Would people who have previously visited Iran have any issues when applying for a B-1/B-2 US visa?
I am an Indian businessman and a frequent traveller. Have travelled to USA a couple of times in the past. My USA visa has expired. Now I need to visit Iran on business and afterwards to apply for a USA visitor visa for my future travel to USA.
Will I have any problem in getting USA visa because of a short business trip to Iran?
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I visited Iran last year, shortly before the US introduced these new rules, and as such my friend who's wedding I attended has posted a lot of information about it, as several of the guests are affected as they've tried to go to the US.
Short answer - you won't necessarily have any problems.
Long answer - those of us who previously could use the VWP and get an ESTA are no longer able to, but must instead apply for a B1/B2. So this is now the expected route for applications.
As a result, you're likely to have an interview for the visa, and they'll naturally have some questions about your trip. In my case, I can provide evidence and photos to show I was a tourist, and in your case, if you can explain your trip to their satisfaction, that's probably the limit of the 'issues' you may experience.
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Can I get U.S. visa after visiting Iran?
Eduardo. If you hold a visa for the USA then there is no issue in travelling there after visiting Iran. The current rules (in so much as they effect tourists) do however mean that you cannot enter the USA via the ESTA system if you have travelled to Iran (or a number of other countries in the past five years).Can Iranian apply for h1b?
However, since all other visa categories are restricted for citizens/nationals of Iran, employees may not be able to apply for employment based visas such as H-1B or O-1, unless a consular official grants them a waiver.How hard is it to get a B2 visa?
Qualifying for a B-2 tourist visa is not automatic, and for people from some countries, not easy. It depends on what you plan to do during your visit and whether you can convince the U.S. consular authorities that you will really return home afterward.Can Iranian citizens travel to the UK?
UK tourist visa is required for Iranian citizens. The stay is usually short with a period of 180 days and visa expires in 180 days. Applicant is required to be present when applying for UK tourist visa. A total of 11 documents are required for applying UK tourist visa.Can you get USA visa without travel history ? YES
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In theory, it should not make matters more difficult. In practice, it will depend on the person you get at the interview, as well as your overall appearance
On the Norwegian version of Flyertalk, at least one person (ethnic Norwegian/Scot) has reported about the interviewer clearly not liking the fact that he was in Iran, grilling him intensely regarding the visit, and subsequently refusing him a visa. The next time, however, he apparently got it after some questions about what he did there and what sorts of people he dealt with.
In general, it is a fact that dressing well and having a stable job will go a long way.
Expect to be asked about what you did in Iran and whether you dealt with any religious figures. Like I said, they could very well give you a hard time, depending on both who you get at the interview and your overall appearance, but the best thing you can do is be prepared and answer the questions confidently and truthfully
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