Applying for new visa when having same visa in maiden name is considered as renewal or new Visa?
I have a valid US visa with my maiden name. My full name has changed after marriage. I have got a new passport with my new name. I have to travel and its suggested to apply for a new visa. On the new visa application appointment scheduling shall I say YES to the Questions that says 'Do you have a valid visa?'
Saying yes, it is considered as renewal. Can I apply for renewal visa in my new name on basis of my valid maiden name visa?
Best Answer
Yes you can. A name change does not invalidate a USA visa and from their own language you can continue to use it. They recommend you apply for a new visa with a name change just for ease of travel.
If your name has legally changed through marriage, divorce, or a court ordered name change, you will need to obtain a new passport. Once you have a new passport, the Department of State recommends that you apply for a new U.S. visa to make it easier for you to travel to and from the United States.
Executive Order Suspends (at Least Parts of) the Visa Interview Waiver “Dropbox” Program
However note that via Executive Order 13769, President Trump suspended a good portion of the Visa Interview Waiver “Dropbox” Program which is same as visa renewal.
This means many people who hitherto could just renew their visas without interviews are now subjected to interviews thus be prepared with all the necessary documents to be interviewed in case you are called up.
Choose YES. They will make the determination if they want to interview you.
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Do I need a new US visa if I change my name?
If your name has legally changed through marriage, divorce, or a court ordered name change, you will need to obtain a new passport. Once you have a new passport, the Department of State recommends that you apply for a new U.S. visa to make it easier for you to travel to and from the United States. I changed my name.Can you have two different visa applications at the same time?
If you apply for two types of visas and are eligible for both visas, consular officers are permitted to issue two concurrently valid visas. For example, you may have a B1/B2 visa for tourist purposes that was granted for 10 years and also be issued an E-2 visa to run a business in the United States.How long before my US visa expires can I apply for a new one?
Do I need to apply for a new visa after my current visa expires or can I apply in advance? You do not have to wait until your current visa expires. You can apply for a new visa even if your current visa is valid.Can I transfer my US visa from old passport to new passport?
It is not possible to transfer a US visa from one passport to another without making a new visa application. When you have a still-valid visa in an expired passport, you can travel with both documents without transferring the visa.US America Visa Application Guide for Pakistanis | US America Visa Application Form Pakistan
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