GENERAL
Review of your supporting documentation to ensure accurateness and completeness, completion and submission of visa application forms, payment of US government visa fees, scheduling/re-scheduling of visa appointments, answering any questions you may have concerning your specific application circumstances prior or after submission, tracking the status of your application etc.
Please inquire with us for document requirements.
In Summary,
Step 1 – provide requested documents to your visa consultant
Step 2 – approve draft form provided by your visa consultant
Step 3 – attend your visa appointment
Step 4 – collect your passport from EMPOST with your visa stamped
Please contact our Visa Consultants for us to have a better understanding on your specific circumstances.
The minimum validity could be for your actual travel dates and maximum 10 years. This would depend on multiple factors such as your travel history, nationality, marital status, financial circumstances, ties to your home country, tenure of stay in the UAE, employment status etc.
No, you can enter the US anytime during the validity of your visa.
In most cases, you will know the outcome of your visa application on the day of your visa appointment.
Yes, we do service US visa renewals. Additionally, we may be able to assist you with an in person interview waiver thereby expediting the visa renewal process.
Currently, children below 12 years of age are not required to be present in person for a visa appointment submission. However, the consulate/embassy reserves the right to ask for personal attendance.
There is no official minimum amount communicated by the US embassy/consulate. Our visa consultant will advise you based on your specific financial circumstances and travel plans.
DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS
Please inquire with us for document requirements.
Your passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of your intended departure from the US. Our visa consultants can assist you in updating your application in case of any change in passport numbers (lost/renewal) – subject to approval by the US Government authorities.
Yes, only UAE residents can apply in the UAE. Your residence should be valid at least 3 months beyond the date of your intended departure from the US, on the date of your visa appointment.
Currently, you do not need to purchase any air tickets or hotel vouchers in order to apply.
Currently, you do not need to purchase any travel insurance in order to apply.
Depends – please contact our expert visa consultants so we can review your individual circumstances.
PAYMENTS & FEES
Pricing can depend on the number of applicants. Please contact us for a quote.
No, visa fees are not conditional to the duration validity of the visa you are granted.
No, all fees paid are non-refundable.
No, the US does not offer an urgent visa processing option.
No, the US does not offer this option for visa appointment scheduling.
VISA APPOINTMENTS
Specific documents depend on the profile of each applicant and varies from person to person. However, mandatory documents include:
- An original passport that has a validity of minimum 6 months after the likely departure date from the US
- All expired passports
- 1 photograph for every specification, both hard and digital copy is needed
- Confirmation page of the DS – 160 US Visa application form stamped at the VAC – Visa Application Centre
- Valid fee payment receipt
- Printout of the appointment letter for US Visa interview
No, an appointment can only be scheduled after your completed visa application is submitted and visa fees paid.
Please contact us for up to date information on appointment availability.
No, the US does not offer this option for visa processing.
PROCESSING TIME
Up to 3 working days (excluding Sat, Sun and public holidays), after us receiving complete and accurate documentation from the applicant.
It usually takes 4 to 5 working days from the date of your appointment for the visa to be stamped on your passport. Once your passport has been dispatched to Emirates Post, we will notify you in order for you to proceed with collection of your passport.
No, the processing time is not the same as renewals maybe exempt from in-person visa appointment interviews.
VISA REJECTIONS
Yes, our expert visa consultants will guide you on the merits of a re-application after a careful analysis of your prior application and prevailing circumstances.
Our expert visa consultants can guide you on what may have been possible weaknesses in your prior application. However, we cannot say with full certainty the exact reason(s) given the holistic view taken by the authorities when taking decisions.
Unfortunately, all fees paid are non-refundable in case of rejection.
Please contact our Visa Consultants for us to have a better understanding on your specific circumstances.
Please contact our Visa Consultants for us to have a better understanding on your specific circumstances.
