Tag: Visa

US Visa printed with mistakes

TL;DR It's an easy process and you can get it corrected in a matter of 3 business days. Always have an open-ended Airticket back to the US. Audience The experience I will be narrating shortly happened in India during the peak VISA interview season of May-Aug 2022 where a simple 10-day D...

Working in the UK with Global Talent Visa

The Global Talent Visa is a pathway that allows you to work in the UK without being tied to a specific employer. Unlike traditional work visas that rely on sponsorship (e.g., Skilled Worker or Tier-2), this visa is attached directly to you, providing flexibility in your career pursuits. Whether you ...

Choosing Resilience: My Ongoing Journey with the F2???7 Visa in South Korea

Background: My adventure began in December 2015 when I moved to South Korea on an E-2 visa, initially unaware of the F2–7. Discovering it in 2019, I dove into learning Korean, but COVID-19 shifted my focus to a master’s program. Despite challenges, including navigating the complexitie...

Getting the O-1 US Visa as a designer

This is a tricky time for foreigners who want to work in the United States. The popular paths to getting a work visa, such as an OPT, H1-B, L1, and even the coveted Green Card are all under progressively tighter restrictions. Additionally, the US has been losing some of its appeal as a place...

Getting my TN Visa (as Canadian Citizen)

One of them (Tesla) rescinded my offer immediately after learning I have a degree in commerce (non-eng degree) and decided it was a high risk for me to obtain a TN visa. Their primary reason was that people who apply for TN under CSA (Computer System Analyst) need a relevant degree (aka CS), bu...

How To Apply For A Schengen Visa For Couples

Travelling as a couple can be an incredibly enriching experience, helping create unforgettable memories and deepening your bond. If you plan on exploring Europe together, a Schengen visa may be necessary; non-EU citizens needing access to 26 European countries must apply for one in advance, and this...

Navigating the H1B1 visa process (updated 2023)

For Singaporeans who want to work in the US, we have the benefit of applying for a special H1B1 visa. This H1B1 visa is a subset of the H-1B visa commonly used by the rest of the world, but the application process is fundamentally different. The good news is it’s wayyyy easier and...

Indians Now Represent One Out of Every Ten U.S. Visa Applicants Around the World

The U.S. Consulate in India played a crucial role in facilitating this visa boom. In 2023, they processed a record number of applications, streamlined appointments, and beefed up staffing, playing a vital role in the visa boom. Their proactive approach tackled backlogs and sped up the visa issuance ...

US VISA C1/D INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

Have you visited other countries in past? A. The information is displayed in your passport as well as in your DS-160 application, but still if he/she asks such question reply with correct answer naming the countries you have visited in past you don’t need to mention all but 4–5 will ...