Why apply for a US Visa?

• The US is the perfect holiday destination
• 260 QS Ranking Universities
• High quality of life
• Sufficient employment opportunities
• 10 million job vacancies in the US
• Can earn 5 times more than your current salary

The United States is a popular immigration and tourism destination; many people enter and leave the country yearly. If you are not a citizen of the United States, you will require a US visa to enter the country.

There are around 10 million job vacancies in the US, therefore, there is a huge demand from US employers for foreign workers in fields such as IT, finance, architecture, medicine, science, etc. 

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List of US visas for Indians

U.S. law provides for many types of nonimmigrant visas and immigrant visas, each with a different requirement. Nonimmigrant visas are temporary and for short-term stays in the U.S. Individuals must leave the country once their visa has expired. An immigrant visa holder, or Green card holder, is permanent in the US. They can stay in the country as long as they want without any time limit.

 

There are different nonimmigrant visas: for employees with a college education and employees without education, for entrepreneurs and investors, and for managers and executives. Special visas exist for sports teams and performers, especially for renowned artists and athletes. If anyone is willing to study in the US, the visa type depends on whether they are enrolled in a full academic program, business training, or courses.

 

The list of US Visas for Indians is listed below:

Visa Type	Purpose	Duration	Main Eligibility Criteria	When to Apply	Who It Is Suitable For
Visit Visa/ Tourist Visa	Tourism, family visit, business	Up to 6 months per visit	Sufficient funds to support yourself	Well in advance before your travel date	Tourists, people visiting family
Business Visa	Business meetings and conferences	Up to 6 - 12 months per visit	Intention to conduct business in the US	Can apply anytime	Business owners
Student Visa	Study	5 years	Acceptance by a designated institution, proof of funds	3 months before your course starts	International students
Work Visa	Employment	2 to 3 years	Job offer from US employer, meet eligibility criteria	After receiving a job offer, 3 months before you begin working	Skilled workers, caregivers, and others depending on the job offer
Dependant Visa	To meet family members	5 years	Should be dependents of US citizen	Before 3 months	Spouse, Children’s, parents

 

US Tourist visa

All Indians need to hold a US tourist visa to visit the USA. The B1 category Visa is designed for short-term business travel to the US. The B2 category visas are given to people visiting the US for tourism purposes, visiting friends or family, medical treatment, and participating in social events.

Visitors must provide sufficient grounds and reasons to visit the US. A US tourist visa is issued merely for leisure and business trips. The applicant must provide travel details and details of who you are staying with and where during the stay in the US.

To enter the U.S., individuals must bring their passport issued by their country of citizenship and their visa. The tourist visa is a nonimmigrant visa, also known as a visit visa required for people who desire to temporarily enter the U.S.

There are two categories:

• B-1 for business travel
• B-2 for tourism and medical treatment

 

US Business Visa

To perform employment-related activities in the US, individuals require a special visa known as the B1 Visa. This allows for business meetings, client meetings, conferences, and inquiries. Citizens from one of the countries that have the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), do not require a visa to enter the country. They will be allowed to stay in America for a duration of 90 days. Since India is not under VWP, citizens must get a US business visa when traveling to the US.

The visa is issued as a stamp in the passport, and its validity ranges from 6 months to 10 years, depending on the consular officer's decision. However, the time you can stay in the country in one entry depends on the duration of the US Business Visa granted as per the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officials at your entry into the country. 

 

US Student Visa

Students from many countries prefer the United States primarily because of its top-ranked universities and reputed degrees. The country offers high-quality education, multiculturalism, and ample job opportunities. A US student visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows international students to study in the United States. It is given to students who have agreed to study at a recognized educational institution in the US.

After receiving a student visa, you can temporarily reside in the United States to complete your education.

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Types of US Student visa

Types of Visas are available for students:

• F Visa
• M Visa
• J Visa

 

US Work Visas

The United States of America has the world’s largest economy. If you’re a non-US national and want to enter the US for work purposes temporarily, there are many ways. One way includes nonimmigrant US work visas, and you should have to ensure you have the required permission. There are many different categories of workers, which you can find on the USCIS website.

Types of US Work visas

• H Visas (H-1B)
• I Visas
• L Visas
• O Visas
• P Visas
• R Visas
• E Visas
• J Visas
• K Visas
• M Visas
• Q Visas

 

US Dependent Visa

The Dependent Visa category allows the dependents of people who are citizens, permanent residents, temporary students, or temporary workers of the country for which an applicant is applying to obtain their US Dependent visa to join or accompany them. This type of application typically applies to families and children.

Depending on the type of visa the individual carries, the partner and the children can apply for a corresponding dependent visa. The validity of these visas varies depending upon the validity of the primary visa. If the individual sponsoring you has a permit for 2 years, their dependents will also have a visa that is permitted for up to 2 years. The type of dependent visa varies depending on the type of primary visa.

Types of US Dependent Visas

• L2 Visa
• F2 Visa
• J2 Visa
• H4 Visa

 

US Visa application

Individuals willing to enter the US must first have a US visa, which is put in the traveler’s passport. It is a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship. Applicants can submit a US Visa application online on the official website by submitting all the required documents and then scheduling an interview at the nearest Visa Application Center.

US Visa applicants must submit a completed DS-160 form for temporary travel to the United States. The form must be submitted electronically to the Department of the US State. Consular Officers use the information you have entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application, which determines eligibility.

 

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Requirements for US visa

When you apply for a visa to the US, you will have to submit the following documents:

• Passport
• Visa Form
• Visa Fee
• Identity Picture
• National Identity Card
• Police Certificate
• Family Certificates
• Proof of funds
• Health Insurance
• Employer Permission Letter

 

Visa Type	Passport	Visa Form	Visa Fee	Identity Picture	National Identity Card	Police Certificate	Proof of funds	Health Insurance	Employer Permission Letter
Visit Visa/ Tourist Visa	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA	NA	Yes	NA	NA
Business Visa	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA	Yes	NA	Yes
Student Visa	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA	NA	Yes	NA	NA
Work Visa	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA	Yes	Yes	NA	Yes
Dependant Visa	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA	NA	NA	NA

 

US visa eligibility

The eligibility requirements for a US visa are listed below:

• Age limit
• Valid skills assessment
• IELTS score
• Health insurance
• Police verification certificate

 

Visa Type	Age	Skills assessment	Education	IELTS Score	PCC	Health insurance
Visit Visa/ Tourist Visa	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Business Visa	Yes	Yes	NA	Yes	Yes	NA
Student Visa	NA	NA	Yes	Yes	NA	NA
Work Visa	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA
Dependant Visa	Yes	NA	NA	Yes	NA	NA

 

US visa process

The steps to apply for a US visa are:

• Step 1: Check the validity of your passport
• Step 2: Arrange all the required documents
• Step 3: Fill out the application form and submit all the documents
• Step 4: Schedule an Interview appointment, if required
• Step 5: Check your US visa status
• Step 6: Get your visa
• Step 7: Move to the US

 

How do I submit my US visa application?

The steps to fill out the US Visa Application are given below:

• Step 1: Select the US visa type
• Step 2: Complete the US Visa Application form
• Step 3: Keep all the necessary documents ready
• Step 4: Fill in the application form
• Step 5: Submit all the documents
• Step 6: Pay the required application fee
• Step 7: Submit the visa application and wait for the approval
• Step 8: Once approved, collect your passport and visa

 

US visa login

US visa login can be done by signing in to the U.S. Department of State's Visa Status Check portal. Here, you can find all the information on how to check the US visa login process. Once you log in to your account, you will need to register, create a profile online, and schedule a visa interview.

 

How do I check my US visa status?

First, you will need to visit the Consular Electronic Application Centre (CEAC) website. Log in to your account and click “Check My Visa Application Status.” Provide information like Location, Application ID, or Case Number. To verify, enter the code that will be given. Now, you can view your US visa status.

 

US visa fee

The US visa fee ranges from US$185 to US$350, depending on type of visa you require:

Visa Type	Visa fee
Visit Visa/ Tourist Visa	US$185
Business Visa	US$185
Student Visa	US$185 - US$350
Work Visa	US$140 - US$345
Dependant Visa	UD$265

 

US visa processing time  

The US visa processing time varies depending on several factors. The processing time of US visas are given below:

Visa Type	Processing Time
Visit Visa/ Tourist Visa	21 Days
Business Visa	90 days
Student Visa	3-5 weeks
Work Visa	2-7 Months
Dependant Visa	15-30 working days

 

US visa news

The latest information about United States visas and migration is listed in our US Immigration news. This page provides the latest information about US immigration, USCIS news releases, and alerts.

 

How can Y-Axis help you?

The Y-Axis team has been the best solution to assist you with your US visa

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