What Is The CR1 Visa Category?
Introduction to CR1 Visa Category Many people know that marrying a U.S. citizen makes them eligible for a spousal visa to immigrate to the U.S. Still, there is often confusion between the two immigrant visa categories for spouses: IR-1 and CR-1. So what is the difference? Well, the “C” is a very important clue because […]
H4 Visa Interview Questions & Answers
What is an H4 Visa? The H4 visa allows the spouse and dependent children of an H1B (or H2A/B) visa holder to travel to the United States with the primary applicant. Although the H4 is technically classified as a ‘work’ visa, the qualifications depend on the applicant’s relationship to the primary visa holder. Many spouses […]
Top 5 K1 Proof of Relationship Questions Visa Interview Tips
The K1, or fiancee visa, is a quick and easy way for an American citizen to invite his (or her) intended spouse to come to the US for the purpose of marriage. The process has seeped into American pop culture, with reality TV shows like “90 Day Fiancee” in its 10th season. In absolute numbers, […]
Why Are U.S. Visa Interview Slots Not Available?
So why is the wait in many countries so long to get a visa interview appointment? The answer is basic: supply and demand. First, let’s look at supply. Under current U.S. visa law, a U.S. visa adjudicator must personally interview (almost) each and every first-time visa applicant. Since all visa adjudicators are human beings – […]
USA DV Lottery Visa Interview Approval Tips & Diversity Visa Process
Every year, millions of people all over the world enter the U.S. Diversity (DV) lottery to try and snag one of 55,000 DV visas that offer the chance to permanently live and work in the United States. Because of this popularity, securing a DV does require a bit of luck, but there are tips and tricks […]
F1 Visa Interview Questions and Ex-Visa Officer Answers
During my career as a Consular Officer, I conducted thousands of F1 student visa interviews and, over time, developed a set of 9 questions that I used during the interview to dial down into the specifics of the visa application. Many applicants are surprised that their F1 student interview is short – usually 30 seconds […]
