Can I apply for a tourist visa for visiting universities in the US?

[Boiler 45,553]

I am from Aleppo, where the war is not affecting us. It is peaceful here and we have had only a couple of incidents, not like Idlib and Homs. We feel safe and will return.

'Thousands' protest in northern Syrian city of Aleppo

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo, activists say, in the biggest protests there since the revolt began.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said several people were injured by tear gas and live ammunition.

Protests were reported elsewhere, a day after activists called for rallies in solidarity with students in Aleppo.

Observers say anti-government sentiment is rising there, after security forces killed students in a raid in early May.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-18121412

Looks like you left it too late.

[jmt111 0]

Dear Harper

I cannot believe these charts. Why would US deny many many more visas from Great Britain (27.3%) than Mexico (12.8%)?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Dear Harper

I cannot believe these charts. Why would US deny many many more visas from Great Britain (27.3%) than Mexico (12.8%)?

Because citizens of Great Britain can travel visa-free under the Visa Waiver Program. Anyone who is applying for a B2 visa in UK is ineligible for the VWP, and that ineligibility often makes them ineligible for B2 as well: they have crimes, past overstay, etc.

[jaycali 415]

Dear HarperI cannot believe these charts. Why would US deny many many more visas from Great Britain (27.3%) than Mexico (12.8%)?

Because UK citizens don't need tourist visas to travel to the US. They can travel on the VWP. Those who are required to apply for B-2 tourist are ineligible for the VWP because they either 1. Have a criminal record, 2. Have past history of overstay/refused entry/refused visa/illegal work etc. 3. Are planning to stay more than 3 months.

The vast majority of British tourists are thus not included in that chart.

Edited June 7, 2012 by jaejayC