How unusual is the granting of a ten year US visa?
My sister was granted a 10-year long visa in 2007 when she was trying to go visit our uncle who lives in the US, we were told at the time that this is almost unheard of especially for children. How unusual is it really? We are all South Africans. She has to reapply for one now if she wants to go visit him again.
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It seems very common. Maybe not for children but I always thought it was standard for B1/B2 visas. I personally qualify for the visa waiver programme but those of my friends who applied to visit the US got a 10-year visa on the first try, without any special request or evidence.
But Wikipedia indicates this actually depends on your country of origin, with 10 years being the default for most of South America, Europe and East Asia, and, indeed, South Africa. On the other hand, most of Africa falls into more restrictive categories, which might account for the perception that 10-year visas are rare.
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depends on several factors... you normally get at the first time only a 2 years visa, then (if you use the visa) you can apply again and they will grant you another for 10 years....
I know people from south america who got a 1 year visa and never use it, after that getting a visa is hard (they will use that as argument to deny/refuse your application)
for adults is quite easier since the biometry remains almost the same.
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