Visa Process

Following Steps will help you alot to get US Visa

Step 1. Get a digital photograph of each applicant
A digital photograph is required for while applying for a US US visa. The photograph must meet certain criteria. A good photographer or studio can get this picture if you mention photograph needed for US US visa purpose.

The digital photograph must meet the following requirements:

The digital photograph must be a square.
Minimum dimensions must be 600 pixels by 600 pixels.
Maximum dimensions must be 1200 pixels by 1200 pixels.
Image must be in color (24 bits per pixel).
Image must be in the JPEG format (.jpg or .jpeg file extension).
File size of the image must be less than or equal to 240 kilobytes.
See the complete photograph requirements for US visa.



Step 2. Complete US visa application form DS160
Visitor visa application (form DS160) must be completed online, over the internet. You can complete the application here.

After successfully completing the application, you will receive a confirmation with a 10-digit barcode. Take a printout of this page. This will be needed for setting up your visa interview appointment.

See details on how to fill US US visa application form DS160.

 
Step 3. Pay the US visa application fee
In India, the fee can be paid only at an authorized HDFC bank branch. Pay the US Visa Fee and VFS service charges at any of the designated HDFC bank branches in India. You will need to submit a clear photocopy of the first page (bio-page) of your current passport to the bank when making your payment. The bank will issue you multiple copies of a visa fee receipt with a 10-digit barcode number. You will need the HDFC fee receipt barcode number to schedule your interview appointment. Please note, you are required to wait 24 hours from the date of purchase of your visa fee receipt before you can use it to schedule your interview appointment.

Read the complete visa fee details.

 
Step 4. Take appointment for visa interview
Use VFS website to set up an appointment with the US embassy or consulate where you will be applying for your US visa. You can also walk in to a VFS service center to set up your appointment.

See complete details of taking an appointment for US visa interview.

 
Step 5. Go for visa interview at designated US consulate
On the day and time of your appointment for interview, go to the consulate where your interview is scheduled. Carry all mandatory and supporting documents and originals.

Carry the following to your interview:

Your passport ( your old passports if any)
Your photograph
The DS160 barcode page (you will not need the full application)
The HDFC visa application fee receipts (applicable for application in US consulate in India)
VFS appointment letter.
Petition-based visa applicants (H, L, F, J, M, R visas) should also bring petition-related documents.
Supporting documents, based on what kind of visa you are applying for.