It is not so difficult for Russian citizens to obtain a visa to the United States, provided that you prepare well in advance. It is necessary to collect some documents, as well as think over the answers to the questions that the visa officer usually asks. To obtain a visa to the United States, passing a personal interview is a mandatory procedure.
It is necessary
- - international passport;
- - old passports, if they have visas of the USA, Canada, Great Britain or Schengen countries;
- - confirmation that you have completed the DS-160 form on the website;
- confirmation of payment of the visa fee;
- - the photo;
- - certificate from work or study;
- - bank statement;
- - a receipt for payment of the consular fee;
- - sponsorship letter (if your own money is not enough);
- - documents for the ownership of property (car, real estate, securities, etc.);
- - certificate of marriage or the presence of children;
- - confirmation of the purpose of the trip.
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare a complete package of documents. They may not be needed, but the visa officer has the right to request any of these papers at the interview, and it is better if you have them. These are various certificates from work, financial guarantees, invitations from the USA, confirmation of hotel reservations or purchase of airline tickets, and so on.
Step 2
Start collecting documents by filling out a form on the US Immigration Service website. Filling in takes place in English, 20 minutes are allotted for this. If you are late, you can save the questionnaire and then return to editing it. When filling out the form, you need to attach a file with a photo. Upon completion of filling, you will need to re-enter your passport number and send the questionnaire for consideration. At the same time, a file confirming the completion of the questionnaire will be generated. You need to print it out and take it with you.
Step 3
Pay the consular fee. Payment details and specific places where you can pay for a visa in your region are best viewed on the website of the US Immigration Service or at the place of application. Payment of the visa fee is valid for one year, during which time you need to appear for an interview at the consulate. After 2 working days have passed after payment, you will be able to make an appointment for a visit, during the appointment you need to indicate the identification number of the payment.
Step 4
At the interview, you will need to submit your biometric data and talk to the visa officer. You need to have a full package of documents with you. Be prepared to answer the officer's following questions:
- what is your purpose of the visit;
- how long do you plan to stay in the United States;
- do you have a family and children;
- whether there are friends or relatives in the United States;
- what do you do in your country of residence.
Step 5
Think about the answers to all of these questions in advance. At the interview, do not be nervous, n fiddle with small objects in your hands, try to behave as calmly as possible. Do not take the initiative until you are asked, you also do not need to smile tightly or tell unnecessary details.
Step 6
If the interview is in English and you do not understand something, do not hesitate to ask or say about it. The Russian-speaking staff of the consulate can always help you, and if the purpose of the trip is tourism, then not knowing the language perfectly will not be a minus. However, if you are traveling to study, your poor English will seriously question your candidacy.
Step 7
Usually, the decision to issue a visa is communicated to the candidate immediately after the interview. If this did not happen, then the information can be obtained on the website or by calling the call center. The passport is returned through the courier service of the Pony Express company. You do not need to pay extra for delivery.
