How can my friend get a visa to come from Israel to America to visit for a while?

Question

And is there a way to expedite the process on his end so he can come here within the next few weeks?

Answer 1

Depends on how long you are talking about.  They can stay in the USA for 90 days without a visa?  Otherwise you'd have to apply and then wait for the approval!  You can't expidite the US Government! Sorry!

Answer 2

your friend must address the US Embassy in Israel for an appointment ,there is an Embassy in Tel Aviv ,walk in are not allowed

you must make an appointment with the Embassy first,

If you reside in the City of Jerusalem, the West bank, the settlements, or the Gaza Strip you should apply at the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem.  If you reside in any other area of Israel, you should apply at the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv.  

The consular officer reserves the right to ask any applicant to appear for a personal interview. Please note that the Visa Application Form DS-156 should be filled out electronically through the following website: http://evisaforms.state.gov.  The EVAF DS-156 form must be printed and signed and the three pages (including the third page with the bar-code) should be submitted.  Please note that application forms with hand-written information will NOT be accepted. Do not fold the application and make sure that it is printed in a high quality printer.  Additional information regarding visas and required documents needed to apply are available through this service.  However, these applicants do not need to schedule an appointment.  

go to this page for more informations and how to :

The consular officer reserves the right to ask any applicant to appear for a personal interview. Please note that the Visa Application Form DS-156 should be filled out electronically through the following website: http://evisaforms.state.gov.  The EVAF DS-156 form must be printed and signed and the three pages (including the third page with the bar-code) should be submitted.  Please note that application forms with hand-written information will NOT be accepted. Do not fold the application and make sure that it is printed in a high quality printer.  Additional information regarding visas and required documents needed to apply are available through this service.  However, these applicants do not need to schedule an appointment.  

http://visainfo.us-visaservices.com/Form...

Embassy informations at this link:

http://israel.usembassy.gov/consular/niv...

as far as the time ? i cannot give you any specifics ..