What is the difference between visa electron and visa debit cards?
Q. I have visa electron debit card with cvv number for online transactions. But same web sites are not accepting electron cards. They are specifically saying visa cards. What is the actual difference between them? I am 24 years of age. Can I get visa card.
Asked by sira - Tue Sep 21 03:10:40 2010 - Other - Business & Finance - 3 Answers - Comments

A. visa electron is for people who have recently opened their account, or do not have a very high 'trust' status on their account. You can use it to withdraw cash from a machine but pretty useless for paying for things in a shop - most don't accept them. To get upgraded, use your account like a good citizen, making regular deposits and withdrawals and then approach your bank in about 3 months time and ask if you can have a debit card.
Answered by - Tue Sep 21 03:20:17 2010

How to change a tourist visa to a Religious R1 visa while I am in USA?
Q. I have a B1/B2 visa valid for 10 years. I want to change this visa status to R1 whil I am in USA. I am professional graduate in Religious education and had been ordained and in the occupation for the past 6 years in India.
Asked by Mo_Ara - Sat Dec 29 07:24:10 2007 - Immigration - 3 Answers - Comments

A. If the person seeking R-1 status is present in the US in a valid nonimmigrant category (other than "visa waiver") the prospective employer may file an R-1 petition with the CIS. The application for R-2 status for family dependents is filed at the same time. The processing time for an R-1 petition varies between 1 to 5 months. You would not be able to participate in R-1 activities until the petition is approved because an approval cannot be assumed. Employee Requirements: The beneficiary must be qualified to work in the religious occupation. Ministers must have the required seminary degree and or ordination certificate. Other religious workers must document their commitment and experience through certificates and reference letters. [cont.]
Answered by Fred S - Sat Dec 29 08:52:41 2007

is it possible to convert a student visa to a working visa in Canada or Australia?
Q. i am planning to take up culinary arts and one of the the internship after the course is in Canada. i have understood that we will go there through a student visa. i was wondering though if it is difficult to have my student visa converted to a working visa. if i will have my internship in australia, is it also difficult to have an australian student visa converted into a working visa?
Asked by - Wed Apr 20 23:34:30 2011 - Immigration - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Check this website out:
Answered by - Wed Apr 20 23:39:10 2011

What are the visa options for australia?
Q. My family is from Pakistan and my dad is planning on buying this really nice farm with a cafe in Australia and wishes to move there with my mother and younger brother. The problem is my dad is 56 yrs old and has not really been in a business in the past. I have looked through the immigration website and also through many visa related websites and I am unable to comprehend which visa he can apply for. Is there no hope for my family migrating to Australia?
Asked by Pajaro libre - Sun Dec 20 02:15:36 2009 - Other - Australia - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Check out this visa site to know what visa your father can apply for..
Answered by Chester - Sun Dec 20 19:47:47 2009

What is the likelihood that my multiple entry visa is rejected at the Chinese border?
Q. I am a USA citizen with a valid business (F) visa to China. I am traveling again to China, but for purposes of tourism and not business. I know the requirements explicitly say that one cannot be a full time tourist on a business visa, but they also state that I cannot hold two valid visas simultaneously. If I show up at the border with my business visa, what is the likelihood that I will be rejected by immigration officials? PS, this would suck if it happened. Does anyone have any similar experience they can share? And does anyone remember what exactly the procedure is for passing through the immigration officials? Do they just ask you questions about what you'll be doing during your stay? I have only done this one time, and I cannot… [cont.]
Asked by - Wed Nov 3 08:27:24 2010 - China - 5 Answers - Comments

A. If the visa is valid this will not be a problem. As long as you fill out the forms correctly and your passport and visa are valid they will not know you are not on business, but vacation so they don't care.
Answered by lestermount - Wed Nov 3 09:35:15 2010

How to obtain a Visa to Lithuania. Which embassy in India is to be contacted for obtaining the Visa?
Q. How to obtain a Visa to Lithuania. Which embassy in India is to be contacted for obtaining the Visa?
Asked by - Fri Mar 11 08:11:49 2011 - Embassies & Consulates - 2 Answers - Comments

A. You need to contact the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to the Republic of India D-129, Anand Niketan New Delhi-110021 India Tel.: 011 4313 2200 Fax.: 011 4313 222 E-mail: amb.inurm.lt Visa requirements: ..
Answered by GerdP - Fri Mar 11 08:41:48 2011

How can I renew my tourist visa to Turkey?
Q. My three-month (does this mean an exact 90 days, by the way, or the same date three months later?) Turkish tourist visa expires in about three or four weeks and I want to renew it. From what I gather, I'll probably have to do a "visa run" and go to another country and come back and get a new visa. My question is, do I have to do this on the exact date that my visa is set to expire and come back after it's expired, or can I do it a few days or a week or two earlier and just get a new visa then? Also, what is the easiest and/or cheapest way to do a visa run from western Turkey (not Istanbul, but close)? Detailed answers will be highly appreciated. Thanks much. P.S. Does "any embassy" mean a Turkish embassy or an American… [cont.]
Asked by M W - Tue Aug 7 20:14:56 2007 - Turkey - 8 Answers - Comments

A. ELI ... I got sick of your accent, I really want to vomit (on your face) Tens of people reported this before but it seems you are careless enough and unrespectful
Answered by M P - Fri Aug 10 19:30:38 2007

Can a type of Canadian Visa be transfered to the other type of visa?
Q. Assume that someone has received the student visa for Canada for his graduate studied which is 2-3 years, Can he immediately apply and transfer his student visa of Canada to another type of Canadian visa like Job permit? And how much does it take from his arrival in Canada? If he HAS a job offer with a student visa. How much time does it take to the visa be transferred to the work visa and can he apply for it right there in Canada after his arrival? Correction : Can a type of Canadian Visa be transformed to the other type of visa?
Asked by nys679 - Sat Jul 5 15:29:49 2008 - Immigration - 1 Answers - Comments

A. hallo, you'd better contact the embassy and ask them straight- that's the best option.
Answered by JULI I - Tue Jul 8 08:14:24 2008

How much does it cost to make a Thai visa run on your own?
Q. How much would it cost to make a visa run on one's own? I've been using a visa run service for a couple of months now, but am thinking of saving money. How much does a journey by train from Bangkok to the Cambodian and Laotian borders cost? How much does the actual 60-day tourist visa cost? Does it take much longer to make the visa run by train than with a visa run service?
Asked by Beetle - Wed Jun 18 04:47:45 2008 - Thailand - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Assuming that your nationality doesnt require a visa to enter Malaysia, you can do a visa run by train to Malaysia and back to Thailand. The ticket in 2nd class costs about US$10. However, the journey takes almost a day between the Butterworth terminal in Malaysia and Bangkok.
Answered by papars - Wed Jun 18 05:55:57 2008

Is it possible to change the housemaid visa into a nurse visa here in Bahrain? How?
Q. I'm a Registered Nurse in Philippines. I am currently working here in Bahrain as Private Duty Nurse but I'm holding a housemaid visa and I want to change it into a nurse visa as soon as I get my license in bahrain as a General Nurse. I just want to know if there is any possibility to change my visa when I apply in hospitals?
Asked by - Tue Apr 12 06:21:43 2011 - Embassies & Consulates - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Yes you can change your status whilst you are in the country. Contact the place where you obtained your current visa and ask for the forms. There is a fee involved and you will need a job in principle to get it.
Answered by thecharleslloyd - Tue Apr 12 08:14:29 2011

How easy is getting a Japanese visa to go to a Japanese language school?
Q. I've been looking at taking a 1 year course at Japanese language schools and they say that you need to apply for a student visa before going there. Do most applications for student visas get accepted? As long as you meet the financial requirements and don't have a criminal past or anything will you get accepted for the visa? The language school will apply for me. I was just wondering will the visa mostly be accepted?
Asked by Douggy - Mon Mar 15 14:31:23 2010 - Japan - 2 Answers - Comments

A. www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/apply-form.pdf www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/j/download/VISA_APPLI.pdf www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/travel_and_visa/visa/index.htm www.learn4good.com/travel/japan_visa.htm www.visatoindia.com/visa-form-japan.pdf try that
Answered by Pablo - Mon Mar 15 14:43:57 2010

How do I start the visa process for my chinese wife to go to America ?
Q. I am an American citizen, who lives and works in China. I got married a little less than one year ago to a chinese citizen. I now want to start the process to get my wife a visa to America. I do not know how to start the visa process. I want us to live and work in the USA. My wife is a college educated woman, with a very good english level. So any help with what type of visa I should apply for, and how to start the process would be great. Thank you.
Asked by need answers about visa - Sat May 12 00:40:15 2007 - Immigration - 8 Answers - Comments

A. As you are living and working in China, you are more than likely eligible to file the I-130 and associated forms through the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) in Guangzhou. It is generally much faster to file a petition direct to the office in the relevant countries. From their website... Guangzhou Immigrant Visa Unit I'm an American citizen who married to a Chinese national. I'm officially residing in China. Can I file a petition for my wife in China? Please contact Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) in Guangzhou if you are residing in our consular district (in provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian and Hainan) to find out if you can file an immigrant visa petition in China for your wife. Also see for further information… [cont.]
Answered by aussiewenchupover - Sat May 12 01:43:42 2007

How can i get a tourist visa to syria?
Q. I am a Filipino holding a residence visa of Dubai and im planning to visit my friend in Syria this holiday. Is it possible that my friend in syria will be the one to get visa for me and he will just send it to me here in Dubai? Or do I need to go to syrian embassy to get visa?
Asked by - Wed Jun 10 06:33:54 2009 - Other - Africa & Middle East - 3 Answers - Comments

A. You need to apply for a visa as a tourist at the Syrian Consulate in Dubai , application forms are available at the counter and need to be submitted in person during morning session then be collected in afternoon session.
Answered by chawkat2005 - Wed Jun 10 06:41:09 2009

visa???
Q. watz the approximate time taken by US agencies to process visa(H1) applications...and wat r the possible objections they take??? its like wen a indian resident is already working with a company in US after studies, then wat???
Asked by hmmm - Wed Oct 25 05:10:40 2006 - Immigration - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The average time for USCIS to complete an H1b processing is 90 days. You mus talso take into consideration the additional time your lawyer will take in preparing the application, and the fact that there is apreliminary application called LCA that the lawyer files with the Dept. of Labor prior to filing with USCIS and that sometimes takes a couple of weeks. You need to be clear with the lawyer about your timetable and follow up with e-mails or calls to make sure the paralegal on the case keeps you informed. Objections are mainly in these category: you are not qualified for they job bec. your foreign diplomas are not equivalent to US diplomas, not have required experience, your employer does not agree to pay you the min wage that DOL/USCIS… [cont.]
Answered by TrueSoul - Wed Oct 25 08:32:49 2006

How many times visitor visa can be obtained after one expires respectively?
Q. I went on visitor visa and stayed for six months renewing every month. The visa is expiringg within one week. Can I get another Visitor Visa and after how many days. My sponserer is ready. How many times this can be done.
Asked by shamser - Sat Dec 1 02:42:27 2007 - Immigration - 5 Answers - Comments

A. Unless u can prove that u have serious reason to stay longer than 180 days then you can show to visa officials & they will change ur visa category. In a visit / tourist category they do not expect you to stay in a country more than 180 & would assume that you will return to your homeland to resume your normal life. So if I am visa officer I'd ask you first thing, why do u want to stay more than 180 days? You can have/apply upto 5 (10 in some cases) years of valid visit visas but maxium allowed duration is 180 days then u leave for at least 15 days to return back (but entry port officer can still be suspicious & can ask many questions). In the end all depends upon visa officer, but ur case will not be refused if u have genuine… [cont.]
Answered by Pauper Prince - Sat Dec 1 03:56:25 2007

How can i get an emergency visa appointment in Italian embassy in London?
Q. I've got a UK spouse visa. I need schengen visa for Italy. My flight is 5th of january 2007. The first appointment in Italian embassy is on 5th of january 2007. How can i get an emergency appointment in Italian embassy in London to get visa?
Asked by aliona - Tue Dec 5 08:52:05 2006 - Embassies & Consulates - 6 Answers - Comments

A. Why do't you ask the embassy? They should be able to tell you about emergencies.
Answered by Jon B - Tue Dec 5 08:54:16 2006

Schengen Visa. Do i need to set first the tickets and hotels before applying a schengen visa?
Q. I am planning to visit Germany. Do i need the proof that i have tickets and hotel reservation before i can apply a Schengen Visa? Or i can go to the consulate and submit the form? Help!
Asked by - Tue May 3 00:49:09 2011 - Packing & Preparation - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Non-exhaustive list of supporting documents The supporting documents referred to in Article 14, to be submitted by visa applicants may include the following: Documentation relating to the purpose of the journey for journeys undertaken for the purposes of tourism or for private reasons: (a) documents relating to accommodation: an invitation from the host if staying with one; a document from the establishment providing accommodation or any other appropriate document indicating the accommodation envisaged; (b) documents relating to the itinerary: confirmation of the booking of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans; Documentation allowing for the assessment of the applicant's intention to… [cont.]
Answered by GerdP - Tue May 3 01:07:49 2011

How can I change my visa from a college student visa to a working or business visa in Japan?
Q. I am currently doing my final year studying in Japan and am thinking of doing my own business after I graduate.I want to do my own business and am not sure about the requirements needed to change my visa.I am also confussed between a working visa and a business visa.Can anyone tell me the difference and which visa is appropriate in my case. Thank you all in advance..
Asked by soul m - Tue Apr 3 11:18:22 2007 - Japan - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Visit or contact the Immigration Bureau and you can get forms there on changing your visa status.. below are list of visa and which status you will need to apply
Answered by Ny - Tue Apr 3 19:49:22 2007

I had a UK visit visa but was unable to travel; will this affect my chance to obtain future visas?
Q. I am an Egyptian Citizen and applied for a visit visa to visit my family. I obtained a 6 month visit visa but due to certain problems, I was unable to travel. With that visa unused and expired, will this affect my chances of obtaining a UK student visa? I am planning on studying in the UK, but I am worried that this unused visa will damage their trust. Thank you!
Asked by Suenos - Tue Dec 29 14:33:17 2009 - Embassies & Consulates - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. No it won't,You will always have a chance to explain yourself. The supporting documents you had submitted at the time of a visitors visa were different from those that you would be submitting now and besides you are now going there for an all together different purpose.
Answered by halo - Tue Dec 29 14:49:42 2009

I heard that K1 Visa in the Philippines is a faster process than K3 Visa which is for spouse?
Q. I want to bring my filipina fiancee in the US. I am going to the Philippines next month to visit her and her family. We are planning to get married, but I want the marriage to take place in the US. However, her family wants us to have the marriage in the Philippines. I heard that K1 Visa in the Philippines is a faster process than K3 Visa which is for spouse. Anyone has experience on this?
Asked by - Wed Aug 4 04:00:33 2010 - Philippines - 8 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The process of K1 visa Philippines is indeed faster than k3 visa. So I would suggest you explain that to your fiancee if she wants to be able to travel with you to the US the soonest. K1 visa is faster than k3 but it may even still take 9 months to 1 year to complete the process. I would suggest you hire an expert or an immigration lawyer in the Philippines to help you with the application for a faster processing.
Answered by Jose - Wed Aug 4 06:30:24 2010