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Nonimmigrant Visas

Visitors to the
United States require nonimmigrant visas.  Before applying,  know
which type of
visa suits your purpose of travel.  If you plan to
permanently relocate to the United States, please visit Immigrant
Visas.

How to
Apply

1. You need a photograph that meets the specifications. Scan and
save the photo.  You will upload it into the DS-160.  Basic digital
photo requirements:

A .jpg file between 600x600 and 1200x1200 pixels

Less than 240kbs

Not digitally altered

2. Complete Form DS-160
online here.  Save often to avoid data loss. Answer all
of the questions as thoroughly as possible before submitting. Incomplete
forms may not be accepted.

DS-160 FAQs

3. Print the barcode at the end of the application on a laser
printer.

4. Pay the visa application fee at an approved HDFC bank.  You must wait one business
day before using the receipt to make your appointment.

5. Make your
appointment through the VFS
website. You cannot make an appointment without your DS-160 barcode number
and HDFC fee receipt.  Please do not arrive for your interview more
than 15 minutes before the time on your letter.

Carry with You to the
Interview:

Your valid passport and previously issued passports

One recent (within the past six months) passport size photograph 50mm X 50mm (2" x 2") with a white
background.

The DS-160 confirmation page with barcode

The HDFC visa application fee receipts

VFS appointment letter

H, L, and other petition-based visa applicants must bring copies
of the I-797, I-129 and other petition-related documents

F, M students must bring the SEVIS receipt and I-120.

J exchange visitors must bring the SEVIS receipt and DS-2019.

Science and technology applicants may require additional
processing.  Bring supporting
documents to minimize the processing time.

Delivery or Pick Up
Issued
visas can be picked up at VFS or couriered to you at no extra
charge.  Delivery can take up to seven business days but is normally
much faster. Information on courier
service, tracking passports or submitting documents is
available on the VFS website.

Questions?
Email: [email-masked]

What NOT to Bring

Embassy
Security
Restrictions

Family Traveling

Families
should apply together--
even if traveling separately!

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