Are you applying for an immigrant or K visa at the U.S. Embassy in London? If you are, please read this important information concerning the medical examination
If you are applying for an immigrant, fiancee or K-3 or 4 visa at the Embassy, the medical examination must take place before the visa interview. If you arrive at the Embassy without having attended a medical examination, your interview will be cancelled and you will be required to schedule for a later date. You should allow approximately 5 workdays between the medical examination and visa interview. ...
November 2nd, 2009 by visaservices
My passport accidentally ended up in the washing machine and is badly damaged, especially the page containing my visa. Can I still use the passport and will the visa be valid for travel to the United States?
If your passport is damaged in anyway, it cannot be used for travel to the United States even if the visa is still in tact. You will be required to obtain a new passport and if the visa is damaged, a new visa. Before applying for a new visa, we suggest that you visit the Embassy’s website and check out the visa waiver wizard to see if you are eligible to travel visa free under the Visa...
October 19th, 2009 by visaservices
Can I call to schedule an appointment during the holiday season?
The Operator Assisted Information Service is closed from December 25 until December 28, 2009 and on January 1 and 2nd, 2010. On December 24 and 31st, it will close early at 4:00 pm. In general, the Service in available on U.S. public holidays, but closed on U.K. public holidays. The service will be available on November 11 and November 26.
October 13th, 2009 by visaservices
Are you working or studying in the U.S. and are coming home for the holidays? If you require a visa, you will be pleased to hear that appointments are available for the holiday season!
Nonimmigrant visa appointments are available through to January 8, 2010. Appointment availability will vary depending on the visa category. If you are planning on returning to the United Kingdom for the holiday season and will require a visa in order to return to the United States, call our Operator Assisted Information Service now to schedule an appointment. When booking the appointment...
October 13th, 2009 by visaservices
Patients regularly ask me if their medical problem affects the need for a visa for the U.S. Please can you advise re eg acne, arthritis, neurological problem eg sciatica.
The medical conditions you have listed will not affect a persons eligibility to travel to the United States. If they are otherwise qualified, they may travel visa free under the Visa Waiver Program. Travelers who are not familiar with visa free travel should visit our webiste and check out the visa waiver wizard. Medical conditions which may affect travel are communicable diseases of public...
October 8th, 2009 by visaservices
I have just been issued a B-2 visa that is valid for 10 years. Does this mean that I can stay in the U.S. for 10 years?
No! The validity period of a visa relates only to the period of time in which the holder may travel to the United States and apply for admission. The period of time that you will be allowed to remain will be determined by U.S. immigration at the Port of Entry at the time you apply for admission. As a nonimmigrant visa holder you will be required to show that your visit is temporary and that you...
October 7th, 2009 by visaservices
I am a Canadian. I have been advised that I do not require a visa to travel to the United States. Is that correct?
Canadian citizens traveling on valid Canadian passports do not require nonimmigrant visas to travel to the United States unless they are ineligible to receive a visa, have previously violated the terms of their immigration status in the United States, or are traveling to the United States in A, G, E or NATO status. Although a visa is not required, they must carry with them the documents establishing...
October 7th, 2009 by visaservices
Just heard that the registration period for DV-2011 has been announced, but I don’t have access to a computer. How can I register?
You may have someone submit an entry on your behalf. Regardless of whether you submit the entry, or assistance is provided by a friend, relative or attorney, only one entry may be submitted in your name and you remain responsible for ensuring the the information is correct and complete. Regardelss of who submits the entry, please remember that there is only one official U.S. government website...
October 6th, 2009 by visaservices
I have been reading the blogs about DV-2011. I have received an email telling me that my application to register for the last lottery has been successful. Is this genunine?
Those who regsitered for DV-2010 were notified by the Kentucky Consular Center between May and July of this year. Notification was by mail from KCC in Lexington, Kentucky and NOT email. Only those selected are notified. If you have not heard if your application was successful, or you have concerns about the notification received, you can check your registration on-line at http://www.dvlottery.state.gov Those...
October 5th, 2009 by visaservices
I have just found a website that is charging a fee to register for DV-2011. Will this increase my chances if I register through this website?
NO! There is only one official U.S. government website for the DV-Program and that is http://www.dvlottery.state.gov. There are many websites advertising their services and making claims that they can increase an applicants changes of being slected for the Program. Any intermediaries or others who offer their services or assistance to prepare DV entries do so without the authority or consent...
October 5th, 2009 by visaservices
