Visiting USA

[easylife]

Hello there,

I am a Permanent Resident of Canada who would like to visit a relative in Buffalo, NY. Since I am not a Canadian Citizen, I understand that I do need a visa to cross the border . Does anyone have a link to the visit visa form that I need to complete in order to get my visa? Is it form "DS-160" or is there another visitor visa form that should be filled instead? Approximately how long will the application process take?

Let me know,

thanks,

 

[matthew_fitzy]

Hi easylife

If you are a permanent resident of Canada you may need to obtain a non-immigrant visa in order to enter the US. You must get a visa from the American authorities before you enter the US. You must also have a valid passport from your country of citizenship.

If you are a citizen of a country with a visa waiver agreement, you do not need a visa to enter the US.

http://www.dhs.gov/crossing-us-borders#2

 

[easylife]

Hi easylife

If you are a permanent resident of Canada you may need to obtain a non-immigrant visa in order to enter the US. You must get a visa from the American authorities before you enter the US. You must also have a valid passport from your country of citizenship.

If you are a citizen of a country with a visa waiver agreement, you do not need a visa to enter the US.

I hold Pakistani passport so i'm sure i'm not on a visa waiver agreement Just wanted to confirm if it is form "DS-160" and it seems that I may be on the right track.

 

[matthew_fitzy]

I hold Pakistani passport so i'm sure i'm not on a visa waiver agreement Just wanted to confirm if it is form "DS-160" and it seems that I may be on the right track.

That looks like the correct form.

 

[achander]

Hello there,

I am a Permanent Resident of Canada who would like to visit a relative in Buffalo, NY. Since I am not a Canadian Citizen, I understand that I do need a visa to cross the border . Does anyone have a link to the visit visa form that I need to complete in order to get my visa? Is it form "DS-160" or is there another visitor visa form that should be filled instead? Approximately how long will the application process take?

Let me know,

thanks,

Hi there,

I think you are on the right track. I am in the same situation as you, i am planning on applying for a US visit visa soon. I think once you submit the application online, you need to take an appt with the consulate for interview. Please let me know how the process goes for you. I don't see it being a big deal but I hear it can take a while to get an appt (for the slot to open up)

good luck