Live to remain UK travel to USA

[H20wifey]

Hi guys,

Do i need a visa to travel to america with leave to remain in the uk. I have my Zimbabwean passport. How long does it take to obtain visa if needed.

Thank you.

[CR001]

Yes you do. Your UK leave to remain visa is only valid in and for the UK.

A visa can take a couple of weeks sometimes a couple of months.

[H20wifey]

Thank you, do you know how I go about applying for this ? How do I apply for visa and where? I'm looking to travel early December.

Many thanks.

[CR001]

https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/tourism- ... -to-apply/

[H20wifey]

Thank you. I've emailed the embassy. Hopefully i'll get a response back. I must say the website is not user friendly. Slightly painful to use.

[CR001]

You apply online I think, you will be interviewed and if there is any illegal stay or anything adverse in your history, unlikely you will get the visa, which I understand also costs over £100.

You also need evidence of funds, proof of travel, who you are visiting, evidence of ties in the UK etc.

Is the purpose of your trip a holiday or......?

[H20wifey]

Great stuff, I understand I need to complete B1 form and go for interview. Going for a short break for xmas shopping.

Thank you very much for your help.

[seanjoe]

Going for Christmas shopping to the US? Wow, so you should have no problem showing some pre-booked accommodation and strong work ties back to your home country.
Good luck.