW TO APPLY FOR THE VISA (PROCESS) |
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| Personal data: Name, date of birth, passport information, official identification, current residence address, email, telephone and social networks. |
| Travel itinerary: Arrival and departure dates, flights, address where you will stay and purpose of the trip. |
| Data of your companions: Name and relationship of your companions. |
| Previous travel information: Dates of entry and exit to the US |
| Contact in the USA: Name, relationship and contact in the case of having a relationship with someone who lives in the North American country. |
| Family information: Name, date of birth and address of your mother, father, spouse and children. You must also indicate if you have family in the US. |
| Education and work: Name, address and contact of your current and past work. The same information about your schooling is requested. |
security questionnaire
Information about the type of visa you are applying for.
Once you have finished filling out the application, you will need to print the confirmation sheet with the barcode.
visa cost
The cost of a B1/B2 visa is US$160 and is valid for 10 years. The cost for children under 15 years of age is US$ 15, a visa that will expire in 10 years or when the child turns 15. This includes tourist, business, student and exchange visas.
Most petition-based visas, such as temporary work and religious worker visas, cost $190.
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Schedule an appointment at the embassy or consulate
On some occasions the applicant will be asked to upload a photo as part of the DS-160 application process. However, most will be required to schedule an appointment at the Applicant Service Center (CAS) to which they must attend prior to their consular appointment.
- The CAS will take the applicant’s biometric information (photo and fingerprints).
- The appointment at the CAS and at the consulate can be made by phone or online.
Documentation for the interview
On the day of the interview, the applicant must bring the following documents to the consulate or embassy:
- Valid passport or previously issued passports.
- DS-160 application confirmation page with barcode.
- Visa application payment receipt.
- Minors must bring a recent passport-size photograph (taken in the last six months) with a white background.
After the interview
If the visa is approved, it will be delivered via courier within three to four weeks.
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