Binalshibh's visa request was rejected, however, as were his three subsequent applications.

Canada is less popular as Ottawa denies many visa requests.

By August, technology companies will be able to file expedited visa requests for technology workers, paying $1,000 on top of the current $1,110 fee.

Ms. Smith said she had had doubts about the visa requests from the beginning of her tenure.

Elian's father is in the process of submitting his visa request.

They submitted their visa requests in 2003 and immigrated in 2005.

The other visa requests are still being considered, American officials said.

It is also important to make the shipping agent and the shipping line responsible for visa requests.

This man has been waiting on his visa request since 2009.

More than 40 percent of those visa requests were rejected, for reasons ranging from fraud to lack of financial support.