Securing U.S. Visa these days is very difficult. One missing document can lead to VISA denial. I have number of friends who never got VISA in first time because they missed bringing the needed documents. Since U.S. VISA process involves quite a work, I am authoring this content from my personal experience so that you do not end up having frustrations during your most important interview for travel.
As per my experience, U.S. has “open doors” policy and they welcome all people from the world who are genuinely interested in visiting U.S. and experience this amazing land of opportunities. To maintain its integrity, peace and security, and facilitate the enjoyable travel for all, U.S. consulates in all countries interview candidates for their genuine purpose of travel and making sure non-immigrant VISA holders do not become liability in any form to the residents of United States. Therefore there are several documents that you are expected to carry to consulate with your interview.
The best place to find the current list of documents needed for interview is U.S. consulate website of the interviewing authority in your country. To find the list of your local U.S. consulate offices Click on this link.
As per my experience over last 10 years, I categorize the documents needed in following five categories:
1) Completely filled Official form(s) of U.S. Travel
a. DS-156 (and DS-157, if needed) forms
b. VISA interview appointment letter
c. The fee receipt (if you deposited fee in advance)
2) Documents from your U.S. sponsor
a. For B1/B2 : Sponsorship documents from relatives I-134
b. For H1B/L1: Approved work VISA petition generally I-129 and I-765
c. For F1/M1 students: I-20 A/B/M/N
3) Complete Travel itinerary
a. Printed itinerary showing your travel arrangements (for short visits, having itinerary for return is advised)
4) Photographs as per specifications issued by local U.S. consulate office
a. Check your local consulate website for current instructions,. Till the date of this document authoring, 2” X 2” with clear front face photo is advised. I strongly advise to visit the website of local consulate for clear instructions on photographs
5) Documents supporting your purpose of Travel
a. Any company letters, sponsorship letters in addition to the official documents stated under point 2.
6) Documents supporting your closer ties with your country of citizenship
a. Property ownership documents, family status, Marital status, parents, financial ties, tax statements
7) Documents demonstrating your financial capacity to support yourself during travel
a. Bank statements, Deposit receipts, savings certificates etc
As Always
best of luck..
As per my experience, U.S. has “open doors” policy and they welcome all people from the world who are genuinely interested in visiting U.S. and experience this amazing land of opportunities. To maintain its integrity, peace and security, and facilitate the enjoyable travel for all, U.S. consulates in all countries interview candidates for their genuine purpose of travel and making sure non-immigrant VISA holders do not become liability in any form to the residents of United States. Therefore there are several documents that you are expected to carry to consulate with your interview.
The best place to find the current list of documents needed for interview is U.S. consulate website of the interviewing authority in your country. To find the list of your local U.S. consulate offices Click on this link.
As per my experience over last 10 years, I categorize the documents needed in following five categories:
1) Completely filled Official form(s) of U.S. Travel
a. DS-156 (and DS-157, if needed) forms
b. VISA interview appointment letter
c. The fee receipt (if you deposited fee in advance)
2) Documents from your U.S. sponsor
a. For B1/B2 : Sponsorship documents from relatives I-134
b. For H1B/L1: Approved work VISA petition generally I-129 and I-765
c. For F1/M1 students: I-20 A/B/M/N
3) Complete Travel itinerary
a. Printed itinerary showing your travel arrangements (for short visits, having itinerary for return is advised)
4) Photographs as per specifications issued by local U.S. consulate office
a. Check your local consulate website for current instructions,. Till the date of this document authoring, 2” X 2” with clear front face photo is advised. I strongly advise to visit the website of local consulate for clear instructions on photographs
5) Documents supporting your purpose of Travel
a. Any company letters, sponsorship letters in addition to the official documents stated under point 2.
6) Documents supporting your closer ties with your country of citizenship
a. Property ownership documents, family status, Marital status, parents, financial ties, tax statements
7) Documents demonstrating your financial capacity to support yourself during travel
a. Bank statements, Deposit receipts, savings certificates etc
As Always
best of luck..
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