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I would like to receive a tourist visa, however, I have no relatives or friends in the United States. May I get a visa without an invitation or travel agency’s assistance, if I just want to choose my own route, book hotel rooms and rent a car on the Intrnet? (August 13)
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I live in San Leandro and have American citizenship. I need to obtain an apostille on the documents to be used by my relatives in Russia. Where can I do that? (July 30)
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Can I use a work visa for a non-work trip to the U.S. or do I need to get a new visa? (July 14)
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May I receive a nonimmigrant visa if the invitation letter in the United States comes from a Russian friend who is there on the Summer Work and Travel program? If not, from whom should the invitation letter come? (June 30)
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I have a pen pal and wish to help her come to the U.S. for a visit. She claims a local travel agent can assist her in obtaining an international passport and visa in less than two weeks. Is this possible? (June 19)
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Which address should I list in the nonimmigrant visa application form: my permanent registration («propiska»), my temporary registration or the actual physical residence where I spend the majority of my time? (June 11)
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May I enter the United States for the period from April 30 to May 11 if my visa expires on May 21 of the same year? (May 12)
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I am a citizen of Russian Federation, permanent resident of Saint-Petersburg. Right now I study in Germany and my study will last at least 5 more years. The question is whether I can I apply for a tourist visa here in Germany, and what would be needed for a successful decision? (May 5)
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My son is going to travel with me; he has no his own passport as soon as all his data is placed in mine. Is it obligatory to have my son's photographic picture in my passport if my son's age is under 6? (April 24)
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Can a person get B visa if she/he has already filed a petition for immigration to the USA ? (April 15)
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What happens if I have a valid visa, but my passport has expired or has been cancelled? Can my visa be transferred to my new passport? (March 31)
- Do I need a visa, if I am transiting through the U.S.? (March 24)