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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 require 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 subclasses of Visas. The United States of America follows a strict process of Visa issuance. The majority of the Visa applications to the USA are non-immigrant Visa applications 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.

Types of Visas Offered by the USA

There are different types of US Visa offered to Indian citizens. They are mainly categorized as Immigrant Visa and Non-Immigrant Visa

Immigrant Visa: It is 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 immigrant and non-immigrant Visas)

Non-Immigrant Visa: Issued to foreign or Indian citizens with permanent residence outside the United States, who wish to visit the USA for specific period of time. Listed below are the different types of non-immigrant Visas offered by the United States depending upon the purpose and duration of travel.

  • Business Visa
  • Employment Visa
  • Tourism Visa
  • Medical treatment Visa
  • Education Visa

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

1. Religious worker Visa

2. Domestic employee Visa

3. Exchange visitor Visa

4. Student Visa

5. Ship crew or Transit Visa

6. Work Visa (including H1B, H2A, H2B, LI, H4 etc.)

7. Media and journalist Visa.

 

Documents Required for US Visa Application/ Interview

The following documents are commonly required for Indian citizens to apply for a US Visa:

  • Passport valid for six months beyond the intended date of entry into the United States.
  •  Colored photographs.
  • Marriage Certificate (if applicable).
  • Bank statement and financial record.
  • Divorce/death certificate of spouse (if applicable). 
  • All original documents establishing the relationship between the petitioner and the applicant need to be submitted. for family-based cases or dependent Visa.
  • A letter from the prospective employer  confirming the essential elements of the job offer needs to be submitted for work visa.
  • Police Clearance Certificate.
  • Certificate of birth.
  • Court records (if applicable).
  • Military records (if any).
  • DS 160 confirmation page printout. 
  • Fee receipt copy of US Visa.
  • Form 60 or Income Tax return of last three years.
  • Day-wise itinerary for tourism visa.
  • Practical application of research, if traveling to the US for research 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 6 months.
  • Should not have any past history of crimes or any ongoing criminal cases against them.
  • Dependents/ spouses travelling with the applicant should apply for separate Visas.
  • Should have enough financial resources.
  • Must undergo medical test by approved physician.
  •  Should have strong ties with their current country of residence.
  • Should have a valid reason for travelling to the United States.
  • Should not have any communicable disease like tuberculosis.

Steps to Follow to Apply for a US Visa:

The following are the general steps to obtain a Visa to the USA:

1. Select the type of Visa you are applying for

2. Check your eligibility.

3. Online mode: 

4. Fill in the online application form

5. Submit the required documents online

6. Offline mode:

7. Download the application form

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

9. Pay the application fee and schedule the visa interview

10. Appear for the Visa interview with all required documents at the selected embassy

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