- Determine why you would like to visit the US. Make sure that the reason you want to get the US tourist visa, also known as a US visitor visa, is one of the allowed activities.
- Citizens of some countries may not need a tourist visa, as they qualify under the visa waiver program.
- If you are able to take care of your expenses yourself for the trip, self-sponsor. Otherwise, get the affidavit of support and relevant documents from the relative or friend in the US If you are able to self-sponsor, it is not mandatory to get an affidavit of support from someone.
Sponsor Documents
Sponsors should go through the FAQ that describes various situations. Additionally, please read a useful article for clearing up any documents for sponsoring a visitor visa. - Gather visitor documents.
Additional documents for young persons. - Go through the application process.
That includes getting your photograph taken, filling application forms, paying visa fees, scheduling an appointment, attending a fingerprint appointment, and attending the interview. - USA Tourist Visa Interview:
- A personal interview is required for most people.
- General interview guide for any non immigrant visa.
- Before you attend the interview, prepare yourself thoroughly.
- Review the sample questions/answers for the interview.
- Reviewing the various case studies for the interview would help too.
- Before you attend the interview, review the consulate security measures.
- Attend the interview.
- A personal interview is required for most people.
- If you are refused a visa, read tips about refusal and reapplication. If you got a visa, congratulations, and read further.
- Steps after the interview:
- Check visa stamp to make sure that everything is accurate.
- If you have medical needs, these tips would be helpful to you.
- Make travel preparations.
These include getting air tickets, foreign currency, and arranging for a wheelchair, if truly necessary. - Make sure to buy visitors medical insurance. It is very important, as the medical expenses are very high in the US, thus making it the safest way to go.
- Check visa stamp to make sure that everything is accurate.
- Traveling to the USA:
- Review the tips for first time travel to the USA.
- Review the port of entry procedure and familiarize yourself with the OBIM program.
- Review the tips for first time travel to the USA.
- Once in the USA:
- Enjoy your stay.
- If you need to extend your stay, make sure you have a valid reason for it.
- Do not try to abuse the visitor visa. Do not make frequent visits and have excessive stays.
- Review the tips about traveling back to India.
- Enjoy your stay.
- Throughout the visa application process, keep the following helpful resources in mind:
- FAQ
- Visitor Visa Tracker
- Visitor Visa Extension Tracker
- Use sample documents as a guide to prepare your own documents, rather than simply copying them.
- FAQ
