U.S.
immigration law presumes that applicants for nonimmigrant
visas are intending immigrants, unless they prove otherwise
by demonstrating to the consular officer that they have
a residence abroad which they have no intention of abandoning.
The Consular Officer will make this determination at the
time of the interview. Applicants generally demonstrate
their intention to return home after a visit to the U.S.
by showing convincing evidence of economic and other ties
to their home country.
Applicants may present any documents they choose at their
interview, and while documents can help demonstrate ties,
they are not in and of themselves sufficient reason to either
issue or deny a nonimmigrant visa. No specific documents
are required, except with respect to certain types of visas
as described in Visa Types.
However, the following documents may help to support an
applicant’s claim to have strong ties to Bolivia:
- Job
letter stating position, tenure with the company, salary,
etc.
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Pay stubs or paychecks for the last six months.
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If you work independently, your NIT and tax payments for
the last six months.
- If
you are studying, a letter or certificate from the school
stating that you are currently enrolled and the length
of time you have been enrolled.
-
Most recent tax payments on any land or property owned
or, if renting or leasing property, the rental agreement.
-
Bank documents from the last six months. This can include
bank statements from checking or savings accounts, investments,
certificates of deposit, etc.
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Previous passports and visas. Current and previous passports
and visas of your spouse and family members.
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Certificates of birth, marriage, divorce and death, if
relevant.
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Correspondence regarding the purpose of your travel.
Please note that the Consular Officer may not view any supporting
documentation during the interview.
The Consular Section no longer accepts invitation letters
sent, faxed or e-mailed directly to the Embassy or Consular
Section in support of non-immigrant visa applications. Such
letters should be brought by the applicant to the scheduled
interview. It should be noted that invitation letters are
not in and of themselves sufficient to obtain a visa. Applicants
must qualify by demonstrating their own ties to Bolivia
to the satisfaction of the interviewing Consular Officer.
IF
APPLICANTS SUBMIT FALSE DOCUMENTATION OR MAKE FALSE STATEMENTS
IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION OR THE APPLICATION OF ANOTHER
PERSON, THEY MAY BE FOUND PERMANENTLY INELIGIBLE FOR ANY
TYPE OF VISA AND, IF THEY HAVE A VALID VISA, IT WILL BE
CANCELLED.
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