We offer support for both immigrant and non-immigrant visa cases. Whether you're ready to apply on your own using the information provided, or you prefer to have our team manage the process on your behalf, we're here to help you navigate your journey. One notable advantage of non-immigrant VISAs for Sudanese nationals is the flexibility to select both the timing and location of their VISA interview, with options available at various U.S. embassy locations. This flexibility can help streamline the application process. Additionally, many non-immigrant VISA categories offer pathways to permanent residency, providing Sudanese nationals with opportunities to transition from temporary status to lawful permanent residence.
B1/B2 Visa (Tourism or Business Visa):
B1/B2 visas are for temporary visits that can be extended to 6-9 months in certain instances, the most important requirement for this visa is the invitation for your purpose in the United States, examples include graduations, weddings, major medical treatments. If you’ve decided to apply for a B1/B2 non-immigrant visa then here are the steps to complete this process. You may begin this process on your own or have us handle it on your behalf. Click here for steps on applying for a B1/B2 Visa.
1. Make sure you have a valid reason with documentation for visiting the U.S, (examples: visiting a family member for an operation, obtaining a letter from the doctor discussing the operation as proof, an invitation letter from the university if attending a graduation.) This will be crucial in the interview stage as your interviewer will ask about proof of your purpose of visit.
2. Apply for the DS-160, the link to the form US VISA Page. This is the application form for the visa that will ask for basic information, name, address, passport number, and copies of birth certificates. (The fee for this application is $185 US dollars). You have the option to begin this process on your own or have us handle it on your behalf.
3. Following the completion of your application, you must print out the application & the confirmation page in order to bring it with you to the interview. The next step is to select available dates and time at a U.S. embassy of your choosing. (for Sudani nationals, we recommend Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia or countries that easily hand visa’s.)
4. Very important to note that these interviews are designed to verify the information in your application and to establish valid reasons for your return to your country of origin or residence.
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5. Once your interview is completed, you will be notified at the embassy if you have been approved for a visa. You will then be sent an email on the next steps to obtain your visa depending on your choice of either mail in envelope or DHL pick up.
Petition for Alien Relative (I-130):
B1/B2 visas are for temporary visits that can be extended to 6-9 months in certain instances, the most important requirement for this visa is the invitation for your purpose in the United States, examples include graduations, weddings, major medical treatments. If you’ve decided to apply for a B1/B2 non-immigrant visa then here are the steps to complete this process. You may begin this process on your own or have us handle it on your behalf. Click here for steps on applying for a B1/B2 Visa.
1. Solidifying your relationship to the family member is very important, providing documents such as birth certificates, passports, and the petitioner's proof of status in the U.S. Any information that can prove the family relationship is encouraged to submit.
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2. Create a USCIS account in the link, Apply for the I-130 form ($625 online, $675 by mail), gather the petitioner's proof of status (Must be either U.S. citizen or permanent resident).
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3. 1 of 3 responses will be given to you after applying,
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USCIS will give you a receipt notice (I-797C), confirming that they received your application.
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RFE (Request for Evidence), if anything is missing, or needs further clarification (typically translation issues or blurry photos uploaded of passports and documents).
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Notice of Intent to Deny, that your case is in the midst of being denied if you haven’t provided enough information or the failure to meet legal requirements.
4. USCIS reviews your case (approximately 14 months) and if approved will send you an approval notice, the case is transferred from USCIS to NVC (National Visa Center).
5. NVC requires you to submit a DS-260 (Immigrant visa application, $325 fee) and an I-864 (affidavit of support form $120), after these 2 forms are approved by the NVC, they will schedule a VISA interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate. You can request to have the location of the embassy changed regarding circumstances.
6. Following the interview’s approval, you will receive your green card in the mail with the address you provided or you can have it sent to an international DHL location for some embassies for pickup.
Marriage-Based Immigration Visas
The petition allows for a U.S citizen or permanent resident (green card holder) to apply for their spouse by filing out the I-130 form and the I-130A (additional information for the spouse). Similarly to the petition for alien relative, there are no income requirements but you must file an I-864 (affidavit of support) showing that you can reliably provide for those you are applying for. The processing time for these petitions vary but usually between 18-30 months in total is expected.Click here for steps for a petition for a marriage-based case.
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1. You must be able to prove your marriage is valid by providing a marriage certificate to be recognized by both countries. You may be asked to provide further evidence, such as photos together, shared accounts, correspondences between each other, or written statements from people that testify your marriage is legitimate. You then can begin by applying for the I-130 form.
2. Create a USCIS account in the link, Apply for the I-130 form ($625 online, $675 by mail), gather the petitioner's proof of status (Must be either U.S. citizen or permanent resident).
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3. To fill these forms out you will need the following:
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Marriage Certificate
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Proof of petitioner's status (Passport, Green card, or naturalization papers)
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Passport photos for both beneficiary and petitioner
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Proof of relationship (photos together, shared accounts, correspondences between each other)
4. It takes between 6-12 months for your forms to be reviewed and accepted, the case will then be transferred from USCIS to NVC (National Visa Center). A case number and an invoice number will be generated and sent to you.
5. NVC requires you to submit a DS-260 (Immigrant visa application, $325 fee) and an I-864 (affidavit of support form $120), after these 2 forms are approved by the NVC, they will schedule a VISA interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate. You can request to have the location of the embassy changed regarding circumstances.
6. After your DS-260 application is approved, you will need to schedule a medical examination by a physician before the interview. Following the examination, you will need to bring your passport, interview appointment letter, medical exam results, photos, and original legal documents validating your identity and application.
7. The interview will be between 15-30 minutes and the consular officer will ask basic questions about your relationship. How and where you met, along with other detailed questions regarding the relationship. You will know if you’ve been approved verbally by the officer following the conclusion of the interview.
J1 Visa’s (Exchange visitors, students, researcher’s, professors)
The program allows for a non-U.S citizen or Sudanese national to apply for a U.S. designated sponsor program such as Universities, Research institutions, hospitals & organizations. This needs no U.S. individual or permanent resident as your sponsor and has no age requirement to apply. The process takes between 6-16 weeks from the moment you file an application until you arrive in the U.S. There are a number of websites we recommend for those applying for J-1 VISA’s that offer sponsorships