Ask the Consul

This edition of Ask the Consul addresses children’s issues that are handled by the Consular Section of the US Embassy.

Change in process to pay visa fees This edition of Ask the Consul covers changes to the way applicants for US visas will pay application fees starting July 1, 2011.

I Didn’t Qualify for the Tourist Visa, What Now? This edition of Ask the Consul addresses common questions applicants ask when refused a Tourist Visa at the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions This Ask the Consul article addresses questions that have been asked during recent interviews at the U.S.

Installment One Hundred and Seven When documentary evidence is insufficient to support a family-based claim to citizenship or visa eligibility, DNA testing, also known as genetic testing, is an option.

Installment One Hundred and Eight U.S. immigration law limits the number of immigrant visas that can be issued each year.

Installment One Hundred and Six The online DS-160 application is the method all applicants use to apply for visitor’s visas to the US.

Installment One Hundred and Five What is the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program?

This edition of Ask the Consul applies to residents of Guyana who hold passports from Visa Waiver countries.

Q: A family member in the United States is sick. Why can’t I go there to help?