Questions About A Visa
The A Visa is a diplomat visa. The United States Immigration law lays down requirements for applicants to qualify for this visa. For A-1 or A-2 visas, the applicant needs to be a countryâEUR(TM)s representative of the national government, and his/her only purpose should be to do official business for their country in the United States. If the government official plans to visit the U.S. for non-governmental functions like recreational or commercial events, then he/she cannot apply for an A visa.
Below are answers to a few of the most commonly asked questions about the A Visa laws and requirements:
My 23-year-old daughter is in the U.S. from 1994 and she is holding an A-2 visas. As she will be graduating in June, is she still eligible to apply for stay in the U.S. under section 13?
She might be able to apply for a stay in the U.S., but based on the eligibility criteria it may not be possible to do so. This is because, to qualify, her job in the U.S. should be of a diplomatic nature. She will not qualify if she misses any of the above eligibility criteria.
To know more on this, visit the USCIS.gov website.
I want to get a VA mortgage loan to buy a home in the U.S. I am an A-2 visa holder and a foreign military officer. Is there a way I can be treated as a Lawful Permanent Resident to get the loan?
A Lawful Permanent Resident is a person who holds an immigrant visa for the U.S., whereas an A-2 visa holder holds a diplomat visa. As such, he/she is still treated as a non-immigrant. However, this should not stop you from getting a loan to buy a home in the U.S., as you hold a diplomatic work visa. There are mortgage companies who might be willing to give loans to such individuals. You just have to do some more research and find one that suits your needs.
Can I own a consulting business (sole proprietorship) in the U.S.? I am an A-2 visa holder, and I want to earn income from my business (after filing taxes) as well as from the foreign government, which is tax exempt. Can I do this?
In all likelihood you wonâEUR(TM)t be allowed to get the other income unless you modify your visa. Any alternative income is required to be declared to the IRS and they will let the USCIS know about it, you will only be allowed to work on the job which youâEUR(TM)re allowed on the current visa.
We are a couple with an A-2 Visas. Would it be possible to hire a nanny who has an A-3 visa? The Nanny has continued staying in the U.S. for five years after her contract got over.
If a person is out of status in the U.S., he/she starts to accumulate unlawful presence in the U.S. This makes them ineligible for any benefits. Therefore, if the nanny does not have a valid visa status in U.S., it wonâEUR(TM)t be possible for the nanny to change her old status or obtain a new one.
My girlfriendâEUR(TM)s father was a diplomat, and they lived in the U.S. for more than 10 years. Though her father returned to his country, is it possible for her to apply for citizenship based on all the time she was legally staying in the U.S.?
Based on the U.S. Immigration law, unfortunately, an individual cannot obtain permanent resident status on their long-time stay in the country. A couple of things you can do -- your girlfriend can apply for an
Below are answers to a few of the most commonly asked questions about the A Visa laws and requirements:
My 23-year-old daughter is in the U.S. from 1994 and she is holding an A-2 visas. As she will be graduating in June, is she still eligible to apply for stay in the U.S. under section 13?
She might be able to apply for a stay in the U.S., but based on the eligibility criteria it may not be possible to do so. This is because, to qualify, her job in the U.S. should be of a diplomatic nature. She will not qualify if she misses any of the above eligibility criteria.
To know more on this, visit the USCIS.gov website.
I want to get a VA mortgage loan to buy a home in the U.S. I am an A-2 visa holder and a foreign military officer. Is there a way I can be treated as a Lawful Permanent Resident to get the loan?
A Lawful Permanent Resident is a person who holds an immigrant visa for the U.S., whereas an A-2 visa holder holds a diplomat visa. As such, he/she is still treated as a non-immigrant. However, this should not stop you from getting a loan to buy a home in the U.S., as you hold a diplomatic work visa. There are mortgage companies who might be willing to give loans to such individuals. You just have to do some more research and find one that suits your needs.
Can I own a consulting business (sole proprietorship) in the U.S.? I am an A-2 visa holder, and I want to earn income from my business (after filing taxes) as well as from the foreign government, which is tax exempt. Can I do this?
In all likelihood you wonâEUR(TM)t be allowed to get the other income unless you modify your visa. Any alternative income is required to be declared to the IRS and they will let the USCIS know about it, you will only be allowed to work on the job which youâEUR(TM)re allowed on the current visa.
We are a couple with an A-2 Visas. Would it be possible to hire a nanny who has an A-3 visa? The Nanny has continued staying in the U.S. for five years after her contract got over.
If a person is out of status in the U.S., he/she starts to accumulate unlawful presence in the U.S. This makes them ineligible for any benefits. Therefore, if the nanny does not have a valid visa status in U.S., it wonâEUR(TM)t be possible for the nanny to change her old status or obtain a new one.
My girlfriendâEUR(TM)s father was a diplomat, and they lived in the U.S. for more than 10 years. Though her father returned to his country, is it possible for her to apply for citizenship based on all the time she was legally staying in the U.S.?
Based on the U.S. Immigration law, unfortunately, an individual cannot obtain permanent resident status on their long-time stay in the country. A couple of things you can do -- your girlfriend can apply for an