1. B1/B2 – Visitor Visa (Business & Tourism)
Requirements:
• Valid passport
• Completed DS-160 application form
• Recent passport-sized photographs per specifications
• Proof of purpose of visit (invitation letter, conference details, medical appointments, travel itinerary)
• Evidence of financial ability to cover expenses (bank statements, pay slips, tax returns)
• Strong ties to home country (employment letter, property ownership, family ties)
• Payment of visa application fee
• Interview at U.S. embassy or consulate (may be waived for renewals)
• No intention to immigrate or work in the U.S.
2. H-1B – Specialty Occupation Work Visa
Requirements:
• Valid passport
• Completed DS-160 form
• Approved Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) filed by employer and approved by USCIS
• Approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) from the Department of Labor
• Proof of academic qualifications (degrees, transcripts, professional licenses)
• Detailed job offer letter describing duties, salary, and duration
• Employer’s company information and financial documents
• Passport-sized photos
• Payment of visa fees, including visa application fee and possibly a fraud prevention fee
• Interview at U.S. embassy or consulate
3. F-1 – Academic Student Visa
Requirements:
• Valid passport
• Completed DS-160 form
• Form I-20 issued by SEVP-certified U.S. institution
• Proof of financial support to cover tuition and living expenses (bank statements, scholarship letters, sponsor affidavits)
• Academic transcripts and standardized test scores (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, GRE) as applicable
• Passport-sized photographs
• Payment of SEVIS fee (I-901) prior to visa interview
• Evidence of ties to home country and intent to return post-study
• Visa application fee payment
• Interview at U.S. consulate or embassy
4. L-1A / L-1B – Intra-Company Transfer Visa
Requirements:
• Valid passport
• Completed DS-160 application
• Approved Form I-129 petition by USCIS (individual or blanket petition)
• Proof of employment with the qualifying company abroad for at least 1 continuous year within the last 3 years
• Documentation supporting qualifying relationship between foreign and U.S. entities (affiliate, parent, subsidiary)
• Detailed job description outlining executive/managerial duties (L-1A) or specialized knowledge role (L-1B)
• Company financial statements and organizational charts
• Passport photos
• Visa fees and interview
5. H-4 – Dependent of H-1B
Requirements:
• Valid passport
• Completed DS-160 form
• Proof of relationship to H-1B holder (marriage certificate, birth certificates)
• Copy of primary H-1B visa holder’s approval notices (I-797) and visa
• Passport photos
• Visa application fee
• Interview (usually depends on consulate discretion)
• If applying for Employment Authorization Document (EAD), additional USCIS forms and evidence required
6. L-2 – Dependent of L-1
Requirements:
• Valid passport
• Completed DS-160 form
• Proof of relationship to L-1 holder (marriage/birth certificates)
• Copy of L-1 visa holder’s approval notice and visa
• Passport-sized photographs
• Visa fee payment
• Interview (varies by consulate)
• For spouses seeking employment, no separate EAD needed (automatic eligibility as per USCIS)
7. J-1 – Exchange Visitor Visa
Requirements:
• Valid passport
• Completed DS-160 form
• Form DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility) issued by a designated program sponsor
• Proof of financial ability to cover expenses
• Evidence of ties to home country and intent to return
• Payment of SEVIS fee (I-901)
• Visa application fee
• Passport photos
• Interview at U.S. embassy or consulate
• Compliance with any two-year home residency requirement (if applicable)
8. O-1 – Extraordinary Ability Visa
Requirements:
• Valid passport
• Completed DS-160 form
• Approved Form I-129 petition from a U.S. employer or agent
• Extensive documentation demonstrating extraordinary ability, such as:
• Awards or prizes
• Published material about the applicant
• Membership in prestigious associations
• Letters of recommendation
• Evidence of high salary or remuneration
• Detailed contract or itinerary of activities in the U.S.
• Passport photos
• Visa application fees and interview
9. M-1 – Vocational Student Visa
Requirements:
• Valid passport
• Completed DS-160 form
• Form I-20 from an accredited vocational or non-academic institution
• Proof of sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses
• Academic transcripts and certificates
• Payment of SEVIS fee (I-901)
• Visa application fee
• Passport photos
• Visa interview
• Proof of intent to return home after studies
10. K-1 – Fiancé(e) Visa
Requirements:
• Valid passport
• Completed DS-160 form
• Form I-129F petition filed and approved by USCIS by U.S. citizen petitioner
• Proof of intent to marry within 90 days of U.S. entry
• Evidence of a genuine relationship (photos, communication records, affidavits)
• Proof that both parties are legally free to marry
• Medical examination report
• Police clearance certificates
• Passport photos
• Visa application fee
• Interview at U.S. embassy or consulate
11. C-1/D Visa – Transit and Crew Member Visa
Requirements:
• Valid passport
• Completed DS-160 application
• Proof of employment as crew (for D visa) or travel itinerary with onward ticket (for C-1)
• Valid visa for the next destination (if required)
• Passport photos
• Visa application fee payment
• Interview at U.S. embassy or consulate (if required)
• Intent to depart immediately after transit or crew duties