Visaliv Forum: Visa, Travel & Immigration Discussions

Why Must U.S. Immigration Prove Real Marriages?

The U.S. immigration system cares whether a marriage is “sincere” or “real” because marriage-based immigration benefits are only inte...

Can Indian Army Officer Visit Pakistan on Visa?

In theory, an Indian Army officer can apply for a tourist visa to Pakistan, but in practice, it is highly restricted and unlikely to be appro...

Will Google Cancel Offer If Visa Is Denied?

If you receive a job offer from Google (or any company) but are unable to obtain the necessary visa to work in the country where the job is locat...

Do I Need a Visa to Visit England from Scotland?

No, if you are in Scotland on a working visa and wish to visit England, you do not need a separate tourist visa for England.

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Has a Spiritual Visa Attempt Been Seen Before?

As an AI, I don't have personal experiences or work as a U.S. consular officer, but I can share insights based on how consular officers genera...

How Do US Consulates Decide on Visa Requests?

The U.S. consulate's decision to issue or refuse a visa is indeed typically made after a very brief interview, but the process involves a lot m...

Do Visa Officers Also Print the Final Visa?

No, the visa is not printed by the same consular officers who interview the applicant. Here's how the process works:

• Consular o...

Should H1-B Holders Worry About Deportation Soon?

While H-1B visa holders are not the primary focus of current U.S. immigration enforcement, recent policy shifts have introduced increased s...

What Happens If Americans Demand Rights in China?

If an American citizen were to live in China and publicly demand respect for democratic freedoms, even without violating Chinese laws on th...

Will Russia React to Blanket EU Visa Refusals?

The idea that some smaller European Union (EU) countries may underestimate Russia's reactions to policies like blanket visa refusals is a matt...