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How do I qualify for a U.S. non-immigrant visa?

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A qualified applicant for a U.S. non-immigrant visa is able to demonstrate binding social, familial, and/or economic ties to Tajikistan which, in the opinion of the Consular officer, constitute a compelling need to return to Tajikistan after a temporary visit to the United States. Section 214(b) of the U.S.
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What is the difference between an immigrant visa and a non-immigrant visa?

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An immigrant visa is the one that allows a foreigner to immigrate to the United States. For details please visit the internet page at http://www.usembassy.kz/consular/iv.shtml on immigrant visas. A non-immigrant visa can be issued to an alien who wants to travel to the U.S. for a temporary stay. There are several different categories of non-immigrant visas (tourist, student, etc.). Please refer to the Visa Category Chart and the section on non-immigrant visas.
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What are the standards for getting a U.S. non-immigrant visa? How can I qualify?

Frequently Asked Questions - U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Under U.S. law an applicant for a tourist or business B-1 or B-2 visitor’s visa must be able to demonstrate a credible reason for traveling to the USA and must be able to demonstrate that they will return to Afghanistan at the end of their temporary trip to the United States. An applicant for an F-1 student visa or J-1 exchange visitor visa must also demonstrate this, as well as demonstrate their qualifications as a full time student and an ability to pay for their course of study.
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How to apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa?

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Usully, a non-immigrant visa can be obtained from the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your country. The visa will be valid for 90 days. If you wish to stay for one year, there are two ways, how that can be done: alien submits an application for a Non-Immigrant Visa at a Thai Embassy or Consulate, which will be sent to the Immigration Bureau in Thailand. A company in Thailand, who wishes to employ an alien, submits an application to the Immigration Bureau.
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Applications for non-immigrant visas are almost the same for all applicants. Please go to our How to apply section for more information.
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Do I need a non-immigrant visa?

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This depends on which country you are from and what your purpose of travel is. People from most countries must have a visa in order to enter the United States, although Bermudians with no criminal convictions or other ineligibilities qualify for a visa exemption. Visa regulations are constantly changing so please go to our Do I need a visa? section or to the Bermuda Visa Exemption section to see what applies to you.
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How much is a non-immigrant visa application?

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The application fee is 100 U.S. dollars. Effective September 4, 2007, the visa MRV fee is 290 PLN (the equivalent of $100 at the prevailing exchange rate). The amount should be paid in Polish zloty to the Embassy's account: Ambasada USA 00-540 Warszawa Al. Ujazdowskie 29/31, Citibank Handlowy w Warszawie SA, account number: 33 10301508 0000000500350016. Applicants are encouraged to pay the application fee at the Polish Post Office (Poczta Polska).
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How do I obtain an immigrant visa package?

IV FAQs - U.S. Embassy Wellington, New Zealand
You should request the forms and instructions by calling the U.S. Visa Information Service Call Center 0900 87 847. HYou can request just the pack of forms for the spouse of a U S citizen, from the Call Center. The processes are similar only in that the required supporting documents are the same, while the fiance(e) petition must be filed with, and approved by, the U.S.
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Where can I interview for a U.S. non-immigrant visa?

Frequently Asked Questions - U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul cannot interview visa applicants or issue visas, except official and diplomatic visas for which an interview is not required. All interviews for U.S. non-immigrant visas for Afghan nationals are conducted at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. As stated above, an applicant can pay the fee at seven different American Express offices throughout Pakistan.
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After the expiry of the visa, can I apply for another H-1B non immigrant visa?

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The employee must reside abroad for 1 year after expiration of his/her six year visa term before applying for another H-1B nonimmigrant visa
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How do I qualify to petition for an immigrant visa in France?

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Most immigrant visa petitions must be filed directly with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the United States. The U.S. Embassy in Paris will, exceptionally, accept IR or immediate relative (spouse, parent, unmarried children under 21 years of age) immigrant visa (I-130) petitions from American citizens who have been continuously, legally resident in France for at least the six months prior to petition filing.
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How long must I remain in the U.S. after I have entered on the immigrant visa?

IV FAQs - U.S. Embassy Wellington, New Zealand
U.S. law does not specify how long one must remain in the U.S. after first entering. Immigration officials, at the time of your return to the U.S. after a temporary absence of LESS than ONE year,, will look very closely at the amount of time spent away from the U.S. If they determine that you have been spending more time out of the U.S. than in the U.S., they are empowered to revoke your lawful permanent resident status. You would then have to re-qualify for permanent resident status.
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What is an immigrant visa?

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An immigrant visa represents permission to enter the U.S. for an indefinite period. People wanting to move permanently to the United States seek this type of visa. An immigrant visa can be based on employment, family relationship, business investment, or other ties to the U.S.
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immigrant visa is a document issued by a U.S. consular officer abroad that allows you to travel to the United States and apply for admission as a legal permanent resident (PR). An immigration inspector of U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security makes the final decision as to whether or not to admit you as an LPR. Once you are admitted as an LPR, you generally have the right to live and work in the United States permanently. U.S.
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Immigrant visa is the visa given to a person by a US consul after qualifying for permanent residence. After arriving in the US, the person will receive a green card. Immigrant visas are issued to those who qualify for residence in the United States. There are various applications for residence some are listed below:
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What are the fees to be paid for a non-immigrant tourist visa?

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If you do not wish to use a travel agency, you must pay $24 USD (or the equivalent in Bolivares at the official exchange rate) at your nearest Banco Provincial to get a code number to make an appointment. The instructions for this process will be given to you when you pay. You may make appointments for up to five immediate family members with one code number, otherwise you must buy a second code number. All visa applicants must pay a non-refundable $100 application processing fee.
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Who is a non-immigrant?

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A non-immigrant is an individual who is permitted to enter the U.S. for a period of limited duration. Non-immigrants include: students, tourists, temporary workers, business executives, diplomats, artists and entertainers, and reporters. Most non-immigrants must apply for and obtain a visa from the U.S. government. The application process entails an interview with a U.S. consular official in the nearest U.S. consulate, who has the sole authority to grant or deny a visa.
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Who can I include in my application for an Immigrant Visa?

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Your spouse and any dependent children may be included in the application. Children must be under the age of 19 years. If they are 19 and older, they must not have had an interruption of more than 12 months in their schooling. Your accompanying dependents will be subject to medical and security clearance requirements.
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How long will it be before I'll be given an immigrant visa interview date?

IV FAQs - U.S. Embassy Wellington, New Zealand
To be scheduled for the final fiance(e) or immigrant visa interview, the consulate must have received the applicant's approved I-129F (fiance(e) petition), I-130 (family-based petition) or I-140 (employment based petition) from the National Visa Center (NVC), completed biographic data (forms DS-230 Part 1) and the checklists (form DSL-1076 for fiance(e) visa applicants and form DS-2001 for immigrant visa applicants).
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Have the standards for getting a non-immigrant visa become more strict in the past few years?

Frequently Asked Questions - U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
No. The standards under the law for qualifying for a U.S. non-immigrant visa have not changed for many years. The same standard is applied today as was applied ten years ago. Similarly, the same standard is applied to Afghanistan as is applied in every other country in the world.
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How does a non-immigrant in the U.S. extend or change his or her visa status?

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U.S. immigration law authorizes changes of status when a foreign national is in the U.S. Usually, Form I-539 or I-129 has to be filed to extend one’s status in the same non-immigrant visa category or to change one's status from one non-immigrant visa category to another. In most cases, the applicant must still be in status as of the date the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) receives the change or extension of status application.
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Can those with K-3 and K-4 visas change to another non-immigrant visa category in the United States?

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K-3/K-4 visa holders cannot change status in the United States to another non-immigrant visa category.
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Q: CAN NON-CITIZENS QUALIFY?

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Each loan type has different guidelines for citizens of other countries. FHA requires that the home you are buying in this country is your primary residence. You must have a Social Security card, as well as all of the other documentation required for FHA buyers. Fannie Mae requires that you have permanent resident alien status - a green card.
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How can I qualify as an Immigrant Investor?

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invest CAD$400,000 for five years with Citizenship and Immigration Canada which acts as agent on behalf of provincial and territorial investment funds; and have at least three years of managerial experience in a profitable commercial, industrial or agricultural business; or, at least three years of managerial experience in a government, governmental organization, or international organization.
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