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Required documents for every USA Visa application.

Depending on your country of residence, if you want to visit the USA, you may need to apply for visa. If you are on the list of countries whose nationals require a visa for USA, then you need to apply for a visa. The type of USA visa you need to apply for depends on the purpose and length of your stay. For example, if you wanted to go to USA as a visitor, you would need a Temporary Visitor Visa. If you wanted to study, you would need a Student Visa.

What are the required Documents for USA Visa ?
Here are the documents required for visa USA visa:

  • Your passport.
  • Appropriate USA visa application form(D-160).
  • Proof of paid USA visa fees.
  • of clean criminal record.
  • Proof of being in good health through a medical exam.(in this case, for visa visitor is required only if your visit if for more than 6 months and if the case, you will be asked to submit your medical exams. Instructions will be given by the agent)
  • Photographs in accordance with the photo requirements for USA visa.
  • Proof of financial means.
  • Proof you will return to your home country once you finiish what brings you to the USA.
  • Identity and Civil Status Documents.
  • Letter of support/invitation to USA(only if you are going to visit or business purpose).

Age

The requirements may differ based on whether the applicant is an adult (over 18) or a minor (17 or under). Only adults can be primary applicants on an application. The minors must be attached as the dependents. If a minor is travelling alone, there are different requirements. (See the visa requirements for minors below).

Passport

You must have a valid passport and any other travel documentation. When you apply for a USA visa, you have to provide photocopies of the information page of your passport. It must include:

  • Your passport number.
  • The date of issue and expiry.
  • Your personal information: name, photo, place of birth, and date of birth.


    • Documents and forms

    When you apply for a USA visa, you will have to fill an Application form called D-160 online in the USA ambassy website. There, you will find an instructional guide. You have to bring all the documents and forms to the interview. These documents include (but are not not limited to) passport copies, pictures, fee receipts, and other identity documents.
    In addition to the documents you will need to provide, different countries may require specific documents. You will have to ask the visa office responsible in your country whether you need additional documents.

    Proof of paid USA visa fees

    In order to apply for a USA visa, you will have to pay the necessary fees and attach the receipts on your application. The fee prices change depending on the purpose of travel.

    USA visa photos

    You have to provide two passport pictures based on USA requirements. If the pictures do not match the requirements set by USA Government, your application could be rejected.

    You may want to bring the photo requirements when you go to take the picture and show them to the photographer.

    Proof of financial means
    You have to provide evidence that you can financially support yourself and any family members that may be coming with you for the duration of your stay. You can do this through the following:
    • Bank statements
    • Letter of employment showing annual earnings.
    • Evidence you have arranged to receive financial support from friends/family to cover the duration of your stay.
    • Evidence of income of your host or family member in the USA.


    Keep in mind this is not an exhaustive list, and different countries may require other types of proof.
    Proof you will return to your home country once the visa expires.
    You will need to convince your visa officers that after your visa expires, you will return back home. There are several ways you could do that, including:

    • Proof of employment. You have to provide copies of your employment contract, a letter of employment which identifies you as a permanent employee, states when you are expected to return to work, and your role at the company.
    • If you own property in your home country, you have to provide evidence of it, such as title deeds or lease agreements.
    • If you have familial ties in your home country or people that you need to take care of, such as elderly family members or children, you need to get evidence of your responsibilities.


    Identity and Civil Status Documents

    You need to attach photocopies of identity and civil status documents with your Canada visa application. This includes birth certificates, marriage certificates, or divorce/annulment certificates.
    In some cases, you may be required to provide National IDs or family or household registries.
    You will have to contact the visa office in your country for more information.

    Police clearances

    You will have to prove that you do not have any previous criminal records and are not a danger to USA society. You can do this by obtaining a police certificate or clearance in your home country.
    In some cases, you may have to provide police clearances from any country you have lived in for longer than six months.

    Medical exam

    You have to be in good health in order to obtain a USA visa. This differ depending on the purpose of your visite in the USA. In order to prove that, you may be required to enter a medical examination and include the results in your application.
    However, if you plan to stay for less than six months, a medical exam is usually not necessary, unless you will be working closely with people.
    However, your usual doctor cannot perform your examination. It will have to be a Panel Physician.

    Panel Physicians for each country can be found on USA website.

    Purpose of travel

    You need to provide a purpose for your travel to USA when you apply for a USA visa. The requirements depend on the country, but it could include:
      An invitation letter from your sponsor or the family member/friend you will visit.
    • Contact information of the people who can support your stated purpose of visit.
    • Any documents that support your purpose of travel.


    of support/invitation

    In some cases, you may need to provide a letter of invitation from someone in USA. That person has to be either a USA citizen or hold Permanent Residence.
    The person who writes the letter is not legally responsible for you. He or she has to give you that letter, and you must include it in your application.
    The letter has to include this information about you (the person applying for the visa):

    • Name.
    • Birth date.
    • Phone number and address.
    • The relationship you have with the person who is writing the letter.
    • How long you will stay in USA, where you will stay, and when you plan to leave.
    • How you plan to support yourself financially.


    The letter also has to include the following information about the writer:

    • Their complete name and date of birth.
    • Their USA address and phone number.
    • Their residence status (Citizen or Permanent Resident) and a photocopy of a document that proves it.
    • Their job title.
    • Their family details (names and dates of birth for his/her spouse and dependents).
    • How many people are in their household.

How to make equivalency through WES ?

Let start first by explaining WES Credential Evaltuation.

A credential evaluation is a comparison of your academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S. or Canada. This report helps institutions like schools, employers, licensing boards, or immigration authorities better understand your educational background.

A report from WES:

  • Identifies and describes your credentials.
  • Verifies that your credentials are authentic.
  • May include a grade point average (GPA) equivalency.
  • Includes an evaluation of the authenticity of your documents
You also have the option to upgrade to an International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP); this means we will store your verified transcripts and evaluation report for easy sending to universities and approved licensing bodies at any time. In addition, you will receive a WES digital badge you can use to display your verified credentials on social media sites like LinkedIn.

Your WES report will be completed within seven business days of receipt, review, and acceptance of all documents by WES, and payment in full.

Check with your recipient to verify which type of report they require. Click on the sample reports below to see what each type of evaluation report includes.

How to make equivalencythrough WES ?

Step 1 : Submit your application and obtain your WES reference number
  • Your WES number is required on all documents sent to WES
  • WES is not responsible for documents arrive without a reference number
  • Documents must be sent in a sealed envelope.


Step 2 : Send your documents.

To avoid errors and delays :
  • Submit your documents according to the required documents page.
  • Do not send documents without first obtaining a WES reference number.
  • They will review your documents when they receive them. If additional information is required, they will contact you.
Step 3 : WES creat and send your report.

Once they receive all required documents and verify their authenticity, they will complete your report and send it out within seven (7) business days.


Below are essential informations you have to know about USA Immigration Application and eligibility

Business Visa

A foreign national traveling to the United States to conduct temporary business needs a visitor visa (B-1) unless qualifying for entry under the Visa Waiver Program. The USA business visa allows those who want to go to USA with the purposes of doing business with an american company to enter the country and engage in the following activities:

  • Attend meetings.
  • Participate in conferences or workshops
  • Sign agreements, etc..

    • The Business Persons and Business Delegations Visa is a temporary visa, which means that the person who holds it can only stay in USA for a short period of time, usually less than 6 months. Additionally, the person with this visa is not allowed to work for any company in USA. They are only allowed to discuss business and sign any potential agreements. If you want to go to USA to work temporarily, then you need a Workers Visa for USA. With the Business Persons Visa, you are also not allowed to benefit from american health coverage or apply to get american documents.

    What are the eligibility criteria for Business Visa USA?

    In order to qualify for a Business Persons and Business Delegations Visa, there are certain conditions requirements that the potential applicant must fulfill. The eligibility criteria for the USA Business Visa are more extensive than the ones for visiting since the government and Embassy want to make sure that you will not try to work in USA illegally.
  • You must have your own business in a country other than USA or be an employee of a business registered in a country other than USA.
  • You must have an income from a place of work that is located in a country other than USA, so you cannot be an employee in USA.
  • It is advisable to have a record of respecting other business visas from other countries.
  • You must have proof that you are developing a business relationship with a company in Canada or that you have been invited for a meeting, conference, or workshop.

    • If you do not fulfill these conditions, then it may be more difficult to convince the USA Embassy or Consulate to grant you the Business visa, or they might reject your application.

    How to Apply for the USA Business Visa?
    If you meet the eligibility criteria explained above, then you can start your application process to get a USA Business Visa. There are several steps you must go through, as follows:
    1. Confirm your eligibility for a USA Business visa.
    2. Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, DS-160 Learn more about completing the DS-160. You must:
      1. complete the online visa application
        2. and
      2. print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview
    3. Gather all documents file and application form for a USA Business visa.
    4. pay fees and schedule your interview to the USA ambassy in your country
        5. Shedule an Interview :

        Interviews are generally required for visa applicants with certain limited exceptions below. Consular officers may require an interview of any visa applicant.
      1. If you are age : 13 and younger it is generally not required
      2. If you are age : 14-79 it is required(some exceptions for renewals)
      3. If you are age: 80 and older, Generally not required
    5. attain your interview with all documents required in hand and respond to additional requests for information.
    6. Decision making by the agent at the spot after the interview

    You should schedule an appointment for your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live.

    You may schedule your interview at another U.S. Embassy or Consulate, but be aware that it may be more difficult to qualify for a visa outside of the country where you live. Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa category, so you should apply for your visa early.
    Work Permit Visa

    About the process

    Besides being a country where many people go for touristic purposes, the US is also a popular working destination. People from all over the world want to work in the US because of the high salaries and good working environments.

    There are two ways through which you can go to the US for employment purposes: Employer-specific work permit

    An employer-specific work permit lets you work in Canada according to the conditions on your work permit, such as

    • the name of the specific employer you can work for
    • As a temporary employee
    • As a sponsored/permanent employee


    Work Visa USA Types

    Here are the types of US Temporary Work Visa:
    1. H1B visa: Person in Specialty Occupation. To work in a specialty occupation. Requires a higher education degree or its equivalent. Includes fashion models of distinguished merit and ability and government-to-government research and development, or co-production projects administered by the Department of Defense.

      2. The H1B visa is a temporary work visa that allows US employeres to hire highly qualified workers for specialty jobs. It is also referred to as Person in Specialty Occupation Visa.
    2. H-1B1 visa: Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Professional Chile, Singapore. To work in a specialty occupation. Requires a post-secondary degree involving at least four years of study in the field of specialization

      3. There are different US non-immigrant visas, one of the categories being the work visa USA. Within the work visas, the most popular ones are H-1 Visas. The H-1 visa is for nationals to apply to work in the US temporarily as professionals. Most H visas allow nationals from all over the world to apply for a chance to work in the US for a specified period of time. However, one visa category is directed at only two nationalities, and that is the H-1B1 visa.
      The H-1B1 visa is of two types only :
      • H-1B1 Visa Chile
      • H-1B1 Visa Singapore


    3. H-2A visa: Temporary Agricultural Worker. For temporary or seasonal agricultural work. Limited to citizens or nationals of designated countries, with limited exceptions, if determined to be in the United States interest.
    4. H-2B visa: Temporary Non-agricultural Worker. For temporary or seasonal non- agricultural work. Limited to citizens or nationals of designated countries, with limited exceptions, if determined to be in the United States interest
    5. H-3 visa: Trainee or Special Education visitor. To receive training, other than graduate medical or academic, that is not available in the trainee's home country or practical training programs in the education of children with mental, physical, or emotional disabilities.
    6. I visa: Representatives of Foreign Media. The visa allows journalists and those who work in the information or media sector to complete their work while in the US.
    7. L1 visa: Intracompany Transferee. To work at a branch, parent, affiliate, or subsidiary of the current employer in a managerial or executive capacity, or in a position requiring specialized knowledge. Individual must have been employed by the same employer abroad continuously for 1 year within the three preceding years
    8. P-1 visa: Individual or Team Athlete, or Member of an Entertainment Group. To perform at a specific athletic competition as an athlete or as a member of an entertainment group. Requires an internationally recognized level of sustained performance. Includes persons providing essential services in support of the above individual.
    9. P-2 visa: Artist or Entertainer (Individual or Group). For performance under a reciprocal exchange program between an organization in the United States and an organization in another country. Includes persons providing essential services in support of the above individual.
    10. P-3 visa: Artist or Entertainer (Individual or Group). To perform, teach or coach under a program that is culturally unique or a traditional ethnic, folk, cultural, musical, theatrical, or artistic performance or presentation. Includes persons providing essential services in support of the above individual.
    11. R-1 visa: Temporary Nonimmigrant Religious Workers. To help foreign nationals to come to the US and work in a religious organization. Only ministers and those who are directly tied to religious work are qualified.
    12. TN visa: NAFTA Workers. This visa allows lawyers, scientists, engineers, teachers from Canada to work in the US temporarily.
    13. O1 Visa: Visa for persons with extraordinary abilities. The O1 visa is for those who show expert knowledge in science, business, education, athletics, or art, including international recognition for their work.

    Work Visa USA Qualifications

    There are three preconditions that someone interested in obtaining a US work visa needs to fulfill before applying for it. If you do not meet even one of these conditions, the Embassy might deny your visa application. This will make you unable to travel to the US and work there. These preconditions are as follows:

    Have a Job offer in the US

    You need to have applied for, and been accepted in a job position within the US in order to qualify for a work visa. That is because the US requires several documents from your employer before you start your visa application.
    Approved petition by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

    This requirement means that before you apply for a US work visa, your employer must file a Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker with USCIS. This petition, otherwise known as a I-129 form is the most important document for you to get your work visa. When USCIS approves your employer’s petition, you can start applying for the visa. However, if your petition is approved, that does not necessarily mean that the US Embassy will automatically give you a work visa. Due to reasons that might remain at the discretion of the Embassy, you could be denied the work visa even if your USCIS petition is approved.

    Labor certification approval by the Department of Labor (DOL)

    Some of the work visas, more specifically the H-1B, H-1B1, H-2A, and H-2B also require your employer to have a certification from DOL. Your employer should apply for the DOL on your behalf before even filing the petition with USCIS. The US government requires this certification as proof that US employers need foreign workers. They have to prove that they cannot fill those work positions with US employees. In addition, the certification is needed in order to ensure that temporary foreign workers are not having an impact on job opportunities for US citizens in a negative way. Eligibility requirements if you apply from outside Canada

    Anyone can apply before they enter Canada. However, there may be visa office requirements that you need to meet depending on what country or territory you're applying from. Make sure you follow the instructions for how to apply.

    US Work Visa Requirements

    In addition to fulfilling the three qualifying preconditions, you will also need to have these documents:
    • Valid passport which needs to be valid for the entire duration of your stay in the US and an additional six months after you return
    • US visa photo which you need to upload when you fill out the online application form.
    • The Receipt Number, which you can find on your approved Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker (I-129 Form) which your employer filed.
    • A confirmation page that you have completed your Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160 Form).
    • Receipt that proves that you have paid the application fee. For US work visas, the application fee is $190. There might also be additional fees that apply to your location, so you should check with your local US Embassy about more details
    • Proof that you will return to your home country after your work in the US ends. This applies to all types of work visas with the exception of the H-1B and the L visa. Examples of how you can prove you will return from the US include the following:
    • Submitting your economic situation
    • Your family relationships
    • Any long term plans you might have
    • Residence that you plan on returning to
    • For those applying for an L Visa, you will also need to have a filled I-129S form (Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition). You should bring this form with you when you have your visa interview.
      • Besides these general requirements, which apply to all those who want to get a US work visa, there might also be other documents which you need to submit. You should contact your local US Embassy for more detailed information.


    Eligibility requirements if you apply when you enter Canada at a port of entry

    You should apply for your work permit before you travel to Canada.
    Work Visa USA Application Procedures

    If you have fulfilled the three prequalifying conditions and gathered the necessary document, then you qualify to start your application for the US work visa. The way you can apply is by completing the following steps:

    Complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DS-160) and print the confirmation page

    The information you enter into the DS-160 form must all be correct. If you submit any incorrect information, the Embassy will have reason enough to deny you the visa. In addition, the DS-160 form is available in many languages, but your answers must be in English.
    Schedule your interview
    Due to the high number of applications that US Embassies receive, you should make sure that you schedule your interview as soon as you meet all the requirements. If you are younger than 13 years old or older than 80 years old, a visa interview is generally not required. As for people between the ages of 14 and 79, interviews are required, but there can be exceptions if you are just renewing your visa.

    Attend the interview
    Your interview and the information on the DS-160 form will serve for the US Embassy to make their decision on whether you should be given a visa or not. That is why, it is highly important that you show up to the interview on time, dressed appropriately, and with all the necessary documents. In addition, you should answer all questions as fully as possible, always giving true information. Visa interviewers are trained to detect when someone is providing false information, so if you do that, they will deny your visa.

    Complet additional procedures
    You will be required to give digital fingerprints before, during, or after your interview depending on your location, as well as pay any additional fees. After the visa processing, if the US Embassy gives you the work visa, you might also be required to pay a visa issuance fee. The amount of the visa issuance fee is determined based on your country of origin. Click to get access to the US embassy website

    Visitor Visa

    This process follows the same as the business Visa, Here you need an Invitation letter may be from your family in USA or your friend. You may also want to just visit a particular town in USA and even for it you need a visa so you must apply.
    If your purpose of going to USA is just to visit a place, may be a campaign, you will have to provide your itinerary showing your plan on where you will go and vite.
    you can look at the requirement stated above for you to apply Clique here to go to the page

    Student Visa

    Note: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. You must have a student visa to study in the United States. Your course of study and the type of school you plan to attend determine whether you need an F visa or an M visa.

    To enter the United States to attend: You need the following visa category
    University or college F
    High School F
    Private elementary school F
    Conservatory F
    Another academic institution, including a language training program F
    Vocational or other recognized nonacademic institution, other than a language training program M

    Students cannot travel on the Visa Waiver Program or with Visitor Visas

    A student visa (F or M) is required to study in the United States. Foreign nationals may not study after entering on a visitor (B) visa or through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), except to undertake recreational study (non-credit) as part of a tourist visit. For more information on the VWP, see Waiver Program.

    For short periods of recreational study, a Visitor (B) visa may be appropriate

    A visitor (B) visa permits enrollment in a short recreational course of study, which is not for credit toward a degree or academic certificate. Learn more about Visitor Visas

    Study leading to a U.S. conferred degree or certificate is never permitted on a visitor (B) visa, even if it is for a short duration. For example, a student in a distance learning program that requires a period of time on the institution's U.S. campus must obtain a student (F or M) visa prior to entering the United States.

    Student Acceptance at a SEVP Approved School
    The first step is to apply to a SEVP-approved school in the United States. After the SEVP-approved school accepts your enrollment, you will be registered for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and must pay the SEVIS I-901 fee. The SEVP-approved school will issue you a Form I-20. After you receive the Form I-20 and register in SEVIS, you may apply at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for a student (F or M) visa. You must present the Form I-20 to the consular officer when you attend your visa interview.
    If your spouse and/or children intend to live with you in the United States while you study, they must also enroll in SEVIS, obtain individual Form I-20s from the SEVP-approved school, and apply for a visa (but they do not pay the SEVIS fee).
    Visit the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) website to learn more about SEVIS and the SEVIS I-901 Fee.

    How to apply ?

    F1 Visa Requirements Here are the documents required to apply for an F1 Visa:

    • Your valid passport
    • Form DS-160 for non-immigrant visa applications.
    • Two photographs meeting the US Visa Photo Requirements.
    • Proof of paid F1 visa fee.
    • Form I-20. Your Form I-20 states the amount of funds you need to finance your education and living in the US. You must submit documents which prove you have that amount readily available. This can be done by submitting various documents, such as: Bank statements for the last 3 years
    • Bank statements for the last 12 Months
    • Tax records for the last 3 years
    • Pay stubs of previous employment
    • If you have received a scholarship, you also need to submit proof of it
    • If you have received a scholarship, you also need to submit proof of it
    • Paying a semester’s or a year’s worth of tuition is also a good idea, but not mandatory
    • If you are supported or sponsored by someone else in the US, you will need to submit Form I-134, Affidavit of Support and bank statements for the last three years of that person.
    • If you are funding your US education through a loan, you must also show proof of the approved loan
    • Documents that prove your previous education and current qualifications:
    • Original transcripts
    • Stardardized test scores(TOEFL, IELTS,GMT...)
    • Acceptance letters from the educational institution which accepted you
    • Previous degree diplomas
    • Proof of purchased health insurance for international students


    To apply, the process is as follows;
    1. Get your admissions documents from the SEVP institution.
    2. Apply online through the DS-160 form
    3. Pay the application fee.
    4. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.
    5. Schedule your F1 visa interview.
    6. Submit the file with the F1 visa required documents.
    1. Get your admissions documents from the SEVP institution

      2. After you apply and are accepted into the school you want to attend, they will have to complete some procedures so that you can apply for the F1 visa. The most important document you need to have is Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. Without this form, you will not be able to apply for an F1 student visa and attend your interview.

    2. Apply online through the DS-160 form

      3. After you get your Form I-20, you can start the usual application process. This includes filing the DS-160 form online with the necessary information about your visa status.

    3. Pay the application fee

      4. The application fee for the student visa is $185. You must pay this fee and get the receipt, which you will need later for your interview documents. You might have to pay additional fees based on your country of origin and the US Embassy you are applying from.

    4. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee

      5. When you are admitted by the SEVP institution, your school immediately registers you in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). To have full registration, there is a SEVIS I-901 fee. For the F1 visa, this fee is $200.

    5. Schedule your F1 visa interview


      6. After filing the DS-160 form and paying the fees, you will need to schedule your interview. The interview is a mandatory step before you get your student visa. Try to schedule it as early as possible, since there might be delays due to the heavy workload of the US Embassy. When you schedule it, you will receive an interview appointment letter which you will need later on in the application process.

    6. Submit the file with the required documents

      7. Before you go to attend your interview, you should prepare your file with the required documents for students.

    7. Attend the student visa interview


      8. When you go to attend the student visa interview, the questions will mostly revolve around your reasons for going to the US and the institution you are going to. The interviewer will try to assess whether you intend to return to your home country after you complete your degree.

      Can I Work as an International Student in the United States?

      You may work as an F1 student but only for short periods of time since your visa is a student and not a work visa. You are allowed to work part-time on campus while school is in session and full time during breaks. If you want to work outside of campus, you have two options.
      If you, for example, find a job that requires a different type of visa, other than F1, then you are also eligible to change status. You just need to work through the instructions of US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and your employer or another petitioner.

      Can F1 Students Apply for Permanent Residence?
      Even though you have proved that you have strong ties to your home country, if you want to apply for a Green Card, you are allowed to do so on an F1 visa. It is a complicated procedure, though. You must either self-petition as a person with extraordinary abilities, get married in the US or prove that you will invest $500,000 in the US economy.
      If these are not feasible for you, but you still want to remain in the US, the easiest way is to change status into a different type of visa such as an H-1B visa and have your employer sponsor you.

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