USA Visa Services from Kenya

Who it generally suits

Travellers who are not eligible for the Visa Waiver Program. Kenyan passport holders apply for a visa.

Typical permitted purpose

Tourism, visiting relatives or friends, medical consultations, and eligible B-1 activities such as meetings or conferences.

Basic eligibility overview

Transcend helps you prepare DS-160, supporting documents and the Nairobi embassy interview file.

Common supporting documents

• Valid passport
• DS-160 confirmation and photograph meeting U.S. specs
• MRV fee receipt
• Evidence of ties to Kenya, funds and itinerary
• Invitation letter if visiting family

Who it generally suits

Patients seeking diagnosis or treatment in the U.S., often with a companion who also applies as a visitor.

Typical permitted purpose

Medical consultation or treatment in the United States.

Basic eligibility overview

Same temporary-visit tests as other B-2 applicants, plus medical documentation. The Department of State notes that medical treatment can be a legitimate B-2 purpose.

Common supporting documents

• DS-160 and passport
• Diagnosis and proposed treatment letter from a U.S. physician or facility
• Estimate of costs and proof of payment ability or insurance
• Ties to Kenya and travel plans for any accompanying family

Who it generally suits

Spouses, children, parents of U.S. citizens, and certain other relatives in preference categories, including some relatives of permanent residents.

Typical permitted purpose

Living in the United States with an eligible family member.

Basic eligibility overview

A petitioner files Form I-130 with USCIS. After approval and a current visa number (if a preference category), the National Visa Center and then the U.S. Embassy process the immigrant visa.

Common supporting documents

• Approved I-130 and NVC civil documents
• Passport, medical exam from an approved panel physician
• Police certificates and affidavit of support (Form I-864)
• Interview documents listed in the instruction packet

Who it generally suits

People with an approved petition for a specific U.S. job, intra-company transfer, or other listed temporary worker category.

Typical permitted purpose

Temporary work in the United States after an employer petition, in categories such as H, L, O, P, Q or R.

Basic eligibility overview

Depends on the classification (for example H-1B specialty occupation, L-1 intra-company, H-2 seasonal). The visa interview follows petition approval in most cases.

Common supporting documents

• Passport and DS-160
• Petition approval notice
• Employer support letter and job details
• Qualifications matching the petition