Can I apply for multiple U.S. visas at once?

Okay, so you’re wondering if you can grab a whole bunch of U.S. visas at the same time, huh? Like, stack ’em up? Well, the short answer is yes, you can actually have more than one U.S. visa in your passport at the same time. Isn’t that neat?

But, and this is a big BUT, they each have to be for different reasons, different purposes. Think of it like this: you wouldn’t use a hammer to screw in a lightbulb, right? Same idea. One visa might be for a quick vacation, while another could be for, say, attending a conference, or maybe even for something else entirely. So, you see, having a tourist visa doesn’t stop you from trying to get a student visa later on.

Now, here’s the catch that kinda gets ya: you can’t just apply for them all at once, like hitting a “buy now” button. Each visa application has to go through its own process, one at a time, individually. It’s a bit like waiting in line at the DMV, but, you know, for international travel. Ugh.

I remember when I was applying for my student visa years ago; I was so stressed about it! I kept thinking, “What if they think I’m not coming back?” or “What if they don’t like my shoes?”. Ridiculous, I know, but it felt like everything was on the line. And honestly, back then, I didn’t even think about having another visa later on.

So, yeah, you can hold multiple visas. Just remember they have to be for different things, and you have to apply for them one by one. Hopefully that clears things up a bit! Good luck with your visa adventures, whatever they may be! I know it can be a bit of a headache, but try to stay positive, okay? You got this!