
Денис Кораблев


The right choice between a tourist and student visa to the USA is key to a successful entry and your future immigration history. This article explains how to determine the appropriate visa type based on age, purpose of the trip, education level, family status, and other factors. It explores the risks of denial on the first application, consequences of the wrong choice, the role of the “travel background,” and the possibility of changing status within the USA. The material will help you objectively assess your chances and avoid common mistakes.

A fitness trainer with outstanding achievements was able to obtain an EB-1 visa and a green card in the USA. The article analyzes the visa criteria, differences from the O-1 visa, stages of building the case, examples of publications, judging, international activities, and advice for professionals from any field.

Planning a trip to the US in 2025 and don’t know where to start? Obtaining a US tourist visa can seem like a complicated process, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. Collecting documents, filling out the DS-160 form, going through an interview, proving ties to your home country – every step matters. In this article, I’ve put together a detailed and up-to-date guide that will help you confidently go through the entire process: from the first application to receiving a visa in your passport. Step-by-step, clear, and with practical examples – everything you need to successfully apply for a US tourist visa in 2025.
