How to apply visa for USA/Documents needed for US Visa Application Interview.

 US Visa- Why Do You Need a Visa to US?  

There may a variety of reasons why you may feel the necessity to travel to the United States. The first thing you would  want to visit USA is a Visa. A Visa is an official permit that helps you enter a foreign country and stay there permanently or for a specific period of time.   Based on the purposes and duration of your stay, the United States of America offers different classes and sections of Visas. The United States of America follows a strict process of Visa issuance. The majority of the Visa  uses to the USA arenon-immigrant Visa  uses which allow Indians to visit the USA and stay there for a predetermined period of time. When it comes to apply for an Immigrant Visa that allows foreign citizens settle permanently in the USA, the country issues limited number of Visas.   

Different Types of Visas Offered by the USA  

There are different types of US Visa offered to Indian citizens. They're  substantially  distributed as Emigrant Visa andNon-Immigrant Visa   Emigrant Visa It's issued to Indian citizens who wish to stay permanently in the USA. The country issues a limited number of immigrant Visas to foreign citizens.( Can be linked to difference between difference between emigrant andnon-immigrant Visas)  Non-Immigrant Visa Issued to foreign or Indian citizens with  endless residence outside the United States, who wish to visit the USA for specific period of time. Listed below are the different types ofnon-immigrant Visas offered by the United States depending upon the purpose and duration of  journey. 

  Business Visa  

Employment Visa  

Tourism Visa 

 Medical treatment Visa 

 Education Visa 

 The United States of America offers nearly 20 sections ofnon-immigrant Visas to foreigners visiting the country for short term stays. They include.

   Religious worker Visa 

 Domestic  worker Visa 

 Exchange  visitant Visa 

 Student Visa  

Ship crew or transport Visa  

Work Visa( including H1B, H2A, H2B, LI, H4etc.) 

 Media and journalist Visa.

  Documents needed for US Visa Application Interview.

   The following documents are generally  needed for Indian citizens to apply for a US Visa.

Passport valid for six months beyond the  willed date of entry into the UnitedStates.

Coloredphotographs.

Marriage Certificate( if applicable). 

Bank statement and financialrecord.

Divorce death  document of  partner( if applicable). 

All original documents establishing the relationship between the  supplicant and the  aspirant need to be submitted. for family- grounded cases or dependentVisa.

A letter from the prospective employer  attesting the essential elements of the job offer needs to be submitted for workvisa.

Police  permissionCertificate.

Certificate ofbirth. 

Court records( if applicable). 

Military records( if any). 

DS 160  documentation page printout.

  cost document copy of USVisa.

Form 60 or Income duty return of last threeyears.Day-wise diary for tourismvisa.

Practical application of research, if traveling to the US for  inquiry purposes.

  Eligibility Criteria for US Visa 

  An Indian citizen needs to meet the following eligibility conditions to get a Visa to USA

   Must have an Indian passport that is valid for a period of at least 6months.

Shouldn't have any  once history of crimes or any ongoing felonious cases againstthem.

Dependents  partners travelling with the applicant should apply for separateVisas.

Should have enough  fiscalresources.Must  suffer medical test by approvedphysician.

Should have strong ties with their current country ofresidence.

Should have a valid reason for travelling to the UnitedStates.

Steps to Follow to Apply for a US Visa   The following are the general  way to  gain a Visa to the USA   

1.Select the type of Visa you're applying for

2.Check your eligibility.  

 Online mode  - 

Fill in the online application form  -

 Submit the  needed documents online   

Offline mode  - 

Download the application form  -

 Fill the form and submit it to the US Embassy office located in India.

   Pay the application  cost and schedule the visa interview

 Appear for the Visa interview with all  needed documents at a the  named embassy 

 Procedure for applying for indigenous Visa  

 Then are the requirements and necessary step to follow to apply for an indigenous visa

   Police clearance certificate issued by the Regional Passport Office, which will be valid for a year.

Complete the medical examination test conducted and approved medical professionals.

Proceed to complete the DS- 260 Form with your Invoice ID number and Beneficiary IDnumber.

Pay the Visafees.

Book an your appointment for Visa interview.

  Procedure for Applying forNon-Immigrant Visa  

 The US Visa application procedure fornon-immigrant Visa is listed below .

1.Select visa type and category depending upon the purpose of travel.

2.Complete the DS- 160 form precisely with all  needed details. 

3.Depending upon the visa type, pay thefees.

4.Schedule visa interviews, one for Visa Application Centre and other for USEmbassy.

Documents to be Carried for US Visa Interview   

Given below are the necessary documents  needed for visa interview   

For Emigrant Visa application 

  1.DS- 260 confirmation page stamped at the Visa Application Centre.

2.Current and all old passports.

3. Police Clearance Certificate issued by the Regional PassportOffice.

4.Medical examination report

5.Supporting Documents as per your Visa type .

  ForNon-Immigrant Visa application  

1. Copy of your appointment confirmationletter.

2.DS- 160 confirmation page stamped at the Visa ApplicationCentre.

3.Current and all old passports

4.Supporting documents  needed for your Visa type.  

How to record an Appointment for US Visa  

 Then are the  way to  record an appointment for a US visa 

1.  Schedule an appointment online by logging in to the candidate profile .

2.Use the same credentials used while paying visa fees .

3.Click on ‘ Schedule Appointment ’ button on the dashboard.

 Schedule two appointments.

1. Visa Application Centre.

2. US Embassy 

Schedule Category 1 appointment with Visa Application Centre to capture your fingerprint and photograph .

 Note   

1.most of the US visa application interviews are  listed by the National Visa Centre or Kentucky Consular Center. 

2.Arrive at the interview venue 15 minutes before time. 

3.Canceling and cataloging  appointments are possible as per the applicant’s need. 

 How to Pay US Visa Fees?   

Then are the  way to pay US visa fees.

1.   Payment can be made through NEFT, mobile payment, or cash.

2.Payment made isnon-refundable 

3.Diploma passports are pure from paying Visa fees, irrespective of the purpose of travel and visa type .

4.Payment fornon-immigrant visa can be made in cash at specific branches of AXIS or Citibank.

  5. Thenon-immigrant Visa fees can be paid in cash at select branches of AXIS or Citibank .

  Note 

Official passport holders aren't charged for  sanctioned visas, and they need to appear for visa interview at the US Embassy between 11 am to 12 pm on any working day. 

  Information  demanded for cataloging  US Visa Interview.

   The following information is  demanded while cataloging  a visa interview   Visa application fee receipt number. Passport number. 

The 10- digit barcode number from the DS- 160 confirmation page.  

What if I need to take an emergency Visa interview appointment?   

An emergency appointment for US visa interview is granted in genuine case  similar as medical care, attending funeral,  critical business trips, and admission into foreign universities. Then are the documents  needed and  way to be followed to  use emergency visa interview appointments  .

1.Need to submit valid supporting documents.

2. Need to complete the DS- 160 form

3.Register at USTravelDocs Website and make payments 

4.Submit application fee document .

5.produce an emergency request for appointment .

6.After  entering request approval, schedule an  exigency visa appointment 

7.Attend biometrics and interview   

Note Failing to prove the authenticity of emergency appointment may negatively affect the candidate’s visa application.   

The  ensuing conditions don't qualify for  exigency Visa interview  movables  to USA .

  Attending marriage ceremony. 

Helping pregnant relatives.

 sharing in periodic business/ educational conferences.

 sharing in pleasure trips. 

 US Visa Refusal   

Your US Visa May be rejected under the following circumstances .

  Incomplete Visa application.

Supporting documents missing.

You fail to fulfill the eligibility conditions  needed for the Visa category.

You have felonious records.

Lack of acceptable finance to support your trip to the United States.

Your intention of returning isn'tclear.

Your passport doesn't have enough blankpages.

If you country of residence doesn't have a good relationship with your destinationcountry.

If you haven't used a Visa issued to yourpreviously.

If you do not have a  licit reason for visiting thecountry.

If you fail to submit acceptable proof against your eligibility .