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Do-it-Yourself Kit Product Information:
ISBN: 0-9714586-5-0 Edition II, 2004
TYPE:  Printed Material. Will be shipped to you.
OTHER FORMATS: This kit is also available as an eKit(TM) for Immediate  Download
Who can File?
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. The "visitor" visa is a nonimmigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure or medical treatment (B-2). As examples, if the purpose for your planned travel is to consult with business associates, travel for a scientific, educational, professional or business convention, or conference on specific dates, settle an estate, or negotiate a contract, then you would apply for a visitors visa. As additional examples, if the purpose of your planned travel is recreational in nature, including tourism, amusement, visits with friends or relatives, rest, medical treatment, and activities of a fraternal, social, or service nature, then you would apply for a visitors visa. The visa allows a foreign citizen, to travel to the United States port-of entry and request permission of the U.S. immigration inspector to enter the U.S.
Don't delay, the sooner you begin with the procedure the better. We compiled all the information, instructions, updates, and forms in one easy-to-use complete Kit.
Over the last 10 years, thousands of successful applicants have used these kits worldwide.
The easy Step-by-Step Instruction Guide with samples of completed applications will assist you in preparing, completing, and filing the necessary documents, as well as provide you with the tools necessary to:
· Assess your eligibility requirements
· Understand the procedure
· Complete the necessary applications forms
· Attach and gather the required supporting documents
· File the forms with the USCIS
Included Forms:
- Form DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application
- Form DS-157 Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application
- Form DS-158 Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant
- Form I-134 Affidavit of Support
- Form I-539 Application to Extend Nonimmigrant Status
Table of Contents:
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Table of contents |
3 |
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Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations |
4-5 |
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Establishing Ethnic Background |
6 |
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Introduction |
7 |
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General Overview |
8-10 |
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Visa Descriptions
- B-1 Visa
- B-2 Visa |
11-13 |
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B-1/B-2 Visa and the Law
- Section 214.2 (B) Visitors |
14-18
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Qualifications & Eligibility Requirements
- Visa Waiver Pilot Program
- Countries Not Eligible for A Tourist Visa
- Aliens Ineligible to Receive Visas – The Law |
19-31 |
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Waiver of Ineligibility
- Visa Ineligibility Waiver |
32-34 |
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Step-by-Step Procedures
- Filing Procedures
- Completing Application Form DS-156
- Completing Application Form DS-157
- Application form DS-158
- Affidavit of Support Form I-134
- Sample Form Affidavit of Support I-134 |
35-46 |
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Supporting Documents
- Sample Letter of Invitation B-1 Visa
- Sample Letter of Invitation B-2 Visa |
46-49 |
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Filing Instructions
- Applying for a Visa at the US Consulate
- Applying for a Visa at the Border Post
- Border Crossing Card & Border Biometric Program
- Laser Visas |
50-56 |
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Consular Interview |
57-58 |
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Dealing with Denials
- Resubmitting Applications with Additional Documentation |
59-62 |
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US Port of Entry |
63-66 |
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Special Circumstances
- Foreign Military Stationed in the US
- Changing of Status |
67-68 |
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Visa Revalidation
- Exclusion from Automatic Revalidation of Nonimmigrant Visa |
69-71 |
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Extending Stay/Visa
- Eligibility for Extensions
- How to Apply
- Filing with Expired Authorization
- Filing the I-539 Extension Application
- Direct Mail Notice |
72-79
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Visa Replacements for Lost/Damaged Visas |
80-82 |
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Checklist for Filing B-1/B-2 Visa
- Required Documentation |
83-84 |
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Frequently Asked Questions & Answers |
85-87 |
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Document Translations |
88 |
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Contact Information for Government Agencies |
89 |
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Updated Filing Fees |
90 |
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American Consulates and Embassies |
91-98 |
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Sample Forms
- Sample Form I-134 Affidavit of Support
- Sample Form I-539 Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
- Sample Form I-94
- Sample Form DS-156
- Sample Form Copy of Tourist Visa & Green Card |
99-108 |
What's New?
New Requirements for Travelers Between the United States and the Western Hemisphere.
Travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada will be required to have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States. This is a change from prior travel requirements and will affect all United States citizens entering the United States from countries within the Western Hemisphere who do not currently possess valid passports. This new requirement will also affect certain foreign nationals who currently are not required to present a passport to travel to the United States. Most Canadian citizens, citizens of the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda, and to a lesser degree, Mexican citizens will be affected by the implementation of this requirement.
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