US Visa Application

Business/Tourist visa

Visa Type: B

Fee: $160 USD

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All persons who want to enter to United States temporarily comes under the  nonimmigrant visas for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2).

Qualifying Points

If you apply for a B-1/B-2 visa, you must demonstrate to a consular officer that you qualify for a U.S. visa in accordance with the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

The INA presumes that every B-1/B-2 applicant is an intending immigrant. There for it is important for every applicant to overcome this legal presumption by showing:

• Your trip to the United States must be a temporary visit, such as business, pleasure, or medical treatment
• You plan to stay in the United States for a specific, limited period of time
• Proof of funds to cover your expenses while staying in the United States
• You have at least one residence outside the United States, as well as other binding social or business ties, which will ensure your return abroad at the end of your visit

Application Items

If you are applying for a business/tourist visa then following items are required

• you must pay your $160 application fee
• A Non immigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) Form.
• A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States

• If more than one person is included in your passport, each person desiring a visa must submit an application.

• One 2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm) photograph taken within the last six months. 

In addition to these items, you must present an interview appointment letter confirming that you booked an appointment with USA Embassy and Consulate.

 You may also bring whatever supporting documents you believe support the information provided to the consular officer.

Gather Required Documentation

Additional Documentation May Be Required

Review the instructions for how to apply for a visa on the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will apply. Additional documents may be requested to establish if you are qualified. For example, additional requested documents may include evidence of:

• The purpose of your trip,
• Your intent to depart the United States after your trip, and/or
• Your ability to pay all costs of the trip.

Evidence of your employment and/or your family ties may be sufficient to show the purpose of your trip and your intent to return to your home country. If you cannot cover all the costs for your trip, you may show evidence that another person will cover some or all costs for your trip.

Note: Visa applicants must qualify on the basis of the applicant’s residence and ties abroad, rather than assurances from U.S. family and friends. A letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support is not needed to apply for a visitor visa. If you choose to bring a letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support to your interview, please remember it is not one of the factors used in determining whether to issue or deny the visa.

Attend Your Visa Interview

A consular officer will interview you to determine whether you are qualified to receive a visitor visa. You must establish that you meet the requirements under U.S. law to receive a visa.  

Entering the United States

A visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (generally an airport) and request permission to enter the United States. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at the port-of-entry have authority to permit or deny admission to the United States