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In case of a US visa expiration, you can renew your US visa. US visa renewal in Canada is also possible. There are a total of 185 types of US visas. All visas have specific requirements. There are a lot of documents required for US visa applications. 

 

For the documents required for your visa renewal, you can check with the US Embassy for updated information. 

 

Visa renewal is a step-by-step process. You need to follow these steps to successfully renew your visa. Visa renewal applicants should meet the required eligibility criteria to apply for the visa renewal. 

 

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The visa renewal requirements by mail are as follows:

 

1. The applicants should normally stay in Canada. 
2. The applicant should be physically present in Canada.
3. The Visa and passport of the applicant should not be revoked, stolen or lost.
4. The applicant should fit into any of these categories:

 

• Same Category Renewal: In this category, the applicant already has a US visa which is valid or which has expired in the last 48 months. And The applicant wants to renew their visa in the same category.

 

• F, M, or Academic J Visas: In case of applicants applying for an F, M, or Academic J visa and they have the same visa issued previously.

 

• Individual Petition-Based H, O, P, and Q Visas: In case applicants are applying for an H-1, H-3, H-4, O, P, or Q visa and they can have any type of the previous visa issued. L visa applicants are not eligible for an interview waiver under this category.

 

After paying the fees and registering for a visa appointment, the interview waiver is decided by the online appointment system. If you are qualified under visa waiver, you will get instructions from the system to submit your application, passport and other required documents via courier to the Consular section near you. 

 

Applicants, if eligible, are required to submit their valid Canadian status copy like residence card, student visa or work permit. They also need to pay reciprocity fees along with the visa fee. In case of an interview waiver, the consular will instruct you on payment methods.

 

Processing time in the interview waiver is four to six weeks. However, the processing time varies due to different reasons. So you should start processing your application after taking these facts into consideration. 

 

Your passport will be submitted to the Consular Section, and you will not be able to travel internationally. 

 

To get a renewal in your Visa, you must meet the eligibility criteria. The steps in the visa renewal process are as follows:

 

1. The first step is to check your eligibility for visa renewal. The applicants should renew their visa from their home country or another country, as renewal from the US is not possible. Also, you must meet the standard visa requirements of the category you are applying for. 

 

1. Complete the DS-160/ Online nonimmigrant visa application. US visa renewal is similar to starting the visa process again. You also need the application submission confirmation to send with your application documents. 

 

1. In the next step, you will check whether or not you meet the requirements of the interview waiver. You should have your fingerprints scanned and should be applying for the same visa type. Also, the visa you are applying for should not be stolen or lost. Your country of origin should not need to pay the reciprocity fee.

 

1. In the next step, you should pay your application fees. Take a receipt printer for the fee payment proof. 

 

1. Paying fees and submitting applications is not enough. As the visa application requires a lot of documents, you need to start gathering the other required documents and send them to the embassy when required by the Consular Section. All supporting documents should be sent to the Consular Section you are applying for. Documents required by most visa applications include:

 

• Passport, which should be valid for six months after your departure from the US. 
• If applicable: Expired passports with the previous visa
• Recent photographs.
• Form DS-160 confirmation page.
• Fees receipt.
• Supporting documents according to the visa type. 

 

6. If your application is not selected for an interview waiver, you need to attend the visa interview. Your interview is normally scheduled at the same embassy you have submitted your application. The interview is usually similar to the last one so just focus on the questions. 

 

6. After the interview, the last step is to wait for the decision. The wait time for a US visa renewal is short. It’s normally ten business days. You can contact the embassy for the exact time.

 

Summary:

 

1. US visa renewal in Canada is possible.
2. The US has 185 visa types.

 

1. Select your visa renewal category and gather the required documents.
2. Register and pay fees.
3. You can be eligible for an interview waiver.
4. Submit the additional documents to the Consular Section if required.
5. You will get your renewed visa in 10 business days. 

 

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