Getting US Visa in Jeddah

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Shii Active member

Member since 15 June 2015

ShiiActive member04 March 2016 20:11:57

Am a Kenyan working in Jeddah and plan to visit my brother in Boston this October. He will send me an invitation and I plan to be there for 10 days. My question is;

1. Can I get a visa from here without having to go back to Kenya? It'll be more convenient for me this way

2. What documents are most necessary to have?

I hear that one must produce bank statements indicating that they're financially Ok and don't intend to overstay their visit. Problem is I don't have decent bank statements in Kenya ( I send my money to my sister to invest for me in real estate and nothing goes through my account)

Someone kindly advise me,

Thanks

hazeleye New member

Member since 02 May 2015

hazeleyeNew member04 March 2016 22:20:32

Yes, you can get a visa from here, as long as your residency status is valid. However, you still need to prove strong ties to return back here or your home country. Having investment back home, I believe is a tie.
You need a bank statement, even though the visa officer might not look at the document.
What is your travel history, been to any other country? Where do you work (Govt. Preferably)? Salary? Marital Status? (don't answer here)Fill out your DS160 form truthfully. As that and being confident during your interview gives you a chance. Because having a brother in the US might seem like you want to immigrate.

Shii Active member

Member since 15 June 2015

ShiiActive member05 March 2016 12:25:35

Thanks hazeleye

How long does the process take?

lighthouseajose New member

Member since 13 July 2015

lighthouseajoseNew member05 March 2016 14:52:00

Hi Hazeleye, how are you and yours? Just saying hello. Thank you for your help when I had questions about moving to Saudi. I'm all settled in now, thank God. Thank you again, have a good weekend.

mozaffar421 Active member

Member since 25 August 2015

mozaffar421Active member05 March 2016 15:07:44

You need to setup an appnt with consulate in jeddah check on line

Akprince Serial expat

Member since 19 February 2014

AkprinceSerial expat06 March 2016 04:52:54

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Call to USA consulate Jeddah branch for exact information, I believe that there is always have some updates, as i applied last time for visit visa either I have invitation letter, it's took me up to 6 months.

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