Why must I send so many documents to get a visa?: FAQs: AVS

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Why must I send so many documents to get a visa?

Requirements for a visa differ from country to country though there are some documents required for almost all visas:

an application
photo(s)
business letter for business travel
itinerary
copy of US status for non-US passport holders (also see this FAQ)
and other requirements depending on the country

Some Consulates make it difficult to get a visa because it is difficult for nationals of their country to get a visa to the US. American Visa Service tries to provide all the requirements to you before you send documents but there are sometimes cases where the Consulate will ask for something unexpected; we cannot control this and make every effort to keep our clients informed via this site.

American Visa Service - 53 West Jackson - Suite 1228 - Chicago, IL 60604
info@avschicago.com (312) 922-8860 fax (312)922-7578

Note: Documents not in our office by 9:30 a.m. (CST) may be submitted the following business day and/or may be charged additional rush fees to meet a date of departure. We suggest you ship documents by UPS Early AM or FedEx First Overnight as all other options generally arrive after 9:30 a.m. AVS is not responsible for deliveries to our office. American Visa Service, Inc. is not responsible for passports lost, delayed or damaged by any government office, Consulate or delivery service. American Visa is not responsible for the websites of other offices nor for problems with those sites. Fees and/or requirements may change with little or no advance notice. All cancelled orders will incur a 5% credit card fee to cover the fees AVS is charged by Visa/MC/Amex to process charges and refunds.

First time processing a passport or visa?

Please follow the instruction for the Visa or Passport service that you require. If you still have questions, call our office during office hours or email us.

9 am – 4:30 pm (CST) Mon-Fri

312-922-8860

info@avschicago.com