There are different kinds of non-immigrant visas for Kazakhstan citizens who want to visit the United States for short periods. The reason for their intended tour and other factors will decide which visa is required under US laws. You cannot travel to the US unless you know the mandatory visa type to apply for a US tourist visa.

If you want to visit the US temporarily for tourism (B-2), business (B-1), or both (B-1/B-2), you should apply for visitor visas (non-immigrant visas). Visa applicants must know that MRV charges are nontransferable and nonrefundable. From the payment date, the fee is just valid for 1 year. For travelers who will not schedule an interview within this time, their payment receipt will expire, they cannot schedule an appointment and will have to pay the charges again to start the new process.

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Qualifications for Kazakhstan Citizens to Apply for a US Tourist Visa

Kazakhstan citizens who apply for a tourist visa must prove to a consular officer that they are eligible for a US visa by the INA (Immigration and Nationality Act). The qualifications to apply for a US tourist visa are as follows:

• The intention of your travel to the US is for a temporary purpose, like pleasure, medical treatment, or business
• Intent to stay in the US for a particular, short period
• Evidence of assets to cover your costs while in the US
• Proof of a home outside the US, as well as economic or social ties, that will guarantee your arrival in the home country
• Under specific circumstances, crew members and domestic or personal employees employed aboard vessels within the Outer Continental Shelf might get B-1 visas.
• Some international citizens may not be eligible for a US tourist visa, according to INA.

Application Requirements

Travelers applying for a tourist visa should pay their application charges and submit the required documents as mentioned below:

1. A DS-160 (Non-immigrant Visa Electronic Application) Form. For more information, go to the DS-160 site.
2. A valid passport is required for a visit to the US. Remember that its validity date should be a minimum of six months above your planned stay in the state (unless nation-specific contracts give exemptions). In case there is more than one individual is involved in the passport, everyone who wants a visa needs to apply.
3. One 51 x 51 mm (2 x 2-inch) picture taken within 6 months. Their official site has info regarding the mandatory picture format.
4. Once your visa is allotted, there might be extra visa issuance reciprocity charges based on your nationality. The website of the Department of State can assist you in deciding if you will submit a visa issuance reciprocity charge.
5. Despite these documents, applicants must submit an interview appointment letter that confirms that they scheduled an appointment via this service. They should likewise bring all documents supporting the info submitted to the consular officer.

Supporting Documents

Remember that these documents are just one of the various factors considered by a consular officer in your appointment. The officers see every visa application separately and check social, cultural, professional, and other key factors during settlement.

Visa applicants must come with the following documents for their interview. Also, original documents are prioritized over prints. Don’t email, fax, or mail any of these supporting documents to the US Embassy.

• Proof of a home outside the US;
• Proof of the intention of the trip;
• Proof of their financial state, like a letter confirming their employment;
• Proof of preparations done to cover the expenses of the travel or considerable proof of a sponsor, or if they do not have enough funds;
• Proof of connections to their home state, which will force them to return back after a short stay in the US
• Proof of previous trip, including all old passports they have.

Furthermore, do not provide any fake documents. Deception or misrepresentation can lead to permanent visa disqualification. If privacy is concerned, you must bring all the documents to the US Embassy in a sealed envelope. The US Embassy will not expose this info to anybody and will take care of the privacy.

Depending on the intention of the trip, the applicants should come with the following:

• Working Citizens
  A job letter from their boss and pay slips from the previous 3 months.
• Students
  Their recent transcripts, school results, and diplomas /degrees. Proof of financial funding like fixed deposit slips, monthly bank statements, or other proofs.
• Business Travelers and company directors
  Proof of your designation in the business and wage.
• Past visitors to the US
  If they were earlier in the US, any documents proving their migration or visa status.
• Meeting a relative
  Prints of their relative’s evidence of status (like Green Card, valid visa, naturalization certificate, etc.