Salem Immigration Lawyer

Unsure what type of visa you need?

An individual who is not seeking immigration to the United States but a temporary visit will first need to apply for a nonimmigrant visa. The temporary visa you will need is specific to the reason for your visit. If you are planning to travel to the U.S. for business meetings or to negotiate a contract, to travel for a convention that is professional in nature (scientific, educational, business), to attend a conference on specific dates, or to settle an estate, you should apply for a business visitor visa (B-1).

If your trip to the United States is for medical treatment, tourism, or pleasure, you should apply for a B-2 visitor visa. This type of visa applies when the reason for your visit is medical treatment, recreational tourism, or for pleasure in the form of visits with friends and relatives, rest, vacation/holiday, activities of a social or service nature, or participation in an activity by amateurs (such as sports or music). You may also need to obtain a visa if you plan to travel to the U.S. for purpose of education or with an exchange program.

Applying for a Temporary Visa

An individual seeking a temporary visa should go to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate of their permanent residence to apply. The application process requires an interview at the embassy consular section for any applicants aged 14 to 79 years. If you apply for a temporary visa, you will need to submit the required items of documentation, as well as the fees for application processing and visa issuance.

It is important to apply months before your planned visit, as visa applications now undergo a more thorough review than in previous years. The process can also be delayed by applications filled out incorrectly or failure to submit all the necessary documentation. A Salem immigration attorney with years of experience and first hand understanding of the visa process may be able to help. At the Law Offices of Sarah S. Rama, we want to help make your planned visit a reality. We are passionate about assisting our clients through the various areas of immigration law, and we may be able to help you apply for a temporary visa.

If you need a temporary visa, contact a Salem immigration lawyer for guidance today.