Most Filipinos dreamed of going to the US of America. Some needed to take a tour and others emigrate. Alternatively, what it takes to get a Visa from the Philippines? Is it the identical as whereas in Canada?
I’ve mates and kin who tried to use for the Visa within the Philippines however had been denied. Some bought by means of and stayed there for good.
My aim was solely to be right here in Canada and possibly I can go to the US within the close to future. It isn’t my dream to dwell within the US. If given a possibility, possibly a 5-day tour is sufficient for me.
At some point, I used to be referred to as by the corporate’s CEO and was tasked to do one essential factor. They want me to get a Visa for a enterprise journey to the US of America! I used to be a bit of shocked and excited on the identical time. It is a possibility of a lifetime.
Quite a lot of blessings got to me since I get right here. This time, I used to be caught unprepared. …Then, I immediately remembered the issue of getting the Canada FSW Visa, the paperwork that I want to organize. However now, it will be simple for me as a result of all my paperwork had been prepared.
The one subject of me having the US Visa is that I’ve to rearrange it myself. However, the corporate will shoulder all of the bills.
So, I searched on-line for the process and gathered the required paperwork.
In your data, I’ll clarify the step-by-step technique of getting a US Visa right here in Toronto. It is a B1/B2, for tourism and enterprise, sort of VISA, it is also termed as enterprise and enterprise for pleasure.
STEP 1 (Preparation)
I ready the paperwork wanted for the VISA.
1. Passport
- Present Passport legitimate for journey to the US. The passport have to be legitimate for no less than six months past the interval of keep in the US (except exempt by country-specific agreements.)
- . Passport containing probably the most lately issued U.S. Visa (if relevant).
2. 2×2 picture ( hardcopy and softcopy)
Went to a photographer and knowledgeable him that I want images for US VISA function and paid C$19 for 4 copies.
The photographer despatched me a JPEG copy for on-line submission.
3. Father, Mom, and Kin in US Particulars
My mother and father had been now not dwelling so I’ve to depend on the earlier copies of my earlier CIC utility relating to their particulars. I’ve to know my father’s and mom’s birthday. This shall be used for on-line utility in a while.
You probably have kin in US, know their particulars like identify, birthday and deal with.
4. Training Particulars
I must know the varsity particulars just like the identify and deal with, diploma and date of commencement.
5. Earlier Employment Particulars
I want to offer the duties of present and previous employment. Resume is useful.
6. Nationwide ID quantity
I used the Philippines Tax Identification Quantity for this.
7. Proof of Authorized Standing in Canada.
I’ve my passport with me, with a Canadian Visa stamp in it, and introduced a photocopy and unique copy of my COPR and Everlasting Residence card simply in case they ask.
I didn’t embrace my spouse and youngsters in my utility. In your data, if you wish to embrace them in your utility, listed below are the necessities:
The next paperwork could also be helpful to help your visa utility:
Intention to depart the US upon completion of your journey.Enough funds to cowl all bills whereas in the US.Proof that you’ve vital ties to the nation to which you plan to return on the finish of your keep in the US (That is typically established by proof of household, skilled, property, employment or different ties and commitments to a rustic apart from the US.)
So, I requested a letter with the intention of my keep, funds, and vital ties in Canada from my employer simply in case the US Consulate asks.
8. Particulars of Vacation spot
I printed the record of all of the names and addresses of our US suppliers. This shall be requested at one portion of the applying.
We set a sure date of my departure for the sake of the applying. It was a tentative date as a result of we weren’t certain if they are going to approve my Visa or not.
STEP 2 (On-line Software)
After Finishing the required data from 1 to eight, I went on-line to make an on-line utility at this hyperlink:
1. I selected Toronto, Canada for the situation and there are three pink tabs on the proper of that web site, I clicked the “START AN APPLICATION” tab.
Don’t fret for those who do not end the applying, it can save you and retrieve it anytime, simply keep in mind the Software Quantity.
You probably have different questions relating to DS-160, go to the hyperlink under:
Regularly requested questions for DS-160
2. Add the picture on-line
On the finish of the web utility, there is a step there on add the picture.
3. Signal the Doc On-line
It’s important to end the method by signing the doc on-line. It is rather like agreeing to all of the phrases and situations pertaining to your utility.
4. I printed the finished DS-160 type.
STEP 3 (On-line Appointment)
Schedule an appointment by creating an account with the web site.
Schedule an appointment https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/niv/data/niv
I created an account with the web site and chosen the out there time of appointment. Fortunately, I bought an appointment 4 days after my on-line utility.
Then I paid USD160.00. A receipt was emailed to me for my future reference.
I printed the Affirmation and directions web page.
Notice: Deliver the Affirmation and Directions web page on the Interview printed from the web site
STEP 4 (Interview)
The very very first thing to contemplate through the interview is to not carry prohibited gadgets. There are a lot of within the record. To keep away from such issues, what I did was to put on and convey the essential issues like:
Clothes and Private Belongings:
Denims (no belt)
Footwear and pair of socks (no metallic object)
Automobile key
Shirt
Jacket
Pockets
Paperwork:
Passport
Letter from my employer
Cost Receipt (emailed)
Proof of Authorized Standing in Canada (PR Card, COPR)
Affirmation and Directions
DS160
Contact data and go to on appointment day.
http://toronto.usconsulate.gov/contact.html
The paperwork had been positioned in a transparent folder so I can retrieve it simply. There was a line (queue) exterior of the embassy, however I arrived on time for my appointment anyway, so no worries.
The individual in cost checked the paperwork and led me to the doorway door, the place the x-ray machine was positioned. Then one other individual reviewed my paperwork then instructed me to proceed to the room.
There’s one other queue that results in the third doc checkpoint the place I offered my passport. Then I queued to a different line, which results in the Visa Officer (Interviewer).
It took me about 20 minutes with all of the paperwork checking from the primary entrance of the embassy to the Officer counter.
Whereas on the queue, I can hear the voice of the Officer asking an applicant as a result of the counter have audio system in it. Some had been authorized and others denied, I can see tears or smiles on their faces.
Regardless that my utility was not a do or die factor, however I felt nervous. When it was my flip, I felt the fast heartbeat, however my facial features remained calm.
The officer requested me about my job and locations to go to in US, took my passport and gave me a bit of paper and informed me…“Your Visa is Accredited!”…it took 5 minutes for the choice.
Two weeks after, I obtained an electronic mail. It was an instruction on choose up my passport with the Visa. It was at a delegated forwarder.
So I went to the forwarder’s workplace, confirmed my PR Card and opened up my passport. One other sticker was printed on it, with a Visa validity of 10 years!
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