I went overkill on my answer in this thread (http://www.rooshvforum.network/thread-34228.html) and realized that while I didn't answer Roosh's question, I had created a pretty basic yet useful datasheet with plenty of cheat-codes for RVF members/ lurkers. I edited the post but kept the juicy bits for this thread.
Some of reading this may want to move to America (or immigrate) or even visit. Others may want their slampieces from abroad to come visit. I've used my expertise on this stuff to compile this datasheet to help you guys out.
Tourists/ Business Visas
These aren't too difficult to obtain (B visa), so long as you can prove that your life back in your home country is good. If you live in a slum, you're not getting it. If you live in a high-rise, you're getting it. Simple as that.
Your sponsor also matters. Are you being sponsored by a business earning billions of dollars in revenue each year or your cousin in Alabama who just applied for a green-card with his H-1B?
In this scenario, they will consider how likely it is that you will overstay. Its as elitist as it is simple -
If you have a good life in your home country that you wouldn't want to leave behind, you're getting a visa.
If the business you are representing is legitimate and not just someone's side-hustle, you're getting a visa.
If you're visiting a rich American/ meeting with a major American corporation, you're getting a visa. (Visiting a rich American means you're welcome to (over)stay in the land of milk and honey. I know people who've gotten friends in by listing their rich friends as sponsors.)
If you're getting your girlfriend/ slampiece over, make sure she doesn't state that she will be visiting or staying with you at all. The best course of action will be to create a "tentative" tourism plan. Tell her to mention New York, Florida and California. This gives a more touristy vibe. If she mentions you, the immigration authorities will assume she is coming over just to get married.
Remember that at the end of the day, you might succeed, but don't make any bets beside the fee.
Work Visas
When it comes to H-1Bs, there's usually a quota which is filled in advance - i.e. only a certain number of people can get nominated each year. This is a very high number, but the rejection rate is astronomical too. They know that a significant proportion of applicants will end up applying for Green Cards, so they need to weed out each and every person who says they may apply for an extension (they see it as someone saying "I think I'm going to like America more once I get there").
Very important if you're coming to America on an H-1B - Say that you will go back home once your time is up. If they ask you why, say that your parents are getting old and you want to take care of them.
If you plan on immigrating to America, keep in mind that current backlogs are at least 6 years long with an H-1B. And that's if you're from a first-world country. (It's ~9+ for India, ~10+ for China) And the rejections are pretty high. Your best bet would be to have a child in America. That makes it harder to reject you one (especially since the family backlog is longer).
And then you have the L visas. These are for the executives and highly-skilled. The quota is very low and immigration is more strict about which firms can get someone in. Rejection rates are low and getting a green-card is usually an easy and short wait (most firms with L employees will sponsor their green-cards).
If you want to immigrate, get in with an L visa. They rarely ever reject Permanent Residency applications you unless you commit a felony or a serious misdemeanor. But you will have to be in a senior corporate position from your home country before you can come over on an L visa.
Student Visas
If you're looking to be a full-time student in an American University (F-1), you will need to demonstrate that you can pay your tuition. Get a bank statement prepared in advance (you need to be able to pay your first year's tuition). Rejection rates are high for Public institutions/ lower-end private institutions unless you're going to a top tech-school or UCLA/ Berkeley. If you're attending an Ivy, Magnolia, a top liberal-art school or any other major private institute (you get the idea), you will not be rejected unless you screw up so bad that you deserve to be condemned to the innards of Lindy West's vagina (and you won't get the visa for that).
Conclusion
I understand that there are many answers that I have not have answered up here. I don't have the numbers off the top of my head, but its less of a guide, more of a cheat-sheet. I don't have the statistics, but I'm sure you could find them if you dug around enough. If you're wondering about the process, remember that the specific processes differ from country to country.
There are visa categories and subcategories which I have skipped out. If you want me to elaborate on specific ones, comment below.
If you have any other questions, comment below.
Some of reading this may want to move to America (or immigrate) or even visit. Others may want their slampieces from abroad to come visit. I've used my expertise on this stuff to compile this datasheet to help you guys out.
Tourists/ Business Visas
These aren't too difficult to obtain (B visa), so long as you can prove that your life back in your home country is good. If you live in a slum, you're not getting it. If you live in a high-rise, you're getting it. Simple as that.
Your sponsor also matters. Are you being sponsored by a business earning billions of dollars in revenue each year or your cousin in Alabama who just applied for a green-card with his H-1B?
In this scenario, they will consider how likely it is that you will overstay. Its as elitist as it is simple -
If you have a good life in your home country that you wouldn't want to leave behind, you're getting a visa.
If the business you are representing is legitimate and not just someone's side-hustle, you're getting a visa.
If you're visiting a rich American/ meeting with a major American corporation, you're getting a visa. (Visiting a rich American means you're welcome to (over)stay in the land of milk and honey. I know people who've gotten friends in by listing their rich friends as sponsors.)
If you're getting your girlfriend/ slampiece over, make sure she doesn't state that she will be visiting or staying with you at all. The best course of action will be to create a "tentative" tourism plan. Tell her to mention New York, Florida and California. This gives a more touristy vibe. If she mentions you, the immigration authorities will assume she is coming over just to get married.
Remember that at the end of the day, you might succeed, but don't make any bets beside the fee.
Work Visas
When it comes to H-1Bs, there's usually a quota which is filled in advance - i.e. only a certain number of people can get nominated each year. This is a very high number, but the rejection rate is astronomical too. They know that a significant proportion of applicants will end up applying for Green Cards, so they need to weed out each and every person who says they may apply for an extension (they see it as someone saying "I think I'm going to like America more once I get there").
Very important if you're coming to America on an H-1B - Say that you will go back home once your time is up. If they ask you why, say that your parents are getting old and you want to take care of them.
If you plan on immigrating to America, keep in mind that current backlogs are at least 6 years long with an H-1B. And that's if you're from a first-world country. (It's ~9+ for India, ~10+ for China) And the rejections are pretty high. Your best bet would be to have a child in America. That makes it harder to reject you one (especially since the family backlog is longer).
And then you have the L visas. These are for the executives and highly-skilled. The quota is very low and immigration is more strict about which firms can get someone in. Rejection rates are low and getting a green-card is usually an easy and short wait (most firms with L employees will sponsor their green-cards).
If you want to immigrate, get in with an L visa. They rarely ever reject Permanent Residency applications you unless you commit a felony or a serious misdemeanor. But you will have to be in a senior corporate position from your home country before you can come over on an L visa.
Student Visas
If you're looking to be a full-time student in an American University (F-1), you will need to demonstrate that you can pay your tuition. Get a bank statement prepared in advance (you need to be able to pay your first year's tuition). Rejection rates are high for Public institutions/ lower-end private institutions unless you're going to a top tech-school or UCLA/ Berkeley. If you're attending an Ivy, Magnolia, a top liberal-art school or any other major private institute (you get the idea), you will not be rejected unless you screw up so bad that you deserve to be condemned to the innards of Lindy West's vagina (and you won't get the visa for that).
Conclusion
I understand that there are many answers that I have not have answered up here. I don't have the numbers off the top of my head, but its less of a guide, more of a cheat-sheet. I don't have the statistics, but I'm sure you could find them if you dug around enough. If you're wondering about the process, remember that the specific processes differ from country to country.
There are visa categories and subcategories which I have skipped out. If you want me to elaborate on specific ones, comment below.
If you have any other questions, comment below.