Do you have an interview for an immigrant visa at Embassy London?
Applicants are required to bring to the visa interview the original and one photocopy of all documents furnished in support of their immigrant or fiancé visa application, with the exception of their passport and photographs. Please click here for further information.
New Immigrant Visa Fees
Effective February 1, 2013, all individuals issued immigrant visas overseas must pay a $165.00 USCIS Immigrant Fee before traveling to the United States. Only prospective adoptive parents whose child(ren) is/are entering the United States under either the Orphan or Hague Process, Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants who were employed by the U.S. government, returning residents, and those issued K visas are exempt from the new fee. The fee must be paid after the immigrant visa has been issued but before the applicant travels to the United States on the visa.
Do I Need A Visa To Visit the USA? [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you’re not sure whether or not you need a visa for travel to the United States, this infographic should help you decide. Click on the image below to see the full-sized image. Read more
Mince pies and plum pudding – Are you ready for the holidays?
If you are traveling to the United States for the holidays, here are a few things you should know before you arrive at the airport.
If you are traveling visa free under the Visa Waiver Program and are entering the United States by air or sea carrier, you must register under ESTA. If you do not have a valid registration don’t delay any longer. In most cases travelers receive a response in a matter of seconds, but some cases can take up to 72 hours to be approved. Read more
Join us for a Webchat! EDIT – Transcript Available
We apologize to all those who posted questions in advance of our planned webchat. We have answered your questions and posted the transcript on our website:
http://london.usembassy.gov/visa_webchats.html
We hope you will join us for the next webchat, the new date will be posted here on our blog.
Do you have a question about U.S. Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas? Are you travelling to the United States for the holiday season? Having trouble with the requirements for an immigrant visa? Then ask a Consular Officer and let us help you prepare!
Please join our webchat on Thursday, November 29th at 12 – 1pm to learn more about U.S. Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas!
http://conx.adobeconnect.com/unitedkingdom
If you would like to post your questions ahead of time, please do so here on our blog, or on our twitter feed using the hashtag #webchat. We will answer all questions at the time of the web chat.
Thinking of studying in the United States?
If you are thinking of studying in the United States you may be interested in the EducationUSA International Virtual College Fair, a free online event
Registration Period for DV-2014 is closed
The online registration period for the DV-2014 Program closed on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 12:00 noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4). It is no longer possible to register for DV-2014; be aware of websites or emails advising you otherwise. They are NOT operating on behalf of the U.S. government.
Is your departure from the U.S. delayed due to Hurricane Sandy?
If your departure from the United States has been delayed by Hurricane Sandy and as a result, you have overstayed the period of time granted by U.S. immigration, you should contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), for further information and assistance.
UPDATE Webchat – Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas – Transcript Available!
Do you have a question about U.S. Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas? Want to travel to the U.S. for a holiday? Interested in the Diversity Visa Program? Then ask a Consular Officer and let us help you prepare!
Please join our webchat on Thursday, October 25th at 12 – 1pm to learn more about U.S. Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas!
Transcript available here – http://london.usembassy.gov/visa_webchats.html
If you would like to post your questions ahead of time, please do so on our blog, or on our twitter feed using the hashtag #webchat. We will answer all questions at the time of the web chat.
Have you applied for DV-2014?
The registration period for DV-2014 has been open for 10 days. If you are qualified to apply for DV-2014 and have not yet submitted your registration, don’t delay. Read more
