B2 VISITORS VISA

A B2 visa is a non-immigrant tourist visa that includes travel like a holiday, family visits, or for obtaining specialized medical treatment in the United States.

A B2 visa is a short-term permit issued for 180 days – it does not grant permanent resident status. Individuals must have evidence to demonstrate that their travel plans to the US are temporary, along with financial documents that show the ability to cover the trip's expenses.

HOW TO GET VISITOR VISA FOR THE USA?

Getting a visitor visa to the USA is subject to approval. Each applicant must have a valid passport, submit the application form, pay the fee, and appear for the visitor visa interview at the nearest applicable US consulate in their country.

Following is the visa application and stamping process for the USA from India.

Step 1

Get a digital photograph of each applicant.

A digital photograph is required while applying for a US visitor visa and must meet specific criteria. A good photographer or studio can get this picture if you mention the photo needed for US visa purposes.

The digital photograph must meet the following requirement

The digital photo must be a square.
The Minimum dimensions must be 600 pixels by 600 pixels.
The Maximum dimensions must be 1200 pixels by 1200 pixels.
The image must be in color (24 bits per pixel).
The image must be in JPEG format (.jpg or .jpeg file extension).
The image's file size must be less than or equal to 240 kilobytes.

See the complete photograph requirements for a visitor visa.

Step 2

Complete visitor visa application form DS160

Visitor visa application (form DS160) must be completed online, over the internet. You can complete the application HERE.

After completing the application, you will receive a confirmation with a 10-digit barcode. Take a printout of this page. This will be needed for setting up your visa interview appointment.

See complete details on how to fill US visitor visa application form DS160

Step 3

Pay the visitor visa application fee.

The fee can be paid electronically as a bank transfer or cash at designated Citibank or Axis bank branches throughout India. To ensure the proper amount is paid and activated on time, create a profile at the US visa Service website and choose the Schedule Appointment option. On the payment confirmation screen, you will be presented with payment options and further details on initiating payment. The fee is good for a year from the date of payment, and you must make an appointment within a year for your visa interview.

Read the complete details about visitor visa application fee.

Step 4

Make an appointment for a visa interview.

After you pay the fees, you will have to schedule 2 appointments as part of the visitor visa process. The two-part process consists of an appointment with one of the five Offsite Facilitation Centers (OFC) to give Biometrics information, including fingerprinting and photograph, and a meeting with the Consulate or Embassy for a personal visa interview.

Take online visa appointments at the official website for US visa appointments. https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en

Step 5

Visitor Visa Fingerprinting at Visa Application Center (VAC)

After making an appointment with the consulate or embassy for a personal interview, schedule the fingerprinting appointment at least a day or two before the interview at the consulate. Earlier, the fingerprints were taken during the personal interview. But under the new rules, you are required to give the Biometrics information at the VAC appointment. This measure has been introduced to reduce congestion at the US consular facilities and to speed up applicant processing. Schedule the visa interview appointment at the Consulate or Embassy before the VAC appointment.

Step 6

Go for the visa interview at the designated US consulate.

On the day and time of your appointment for an interview, go to the consulate where your interview is scheduled. Carry all mandatory and supporting documents and originals.