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Want to visit the U.S. and have a serene vacation, having a lapse of time from hectic daily life works? Or do you want to do your schooling in the U.S. and plan to reside there? Well, the U.S. embassy has provided non-immigrants the opportunity to allot visa services to those that wish to take a brief visit or that of a permanent residence after poising the number of coronavirus cases.

Since the pandemic, the U.S. has been restricting tourists and non-immigrants from visiting the country as of restrictions concerning the situation present at that particular time. Many families have gone through desperate times due to their inability to link up with their relatives and friends abroad.

In June, the Biden administration proposed a requirement of COVID-19, PCR test a day or two before, for those who wish to board the flights, which significantly helped to reduce the rising number of COVID cases.

The embassy stated, “We are resuming the in-person tourist visa appointments in September 2022, and those previously scheduled appointments that have been canceled can re-enter to book the regular appointments”.

However, the average waiting time in some countries like India for a visitor visa is about 500-550 days, which is approximately about one and half years from the application for the visa
David Bier, an associate director of immigration policy at the libertarian Cato Institute, told the news
about the misery of waiting for an extended time and stated that it had been the worst since 9/11.

Here is a comprehensive of the waiting period in a few countries

PHILIPPINES, MEXICO, INDIA, CANADA, and other countries follow the below-mentioned processes to attain respective visa applications.

*K-1 Fiancé Visa
The general K-1 visa for Filipino, Indian, and Canadian applicants are the same as that of applicants from other countries.

the cost of k-fiancé visa

K-1 visa petition (Form I-129F)$535
U.S. State Department processing (Form DS-160)$265
Medical examinationVaries*
Adjustment of the status form (Form I-485)$1,140
Biometrics for Form I-485$85

Marriage-based green cards

If you are about to marry or are considering getting married soon, then marriage-based green cards are the most appropriate ones to apply for. It is similar to k1 Visa. But the wait time accordingly changes to the residence place of the spouse or that the sponsoring spouse is a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.

TIMELINE FOR APPLICANTS

The current wait time for a marriage-based green card takes about 15-37 months, including the possibility of spouse residence or being married to a U.S. citizen. It might also further delay due to other possible outcomes.

The Cost for Marriage green card

The fees are supposed to be paid directly to the government, that is, Us Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Fiancé visa vs Spousal visa

Time to enter U.S.Nine months$17 months   (married to USC)
Additional Time to Green Card14 months0 months
USCIS Fees$$2.960 for K1+AOS$1,400 for CR1
When can you work?Eleven months after entering the U.S.Immediately after entering the U.S.
When can you leave the U.S.?Elevens months after entering the U.S.Immediately after entering the U.S.
Where does the marriage take place?Inside the U.S.Outside the U.S.

U.S. Embassy Information

All of the Philippines visa applications are made by the U.S. embassy of Manila at 1201 Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philippines, 1000
Phone: (632) 5301-2000.
Service Center hotlines are (+632) 8548-8223 and (+632) 7792-8988. The call headquarter is available from Monday to Friday five days a week, and you can call them from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (in respective manila time) for inquiries and visa scheduling.

All immigrant visa applications in Canada are done by the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal,U.S. Consulate General Montreal,1134 Sainte-Catherine Street West,Montréal, Québec H3B 1H4

Phone: 514-398-9695

TheU.S. Consulate General makes all immigrant visa applications in India in Mumbai:
U.S. Consulate General Mumbai, C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051

Phone: (91-22) 2672-4000

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What are H1B and H2B visas?

H-1B permits are for the Occupation of skilled personnel who acquire university degrees and experience in a specific career domain.

If the embassy approves, these applicants are granted a period of three to six and half years. At the same time, H-2B visa holders are allowed only one year, with renewal for about two years.

Who is eligible for an H2B visa?
The personnel that qualifies for the respective H-2B visa must be eligible and meet the specific criteria put forward by the DOL (The U.S. Department of Labor).

USCIS only permits workers from certain countries to revise and publish in the Federal Register notice every year. Non-immigrants who are considered temporary hires are permitted for the H2B Visa.

H-2B Visa Requirments

*DS-156 Form for Non-immigrant Visa
*DS-157 supplemental Non-immigrant visa form (for male personnel between the ages of 16 and 45)
*Passport
*Passport-size photographs
*Approval notice for H-2B Visa or Form I-129
*Proof that the personnel will
be leaving the country as soon as the H-2B visa expires, for instance, an apartment lease agreement or indenture to a house.
*Registration and filing fees
Process for applying for H-2B visa
The application process
starts with the US-based employer. As an employer, one must go through three main steps. These are:

  1. Submission of the labor certification application
  2. Submission of I-129 to USCIS
  3. immigrant workers apply for a visa at the U.S. embassy.

All applicants must pay the Visa fees when they visit the embassy for an interview, which is non-returnable and will be used for processing the application. Nonimmigrant visa fees are fixed at the rate of $160. Fees vary based on various external factors, given that an application visa takes about a month or two to process.

Details on H-1B visa
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant job visa that allows employers of the United States to hire immigrants for specialty jobs that require a bachelor’s degree.
H-1B Visa Eligibility
For the H1B visa eligibility, the following must be required-

  • A position suggestion from a U.S. employer for a specialty position
  • Proof of a bachelor’s degree
  • The employer must give proof that there is a shortage of skilled U.S. applicants for the applied position.

Before you can enter and begin working, you must be needed to register with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and be selected for the respective position. This is due to a lot of demand for this visa; there is a limitation on the number of visas issued each year. Currently, the limitation is at 60000-65000 visas per year. If personnel has acquired a master’s degree from a U.S. institution, then an extra 20,000 visas are available for those with a master’s degree. Suppose the employer sponsoring the personnel is an institution of higher education, a nonprofit organization connected to an institute of higher education, or a government research organization. In that case, the visa limitation does not apply to the position.

If the personnel is interested in an H-1B visa and the Occupation is subject to the limitation, you will need to register with USCIS electronically. The personnel will need to create an online account with USCIS. If the personnel already have a USCIS account, then the person will still need to create a separate account.
A registration fee must be submitted and filled in for basic information.
The registration period only runs for about two weeks every year.

The account status is as follows:

  • Submitted
  • Selected
  • Not Selected
  • Denied
  • Invalidated-Failed Payment.

Student VISA

International students pursuing degrees in full-time academic programs for Bachelor’s, Master’s, or doctoral programs in the U.S. must obtain a student visa. The course of study and the type of school planned
to attend determine the exact type of visa needed. The candidate must work with educational advisers to learn the steps required to obtain the correct visa.

The embassy stated that the interview slots are now open for students at the Embassy and Consulates for interrogation( visa varieties F, M, and J)

In a tweet, the embassy announced that student visa appointments are available on their website. If a candidate has acquired an I-20, don’t keep waiting. The Future F, M, and J appointment openings at the Embassy and Consulates will be for interviews after Aug 14. so if the candidate needs to arrive at school by mid-Aug, they must book an appointment immediately.

In May, the U.S. opened the first disbursement of interview slots for dates in June and the first half of July 2022.

A student visa (F or M) is needed to study in the United States. Foreign nationals may not learn after entering on a visitor (B) visa or via the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), excluding undertaking recreational study (non-credit) as a piece of a visitor visit. A Visitor (B) visa may be suitable for brief periods of recreational study.

To enter the United States to attend:It would be best if you had the following visa category:
University or collegeF
High SchoolF
Private elementary schoolF
SeminaryF
ConservatoryF
Another academic institution, including a language training programF
Vocational or other recognized nonacademic institution, other than a language training program     M

The foremost action is to apply to a SEVP-approved academy in the United States. After they accept the candidates’ enrollment, the student will be recorded for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and must spend the SEVIS I-901 expense. The SEVP-approved school will give the candidate a Form I-20. After you acquire the Form and complete registration in SEVIS, the student may involve at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for a learner (F or M) key. The nominee must present Form I-20 to the consular officer while attending the visa interview.

Required Documents

  • Passport
  • Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page.
  • Application fee payment receipt,
  • Photo
  • Credential of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status-For Academic and Language Students, Form I-20 or Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status for Vocational Students, Form I-20.
  • Additional Documentation May Be Required for further registration.

Green card
Many foreign nationalists are interested in permanently residing in the United States and are exploring different options. For applying to become a permanent resident of the United States, one will complete the application for U.S. green card, which is proof that it exists for the law-abiding permanent resident.
Family sponsorship and employment-based green cards are two common ways to acquire a green card.

Procedure To Apply for a U.S. Green Card
To apply for green cards, one must prove the eligibility under which the immigrant can be allowed to be a permanent resident.
The following are some of the eligibility options-
You can get a green card –
1) via Family
2) via Employment
3) as a Special Immigrant
4) via Refugee or Asylee Status
5) for human Trafficking and Crime Victims
6) for Victims of Abuse
7) through Other Categories
8) Green Card through Registry

The following documents required for the registration will vary according to the eligibility; for instance, family reunification proof of support must be presented for Family-Based Green Cards.



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