Worldwide approval (and denial): analysing nonimmigrant visa statistics to the United States from 2000 to 2016

Africans and the costs of obtaining visas for international migration: A disquisition on the trends, implications and biases in the policy framework

“…what the outcome will be. In fact, some authors hold the view that the adjudication and determination of the B1/B2 as well as other NIVs is "arbitrary" (Tanelorn & Anderson, 2019). The question to be asked is whether there is reciprocity in the amount charged by African countries to US nationals who seek visas to come to Africa.…”

“…For people who are not nationals of the Western world, global travel is a luxury (Tanelorn & Anderson, 2019). Even though addressed from the perspective and experience of non-Western countries, a broader application would unfold that this holds true especially when the people come from poor or developing countries.…”

“…The process is usually commenced with the filing of a petition, which, most often, is relative-based (spouse; descendant or ascendant of the petitioner). The latter, NIV, is issued to individuals who intend to travel to the US for a temporary stay (Tanelorn & Anderson, 2019). Examples of NIVs include academic student; exchange student; business visit; tourist visit; medical treatment; etc.…”

“…Examples of NIVs include academic student; exchange student; business visit; tourist visit; medical treatment; etc. There are over 80 types of NIVs (Tanelorn & Anderson, 2019). For most of these sub-categories, the numeral affixed to the end of the letter indicates whether the individual is the primary holder or a dependent.…”

“…With regards to the US NIVs, there is a wealth of literature thereon, especially with regards to student visas in the post-9/11 era (Borjas, 2002;Model, 2018;Tiger, 2007;Walfish, 2002). Others have sought to provide scientific analysis on NIVs statistics in the US, with a focus on denials (Tanelorn & Anderson, 2019). Yet, a remarkable paucity exists in the literature that collects and analyses the data on B1/B2 visas from a financial implication perspective.…”