The US visa process to enter the country, which is usually complicated for many people, is now easier at one of its consulates, which allows renewal in just 48 hours.
The visa that can be processed is that of tourist, a visa intended for people who only want to travel to the United States temporarily. They are rated B1 for business or convention attendance and B2 for tourism, visiting relatives or medical treatment.
At the moment, in the embassies of different countries they have distant shifts to be able to carry out these paperwork. In the case of being in the United States, it is possible to process it in the consulate in Mérida almost immediately, being one of the best options to renew or carry out the American visa for the first time.
The authorities of this consulate said that people who renew their visa in this way will expire within 48 months, with the possibility of not being interviewed. Usually the visa is valid for 10 years.
During the pandemic, the only possibility to renew a visa without an interview was if it expired less than a year ago. It is a good situation to be able to take advantage of this procedure for another four years.
How to renew the visa?
To perform this renewal without an interview, you must complete Form DS-160 appear at the Applicant Service Center (CAS) update the person’s documentation without the need to go to the embassy or consulate.
Once this form is submitted, the consulate will analyze whether the interview is exempt or if it is carried out if necessary. Only the holders of the documentation can carry out this procedure.
Each visa has its own fixed term analysis and approval by the US consulate. A three-day delay is estimated for obtaining a study visa, while a temporary work visa has a four-day delay.
What is the cost of processing a visa?
In 2023 the cost for the visa process has increased. The amount of the B1/B2 tourist visa for children under 15 is $15, while for adults it is $245. The work visa costs $310 and the temporary work visa costs $190. On the other hand, the student visa costs $245 dollars.
Source: Clarin
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