Why apply for a US Visit Visa?

• Explore the "City that never sleeps”
• Stay and travel in the US for up to 180 days
• Attend conferences and events during your stay in the US
• Enjoy delicious cuisines and have fun at amusement parks
• Soothe your eyes with the greenery of the National Parks
• Visa processed in just 21 days
• Apply for a work visa later

Are you planning to visit the United States to meet relations or on a holiday? The US Visit Visa is all you need for a short trip to the country. The United States of America offers many visas for short-term stays, depending on the purpose of visit.  

Types of US Visit Visas

The table below provides a list of visit visa types and their purpose.

Type of Visa	Provisions allowed
B-1	Attend a conference, Consult with business associates or Negotiate a contract
B-2	For tourists on vacation and people coming to the US to participate in amateur contests or social events or to get medical treatment.
Transit C	For foreign nationals traveling through the US to another destination, stopping for a short time in the US during their journey.
Transit C-1, D, and C-1/D	For crew members of international airlines or crew members of sea vessels traveling to the US.
K-1	For individuals engaged and planning to marry a US citizen and move to the US, their fiancé (e) might be able to petition for a US K-1 visa. The K-1 visa allows holders to travel to the US to marry their fiancé (e) within 90 days of arriving. After marriage, they might apply for an adjustment of status to get a US Green Card.

 

Benefits of the US B-Visa or US Visit Visa

• Visit and travel the country for up to 6 months
• Meet your friends and family in the US
• Explore the various cities and meet new people
• Participate in short-term events
• Get medical treatments and health checkups done
• A multiple-entry visa allows an applicant to visit the US for up to 10 years.

The B-2 Visa is best suited for foreign tourists who are visiting the US for a short period. It permits you stay for a maximum of 6 months and is valid for ten years. It is relatively easy to get a B2 Visa than other visas and approximately 1million B-visas are processed by the US every year.

Details of the US B2 Visa  

• You must show proof to substantiate that you will return to your home country after your visit.
• You have to book an appointment to submit your biometrics and visa interview.
• People with a valid US Visit Visa and applying for a renewal can get it done by booking an appointment at the visa application center and submitting the documents in person.
• Children below 14 years of age and senior citizens above 80 can submit the documents without visiting the US Consulate/Embassy in person.

Required Documents for USA B2 Visitor Visa

• Valid passport
• DS-160 confirmation page
• Visa fee payment receipt
• Recent photographs as per the suggested format
• Proof of sufficient funds to support your trip
• Adequate travel insurance
• Details of your stay in the USA
• Flight details
• Current proof of income, along with other financial documents
• Evidence that you will return to your native country after the visit

Steps to apply for a USA B2 Visa

• Step 1: Complete the online application by filling out the DS-160 form.
• Step 2: Upload your photo in the required format.
• Step 3: Pay the required amount for your visa fees and get a printout of the confirmation page.
• Step 4: Schedule an appointment with the nearest US Consulate/Embassy for your tourist visa interview.
• Step 5:  Gather the required documents and prepare for your interview—practice by rehearsing replies to commonly asked questions.
• Step 6: Check the approximate wait time for a non-immigrant visa interview appointment at the US Consulate or Embassy.
• Step 7: Appear for the visa interview. Applicants under the age of 14-79 must appear for their visa interviews at the US Embassy/ Applicants below 13 years and above 80 are exempted from in-person interviews.

US C1 Visa

Connecting flights to far-away places often require a layover within the United States. To pass through the US or even pause for a layover would require a US Transit Visa or C1 Visa.  This visa allows you to get a halt in the US while travelling to other country.

Details of the US C1 Visa

• US C1 Visa permits you to enter the US and stay for a short time until your planned flight or ship is stationed in the US.
• This visa only allows you to travel or stay in the US briefly.
• You are not allowed to study or do business with this visa.
• The stay permitted by this visa cannot be extended, adjusted, or changed once approved.
• One transit visa allows only one person, and dependents cannot be brought along with this visa.
• The validity of a C1 visa is very short. It allows you to stay for a maximum of 29 days or till the departure date on your ticket from the US, whichever is earlier.

US C1 Visa requirements

• DS-160 Application Form.
• A valid passport with at least one blank page for the visa to be affixed.
• A recent photograph complying with the rules set by the US authorities.
• Payment receipt of visa fees.
• Details of social media accounts.
• Proof of your approval to enter the country of your final destination.
• Travel itinerary and flight details to your final destination.
• Letter explaining the purpose of your visit to your final destination.
• Proof that you have enough funds to support your trip.
• Proof that you will return to your home country or leave for any other country after your short stay in the US.
• Medical insurance details.

Steps to apply for the US C1 Visa

• Step 1: Complete the online application by filling out the DS-160 form.
• Step 2: Upload your photo in the required format.
• Step 3: Pay the required amount for your visa fees and get a printout of the confirmation page.
• Step 4: Schedule an appointment with the nearest US Consulate/Embassy for your tourist visa interview.
• Step 5:  Gather the required documents and prepare for your interview—practice by rehearsing replies to commonly asked questions.
• Step 6: Check the approximate wait time for a non-immigrant visa interview appointment at the US Consulate or Embassy.

• Step 7: Appear for the visa interview.

US D Visa

D visa, also known as a Crew-member visa, is issued for international airline or commercial ship crew members, allowing them a brief stop or pass through the US during their journey elsewhere. This visa is one of the Government-issued non-immigrant visas.

Details of the US D Visa

• This visa is issued only for crew members of international airlines and commercial ships.
• This visa allows the crew members to stay in the US for a maximum of 29 days.
• The crew members with a D Visa can leave the dock or airport but must leave the US within 29 days of arrival.
• The D Visa processing time varies from 3 to 5 days or even up to 2 weeks, depending on the workload of the US Embassy.

Requirements of the US D Visa

To get hold of a D Visa, an applicant should belong to the following job profiles:

• Flight attendant or pilot on a commercial airplane
• Captain, deckhand, or engineer on a sea vessel
• Lifeguard, waiter, cook, or other supporting staff on cruise ships
• Trainee on board of a training vessel

Individuals who belong to the following job profiles are not eligible for D Visa:

• Dry dock workers who work when the ship is anchored at any US port
• A fishing vessel’s occupants with its operating base or home port in the US
• Ad hoc coasting officer
• Crew of a private yacht which will be anchored in the US for more than 29 days
• Sailors  on a vessel going to the Outer Continental Shelf

Required Documents for US D Visa

• DS-160 Application Form.
• A valid passport with at least one blank page for the visa to be affixed.
• A recent photograph complying with the rules set by the US authorities.
• Payment receipt of visa fees.
• A copy of the visa interview confirmation page.
• A letter from your company or employer stating your purpose of visit along with the following details:
  1. Name of your vessel
  2. Duration of your stay in the US
  3. Date and port of entry and exit
  4. Your job profile, along with your job description and responsibilities
  5. Your pay slips while in the US
• Proof of your relations to your home country includes family documents, property deeds, and job contract to prove that you will not stay in the US for more than 29 days.
• Work records copies from your employer.
• Your Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC).
• A copy of your travel authorization details from your company.
• Your qualifications and educational details.
• Police clearance report stating that you do not have any prior criminal records.

Steps to apply for the D Visa

• Step 1: Complete the online application by filling out the DS-160 form.
• Step 2: Upload your photo in the required format.
• Step 3: Pay the required amount for your visa fees and get a printout of the confirmation page.
• Step 4: Schedule an appointment with the nearest US Consulate/Embassy for your tourist visa interview.
• Step 5:  Gather the required documents and prepare for your interview-practice by rehearsing replies to commonly asked questions.
• Step 6: Check the approximate wait time for a non-immigrant visa interview appointment at the US Consulate or Embassy.

• Step 7: Appear for the visa interview.

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