2. Pay visa application fees.

a. Via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) orb. Via mobile phone orc. In cash at 1,800 Axis and Citibank branches

Application Process1. Log onto www.ustraveldocs.com/in

a. Create a user accountb. Fill out an application form online

3. Schedule two separate appointments online or by phone.a. One for fingerprints and photo at a Visa Application Center (VAC) b. Another for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

Required Documents

For H/Ls• Appointment letter• Passport• CEAC Barcode page (DS-160)• I-797 and/or I-129(S) as applicable

For B1/B2s• Appointment letter• Passport• CEAC Barcode Page (DS-160)

Security Regulations• No electronic items!

• No mobile phones!

• No backpacks!

Note: There is no facility at the Embassy to store prohibited items, so please plan accordingly.

B1/B2• You must convince the officer that

you are a credible traveler.• Your purpose of travel corresponds

with the visa category.• You have strong economic and social

ties to India H/L• You must convince the officer that

you are a temporary worker in a skilled occupation and/or senior executive intra-company transferee.

Interview

• Approved • Denied – 214(b)• Pending 221(g) for – I) Document(s) II) Administrative Processing

What next?

Interview Waiver Program (IWP)

This program permits consular officers to waive interviews for qualified nonimmigrant applicants.

Who qualifies for the IWP?• Applying for same category visa

• No prior refusal for same visa category

• Previous visa valid or expired within last 4 years

• Previous visa valid or expired within last 12 months (H1B)

• To check who qualifies, visit our website: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp

Emergency AppointmentGranted on a limited basis for unpredicted urgent business travel, medical and humanitarian reasons.

Group AppointmentAccommodates group scheduling and will benefit companies and travel agents, who will be able to purchase multiple fee receipts for group travel.

Travel CoordinatorAllows travel coordinators to manage and track all clients under one profile.

Questions?Website: www.ustraveldocs.com/in

Email: support-india@ustraveldocs.com

Call center numbers:(91-0120) 4844-644(91-040) 4625-8222From the U.S.: 1-703-520-2239