USA
USA VISA REQUIREMENT
Step 1:
The specific requirements for a visa to the USA can vary depending on the type of visa you are applying for and your individual circumstances. However, there are some general requirements that typically apply to most visa types. Here are the key requirements:
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Valid Passport:
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in the USA (some countries are exempt from this requirement).
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Visa Application Form (DS-160):
For most non-immigrant visas, you need to complete the DS-160 form online.
For immigrant visas, you need to complete the appropriate form such as DS-260.
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Visa Fees:
Pay the applicable visa application fee, which varies depending on the type of visa.
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Photo: (Only for Drop Box applications)
Provide a recent passport-sized photograph that meets the USA's visa photo requirements.
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Appointment for Visa Interview:
Schedule and attend a visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate in your country.
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Proof of Purpose of Visit:
Provide documents that clearly state the purpose of your visit to the USA, such as a letter of invitation, business meeting schedule, admission letter from a U.S. educational institution, etc.
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Evidence of Financial Support:
Demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover your expenses during your stay in the USA. This can be shown through bank statements, sponsorship letters, or other financial documents.
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Ties to Home Country:
Provide evidence of ties to your home country, such as employment, property ownership, family relationships, or other commitments, to demonstrate your intention to return after your visit.
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Additional Documentation (as required):
Depending on the type of visa, additional documents may be required, such as employment letters, travel itineraries, academic transcripts, and health insurance.
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Medical Examination:
For certain types of visas, particularly immigrant visas, a medical examination by an approved physician may be required.
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Criminal Record:
Provide a police certificate or other evidence to demonstrate a clean criminal record. Certain criminal convictions may make you ineligible for a visa.
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English Language Proficiency:
For certain visa types, such as student visas, you may need to demonstrate proficiency in the English language, typically through standardized tests like the TOEFL or IELTS.
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Step 2:
Please fill out the online application form and submit it. Kindly make the applicable online visa fees payment.
Step 3:
Schedule an appointment for the submission of your visa application and submit it at the respective Visa Application Centre.
USA LONG-TERM VISA
A "USA long-term visa" refers to various visa categories that allow individuals to reside in the United States for extended periods, typically for work, study, family reunification, or investment purposes.
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Process:
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Step 1: Prepare Your Application
Step 2: Schedule an appointment
Step 3: Processing by the US Mission
Step 4: Returning the passport.
Who can Apply:
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The USA offers several long-term visa categories for individuals wishing to live, work, study, or reunite with family in the country. Here are some of the main long-term visa categories:
Employment-Based Visas
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H-1B Visa (Specialty Occupations)
Purpose: For professionals in specialty occupations that require a higher education degree or its equivalent.
Duration: Initially up to 3 years, extendable up to 6 years.
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L-1 Visa (Intracompany Transferee)
Purpose: For employees of international companies being transferred to a parent, branch, affiliate, or subsidiary in the U.S.
Duration: L-1A (managers and executives) up to 7 years; L-1B (specialized knowledge) up to 5 years.
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O-1 Visa (Individuals with Extraordinary Ability)
Purpose: For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
Duration: Initially up to 3 years, with extensions possible.
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EB-1 Visa (Employment-Based Immigration: First Preference)
Purpose: For priority workers including persons with extraordinary abilities, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational executives and managers.
Duration: Permanent residency.
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EB-2 Visa (Employment-Based Immigration: Second Preference)
Purpose: For professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability in the sciences, arts, or business.
Duration: Permanent residency.
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EB-3 Visa (Employment-Based Immigration: Third Preference)
Purpose: For skilled workers, professionals, and other workers.
Duration: Permanent residency.
Family-Based Visas
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IR1/CR1 Visa (Spouse of a U.S. Citizen)
Purpose: For spouses of U.S. citizens.
Duration: Permanent residency; CR1 is conditional for 2 years if the marriage is less than 2 years old.
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F2A Visa (Spouse and Children of Permanent Residents)
Purpose: For spouses and minor children of U.S. permanent residents.
Duration: Permanent residency.
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K-1 Visa (Fiancé(e) of U.S. Citizen)
Purpose: For foreign fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens to enter the U.S. and marry within 90 days.
Duration: Temporary (90 days to marry).
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Study and Exchange Visas
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F-1 Visa (Academic Student)
Purpose: For full-time students at accredited academic institutions.
Duration: Duration of academic program plus 60 days.
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J-1 Visa (Exchange Visitor)
Purpose: For participants in approved exchange programs.
Duration: Varies depending on the program.
Investor and Entrepreneur Visas ​
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E-2 Visa (Treaty Investor)
Purpose: For investors from treaty countries investing a substantial amount in a U.S. business.
Duration: Initially up to 5 years, with unlimited extensions.
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EB-5 Visa (Immigrant Investor Program)
Purpose: For investors who create jobs through their investments in U.S. enterprises. Investment of atleast 1,050,000 (800 K in TEA).
Duration: Permanent residency.
OTHER CONSULAR SERVICES
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Attestation of documents, Notarization, Legalization and Apostille.
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Police Clearance Certificate/PCC
IMPORTANT NOTE:- You can apply for said visa 180 days prior to your planned travel date. During the processing time of any Visa type application, respective Embassy/ Consulate holds a right to ask for any additional documents to justify the application purpose.