US Visa

US Visa Documents required

• Must have Documents for US Visitor Visa:

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  • Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
  • Printout of your form DS 160 confirmation;
  • Appointment letter confirmation;
  • US Visa Fee Payment Receipt;
  • 2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification);
  • Personal Covering letter (For Employed - Plain paper/ For Self-Employed - Letterhead);
  • Original updated Bank Statement with sufficient bank balance (last 6 months);
  • Income Tax Returns / Form 16 for last 3 years;
  • Supporting Financial Documents such as Fixed Deposits, Property Investments, Recurring Deposits, any other Investments etc (Optional but advisable).
• Supporting US Visa documents as per your occupation, type of visit:

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  1. If Employed:

  • Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
  • Last 3 months salary slip.

  2. If Self Employed:

  • Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
  • Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
  • Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.

  3. If Retired:

  • Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.

  4. If Student

  • School / College / Institute ID Card;
  • Bonafide certificate.

  5. If Minor

  • Birth Certificate;
  • No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
  • ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.

  6. If Visiting friend or relative

  • Invitation letter;
  • Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
  • Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.

  7. If Sponsored

  • Sponsorship letter;
  • Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
  • Updated bank statement of last 6 months;
  • Income tax returns of last 3 years.

  8. For US Business Visa

  • Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;
  • Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.

US Visa FAQs

• add remove What is a B2/B1 visa to US?

  The B2/B1 US visa is a non-immigrant visa which allows foreign nationals to enter into the U.S. temporarily for activities like tourism, visiting friends and relatives, medical care, participation in conventions, conferences, or convocations of fraternal or social organizations, participation by amateurs in musical, sports and similar events.

• add remove How do I qualify for a US visa?

  To qualify for a US Visa, you must demonstrate that:

  • The purpose of your trip is to enter the U.S. for business, pleasure, or medical treatment.
  • You plan to remain in the U.S. for a specific, limited period.
  • You have a residence outside the U.S. as well as other binding ties, which will take you back to your home country.
• add remove How long in advance should I apply for a US Visa?

  Even though most US Visa applications are processed in 2-3 business days, in case additional processing is required, it may take up to 12 weeks. Moreover it is difficult to get appointments as well. Therefore, you should plan to apply for your US Visa as soon as possible or around 3 months in advance.

• add remove Is it possible to get a multiple-entry USA visa to the United States?

  Yes! As per the recent amendments to U.S. Immigration Laws, it is possible to get a multi-entry USA visa. With this visa, you can come and go from the United States for countless times without need to reapply every time you visit the U.S. The validity of the multiple-entry USA visa may last up to 10 years, which means you only have to apply for another US visa once in a decade.

• add remove My passport containing a valid US Visa has expired and I've obtained a new passport. Do I need a new US visa now?

  If the passport in which your US visa is endorsed has expired, the visa in the old passport can still be used, provided you carry a valid passport of the same nationality along with the expired passport.

• add remove My US Visa (B-1/B-2) expires after my intended date of arrival in the United States. Do I need to get a new US visa before departure?

  You can arrive in the United States right up to the last date of validity indicated on the visa. The Customs and Border Protection officer on arrival determines the duration of your stay in the United States. Your US visa can expire while you are still in the United States – just be sure that you do not overstay the period of time the officer grants.

• add remove My US Visa will expire in the next 6 months. Do I need to apply for a new US visa after my current visa expires or can I apply in advance?

  You do not have to wait until your current USA visa expires. You can apply for a new visa even if your current US visa is valid.

• add remove How do I read and understand my US visa?

  As soon as you receive your US visa, check to make sure all your personal information printed on the visa is correct. If any of the information on your visa does not match the information in your passport or is otherwise incorrect, please contact the issuing authority (i.e. the U.S. Embassy) immediately.

  The expiration date of your US visa is the last day you may use the visa to enter the United States. It does not indicate how long you may stay in the United States. Your stay is determined by the Department of Homeland Security at your port of entry. As long as you comply with the Department of Homeland Security decision on the conditions of your stay, you should have no problem.

• add remove What should I do to renew my US Visa?

  There is no provision in the US law under which a US Visa can be renewed. You will need to apply for a fresh US visa.

• add remove If I get a 10 years US Visa can I stay in USA for 10 years?

  No! The 10 years means the visa is valid for 10 years, but each visit stay will be determined and governed by the I-94, at the Port of Entry in USA and generally cannot be more than six months.

• add remove How much bank balance is required to show in applicant's bank account, if it is a self-sponsored trip?

  For a self-sponsored trip, funds and a sound bank balance is certainly an important factor- If it is a leisure/tourism trip, you must have enough money to justify that you can afford your trip to USA; including return ticket fare, domestic expenses, lodging, boarding, shopping, medical insurance etc considering the purpose and length of the trip. So you should always have funds equivalent to your trip cost. More balance is good.

• add remove What is the easiest way to apply for a USA Visa?

  The easiest way to apply for a USA Visa is to contact us. We are experts in the travel and tourism sector with over 40 years of experience. Through our expertise, in-depth knowledge and integrity, we commit to delivering an exceptional experience to our customers each and every time you use our service. In order to help us understand your unique visa needs, please drop in your query and our Expert will get in touch with you.

• add remove Do I need to take a health/travel insurance?

  You are strongly advised to purchase a health / travel insurance to cover yourself in the US as medical treatment can be very expensive in the US. We can certainly assist you with the travel insurance as it’s an absolute necessity for International travel in the event of unexpected events such as medical emergencies, baggage delay or loss etc.

• add remove Are you still having doubts about the US Visa process?

  We have you covered across India with presence in all the major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and many more.

Visa Services - Terms & Conditions

1. Visa application fees along with the service charge are non-refundable in all cases. Even in case of visa application rejection the entire amount is non-refundable.
2. Visa application approval/rejection and processing time is at the sole discretion of the immigration and we do not have any control over the same.
3. Visa applications may require more than usual working days for processing and it is completely dependent on the immigration.
4. Immigration/Akbartravels.com may ask for additional documents on a case to case basis.
5. Prices are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.
6. Visa applications processing will only be after the verification of all required documents and receipt of complete payment.
7. Visas issued under visit/business/transit/tourist profession are not eligible to work in the destination country.
8. Akbartravels.com reserves the right to refuse applications at its discretion and bears no liability for the processing time or rejection of visa applications by the immigration.
9. Traveller or the customer has to fully bear the penalty amount in case the destination country levy any charges.
10. Additional charges such as documents courier, photograph development, attestation etc has to be borne by the applicant.