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Frequently Asked Questions

1.- What is a DS-160?

The DS-160 Form is an online application used by individuals who wish to apply for a non-immigrant visa to enter the United States. This form is a crucial part of the visa application process and must be completed online before scheduling an interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate.

If it is denied, the consular officer will explain the reasons for the denial. In some cases, you may reapply with additional information that strengthens your case.

Processing times for tourist visas (B-1/B-2) vary depending on the consulate or embassy, but they generally can take anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of months. It is recommended to start the process well in advance of your planned trip.

If your tourist visa is denied, you can reapply in the future, but you must demonstrate a significant change in the reasons that led to the initial denial. Additionally, it’s important to review and adjust your profile, providing evidence of strong ties to your home country.

To apply for a tourist visa (B-1/B-2), you must complete the DS-160 Form, pay the applicable fee, and attend an interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate. Additionally, you are required to demonstrate strong ties to your home country, such as employment, property, or family, indicating your intention to return.

The I-20 Form, officially known as the Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status (F-1 or M-1), is a document issued by educational institutions in the United States to international students who have been accepted into a study program. This form is essential for students to apply for a student visa (F-1 or M-1) and to maintain their legal status while studying in the U.S.

Yes, your spouse and minor children can apply for dependent visas (F2) to accompany you, but they will not be able to work.

SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) is an online system used by the U.S. government to monitor and manage international students (with F, M, and J visas) while they are in the country. Through SEVIS, educational institutions and exchange programs must report important information about the student’s status, such as enrollment, address, and changes in the academic program.

You should renew your student visa before it expires if you plan to leave the U.S. and re-enter. The renewal can be done from your home country, and it is important to always maintain legal status while you are in the U.S.

To extend your stay in the U.S., you must submit Form I-539 before your current visa expires. This process will allow you to request more time under your current visa or change to another immigration status.
Yes, you can apply for a change of status from a tourist visa (B-1/B-2) to a student visa (F1) if you are accepted by a school in the U.S. You will need to submit Form I-539 and wait for your application to be approved.

To renew your student visa, you will need a new Form I-20 from your educational institution, a valid passport, financial evidence showing that you can pay for your studies and living expenses, and other documents that support your intention to continue studying in the U.S.

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A lawyer graduated from Ricardo Palma University in Peru and registered with the Lima Norte Bar Association. In addition, he is a certified real estate agent from the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at Ricardo Palma University, registered with the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Sanitation of Peru, and a special associate of the Peruvian Association of Real Estate Agents (ASPAI).

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