US Visa validity... is it really 10 years as a PR?

[ontariobankerpnp]

Hi Guys,
Again this is new territory for me. I've applied for a US visa and had my appointment today. Previously I would only get a B2 visa that is valid for 1 year because of the reciprocity arrangement with the country I'm a citizen of. Which means I've been applying for a new US visa roughly every year and can now do it in my sleep with my eyes closed.

Today was the first year I've done it as a Canadian PR and as I was walking away from the guy at the window (visa was granted as usual of course) I jokingly said, "see you next year." Only for him to respond, no, your visa will be valid for 10 years now that you are a PR.

I didn't know that. Came as a huge surprise to me!! And now I'm very excited because that may be the very last time I apply for a US Visa, because by the time 10 years is up... I'll be a Canadian citizen and will no longer need a US visa!!!!!


Those that have done this before...Please tell me its true... Am I really going to get a 10 year US visa?

 

[Ojeola]

Hi Guys,
Again this is new territory for me. I've applied for a US visa and had my appointment today. Previously I would only get a B2 visa that is valid for 1 year because of the reciprocity arrangement with the country I'm a citizen of. Which means I've been applying for a new US visa roughly every year and can now do it in my sleep with my eyes closed.

Today was the first year I've done it as a Canadian PR and as I was walking away from the guy at the window (visa was granted as usual of course) I jokingly said, "see you next year." Only for him to respond, no, your visa will be valid for 10 years now that you are a PR.

I didn't know that. Came as a huge surprise to me!! And now I'm very excited because that may be the very last time I apply for a US Visa, because by the time 10 years is up... I'll be a Canadian citizen and will no longer need a US visa!!!!!


Those that have done this before...Please tell me its true... Am I really going to get a 10 year US visa?

Yeah, generally landed immigrant get @ least 10yrs US visa it due to the fact that you now a PR holder. Most of the PR holder I know all got 10yrs visa.

May I know what consulate you toke your appointment with ? Plaining to go for mine also next month.

 

[ontariobankerpnp]

Yeah, generally landed immigrant get @ least 10yrs US visa it due to the fact that you now a PR holder. Most of the PR holder I know all got 10yrs visa.

May I know what consulate you toke your appointment with ? Plaining to go for mine also next month.

Great! I don't know any PR holders that applied for US visa after PR so that came as a surprise.

I went to Ottawa. Good luck on your application Ojeola. I hope you already have appointment. I booked mine even before I had PPR.

 

[verveiko]

Great! I don't know any PR holders that applied for US visa after PR so that came as a surprise.

I went to Ottawa. Good luck on your application Ojeola. I hope you already have application. I booked mine even before I had PPR.

I got mine B2 in February before I got PR for 5 years, because all ukrainian citizens have 5 year US visa.

 

[babakura]

Yep .. You get 10yrs as a Canadian PR ... I know heaps of people with 10 yrs ..... Goodluck

 

[Supertramp048]

I am on an open work permit...i still got couple of months back 10 years of multiple entry visa to USA

 

[ontariobankerpnp]

Just picked up my passport from loomis. Sure enough, the visa expires in April 2023. ;D

 

[leakhena]

Just picked up my passport from loomis. Sure enough, the visa expires in April 2023. ;D

Is it your passport will expire in 2023?
my question is, it will valid if our passport is expire before the visa?

 

[Igbin]

Is it your passport will expire in 2023?
my question is, it will valid if our passport is expire before the visa?

The visa remain valid even if your passport expire. You can always show them the visa at POE in the spent of expired passport.

 

[djnaman]

Can somebody tell me is it that we apply online for us visa??am waiting for ppr and want to apply for it soon and dont want to spend money hiring consultant.thanks in advance

 

[akapoor]

Can somebody tell me is it that we apply online for us visa??am waiting for ppr and want to apply for it soon and dont want to spend money hiring consultant.thanks in advance

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ Here's the link apply online

Cheers !!

 

[djnaman]

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ Here's the link apply online

Cheers !!

Thanks akapoor..you are always helpful ;D

 

[andy_7830]

I am under the live in caregiver program with 2 yrs working permit in Canada applied for tourist US visa to take National Physical Therapy Examination got also 10 yrs multi entry visa that was year 2007, Vancouver US Consulate and Philippine passport. I shown authorize to test letter fr FSBPT and date and location letter fr prometric. Immigration Officer fr US Embassy just asked me how many yrs in college or university I said 5 yrs, he said ok then just a minute stepped backward typed something in the computer and congrats and good luck.

Andy

 

[bellaluna]

I am under the live in caregiver program with 2 yrs working permit in Canada applied for tourist US visa to take National Physical Therapy Examination got also 10 yrs multi entry visa that was year 2007, Vancouver US Consulate and Philippine passport. I shown authorize to test letter fr FSBPT and date and location letter fr prometric. Immigration Officer fr US Embassy just asked me how many yrs in college or university I said 5 yrs, he said ok then just a minute stepped backward typed something in the computer and congrats and good luck.

Andy

Because of reciprocity, Philippine passport holders can typically get 10-year B1/B2 visas even without PR or work permits.

 

[alfa2204]

Hello,
Sorry, I'm pulling this up to ask a related question.
In the online application, there is no question about applicant's resident status, so how do they know if you are a PR holder or not?