IMPORTANT NOTICE

It is mandatory for all applicants applying in all visa categories to use the ELECTRONIC VISA APPLICATION FORM "EVAF" INSTRUCTIONS on how to fill out the EVAF DS-156 form Direct access to the forms: EVAF DS-156 Non-Immigrant visa application DS-157 Supplemental form (for males between 16-45 years) DS-158 Contact information and work history (only for F-1 and J-1 visa)

Most non-immigrants are temporary visitors coming for business or pleasure, or both. 

LASER VISA:
(BCC Border Crossing Card)

The new BCC is a laminated, credit card-style document with many security features and ten-year validity. Called a "laser visa," the card is both a BCC and a B1/B2 visitor's visa. Most Mexican Visitors to the U.S., whether traveling to the border region or beyond, receive a laser visa. More information

B-1 Temporary visitor for business:

B-1 visas are issued to temporary visitors for business. "Business" does not generally include gainful employment (although there are exceptions), but it does include almost any other legitimate commercial activity. A B-1 recipient may come to consult with business associates, negotiate a contract, buy goods or materials, settle an estate, appear as a witness in a court trial, participate in business or professional conventions or conferences, or undertake independent research. More information

B-2 Temporary visitor for pleasure:

Most non-immigrants are temporary visitors coming temporary for pleasure.

A B-2 visa is issued for purposes such as touring, visits to friends and relatives, visits for rest or medical treatment, participation in conventions, conferences, or convocations of fraternal or social organizations, and participation by amateurs, who will receive no remuneration, in musical, sports and similar events or contests. More information

B1/B2 Temporary visitor for business and pleasure:

Most applicants should receive a combined B1/B2, enabling them entry for either business or pleasure, or both.

Condition:

The law requires that the alien have a residence abroad, which he or she does not intend to abandon.  This residence is usually established by showing ties with the applicant’s home country.  Such ties may include business, employment, family, property or other connections, tangible or intangible, which satisfy a consular officer that the alien will leave the United States voluntarily after a temporary visit.

Duration of stay:

Those that wish to travel and remain longer must request a permit I-94 form (arrival/departure record) in the port of entry, which has a 6 dollars cost per person. During the process of the I-94 form, the custom and border protection officer can request updated versions of the same documentation that you presented to the American consular officer in the interview for the visa. They will determine the amount of time you will be permitted to remain in the U.S.

Be sure to return the I-94 Form to the proper authorities when you depart the U.S. (port of entry). This returned portion of the form proves you did not violate U.S. laws by staying in the country too long. It is proof that you obeyed U.S. immigration laws, which is essential if you want to return to the United States at a future date as an immigrant or nonimmigrant.

If you did not return the I-94 form please send it by mail, along with documentation that proves that you left the country, to the following address:

ACS Inc.
1084 South Rd Laurel.
London, Kentucky 40744

Your airline ticket can be used to prove that you exited the country. If you exited by land, it is more difficult to verify. However, if you have a document which proves your entry into your country, such as a passport stamp, please include a copy. Otherwise, there will be no documentation of your exit.

If there is any question you may email the Non Immigrant Visa Section at: CDJNIVS@state.gov or contact the call center.

Visa application process:

For information on the documents required to apply for a visa, please see our general application requirements.

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APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE:

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NOTE: Waiting time for approved Laser Visa to be processed: 5 weeks.