The best time to process the Visa is now and you must have the required documentation ready to be able to make that trip you have in mind to the United States.
With the arrival of the pandemic in the world, many procedures were put on hold, such as Visas, or the appointment periods were very long. A few months ago, everything returned to normal and it is the right time to start gathering the necessary documentation to obtain your permit. The visa to the United States allows you to travel to this country for business, tourism or medical reasons.
One of the main reasons for processing this permit is to be able to visit the most famous tourist places in the United States. For these cases, the required document is the so-called B2 visa, which allows entry for tourism, leisure purposes or simply to visit family and friends.
What criteria must I meet for the tourist visa?
People who wish to acquire a tourist visa to cross into the United States must meet certain criteria to ensure their authorization.
When requesting it, you must specify the reason for the trip and the intentions you have when crossing the border, which must coincide with the purposes allowed for this option.
One aspect that influences the authorization or denial is complying with the financial means required for the visit to the United States.
It is important to clarify that there are no intentions to remain in the country after the expiration of the visa.
Requirements to apply for the B2 or tourist visa
If you decided to start the tourist visa process to cross into the United States, you must follow the following steps:
- Submit Form DS-160
- Pay the price of the visa: 160 dollars, the equivalent of $3,100 Mexican pesos
- Schedule the interview for a B2 visa
- Prepare your supporting documents
- Attend the visa interview
What documents do I need for the US tourist visa?
Gathering the necessary documents to apply for the tourist visa can be a bit tedious but having everything ready the process is easier, you only need:
- A valid passport;
- A photo that meets the requirements to obtain a US visa;
- Confirmation of the presentation of the DS-160 form and the code;
- Proof of payment of the visa fee
- The scheduled maintenance notification page
- A detailed letter describing the purpose of your trip
- Proof of financial means to travel: Bank statements showing that you have the financial means to remain in the United States with a minimum of $266 per day of anticipated stay
- Your ties to your home country: an employment contract, a lease or a property deed showing that you will return to your home country at the end of your stay
- A letter of invitation for the US visitor visa from friends or relatives in that country
- A criminal record certificate or a letter from the authorities stating that you have no prior convictions.