Step-by-step instructions for re-obtaining a US visa and extending a visa without an interview

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What should a Russian citizen do after the expiration of an American visa? In 2017, 2018, registration is allowed even without passing an interview / interview for the second time. Re-obtaining a visa to the United States is possible subject to a number of conditions.

Extension without an interview

Can I extend my visa without passing an interview?

This opportunity is given to citizens of Russia subject to the following requirements:

The application is made for the same type of visa.
Fingerprints were taken last time.
On the previous visa, there is no “Clearance Received” stamp (translation - “Permission received”.
Previous valid/expired less than 12 months ago.
C-1, B-1 / B-2, C-1 / D, I visa holders are allowed to apply for an extension within 47 weeks after the expiration date.
The previous visa was issued after October 7, 2007.
The previous visa was issued on the territory of the Russian Federation.
The applicant resides and plans to apply in Russia.

Non-compliance involves re-interviewing. Otherwise, the re-application process is identical to the first-time application process.

Step-by-step instruction

Pay the consular fee - $ 160. Payment is available on the website of the US Embassy with Visa / MasterCard cards, in branches, branches of VTB Bank, in Russian Post offices. Payment details are on the website of the Embassy.
Complete the DS-160 visa application form. The language of filling is English. Indicate truthful information (this is easy to verify). Filling is carried out online on the website of the Embassy. Login - the entered email address. The password is created by the user.
1. Column "telecode" - indicate "no".
2. Required to specify SNN, TIN number
3. Russian addresses are in English transliteration.
4. Passport type - "regular".
5. For those who do not speak English, the function of instant translation into Russian is available when you hover over the text.
Upload a photo taken within the last six months. Resolution 600x600 - 1200x1200 megapixels, weight up to 5 GB, JPEG format.
The completed application form is sent to the Embassy in electronic form by pressing a button. The questionnaire has a number - application ID.
Download the certificate of filling out the questionnaire with a barcode, Conformation Number.
Log in to your personal account on the website of the Embassy, created earlier during the last registration. If you forget your password, a reminder function is available.
In your personal account, select the "Change data" function. In the "DS-160 Confirmation Number" column, enter the Conformation Number. Press the button "New request/Sign up for an interview".
In the next window, answer the questions by choosing "yes/no".
Enter the number of the receipt confirming the payment of the fee.
On the page that opens, called "DropBox Information", select the "printable version" column, print it.
Submit documents in person.

Documents for obtaining a US visa for the second time without an interview

The list of documents for the extension of entry papers is identical to the one that was submitted for the first receipt.

Passport - valid for six months.
An expired passport.

Important! If you have a new passport, and the previous visa remains in the old one, you need to attach it to the list.

The photograph is not older than six months. Size - 5x5 cm, resolution 600x600 - 1200x1200 megapixels
Confirmation/receipt of duty payment – $160.
Photocopy/original of expired visa/original of valid visa.
Printed proof of completion of the DS-160 form.
Evidence of the purpose of the trip: travel package, invitation of the organizers of the event, employment contract, tickets indicating the transit point in the United States, etc.

Certificate from the place of work/study. Filled randomly. In the certificate from the place of work - the name, address of the enterprise, the position of the applicant.
Proof of solvency: bank account statement, income statement, traveler's checks. The minimum amount is $100 per night of stay.
Medical insurance.
Property papers (originals, photocopies).
Family status information.
Printed confirmation of the absence of the need for an interview with the presence of the UID number and barcode.
Printed filing notice. The printout shows the confirmation number.

Where to go

Application options:

Independently: Consular departments of the USA. The application for the issuance of entry papers is re-examined in the consular departments of Yekaterinburg, St. Petersburg and Vladivostok.
Through an intermediary: contacting the visa center. Employees of the centers receive, send documents to the Embassy, issue passports to citizens. Decisions on issuing entry permits are not accepted.

In 2017, 2018, Russians are allowed to apply without passing an interview without visiting consular departments. Submission is carried out at the Pony Express visa centers. A complete list of addresses, contacts - on the official website.

You must arrive in person on the day selected when registering on the site.

What happens after applying

The term for consideration of the application by the staff of the US Embassy is 12-15 working days. Public holidays in America are treated as weekends. Extended if additional checks, provision of additional information, papers are necessary.

In a personal account on the website of the Embassy, a citizen has the opportunity to track the location of the passport after submitting an application.

Important! A citizen may be called for an interview if inaccuracies are identified. Notification is sent by email.

Requirements to present additional papers are satisfied through the Pony Express visa centers.

News, alerts are sent to e-mail/phone number. After consideration of the application, a corresponding telephone message arrives, and the citizen can apply to the visa center for a passport. A passport can be sent to a citizen by mail.

Mostly a three-year visa is issued. The decision on the length of stay in the United States is made by the border guard who checks travelers at the border. A special form is issued, which must be handed in after leaving the United States.

Re-issuance of visas for children

For children under the age of fourteen, entry papers are issued without an interview, fingerprinting. Those who have reached the age of fourteen years of the fingerprinting procedure are required to pass an interview. Interviewing - in the presence of one of the parents.

Package of documents for children under 14 years old:

A printed certificate of completion of the visa application form on the website of the Embassy. To be completed by the parent on behalf of the child.

Important! Enter the details of the parent filling out the questionnaire.

Information about the person sponsoring the trip: full name, place of work, position, contacts. Proof of solvency paying for the trip: USD 100 per night of stay.
Valid children's passport.
Photocopy of birth certificate.
Printed receipt of payment of the consular fee.
The photograph is not older than six months. Size 50x50 mm, resolution 600x600 - 1200x1200 megapixels.
Parent/Guardian Permission for Children to Leave the United States.
For a minor traveling with one parent - confirmation of the permission of the second parent.

Parents and children submit the application together.

Children over 14 years old - the list is the same, a fingerprinting certificate is added. If the applicant was under the age of 14 to issue entry papers last time, he did not need to be fingerprinted. Upon reaching the age of 14, the following is required: written consent for fingerprinting, certification of fingerprinting. The application form is filled in by the minor himself.

The cost of the extension of the entry permit

The consular fee is $160 for children and adults. Pony Express services are additionally paid according to the price list.

In case of refusal, the fee is not refundable.

Payment is made:

Visa / MasterCard cards through the form of Russian Standard Bank in the personal account of the site.
Through offices, branches of the Russian Post.
Through branches, branches, cash desks of VTB Bank.

Refusal

Reissuance of entry papers is usually easier, but refusals are not uncommon.

Common reasons for rejection:

Violation of US laws during a previous stay.
Entry and exit violations.
Providing false, false information, forged papers.
Suspicion of the applicant's desire to immigrate to America for permanent residence.
Failure to attend scheduled interview.
Mistakes in filling out the application form.
Incomplete package of papers.
Failure to comply with all required conditions for the extension of the entry permit.
Providing unreasonable reasons for extending entry.
The validity of the passport is less than 6 months.
Having a criminal record.
Poor visa history of the applicant's relatives.