UNITED STATES VISAS
At the visa interview, the applicant must present the following:
- a fully completed, signed DS-156 Electronic Visa Application Form for each applicant (including one for every child);
- a completed DS-157 if the applicant is a male between 16 and 45 years of age;
- a completed DS-158 for all F, M, and J visa applicants for student and exchange visitor programs;
- a current passport valid for at least six months (note: If more than one person is included in the passport, each person desiring a visa must make a separate application);
- any previous passports;
- $131 application fee, payable in Rupiah for each person (including children);
- a passport-type photograph (see photo requirements);
- any documentation that might demonstrate the applicants' personal situation in Indonesia and their incentive to return to Indonesia after a brief stay in the United States. In the past, some applicants have found the following to be useful: a reference letter from your employer verifying applicant's job, length of time in the job, and salary, a receipt(s) for payment of applicant's salary, a bank account statement showing recent activity in the applicant's bank account, applicant's business card, permission from the Department of Trade to operate the business, applicant's most recent tax payment receipt, an applicant's company's charter document, marriage certificates, birth certificates, the applicant's Kartu Keluarga, and a certificate of land ownership. Please note that just bringing these documents will not guarantee the issuance of a visa.
And the additional document for :
BUSSINESS VISA
- Applicants for business visas should also bring with them a letter from their company stating why they need to travel to the United States. If applicable, a letter of invitation from the sponsor in the US can also be useful.
STUDENT VISA
- SEVIS Receipt (see below);
- Form I-20 (for F-1 applicants) or Form I-20M (for M-1 applicants) and an original letter of acceptance sent by the school;
- proof of ability to pay for the first year of the study program in the United States;
SPECIAL OCCUPATION
- Original Form I-797 Notice of Approval. At the visa interview, applicants for an H1B visa must also demonstrate that they possess the highly specialized knowledge required of the position for which they have been hired, and that they have completed a bachelor's or equivalent degree in the specialty, or have experience equivalent to such a degree. They may be asked to present their bachelor's degree, job letters, or other proof that they have the necessary experience in the field in which they want to work.
TOURIST VISITOR
- Applicants must demonstrate that they will not become a public charge in the United States. Useful evidence of this may include bank statements, job letters, or an invitation from a relative or friend in the United States. At the visa interview, consular officers try to determine that an applicant has adequate funds for the travel proposed, a credible support arrangement for himself while in the United States, specific and realistic travel plans, strong ties abroad, and credible support arrangements for his family living in Indonesia. Visitor Visa holders are not permitted to work in the United States.
VISAS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT IN U.S.
In addition to establishing intent to depart the United States after a temporary stay, as outlined above, those who are planning to go for medical treatment should provide to the consular officer and to the inspecting immigration officer at the American port of entry:
- Written confirmation from the medical facility that arrangements have been completed for treatment and where and from whom treatment will be received;
- An estimate in writing from the facility or physician of how much the proposed treatment is likely to cost;
- Proof that financial arrangements for payment of estimated expenses have been made;
- A physician's statement estimating the length of time required for the treatment.
- It is important to note that individuals suffering certain afflictions, e.g. contagious diseases, are ineligible according to the United States Immigration and Nationality Act to receive visas. In certain limited instances, a waiver of the ineligibility may be sought from the United States Department of Homeland Security through the Embassy, however, such waivers are rarely granted. Applicants with medical ineligibilities must be examined by an Embassy designated physician when applying for a waiver.
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