What are the two major types of visas an immigrant can receive?

There are two categories of U.S. visas: immigrant and nonimmigrant.

How do you greet a visa officer?

When your turn for the interview comes, enter the room with a smile, greet the officer with a warm hello or hi. S/he may ask you ‘how are you doing’. Reply politely and thank them for asking. If your visa is granted, thank them politely and leave.

What different types of visas are available to immigrants who visit or stay in the United States?

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How are immigrant visas allocated?

Each year, 55,000 visas are allocated randomly through a computer-generated lottery to nationals from countries that have sent fewer than 50,000 immigrants to the United States in the previous five years.

What does Star mean in US visa?

The stars below the photo in the USA visa indicates the “RISK” status when entry the United States, which means that if you have more stars, then you will go through more security check when entering the United States.

What questions are asked in a visa interview?

30 Most Common Visa Interview Questions For Schengen Countries

• Where do you reside in the country?
• Which college/university do you study at?
• What is your educational qualification?
• Are you married?
• Do your parents/in-laws live with you?
• Do you have any children?
• What do your children do for a living?
• Are you expecting?

Is immigrant visa the same as green card?

An immigrant visa is for an noncitizen who plans to live permanently in the United States. This visa must be obtained before traveling to the United States. A permanent resident card (“green card”) is issued by USCIS after admission and is later mailed to the noncitizen’s U.S. address.

What does 2 stars on US visa mean?

I previously had a J1 visa (and had 1 star), and now my B1/B2 visa has 2 stars. Its merely means to security — to prevent counterfeit. Doesn’t indicate risk or anything else.