Visitor Visas and Statuses – Shankar Ninan & Co

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U.S. visitor visas are available for temporary entry into the U.S. for any of the following reasons:

1) Business (but not employment)

2) Pleasure or

3) Medical treatment
We provide our clients with advice and assistance with obtaining U.S. visitor visas. We assist our clients outside the U.S. with obtaining visitor visas and assist individuals with prior denials and/or prior immigration violations. We also assist our clients within the U.S. with obtaining a change or extension of their visitor status.

Ability to demonstrate strong nonimmigrant intent (e.g., Family, employment, and/or financial ties)
Non-U.S. residence
Demonstration that the trip is temporary and for the permitted purposes
Financial ability to remain in the U.S. for the requested timeframe without U.S. employment

Up to one (1) year, with the potential to extend for an additional six (6) months
Determined at the port of entry, based on the purpose of the visit and other discretionary factors.

If for medical treatment, documentation of the need for treatment in the U.S. and the financial ability to pay for the treatment is required.
Also used for domestic partners not in a marital relationship to accompany their qualifying partners.

Certain countries are designated for inclusion in the VWP based upon having low rates of immigration violations as well as meeting other security-related protections.
Recipients of the visa waiver can travel in the U.S. for up to 90 days to engage in activities that would be appropriate under the B-1 or B-2 visas.
The VWP eliminates the need to apply for a visa at a U.S. consulate prior to entry but contains strict prohibitions on obtaining extensions or changes of status within the U.S.