Visa to America based on invitation

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U.S. Visa for 10 Years (B1/B2)

• U.S. Tourist Visa B2
• U.S. Business Visa B1

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  Additional fees apply

  • +160$ – consular fee, payable at the embassy’s exchange rate
  • +50$ – additional legal consultation

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Yulia Golinevich

Immigration Attorney

Video Guide for Obtaining a U.S. Visa

Traveling to the United States is not so easy. This is due not so much to the collection of documents for obtaining a visa, but rather to the interview at the American embassy, where they are checked. It is impossible to say exactly what awaits you there and what aspects will interest the visa officer. However, you will likely have to justify the purpose of your visit and convince them that you will return to your home country after your authorized stay expires. A visa to America by invitation is easier to process for Ukrainian citizens, as it documents the necessity of the trip. The invitation can be from an individual or a legal entity, depending on what you plan to do upon arrival in the U.S. For example, you want to visit close relatives, enroll in a university, get a job, or meet with business partners of your current company in Ukraine. You can achieve your goal by properly preparing an invitation to America. Experienced consultants from our company can assist you with this and provide all other visa support services.

Categories of U.S. Visas by Invitation

You can apply for a U.S. visa by invitation of various categories, depending on the purpose of the visit:

• B1/B2 visas (for business, medical treatment, or visiting relatives);
• F1, M1 visas (for study);
• J1, J2 visas (for participation in exchange programs);
• O1, O2, P1, P2, P3 visas (for participation in sports or cultural events);
• R visas (for service in American religious denominations);
• H, L, E2, TN/TD visas (for work).

After selecting the necessary category, you will need to prepare and attach an invitation from a friend, relative, company, educational institution, and so on to the main package of documents.

Procedure for Obtaining a U.S. Visa by Invitation

Many are interested in how to obtain a U.S. visa by invitation. This process is no different from others. You will need to:

• determine the purpose of the trip and the type of visa;
• pay the consular fee;
• submit an application to the American embassy and fill out a special online form;
• prepare all necessary documents and photographs;
• schedule an interview at the U.S. embassy in advance and successfully pass it.

You can try to obtain the visit authorization on your own or seek assistance from our company in Kyiv. Specialist support will give you many advantages. You will not only save personal time but also be better prepared for all stages of the process. With us, a U.S. visa by invitation from a friend or company is guaranteed to be in your hands in the shortest possible time.

Documents for a U.S. Visa by Invitation

A U.S. visa by invitation requires a different list of documents for submission to the embassy, depending on the type. In any case, you will need:

• proof of payment of the consular fee;
• a valid passport with enough (1-2) blank pages;
• a completed special form;
• an invitation to the country from a legal or individual entity;
• photographs that meet the U.S. embassy’s requirements.

Regarding the invitation, since 2015, it is not required to be notarized. It can be a letter in free form indicating your personal details and the justification for the visit.

In addition to the main list, there are additional documents that the embassy officer may require during the interview:

• internal passport;
• tax identification number;
• document confirming permanent employment;
• proof of personal or sponsor financial guarantees;
• property ownership data;
• marriage or divorce data;
• information about where you plan to stay during the visit;
• reserved round-trip airline tickets;
• medical insurance;
• copy of the pension certificate (for retirees);
• certificate from an educational institution (for students);
• copy of the birth certificate and travel permission from both guardians (for children).

This list may be supplemented depending on the specific U.S. visa by invitation you need.

Important: To obtain the desired visit authorization to the U.S., according to the new rules adopted on 06/23/2015, biometric data collection is required, which is valid for 5 years. Individuals under 12 years old and those unable to provide fingerprints, as well as heads and members of national governments along with their immediate family members, may be exempt from this procedure.

Processing Time and Cost of a U.S. Visa by Invitation

A U.S. visa by invitation for Ukrainians requires a lot of time and patience. Preparing the package of documents for submission to the American embassy takes about a week. However, the review of your application and decision-making can take from 10 days to 3 months, depending on the specific category of the visa by invitation and the individual case details. You may also obtain the visit authorization more urgently, but there must be compelling reasons. The cost of obtaining a U.S. visa in this case will naturally be higher than under standard conditions. Overall, it is impossible to say exactly how much a U.S. visa costs – it depends on its type and the required service package from our company in Kyiv. The consular fee remains fixed and is paid additionally at the exchange rate at the time of the transaction.