{"id":6829,"date":"2025-05-14T13:18:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T10:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/?p=6829"},"modified":"2025-05-14T13:21:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T10:21:49","slug":"united-states-work-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/united-states-work-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying for a United States Work Visa from Kuwait"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply for a United States of America work visa from Kuwait through the service provided by the U.S Department of State Consular Electronic Application Center, by the following link below:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"service-section\"><div data-group=\"contact_methods\" class=\"service-item\">\n                    <div class=\"service-label\">\n                        <span class=\"service-icon\"><i class=\"bi bi-globe\"><\/i><\/span>\n                        <span class=\"service-title\">\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0648\u0642\u0639 \u0627\u0644\u0625\u0644\u0643\u062a\u0631\u0648\u0646\u064a:<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"service-value\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ceac.state.gov\/GenNIV\/Default.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/ceac.state.gov<\/a><\/div>\n                <\/div><\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"primary-content-body\"><div class=\"primary-content-content singular-content\"><div class=\"singular-body\"><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"\u0627\u0644\u062a\u0631\u062c\u0645\u0629\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwja7beu2pyLAxW5IEQIHeiCIlkQ3ewLegQIBxAT\" aria-label=\"\u0627\u0644\u0646\u0635 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062a\u0631\u062c\u0645: How to request a visa\">Applying for a United States Work Visa from Kuwait<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can apply for a United States work visa from Kuwait, by following these simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <strong>U.S Department of State Consular Electronic Application Center<\/strong> website \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ceac.state.gov\/GenNIV\/Default.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the location where you will apply for the visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the security code as shown in the image.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload your photo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on \u201c<\/span><b>START AN APPLICATION<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6870\" src=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-apply-United-States-Work-Visa-from-Kuwait-327x400.jpg\" alt=\"How to apply United States Work Visa from Kuwait\" width=\"327\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-apply-United-States-Work-Visa-from-Kuwait-327x400.jpg 327w, https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-apply-United-States-Work-Visa-from-Kuwait-838x1024.jpg 838w, https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-apply-United-States-Work-Visa-from-Kuwait-768x938.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-apply-United-States-Work-Visa-from-Kuwait-360x440.jpg 360w, https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-apply-United-States-Work-Visa-from-Kuwait.jpg 884w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agree to the terms and conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select and answer the security question.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201c<\/span><b>Continue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide the following information:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal information 1 and 2.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel information.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel company information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Previous U.S travel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address and phone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work, education and training information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security and background information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit all the required documents and complete your application.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6872\" src=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-apply-United-States-Work-Visa-from-Kuwait-1-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"How to apply United States Work Visa from Kuwait\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-apply-United-States-Work-Visa-from-Kuwait-1-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-apply-United-States-Work-Visa-from-Kuwait-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-apply-United-States-Work-Visa-from-Kuwait-1-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/How-to-apply-United-States-Work-Visa-from-Kuwait-1.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the U.S embassy in person to continue the visa procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Read more: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/what-is-visa-20\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Visa 20 in Kuwait<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/kuwait-visa-for-us-citizens\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuwait Visa for US Citizens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/uk-visa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UK Visa Kuwait<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/dubai-visa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubai Visa from Kuwait<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/applying-for-a-spain-visa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spain Visa From Kuwait<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">| <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/croatia-visa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Croatia Visa Kuwait<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/netherlands-visa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netherlands Visa Kuwait<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/austria-visa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Austria Visa Kuwait<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/greece-visa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greece Visa Kuwait<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/switzerland-visa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switzerland Visa Kuwait<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> |\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/kuwait-passport-visa-free-countries\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuwait Passport Visa Free Countries<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>United States Work Visa Requirements from Kuwait<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below shows the requirements for a U.S work visa application:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Visa Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Visa Requirements<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary Employment Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each individual listed on a single passport must submit a separate visa application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A completed Nonimmigrant Visa Application form is required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A receipt for the application fee payment must be provided, if prepayment is required before the interview.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Petition Receipt Number, as shown on the Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, must be included.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants for L Visas under an L blanket petition must bring Form I-129S to their interview.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most visa applicants, except H-1B and L categories, must demonstrate intent to return to their home country after their temporary stay in the U.S., by providing:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence of a permanent residence abroad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family ties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Economic or financial stability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term plans that tie them to their home country.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A photo must be uploaded during the online DS-160 form submission. If the upload fails, a printed photo must be provided with the following specifications:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Square aspect ratio with dimensions between 600\u00d7600 pixels and 1200\u00d71200 pixels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In color, 24 bits per pixel, sRGB color space.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JPEG format with a file size of 240 kB or less.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compression ratio should not exceed 20:1 if necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended U.S. stay is mandatory, unless exempted by country-specific agreements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exchange Visitor Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A passport valid for travel to the United States, with a validity of at least six months beyond your intended period of stay, unless exempted by country-specific agreements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A completed Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DS-160) confirmation page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A separate application must be submitted for each individual requiring a visa, including family members listed on your passport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All exchange visitors must be registered in SEVIS. Spouses and minor children accompanying the applicant will receive their own DS-2019 form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of application fee payment, if required prior to the interview.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (Form DS-2019), issued by your program sponsor after entering your details in the SEVIS database.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training\/Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) for J-1 visa applicants in the Trainee and Intern categories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional documents may be required based on:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of your travel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence of intent to leave the United States after your visit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of financial ability to cover travel costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A photo uploaded during the online DS-160 application process, adhering to the specified requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your passport includes more than one person, each individual requiring a visa must submit a separate application.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete and submit the Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Form DS-160) confirmation page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide an application fee payment receipt, if payment is required prior to your interview.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit a photo, uploaded during the online DS-160 application process. If the upload fails, bring a printed photo that meets the following requirements:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In color with a plain white or off-white background.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-face view directly facing the camera, with a neutral expression and both eyes open.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Head size between 22mm and 35mm (50%-69% of image height from chin to head top).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No hats, head coverings (unless for religious purposes), shadows on the face, or uniforms (except daily religious attire).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No headphones, wireless devices, or similar accessories in the photo.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide a passport valid for travel to the United States, with a validity of at least six months beyond your intended period of stay, unless exempt by specific agreements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>United States Work Visa Fees from Kuwait<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the fees required for obtaining a U.S work visa from Kuwait:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa Category<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa Type<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visa Fees<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">H Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary Employment Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63.20 KWD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">L Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63.20 KWD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">O Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63.20 KWD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63.20 KWD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">63.20 KWD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">J Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exchange Visitor Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57.03 KWD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media Visa<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57.03 KWD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can apply for a United States of America work visa from Kuwait through the service provided by the U.S Department of State Consular Electronic Application Center, by the following&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":6874,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[96],"class_list":["post-6829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-services","tag-visa"],"acf":[],"views":13,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6829","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6829"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6829\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12605,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6829\/revisions\/12605"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6829"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6829"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kuwaiteportal.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}