Hi all

I would like to know the procedure for applying visit visa to US from Canada. I am a new immigrant with my son and husband. I want to go to US for writing a practical exam. In Canada there is a big waiting list for that exam unlike in the US. My intension is to go there 3 months before the exam to prepare take the exam and come back to Canada. It is a maximum of 3 months stay.

My questions are:

How long I need to live in Canada before I apply for visit visa.

Should I have to do any job in Canada

How many months bank statements do I need to show and with how much balance.

I heard that someone was rejected visit visa from Canada as he said he is going there for exam. So what I have to tell them . Going to visit a friend or cousins..

If approved how long will they give the visa for.

Thanks a lot in advance.

Siri.

Procedure to apply is to book an appointment via http://www.nvars.com" rel="nofollow">LINK at the consulate of your jurisdiction anf fill in the required forms per instruction noted in the website. I heard they now have a new DS156 form (the visa application form).

You need to be able to prove that your permanent home is Canada. Evidence that usually gets accepted beyond whatever is listed in the instructions are, rental agreement for apt/home deed, utility bills, bank statements, etc.

I don't think your purpose of writing the exam will cause a visa rejection. However, your intent to stay in the US for 3 months might raise lot more questions and increase risk of visa denial.

Visa can be issued for any time period at the discretion of the visa officer. Similarly, while entering the US, the entry can be authorized for any time period up to a maximum of 6 months. This authorization will be noted on your I-94 form when you appear at the port of entry.

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Dimple2001

I was in a similar predicament as you when I landed in Canada.

Just keep 2 things in mind;-

a. Tell absolutely the correct thing/ statements. Do not try to hide or misstate.
The Visa officers are dealing with visa seekers day in and day out and will be able to identify falsehood in a moment.

b. There is no fixed rule of bank statements / balance etc.

I can tell from my experience. I showed a balance of $ 15 K and that I was doing a job ( which was temporary @ $ 12 per hour).

If you are going to give an exam , tell them just that. Show the admission / admit card or any document which shows admission etc for the exam. Also if you are not a US resident, usually these exam boards will also issue a letter supporting your need for a VISA.

However i just wonder if the exam is only for a couple of days etc, why do you need to stay in the US to prepare for the exam. You can prepare for the exam here and just go to the US to write it.

In my opinion when you state the facts you will get a 5 year validity multiple entry visa and when you go to the US they will usually issue a 6 month entry
with i-94.

Tell me if you have any questions. However once again advice, if you are going for the exam, tell them just that, do not try and give incorrect reasons.

Trust this helps,
RJ

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Originally posted by rajivjuthani

I was in a similar predicament as you when I landed in Canada.

Just keep 2 things in mind;-

a. Tell absolutely the correct thing/ statements. Do not try to hide or misstate.
The Visa officers are dealing with visa seekers day in and day out and will be able to identify falsehood in a moment.

b. There is no fixed rule of bank statements / balance etc.

I can tell from my experience. I showed a balance of $ 15 K and that I was doing a job ( which was temporary @ $ 12 per hour).

If you are going to give an exam , tell them just that. Show the admission / admit card or any document which shows admission etc for the exam. Also if you are not a US resident, usually these exam boards will also issue a letter supporting your need for a VISA.

However i just wonder if the exam is only for a couple of days etc, why do you need to stay in the US to prepare for the exam. You can prepare for the exam here and just go to the US to write it.

In my opinion when you state the facts you will get a 5 year validity multiple entry visa and when you go to the US they will usually issue a 6 month entry
with i-94.

Tell me if you have any questions. However once again advice, if you are going for the exam, tell them just that, do not try and give incorrect reasons.

Trust this helps,
RJ


Thank you very much RJ and Dimple for your replies.

I want to stay in US for 3 months to see the vet practice before taking my exam. In Canada right now I don't know anyone who allow me to see the practice. If I find some practice in Canada I will go to US just for a week for the exam. But right now I am not sure if I can find any practice in canada.
Also I don't have any job in Canada to show them. All I can say is I want to take the exam and come back as my son and husband are in Canada.

Another tricky thing is if I pay the money (5k US$) to American board for my exam in US and if I do not get visa then I will not get my money back. Thats why I want to apply for visa first and then pay them.
Again is there any time limit that I need to live in Canada before I apply for US visit visa.
Please clarify me.

Many thanks,

Siri.