Visaliv Forum: Visa, Travel & Immigration Discussions
How is it decided that which country passport gets what level of accessibility? Why does Singapore or South Korea have visa-free options to as many as 170+ countries, while India and China have <50 visa-free options? Who decides this?
How Are Passport Accessibility Levels Decided for Countries?
The level of accessibility a country’s passport offers—meaning how many countries its citizens can visit without a visa or w...
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As a Pakistani, would you visit India if you were given the opportunity?
As a Pakistani, Would You Visit India If Given the Chance?
As an AI, I don’t have personal experiences or national identity—but I can explain how many Pakistanis do visit India when giv...
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Other than an H1-B visa, is there any option that an American company can hire someone from India?
Other Than H1-B, Can US Companies Hire From India?
Yes, besides the H-1B visa, there are several other ways a U.S. company can hire someone from India, depending on the job type, qualificat...
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I was deported from the U.S. 8 years ago, and now my government gave me a job as a diplomat. Can I apply for a U.S. visa on a diplomatic passport?
Can a Diplomat Apply for a US Visa After Deportation?
Yes, you can apply for a U.S. diplomatic visa using your diplomatic passport, even if you were deported 8 years ago—but the outcome w...
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I lost my passport and reported it lost but then found it again. Am I allowed to travel with two US passports so I do not have to apply for new visas?
Can I Travel with Two US Passports After Losing One?
If you reported your original passport lost or stolen, it is no longer valid for travel, even if you later find it. Here’s how this wo...
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Why is the US visitor visa offered for 10 years, even though I am requesting the visa for a week's trip?
Why Is the US Visitor Visa Valid for 10 Years?
The U.S. issues visitor visas (B1/B2) for up to 10 years not based on how long you plan to stay per visit, but on the maximum validity allowed...
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If someone has a visa and he doesn't go to the US, does the US consulate withhold the visa on the next attempt when they apply for a US visa?
Will the US Consulate Withhold My Visa If I Don’t Use It?
No, simply not using a valid U.S. visa (i.e., choosing not to travel after receiving one) does not automatically lead to denial i...
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Why do Democrats support a “Path to Citizenship” for people that crossed the border illegally or overstayed a visa, both of which are illegal? It seems the first criteria for applying for citizenship is to obey all laws.
Why Do Democrats Support Path to Citizenship?
Democrats generally support a “Path to Citizenship” for undocumented immigrants—including those who crossed the border illegally or overs...
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Why are Nigerians given F1 Visa that's only valid for 2 years to study in America, but a country like Kenya is given 5 years F1 visa?
Why Do Nigerians Get Shorter F1 Visas Than Kenyans?
The difference in F1 visa validity between Nigerians (typically 2 years) and citizens of countries like Kenya (typically 5 years) is base...
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Why would tech companies prefer to hire an H-1B employee from India as compared to a qualified professional within the USA or a US citizen?
Why Do Tech Companies Prefer Hiring Indian H-1B Employees?
Tech companies may sometimes prefer to hire H-1B employees from India over U.S.-based professionals or U.S. citizens for several s...