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Free visa to travel to the United States! These people can request it at no cost

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With the arrival of June comes an exceptional opportunity to travel to the United States without paying the usual visa fee. This benefit is intended for specific groups under certain conditions. It is part of an effort to facilitate international mobility in particular circumstances, benefiting those who qualify.

 

Process to apply for a visa to the USA

  1. Complete Form DS-160: Essential first step, this is the official nonimmigrant visa application form.
  2. Online registration: Required to create a profile and schedule an appointment at the embassy or consulate.
  3. Payment of fee: Generally required, although it will be waived for certain applicants in June.
  4. Schedule an interview: Schedule an appointment for a personal interview where the reasons and documentation will be evaluated.
  5. Select a UES delivery point: Choose where to collect the passport with the visa, if approved.
  6. Attend interview: Crucial to determine eligibility based on interview and documentation.
  7. Pick up the passport with the visa: If the visa is approved, pick up the passport at the designated drop-off point.

The current cost to process the visa is $185, according to the USCIS.

 

Beneficiaries of the free visa in June

According to Enséñame de Ciencia, the following groups can apply for a free visa:

  • Applicants for diplomatic and type A, G, C-2, C-3 and NATO visas.
  • Participants in educational and cultural exchange J programs sponsored by the US government.
  • Those who need to replace a visa due to an error in the original issuance.
  • Exempted by international treaties, such as members of UN missions and their immediate family members.
  • People on charity trips.
  • US government employees on official trips.
  • Relatives of government employees who have died or been seriously injured in the line of duty.

 

Visa function

A visa is essential to regulate entry and stay in a foreign country. It allows visitors to enter and stay legally for a specified period and ensures that the stay is carried out according to the rules of the host country. Visas, depending on their type, allow participation in activities such as tourism, studies, work or diplomatic functions, being essential for the management of international relations and national security.

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