The presumption in law is that every visitor visa applicant is an intending immigrant. Therefore, applicants for tourist visas must overcome this presumption by demonstrating that:
- The purpose of their trip is to enter the U.S. for pleasure, or medical treatment;
- That they plan to remain for a specific time period;
- Evidence by the alien that he or she will maintain a foreign residence that he or she has no intention of abandoning during the period of his or her stay in the U.S.;
- That the alien is not engaged in work and will engage solely in legitimate activities relating to pleasure
More specifically the following things are considered while a tourist visa is granted:
- Adequate fund are arranged by the alien to cover the expenses for the trip including his or her stay and return passage;
- Alien has specific and realistic plans for the visit for the entire period of the contemplated visit;
- Alien has a residence outside the U.S. as well as other binding ties, which will insure his or her return abroad at the end of the visit.
Normally, an applicant’s chances for getting a visa will be improved if the planned trip is short, the itinerary is clearly listed, the alien can prove that he or she has enough of funds to cover the expenses of his entire trip and has a job at home.