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Visitor Visa Requirements

Visitor Visa - List of requirements for the Visitor Applicant

Applicant needs:
Completed Non-immigration Visa application form DS-156, which is also available free of charge at the consulates only. (Separate for each visitor) Completed form DS-157, for all male nonimmigrant visa applicants between the ages of 16 and 45.

Which is available free of charge at the consulates only. (Separate for each visitor)

Each applicant, including children of any age, must possess an individual passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond the intended period of stay.

Two photographs 2 and 2 inches square (50 mm square) for each applicant, showing full face, without head covering, against a light background. To be used in the application Form.
US consulates are very particular about the Photographs specification.

Must follow these guidelines for photographs.

Check out the Guidelines for Photographs required for US visa.

Tip : Always keep some extra photos with you.

Demand draft for *visa application fee.
Demand draft or cash for visa issuance fee.

For current visa fees rates, mode of payment, and other details visit

Current Visa Fee page at Path2usa.com

All documents sent by your sponsor in USA (all original documents).

Most important is to convince the consular officer that applicant has some bindings back in India and that he/she will come back after his visit.

The applicant must provide sufficient and convincing proofs and documents which supports his claim to return back and have no intention to stay in USA after the visa expires. To support this one can provide the following documents, which can be helpful to convince the consular officer that he/she has strong ties to his/her country and is likely to return back.

Original property papers like house, shop or business ownership documents etc. which a person owns in India/home country. If no papers available make a notarized affidavit for the same.

Family bindings like unmarried children,old aged parents and other family responsibilities.
Financial position by Original Bank statements.

Tax returns statements if any..

If person is an employee, then show proof of employment and proof of leave grant from the office.

And any such document like an affidavit to support, that the visitor's intention is truly for visit and will be coming back, and have no intention to stay in US for a longer time.

Applicants who are not being sponsored by any one and want to visit USA on their own must present credible evidence to show that they have sufficient funds. Must carry necessary financial evidence like bank statement etc which shows their financial position and can convince the consular officer.

If its a business trip (B1 visa), a letter from employer requesting the Visa for the applicant addressed to consulate, indicating the purpose and length of the trip as well as the company's/ firm's intent to bear the costs of the entire trip, including lodging , food, medical and other expenses. Also provide the company's market and financial position with financial records, sources of funds, Tax papers and any News paper/press coverage or Advertisement brochures about the company.