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US B2 Tourist Visa for EP holders

Post by syedharoonalam » Thu, 29 Sep 2016 2:26 am

Hi Guys,

I am an EP holder, single, and working in Singapore for 2 years now. I am planning to apply for US B2 (Tourist) visa.

Please suggest if I should apply for the visa from US embassy in Singapore or my home country, Pakistan ?

I have been told that the ties to the home country are critical for visa acceptance, and it is recommended to apply from home country. I have a job in Singapore; applying from Pakistan would be ambiguous to visa officer that I would be returning/staying in SG for at least few years. Whereas if applying from Singapore, the only tie is my job, I can provide iras certificates, salary slips, Singapore bank account details, and proof from the current employer that I will be returning to work.

Any suggestions where I should proceed my application at ?

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Re: US B2 Tourist Visa for EP holders

Post by sundaymorningstaple » Thu, 29 Sep 2016 11:08 am

Depending on your religion and who wins the US elections, you might want to think about your plans and hold off at least till after the November election.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers

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Re: US B2 Tourist Visa for EP holders

Post by taxico » Thu, 29 Sep 2016 6:28 pm

i would think that if your life is (currently) in singapore, it would be very weird for you to apply for a visa in pakistan - but that's just me.
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