Dear Sir /Madam

I am currently on a Canadian Religious Worker Visa valid for another few months and wish to travel to USA .I am guessing that I should have a visa to enter USA .Please advise me the requirements I should meet to reach NewYork from Canada by road,rail or air .Thankyou

When you wish to travel to USA from your country of Residence, the USA Visa Authorities check and validate all of your personal details and Security requirements from that location and issue to you a Visitor's Visa.

The issue of a Visitor's Visa from a third country is left to the Officer who is in charge at the location where you will be applying for yours. The address is provided to you at the bottom of this response. You please contact them and find the same.

At every location they will check your Picture ID or the Passport and at every Gateway they will x-ray your belongings for prohibited items and if found will discard them. Just to give you an idea, liquids that are in excess of 100ml will be discarded. (3.4 ounces) Water bottles and other liquids are not permitted. So also a list of items mentioned by each travel group in their list of prohibited items. You must request for a list from them.

If you are anywhere close by Toronto or Ottawa you can contact them over the phone also.

Here are a few details and hope this will help you a little..:

Application form for Visa.. : https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

Details of the Photograph for the VISA
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/photos.html
How to Apply. : The instructions available on the embassy or consulate website where you will apply. Complete the Online Visa Application.

Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 - Learn more about completing the DS-160. You must:
1) complete the online visa application and
2) print the application form confirmation page to bring to your interview.
Photo - You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. Your photo must be in the format explained in the Photograph Requirements.

Schedule an Interview.. : While interviews are generally not required for applicants of certain ages outlined below, consular officers have the discretion to require an interview of any applicant, regardless of age.

Then an interview is at Ottawa in about 5 Calendar Days

You must provide the receipt number printed on your approved Petition for a Non-immigrant Worker, Form I-129, or Notice of Action, Form I-797, to schedule an interview. Prepare for Your Interview

Fees - Pay the non-refundable visa application fee, if you are required to pay it before your interview. When your visa is approved, you may also pay a visa issuance fee, if applicable to your nationality. Fee information is provided below:

Application Fee is generally $190.00

Review the instructions available on the website of the embassy or consulate where you will apply to learn more about fee payment.

Gather all of the required documentation.

Passport valid for travel to the United States - Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States (unless exempt by country-specific agreements). If more than one person is included in your passport, each person who needs a visa must submit a separate application.

Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page
Application fee payment receipt, if you are required to pay before your interview
Photo - You will upload your photo while completing the online Form DS-160. If the photo upload fails, you must bring one printed photo in the format explained in the Photograph Requirements.
Receipt Number for your approved petition as it appears on your Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, Form I-129, or Notice of Action, Form I-797, from USCIS.

Additional Documentation May Be Required. They will tell you about it.

Review the instructions for how to apply for a visa on the website of the embassy or consulate where you will apply. Additional documents may be requested to establish if you are qualified.

Attend Your Visa Interview

During your visa interview, a consular officer will determine whether you are qualified to receive a visa, and if so, which visa category is appropriate based on your purpose of travel. You will need to establish that you meet the requirements under U.S. law to receive the category of visa for which you are applying.

Ink-free, digital fingerprint scans will be taken as part of your application process. They are usually taken during your interview, but this varies based on location.

After your visa interview, your application may require further administrative processing. You will be informed by the consular officer if further processing is necessary for your application.

When the visa is approved, you may pay a visa issuance fee if applicable to your nationality, and will be informed how your passport with visa will be returned to you. Review the visa processing time, to learn how soon your passport with visa will generally be ready for pick-up or delivery by the courier.

Additional Information and it is a disclaimer..: Petition approval by USCIS does not guarantee visa issuance. Do not make final travel plans or buy tickets until you have a visa.
Unless canceled or revoked, a visa is valid until its expiration date. Therefore, a valid U.S. visa in an expired passport is still valid. If you have a valid visa in your expired passport, do not remove it from your expired passport. You may use your valid visa in your expired passport along with a new valid passport for travel and admission to the United States.
Spouse and Children -
Your spouse and unmarried children under age 21 may apply for R-2 visas to accompany or join you to reside temporarily. You must demonstrate that you will be able to financially support your family in the United States. They are permitted to study while in the United States, but are not authorized to accept employment.
For information about employment or study while in the United States, review Religious (R) Workers and Employment Authorization on the USCIS website.

Here are their Contact details..:
Physical Address
490 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 1G8

Telephone (General): 613-688-5335
Telephone (Emergency): 613-238-5335
Telephone (Media): 613-688-5315
Fax: 613-688-3082

Hope this helps.

FH.

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Originally posted by morecareers2

Dear Sir /Madam

I am currently on a Canadian Religious Worker Visa valid for another few months and wish to travel to USA .I am guessing that I should have a visa to enter USA .Please advise me the requirements I should meet to reach NewYork from Canada by road,rail or air .Thankyou

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