Documents

Valid passport copy. You are recommended to have passport valid for travel for at least six months beyond your date of entry into the U.S.

One photograph as per specification

Original signed form DS-156

Original Form DS-157 only if you are 15 to 55 years of age

Original form DS-158 only if you are applying for F,M or J visa.

Original, valid HDFC Bank visa fee receipt.

Note:

If the applicant is under 14 years of age, the forms DS-156 / DS-158 must be signed by one of the parents.

In addition to the above the following visa class applicants must submit the below listed documents:

H / L/ O / P applicants

• Copy of Notice of action (Form I-797).
• In case of Blanket L visa applicants, a copy of the Form I-129 in addition to the Form I-797.

F / M / J applicants

• Copy of Form I-20 or DS-2019 as applicable.
• Proof of payment of SEVIS Fee Receipt I-901, if applicable
• Dependant applicants must submit a photocopy of the principal applicant's visa

C1D / D applicants

• Original letter from employer.
• Dependants joining spouse / father on board ship must submit a photocopy of the principal applicant's visa

BEP applicants

• Original letter from the authorized signatory of the company stating purpose and duration of travel in addition to the above-mentioned documents required for the specific visa class.

Supporting documents required at the time of the interview appointment at the American Consulate General, Mumbai

A. Travel for Business, Tourism or Family Visit – visa class B1/B2

1. Passport and interview appointment letter.
   
2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy).
   
3. Original Birth Certificate for children below 14 years of age.
   
4. If you are visiting a relative, carry photocopies of the relative’s proof of status e.g. Green Card, naturalization certificate, valid visa etc.
   
5. Business travelers need to produce proof that the Company will finance the trip. If the company is new or unknown it is helpful to carry tax records of the firm for the last 3 years.
   
6. It is also helpful to carry evidence of how the trip will be financed along with letters of deputation, invitation or sponsorship.
   
7. A tourist may show evidence of financial resources through bank statements and tax returns for the past 3 years.
   
8. Dependents joining their spouse on-board ship need to carry their original marriage certificate and entire wedding photo album along with the spouse’s visa copy.
   
9. For parents visiting a child resident in the US:
   If child is an Indian citizen.
   a. Childs’s original birth certificate.
   b. Photocopy of all pages of child’s passport.
   c. Where the US visa of child has expired, photocopy of the renewed petition required.
   d. Where child is a legal permanent resident in USA, photocopy of the green card
   (front and back) is required.
   If child is a U.S. citizen.
   a. Photocopy of bio-data page of US passport or photocopy of Naturalization Certificate.
   
   

B. To work in the USA – visa classes H , Land O Principal Applicant

1. Passport and interview appointment letter.
   
2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy).
   
3. For L1 applicants, applying with Blanket petition, a demand draft of Rs. 20000/- favoring “American Consulate General, Mumbai”. DDs drawn on co-operative banks are not accepted.
   Note: Mention your Name and Passport number on the reverse side of the demand draft. Kindly ensure the demand draft is valid for at least 15 days after the Interview date.
   
4. The original Notice of Action (Form I-797).
   
5. Form I-129 (if Form I-797 is a blanket permit, copy of Form I-797 and I-129), and letter from employer that describes your proposed duties.
   
6. Letters verifying your employment history and specific work skills.
   
7. Original degree certificates along with mark sheets.
   
8. Relevant diplomas or certificates, e.g. computer certification
   

Spouse / Dependent Children

1. Passport and interview appointment letter.
   
2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy).
   
3. The original Notice of Action Form I-797 of the Principal Applicant.
   
4. I-129 (if Form I-797 is a blanket permit, copy of Form I-797 and I-129) of the Principal Applicant, and letter from employer that describes the relationship with the Principal Applicant and the purpose of travel.
   
5. Photocopy of the Principal Applicant’s valid visa (if applying separately).
   
6. Original Marriage Certificate (for spouse) along with your entire wedding photo album.
   
7. Original Birth certificate (for each child).

C. Students – visa class F and M Principal Applicant

1. Passport and interview appointment letter.
   
2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy).
   
3. SEVIS generated Form I-20 in original, approved and signed by the University authority.
   
4. Proof of payment of SEVIS Fee Receipt I-901, if applicable.
   
5. Evidence of financial resources: proof of liquid assets sufficient to pay for the entire first year of education and living expenses as well as proof of readily available funds to cover the remaining year(s) of studies.
   
6. Original degree certificates along with mark sheets.
   
7. Original Bachelor degree transcripts or high school diploma along with mark sheets from previous institutions attended.
   
8. Relevant test scores, e.g. TOEFL and SAT, GRE, GMAT or LSAT.
   

Spouse / Dependent Children

1. Passport and interview appointment letter.
   
2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy).
   
3. Individual Form I-20 in original approved and signed by the University authority.
   
4. A copy of the Form I-20 of the Principal Applicant.
   
5. Photocopy of the Principal Applicant’s valid visa (if applying separately).
   
6. Original Marriage Certificate (for spouse) along with your entire wedding photo album.
   
7. Original Birth certificate (for each child).
   
8. Additional financial resources to support the dependants.
   
   

D. Exchange Visitor – visa class J
Principal Applicant

1. Passport and interview appointment letter.
   
2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy).
   
3. SEVIS generated Form DS-2019 in original, approved and signed by the University authority.
   
4. Proof of payment of SEVIS Fee Receipt I-901, if applicable.
   
5. Evidence of financial resources.
   
6. If you are being funded by an Organization (Indian or American), a letter from the organization explaining what funding will be provided.
   
7. Original Bachelor degree transcripts or high school diploma along with mark sheets from previous institutions attended.
   IMPORTANT: If you are applying for a J-visa under a US Government (G)programme, you are exempted from all fees. Further, you will need to apply directly at the US Embassy or Consulate.

Spouse / Dependent Children

1. Passport and interview appointment letter.
   
2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy).
   
3. Individual Form DS-2019 in original approved and signed by the University authority.
   
4. A copy of the Form DS-2019 of the Principal Applicant.
   
5. Photocopy of the principal applicant’s valid visa (if applying separately).
   
6. Original Marriage certificate (for spouse) along with your entire wedding photo album.
   
7. Original Birth certificate (for each child).
   
8. Additional financial resources to support the dependents.
   
   

E. Ship Crew (C1/D), Airline Crew (D)

Principal Applicant
1. Passport and interview appointment letter.
   
2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy).
   
3. Specifically for Ship Crew: original letter issued by shipping company stating the purpose of travel, itinerary, local agent’s name and address in the US; and CDC card.
   
4. Specifically for Airline Crew: original letter from airline

Spouse / Dependent child of Ship Crew

1. Spouse / Dependant child of Ship crew may refer to required documentation for Travel for Business, Tourist or Family visit –visa class B1B2.

F. Religious Worker (R)

Principal Applicant 1. Passport and interview appointment letter. 2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy). 3. Applicants must prove that they are working as a minister of religion, or in a religious vocation or occupation, for a bona-fide, non-profit religious organization or denomination that is exempt from taxation. 4. Proof that you have been a member of the religious organization for at least two years prior to your application. 5. A contract from the employer in the US as well as in India and proof, such as bank statements, that the employer is able to support the applicant above the poverty line. 6. Recommendation letters to further support the case of the religious worker. 7. IRS-supplied proof of the tax-exempt status of the religious organization in the US. 8. Evidence that you are qualified for the work designated in the US. 9. Documents showing arrangements for financial support.
Spouse / Dependent child of Religious Worker 1. Passport and interview appointment letter. 2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy). 3. Original Marriage certificate (for spouse) along with your entire wedding photo album. 4. Photocopy of Religious Worker’s visa (if applying separately) 5. Evidence of financial support for the entire family. 6. Copy of the contract between the employer and the Religious Worker in the US 7. Original Birth certificate (for each child).

G. Performers/ Artists/ Entertainers: visa class (P)
Principal Applicant 1. Passport and interview appointment letter. 2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy). 3. The original entertainment petition or Notice of Action I-797 approved by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS). 4. Evidence in the form of newspaper articles and photographs of earlier performance outside India.
Spouse / Dependent Children 1. Passport and interview appointment letter. 2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy). 3. The original Notice of Action Form I-797 of the Principal Applicant. 4. Photocopy of the Principal Applicant’s valid visa (if applying separately). 5. Original Marriage Certificate (for spouse) along with your entire wedding photo album. 6. Original Birth certificate (for each child).

H. Other Visa Categories:
Principal Applicant 1. Passport and interview appointment letter. 2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy). 3. All the documents should be original supporting your application for the specific visa class
Spouse / Dependent Children 1. Passport and interview appointment letter. 2. Original, valid HDFC bank visa fee receipt (pink copy). 3. Photocopy of the Principal Applicant’s valid visa (if applying separately). 4. Original Marriage Certificate (for spouse) along with your entire wedding photo album. 5. Original Birth certificate (for each child).