Regarding USA Visa

[GRV]

Hi Guys
Hope all are fine and in high spirits.
Congratulations to all those who got their PR and wish luck for all those awaiting.

I will be soon making my first landing in Canada. But before that wanted to know, how to enter USA to visit family when I'll be there in Canada.

I have  a B1/B2 visa but my wife doesn't have that.
So, should I get her US visa done from Ind only or I can get it done from Canada as well ?

Pls advice as which one would be the better option in terms of time taken and also what would be the procedure for the same.

Thx in adavance
GRV

[yukon]

Hi Guys
Hope all are fine and in high spirits.
Congratulations to all those who got their PR and wish luck for all those awaiting.

I will be soon making my first landing in Canada. But before that wanted to know, how to enter USA to visit family when I'll be there in Canada.

I have  a B1/B2 visa but my wife doesn't have that.
So, should I get her US visa done from Ind only or I can get it done from Canada as well ?

Pls advice as which one would be the better option in terms of time taken and also what would be the procedure for the same.

Thx in adavance
GRV

Canadian PR's require a Visa to enter USA. I would suggest get the US Visa stamped here itself in India before leaving. Interview dates are available as early as 21 March depending upon which consulate you apply to.

Process is completely online except that you have to visit a HDFC Bank branch to pay the Visa fees & other service charges. See this link:

https://www.vfs-usa.co.in/USIndia/Index.html

[GRV]

Hey Yukon thx for the reply.
M also planning to do it from Ind, but just for FYI purpose whats the procedure if I do it from Canada?

[yukon]

Hey Yukon thx for the reply.
M also planning to do it from Ind, but just for FYI purpose whats the procedure if I do it from Canada?

I really don't know the exact procedure from Canada. However you will have to goto the US Embassy or consulate closest to your location in Canada. More info you will have to search at:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/temp_1305.html

http://www.consular.canada.usembassy.gov/

[yukon]

Hey Yukon thx for the reply.
M also planning to do it from Ind, but just for FYI purpose whats the procedure if I do it from Canada?

I would also suggest that since you have not been resident in Canada for a substantial period of time, you should apply from India as they say on their website:

http://usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/us_tcn_present_united_states

Note to Visitors of Canada:

With rare exceptions, visa applicants should apply at the U.S. Consular Section in their country of residence. If the applicant is not a resident of Canada, interviewing officers at the U.S..Consular Sections in Canada may not have experience in evaluating the circumstances in the applicant's country of residence. The applicant will, therefore, have greater difficulty establishing eligibility for a U.S. visa in Canada than would be experienced in the applicant's home country.

A substantial percentage of visitors to Canada are denied visas under these circumstances. Consequently, visitors to Canada are strongly urged to apply for U.S. visas in their country of residence.

[GRV]

Hey Yukon once again thx that sure was an informative reply.
Answerred my query :-)

[ankit_20]

GRV, I would also suggest to get Visa from India, will be much simpilar, when u apply from canada u have one more aspect to satisy, why US visa soon after landing, was your intent to travel to US etc etc...

[pompi]

GRV, I would also suggest to get Visa from India, will be much simpilar, when u apply from canada u have one more aspect to satisy, why US visa soon after landing, was your intent to travel to US etc etc...

Hi Ankit,

What documents do you need in order to apply for USA B1/B2 visa from India? I have few friends and relatives in USA.

Secondly, can you say you want to visit before immigrating to Canada to consulate?

share info you have. Highly appreciated.

thanks

[GRV]

Hi Pompi
After suggestions from ankit & yukon, I have started the visa process.
Here is the link from where you can get the relevant list documents required from both sponsor's & applicant's side.
http://www.path2usa.com/visitor-visa-guide/documents-for-sponsor

Hope that helps.

GRV

[pompi]

Hi Pompi
After suggestions from ankit & yukon, I have started the visa process.
Here is the link from where you can get the relevant list documents required from both sponsor's & applicant's side.
http://www.path2usa.com/visitor-visa-guide/documents-for-sponsor

Hope that helps.

GRV

Hi GRV,

Thanks for the link. If you have friends but I may not ask them to sponsor me. Can I sponsor myself and what are the chances to get it that way? any idea.

[ankit_20]

You can sponser yourself, u have good chances with funds that you must have maintained for Canada PR

[pompi]

My parents do have B1/B2 stamped in 2007 for 10 years but still unused. If they want to accompany me during my travel to US.
Can they use it anytime in 10 years? Any idea.

[ankit_20]

Yes they can

[pompi]

Thanks Ankit for your reply. Do you have any official link says the same?

Thanks

[yukon]

Thanks Ankit for your reply. Do you have any official link says the same?

Thanks

Visa within validity can be used anytime, you don't need a official confirmation for that...!!
However entry at the Airport can still be denied by the Immigration Officer even if you have a valid visa, but don't get scared, that is just an official statement !!