“US visa” is always on the agenda of television and social media, along with the various political situations we experience with the United States of America.. So how can we get this visa, which will be the key to America for us?
Forget the ordinary articles, in these days of 2022, I want to tell you in detailand guide you on the US visa application, based on my own application for a one-on-one US visa strong>. Of course in total, adding my experience in more than 55 countries I have visited, this is Gorkemliyollar! Let’s get started
From The Day I First Went to America / San Francisco, California
US Visa for Beginners
As you know, the US Visa for Turkish Citizens during their visit to the USA he needs to take. I have encountered quite a lot of legendary situations in my environment regarding this visa indeed !
However, considering that these discourses do not go beyond myth and my experiences do not match at all with the dozens of articles I have read on this subject I decided to write this article.
Today getting this visa is not cheap with the high dollar rate, financial conditions have also become difficult. But don’t let any of them make you despair, start reading !
Example of American Visa
Why Do You Need an American Visa?
Why might you need to get an American Visa in the first place? This visa is not as you might consider we’ll use it if we just have to apply. You must have a touristic, educational or other reason to travel.
Today, I will talk more about the “B1/B2 Tourist Visa” that will be obtained by those who want to travel and explore America like me.. First of all, remember that you have the right to visit every part of the world! All countries, including the USA, want their lands to be developed and explored through tourism.. So they want you to come too!
Well then why is there a visa? you can say. Yes there is a visa because not everyone thinks that way.. Even in the environments where I am personally, I have come across people who dream of living there permanently.. As such, we can say that America is actually putting us to the test.
*There are links to my other articles in the titles after this part of the article. You can review it, or if you want, you can click “continuation of the article” at the end of the article to read the entire US visa string in a loop, that makes more sense!
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco / West America
It’s Hard to Get an American Visa From My Trip ?
I need to break some prejudices before I go through the application stages.. The US visa has almost turned into a feared visa type.. According to the lobbyists It is quite difficult to get a USA Visa!
I do not describe visas as easy or difficult.. If you have the qualifications I mentioned in the application stages, it is very easy to get a visa for you but if there are deficiencies it can be very difficult. This topic is too detailed, “Is it difficult to get a US visa?” While you can get detailed information from my article titled, you can see the application examples including me and evaluate yourself.
I’m in America’s Famous Grand Canyon / From My Western America Tour, Arizona
Individual Application or Agency ?
Let me put you to the test before we come to America Because only in this way, we can understand whether we need to make our US visa application individually, under consultancy or with an agency.
What is the US visa application? A task too difficult to fear, nor too easy to be simplified.. As such, those who will apply individually should be well prepared.
Now it’s time for my test If you are stuck between individual application and consultancy service, you should read my comprehensive article on this subject, here it is.
Application Stages for American Visa
Now, after deciding to get this visa and understanding its scope and reason, let’s move on to the application stage;
First of all, Turkey You know that you need to make an official application to the American Consulates in , you can find these units on the US Government’s official site. In summary, I can say that they have been in Istanbul, Ankara and Adana.
How to Fill the DS-160 Form?
After this information, You need to fill out the form 160. This form requires very comprehensive and clear information from you, it is very important to understand well.. You will be able to access the Turkish version of the questions when you hover over them.
The only thing you need to pay attention to in the DS-160 is to fill in clear, understandable and correct. They’re just trying to get to know you here, aren’t they?
How to Get a Visa Appointment While Waiting for My Flight at Las Vegas Airport?
After this form, you need to request an appointment from the nearest consulate.. appointments you want to get for a US Visa can usually be filled weeks in advance. That’s why you should act fast!
*US Visa applications can be submitted up to 1 year later during the coronavirus period.. Appointments should be made early!
Making an appointment for a US visa has become complicated these days. In addition, the consulate suspended visa appointments for a short time at the beginning of 2019. (Likewise, applications were suspended during the coronavirus period) I shared my experience about making an appointment and what you need to pay attention to in another article for you. I think.
Hanging out with Tom Cruise on the Streets of Hollywood
How Much is the Visa Application Fee?
For the American visa, you have to pay a fee of $160 when making an appointment. This is actually the total amount you will pay for the visa application.. USA uses visa application fee definition instead of visa fee. In other words, whether you get the visa or not, you will lose this amount! You can easily pay 160 US Dollars online on the official website when making an appointment.
Actually, I briefly talked about everything But there are no details, do we pay by card or what? If you say we pay on time, etc., you can learn everything about the US visa application fee from my article here.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California / While Walking to Sausalito
Required Documents for American Visa
After reaching this stage, there is only one thing left; to gather the documents you deem necessary and attend the interview.
Now I would like to talk about the documents required for the American Visa.. Here I made a statement as “you deem necessary“. Because the US Government does not require any documents other than your passport, photograph and student certificate, if any.
So what documents should I take with me to the interview for the US Visa ? It’s actually entirely up to you.. As I mentioned at the beginning, the documents you need there are just a guarantee.. It is the assurance that you will only go for touristic purposes, will come back and cover your expenses there !
What can be these sample guarantee documents? Documents showing your salary and position, documents showing your competency or projects, that can be the guarantee of your loyalty to this place title deeds etc. immovables or bank account slips…
The Huge Cruise Ship Passing Under the Golden Gate Bridge From My West America Trip
Actually, it is important to understand the logic of requesting these documents. understand well. There is no amount that I can show in my bank account, or do you think I can get a visa? Instead of thinking like that, you should think with your logic what you can offer instead.. Maybe someone like us who is trying to explore the world with low budgets is there for an interview, isn’t it?
As the documents you will use in your US visa application will directly affect your chances of getting a visa, I decided to mention it in detail in a separate article. You can find it here.
Golden Gate Bridge, USA / From My West America Trip
America Visa Interview – Interview Phase
Now we made our preparations, got our appointment and the interview day has come. !
There is a well-functioning system that I have experienced in American Consulates.. Don’t let the cold and tense atmosphere of that place make you nervous.. After all, they are doing their job, the current state of the world is evident and you are a well-intentioned, self-contained tourist candidate !
I’m going to the US Visa Interview, which is talked about a lot and has legends about it ;
Actually, the word “interview” is perhaps a bit wrong.. It is necessary to think in the form of a visa interview. The questions he will ask you will not be so fantastic. Why are you going to America? How long will you stay ? , Which city ?
I’m from MIT too / Boston, USA
My Experiences from the Visa Interview
To describe my own visa interview. I confidently answered the questions clearly and completely. I didn’t include any unnecessary details, I just said what was asked, and after 30-40 seconds of speech, I heard a voice sayinghave a nice trip! without even looking at any documents I brought with me.
It’s not easy to tell. ? But there are little anecdotes in itself that create this situation. Things I paid attention to in my answers and attitude and that I could express myself better. I decided to write a special article for this topic.. Take a look at my visa interview advice that will open the doors to your US visa.
On the Way to Sausalito / California
Is the US Visa Interview in Turkish?
The last thing I should add about the interview is the Turkish version of this speech. being able to. Of course you can do it in English if you wish.. However, knowing the local language very well is not required when going to any country. So you don’t need to make the impression that my English is great.
With this addition, the part about the American Visa application stages comes to an end.. Now I will touch on a few more questions about the US visa, continue
Here’s a Smile at the US Visa Interview / Los Angeles
I Got a Visa Refusal, What Should I Do?
Unfortunately, a considerable number of applicants for a US visa are faced with visa refusals. Actually, the reason for this situation is the inadequacies in the visa application. Take a look, you can see what’s missing and have the chance to re-apply.
Find Me on the Walk Of Fame / Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles
Application with a Green Passport
Applying for a US visa with a green passport actually does not involve a different procedure. Again, you have to follow the steps in this article in order.
However, it is obvious that those with a green passport are a little bit luckier in getting a US visa, it’s important. make good use of this advantage. You can learn to use this advantage from my guide to the US visa I wrote for those with green passports !
Here is the Green Passport It’s time for the US Visa
How Much Money Should I Show in My Bank Account?
USA I told you that you don’t have to show money collateral at the bank while getting the visa, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be necessary.. Especiallywith the rapidly increasing foreign exchange rate, the issue of financial adequacy has gained more and more importance.
As the amount of money to be shown in the bank account will vary according to the visa type and the length of stay, it will be different. I wrote an article. My bank account guide for US visa is here, tell me and I’ll tell you how much it takes
Santa Monica Pier, Los Angeles / West America
What Increases My Chances of Getting a Visa ?
In fact, it is more or less clear whether you can get a visa before you apply, there are realistic arguments!
America has various socio-cultural status indicators and features that will reduce your immigrant potential. whether…or. By taking a look at this list I have prepared for you, you can learn about the features that will increase your chances of obtaining an American visa.
From the Streets of New York I Visited with a Ten-Year American Visa
How to Apply for a Tourist Visa for Students?
When students are mentioned in America, Work And Travel comes to mind directly Well, what about “travel and travelers”?
I was one of them, being a student has many advantages over getting a tourist visa to America. I wrote a special article about the extra documents that students need to take and the issues they need to pay attention to, here you can find my article on tourist visas for students.
From My Trip to America with a Tourist Visa During My Student Year / Las Vegas
How Many Years Is An American Visa Given?
So why do we endure all this US visa application trouble So how many years will America give us a visa? Although we all know that it is usually given for 10 years, I wanted to focus on this issue for 2021.
There are also topics such as maximum stay in the USA and expiry date.. Here is my article about how many years the US visa is issued!
Los Angeles Roads / From California, which I visited as a tourist,
Which countries can I go to with an American Visa?
If you think that you are only allowed to travel to America with an American visa, you are wrong This visa is such a thing that it opens all doors!
Of course I exaggerate, but for example, Mexico definitely opened its doors.. Trump wants to build a wall on the border, but we can overcome it with a visa
US visa can also provide a change in visa procedure or exemption from transit visa in some countries. You can find out where else you can go with an American visa by reading my detailed article on this subject here.
Las Vegas Boulevard, Nevada, United States
Can I Get an American Visa?
I recommend not to be afraid of visa and interview and trust yourself! I think that anyone who reads this article and wants to find himself on the glorious road can easily get it.
Perhaps to give you some extra encouragement and to correct your shortcomings, if any. I will try to help you in the comment section. In fact, it would be an understatement to say I will work You ask me and I will answer without getting tired! Feel free to ask your visa questions. Also You can read my article about the options to go to America. I wish you all love
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Note: “As of January 2018, American Consulates in our country have been reopened for visa appointments.. Those who will apply can make an appointment to the nearest available date.”
“Appointments can be made for January 2019”
“U.S. Government with the statement on December 27, 2018 , Istanbul announced that the social media accounts of the American Consulates and Embassies in Ankara and Adana will not be updated.. This situation does not affect the visa applications in January 2019 and beyond, and the visa application system is working.”
“The US visa applications on February 24, 2020 are proceeding in their normal course.”
“June 21, 2020 Post-Coronavirus flights to America have resumed and an explanation is awaited for consular visa procedures”
“Applications for 2022 Tourist B1/B2 Visa are open, but prior appointment is required .”
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