US Visa help

[kunishsa]

Hi All

I am planning to apply US Visa for visiting. I recently became PR and still waiting for my PR Card. I have my CoPR. Can someone please suggest me the applications, procedures, documents check list etc.

Thanks & regards,
Kunishsa

 

[Goku]

Hi All

I am planning to apply US Visa for visiting. I recently became PR and still waiting for my PR Card. I have my CoPR. Can someone please suggest me the applications, procedures, documents check list etc.

Thanks & regards,
Kunishsa

Fill out DS-160 form and then pay fees and take appointment.

Link to DS-160: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

Link for appointment: http://canada.usembassy.gov/visas/visas/categories-and-requirements.html

 

[retwant]

Hi All

I am planning to apply US Visa for visiting. I recently became PR and still waiting for my PR Card. I have my CoPR. Can someone please suggest me the applications, procedures, documents check list etc.

Thanks & regards,
Kunishsa

Have you ever had a US Visa before? If you did, when did it expires?

 

[MenicMonday]

For B1/B2, the max that the US gives is 10 years.
I've seen 5 years and lower. It's really "random" in a way.

 

[dbss]

For B1/B2, the max that the US gives is 10 years.
I've seen 5 years and lower. It's really "random" in a way.

the length of the visa depends upon the nationality of the passport....This is based in principle on reciprocity...

 

[cgupta123]

Hi All

I am planning to apply US Visa for visiting. I recently became PR and still waiting for my PR Card. I have my CoPR. Can someone please suggest me the applications, procedures, documents check list etc.

Thanks & regards,
Kunishsa

Kunishsa,
if you apply for USA visa just after becoming PR, there is a chance you will be rejected. One of my friends got rejected in similar circumstances - the VO told her that she needs to be in Canada at least for 6 months and hv more Canada experience - they do that so people don't illegally immigrate to USA through Canada. So, keep that in mind...
Chetan

 

[MenicMonday]

the length of the visa depends upon the nationality of the passport....This is based in principle on reciprocity...

But aside from that, I know of citizens within our country (same nationality) that have varying validity periods. While I was given a 10-year visa, some of my friends have 1/3/5-year visas.

 

[kunishsa]

Fill out DS-160 form and then pay fees and take appointment.

Link to DS-160: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

Link for appointment: http://canada.usembassy.gov/visas/visas/categories-and-requirements.html

Thanks a lot for the Links.

 

[kunishsa]

Have you ever had a US Visa before? If you did, when did it expires?

Nope. I never had US visa. Neither visitor, business, work permits, H1B...nothing.

 

[kunishsa]

Kunishsa,
if you apply for USA visa just after becoming PR, there is a chance you will be rejected. One of my friends got rejected in similar circumstances - the VO told her that she needs to be in Canada at least for 6 months and hv more Canada experience - they do that so people don't illegally immigrate to USA through Canada. So, keep that in mind...
Chetan

Thanks a lot CGupta123.

In my case, I am here for almost 3 years in Canada. I became PR under CEC category. Would this still be an issue? If they reject, would they give my money back?

Thanks a lot for your time and reply.

Cheers,
Kunishsa

 

[kunishsa]

I have to apply US visa to My family as well. In this case, Can I fill all the applicants using one application or do I need to apply individually for each applicant? What about the appointment? Should we get the appointment for all 3 of us at the same time?

Cheers,
Kunishsa

 

[retwant]

But aside from that, I know of citizens within our country (same nationality) that have varying validity periods. While I was given a 10-year visa, some of my friends have 1/3/5-year visas.

Yeah same here. I noticed people from my country have varying validity periods, from 1 to 10 years visas. A lot of young females got 10 years thou...

 

[retwant]

Thanks a lot CGupta123.

In my case, I am here for almost 3 years in Canada. I became PR under CEC category. Would this still be an issue? If they reject, would they give my money back?

Thanks a lot for your time and reply.

Cheers,
Kunishsa

I believe it should be case by case scenarios. Those people who are lacking Canadian experience, might have other factors (that we might not know here) that lead to their US Visa refusals. As long as you have a permanent job here and other reasons to stay here in Canada, e.g: family, assets, etc, I think you should be fine. Regardless of where you are in US & Canada, most likely you can contribute to their economy. What the US Immigration officers are worried about is whether you will move there permanently and become a burden to their economy. What would be your reasons for US visits?

When I applied few years ago (still under work permit), I told them that I was planning to go visit friends, shopping in outlets, or do groceries in Bellingham. They only spent 2 minutes asking 2 questions: what do i do for living and which company. It was unexpectedly very quick and easy. Hopefully, you would have it easy too. Good luck!

 

[MenicMonday]

I have to apply US visa to My family as well. In this case, Can I fill all the applicants using one application or do I need to apply individually for each applicant? What about the appointment? Should we get the appointment for all 3 of us at the same time?

Cheers,
Kunishsa

You may schedule your interview as a family, but you need to complete the DS-160 form for each member.

 

[kunishsa]

I believe it should be case by case scenarios. Those people who are lacking Canadian experience, might have other factors (that we might not know here) that lead to their US Visa refusals. As long as you have a permanent job here and other reasons to stay here in Canada, e.g: family, assets, etc, I think you should be fine. Regardless of where you are in US & Canada, most likely you can contribute to their economy. What the US Immigration officers are worried about is whether you will move there permanently and become a burden to their economy. What would be your reasons for US visits?

When I applied few years ago (still under work permit), I told them that I was planning to go visit friends, shopping in outlets, or do groceries in Bellingham. They only spent 2 minutes asking 2 questions: what do i do for living and which company. It was unexpectedly very quick and easy. Hopefully, you would have it easy too. Good luck!

Thanks a lot for your reply. I am planning to visit my friends during Christmas.