USA

∙ Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp.

a) Copy of the first and last page of your current valid passport. If you have any observations on your passport please submit a copy of the observation page.

b) Attach all your old passports (if any)

∙ DS 160 – Online confirmation of DS 160 form required.

∙ Valid Machine-Readable Visa (MRV) fee receipt

Please Note:
Interview Appointment letters: You must schedule two appointments, one for the visa interview at the Embassy or Consulate and one for the OFC

a) You need to be present at the US Embassy or Consulate where the Appointment for the Visa Interview is scheduled.

b) You need to be present at the Offsite Facilitation Center (OFC) for the second appointment. This appointment will allow you to go to one of the five OFC locations to have your fingerprints and photo taken.

This appointment must be at least 1 day before your visa interview appointment at the Embassy or Consulate.

Photo Specification: Photo will be clicked at the time of interview. Although, it is advisable to carry two photographs at the time of interview as per below specifications.

Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 50mm x 50mm)

Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas

Covering Letter : Covering-letter from applicant on company’s letter head on plain paper stating his name, designation, passport number, duration, purpose of travel and who is bearing his/her expenses. The letter should be addressed to – Consulate General of the United States of America, Mumbai.

Invitation Letter: Invitation Letter from American host / inviting letter on plain paper stating the purpose of travel and duration of stay and should be duly signed with the signatory’s name and designation.

∙ Invite Passport Copy First page and last page and visa copy
∙ Address proof of Invitee, such as Light Bill, Lease Agreement
∙ Financials
∙ a) Company’s and Personal ITR for 3 yrs.
b) Six months’ salary slip Original
c) Company and Personal Bank Statement for last three months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number clearly
d) Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Traveler’s Cheque
e) Company’s Balance Sheet
f) Property papers/Fixed Deposits/Investments
∙ Proof of Occupation
a) Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
b) Brief Company Profile
c) Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
d) Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)
e) Import / Export License (if applicable)
∙ Airline Reservation: Ticket Itinerary

∙ Please Note:
a) Personal appearance is Mandatory
b) If you have temporary injuries on your fingers, please wait until the injuries heal before your appointment date. You should also remove any henna on your fingertips, or allow it to fade, as this may prevent you from getting a clear scan.
c) For children under 5 years, application should be dropped in a drop box at the Offsite Facilitation Center (OFC). Passport and visa copy of the parents should be attached with the application.