Tuesday, May 7, 2013

More Saudi Muslims to be granted Visas to the USA

January 11th, 2013

Posted by : Katie Gillan


Saudi Arabian nationals will experience better chances of traveling to America and getting their American visa. This is as a result of US President Barack Obama having lifted most of the restrictions of Saudis entering the country.

 

According to Joseph Hood, US Consul General in the city of Dhahran, the United States is currently aiming at increasing the number of United States of America visa approvals on an annual basis. This vision now extends to Saudi nationals as it recognizes them to be an important group.

He further explained that economic reasons are also among the considerations as to why the government has eased the restrictions on Saudi nationals. He emphasized that in 2010, a 60 percent increase in the number of businessmen and students who have been allowed to enter the US was noted. According to records of the US Consulate in Dhahran, 100 visas are issued per day to Saudi nationals. In 2010 alone, about 21,000 visas were issued wherein 30 percent went to Saudis and their relatives.

“They form a large segment of travelers to the United States, while they also represent an important economic factor. In addition, Saudi Arabia also sends a large number of students to the United States, and the number of Saudi students in the United States rivals those from India,” said Hood.

It is also recorded that about 15,000 Americans are working and are based in the oil-rich Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

For more information, do feel free to contact National Visas and avail of its expert services. Its registered migration agents will gladly show you the way when it comes to processing your visa application.

If you also happen to be a passport holder of any of the 37 member countries to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), you will be informed that you need not apply for the American visa to enter the country. You will only need the ESTA visa which will let you stay in the US for up to three months for as often as you want within a period of 2 years. The ESTA visa can be applied for online and you just need to have a passport.

Upon arrival in the US, you will still be subject to border and customs inspection so you are advised to answer with all honesty the questions asked by the officials.

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