Just got DTV approved!
USA-based. Washington DC embassy. Single member LLC. Contract video editor.
Applied: August 15
Documentation requested: September 4
I forgot to include a letter stating my name, job description, digital nomad/remote, length of employment. I will attach pic of the template I used. I also included how I do my work remotely.
Approved: September 5
Funds:
- The full $16k wasn’t in my bank account until the beginning of August so I didn’t have an official bank statement showing the balance. I went to my bank and got a Letter of Standing showing my balance. I also supplied screenshots of the last month of my bank account (nothing redacted).
- I sent copies of a couple invoices, the invoice receipt after being paid, screenshots of my business bank account showing the payment being deposited (highlighted), as well as, highlighted deposits from my personal banking showing the transfer of payment from my business account to my personal.
Proof of Work:
Sent in my resume, screenshots of emails from clients stating the nature of my work (for clients I didn’t have contracts with), contracts from other clients, and screenshots of my portfolio:
Additional documents:
- I started my own business in April so I provided screenshots of an email between me and a client where I stated I was switching from my personal email to my work email.
- Certification of Formation
- Official document that contained my EIN
Further requested documentation:
- In the letter I stated my name, my job title, the scope of work I do, how I perform my work digitally, as well as stating that I was a business owner and referred them to the page in my original document submission that showed proof of ownership of my company.
I’m attaching the template I used for the letter of proof of work. I did not use the bottom part stating my current clients though.
I’m applying for my husband and daughter’s dependent visa tomorrow. Will let you all know how that goes!
Thanks to everyone here who answered all my questions in the process! Happy to answer any questions if I left anything out! 🙂
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their experience of applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from the Washington DC embassy. They detail the timeline from application submission to approval, highlighting the required documentation such as proof of income, a letter of proof of work, and various financial statements. The user successfully provided necessary documentation despite initial oversights. They also plan to apply for dependent visas for their family. Comments from others offer insights into financial requirements and process nuances, making it a helpful reference for others in the expat community.
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