What documents are needed for a Ukrainian citizen to prove they are qualified for a visa?

Under U.S. law, each applicant must be judged based upon the individual merits of his or her case. Therefore, it would be unfair to state that each applicant must have documents to prove X, Y, and Z to qualify for a visa. Each applicant has his or her specific purpose of travel as well as ties outside of the U.S.

Current U.S. visa law states that the burden of proof is placed solely upon the applicant to prove they do not intend to immigrate to the U.S., and it is therefore his or her responsibility to document what he or she feels will compel them to exit the U.S.

However, documentation from the Ukrainian side is rarely a determining factor in the issuance or denial of a nonimmigrant visa. This is due to the fact that it is extremely difficult to verify the authenticity of Ukrainian documentation. We ask that each applicant be ready to discuss his or her ties during his or her visa interview and, if documentation is necessary, arrangements can be made for the applicant to present documentation pertinent to his or her eligibility.

Please visit the Nonimmigrant Visas page where you can read more about document requirements for different types of visas.