How was your document drop-off experience? 2 color passport-size pictures (5 cm X 5 cm or 2 inch X 2 inch). Hi, I have the same question as you. I have scheduled an appointment for my parents. You must file the request using Form I-539 and prove that you have adequate financial resources to continue staying in the U.S. and that you are maintaining residency abroad. You need NIE and theyre not granting the same for B2 now. Process, How long to Resolve, Delay, Issues, FAQs. It would be better, if you fill it out for them and then declare the same at the end. What does your son or daughter do for work ? farah, For dropbox, you are right, they do not need anything else. Hello I have a question Would appreciate your help We r visiting US &had to apply for extension We all now got finger print appointment but my parents r 70+ & not safe to take them to the center Is it ok to reschedule? Can I make my sister as the main applicant and add others as dependent? Based on the traveldocs website (http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp), I believe they should be eligible for consular interview waiver. Thank you! How long have your son or daughter lived in US ? Tour and visit friends and relatives in the U.S. c. Participate in conventions, conferences, or convocations of fraternal or social organizations in the U.S. a. The below article covers the step-by-step process to apply for a B2 visitor visa for parents or family members, including sample documents, templates. 
example employment letter , account verification letter etc. It is not a Change of Status, so no issues. Passport photocopy - Front, last page Address Proof - Any utility bill (landline Telephone Bill, water, or electricity) Just keep all documentation indicating you applied all of them on time and left before 180 days. The wait time show more that a year now. Can I start work on their visa renewal now? Hi SK, please share your experience. How can I update my moms DS160 number as I do not have a copy of the old one. Original DS-2019 (J1/J2); Copy of SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt (principal F, M, J); Copy of your CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate) book/employment contract (for C1/D); Copy of Valid visa of the same visa class of either of the parents in which the child is applying (applicable for child under 14 years of age). please reply to me soon. Your passport which is valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay in the U.S. and with at least one blank page, Two identical color photographs showing full face without head covering against a light background. We understand that you have a query regarding the translator/Interpreter. 2. Thanks for this article. or only attach my copy of the Green card. Employment Letter from your Company or Graduation Letter 4. I am filling DS160 for my parents visitor visa. Attorney Profile; . For Bank of America or others they make take couple weeks or more. Make sure you have scan copies of their passport before you start the process to avoid issues. For dropbox, should I still provide all these documents? Check Sample templates section at the end, if you want a sample. Did you figure out what documents to be submitted for agriculturist and the amount. Hopefully, your parents get their US Visa in the interview. To apply for a B visa, you need to make a visa interview appointment with a U.S. embassy or consulate that has jurisdiction over your permanent residence. Great document, really helps . Their mother tongue is Telugu but my granpa can fluently converse in English while my grandmother cant. This is to make sure you are in good standing in US and are getting paid to support the travel of your parents. Also should I send employment verification letter, bank statements in this case? Pre-Interview checklist Every applicant must bring the following documents to the immigrant visa interview: A copy of your NVC interview letter (does not apply to Diversity Visa, fianc (e), adoptive, or asylee/refugee applicants). Valid passport - Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after entering the United States. These are just standard templates that you can use, no hard fast rule that it has to be in this format. The prior visa in the same classification which is still valid or expired within last 48 months. Hi, My H1B visa expired this May, so to extend my stay in USA I have applied for a B2 visa (It still needs to be sanctioned). Primary documents checklist for B1/B2 visa applications Below are the primary document that you will need for B1/B2 visa. Your visa status really does not matter, the process that you see above is same for everyone seeking a visitor visa. If my dad get interview waiver then is it required for him to go for bio-metrics and dropping off documents at scheduled date and place? Check the following requirements to start the B1/B2 Visa process. It should be visible on the CGI Federal Portal that tells they both have appointment. I mean i need to prepare the documentation before one month ( Dec 2022) and send softcopies to my mother in-law? The overall emphasis on the documents and requirements/criteria of the B1 visas and B2 visas is that the person must show they will not overstay their time in the . Because, you are the one in US, who is sponsoring the visitor visa for your parents. 3. DS-160 confirmation page. Thanks to Rajesh for suggesting the above after his bad experience of missing the documents of in-laws. You can read Complete guide apply for US Visa Appointment for step by step process. Also, has anyone been affected by the long wait times for b1 b2 visas? Rohit, You create a new one and call customer service. Confirmation page of the electronic form DS-260. If possible, get the visiting card of the bank manager( not necessary, more documentation the better). If you are in doubt, email the consualte. They will be going together for one appointment. 2.Is there anyway can i add ,my kids into existing my appointment? Documents checklist for B2 visitor visa interview, stamping and sponsoring Parents passport Your passport copy Unexpired I-94. Hi Kumar, My parents B2 visa is expiring early next year. My Parents appointment is in Oct. Based on what i have read, they wont accept other supporting docs (Bank statements, letters, etc). Q2. 1 photo as per US specification 4. If you cannot pay online, you can go to bank, pay it there and get code to use the same for booking appointment. I would like to thank you and all the people involved in making this a success. You will be asked to pay the fee online for booking appointment. luckily i got b1/b2 appointment slot for my parent, CGIFederal system allowed me book OFC appointment in chennai location and on further date i got appointment slot for Consular interview, will this cause any issue ?? It explains the process nicely. If you are sponsoring for your in-laws like mother-in-law or father-in-law, in addition to above checklist of documents, you need to include spouses details and documents as well along with the package. Seems like Delhi is not processing B2 visas at all. Hi, My dad has b1/b2 (tourist) visa. Appreciate your response.Stay Blessed? Do let us know how it goes. However, L1 B visa extension is in progress right now. required>
example employment letter , account verification letter etc. It is not a Change of Status, so no issues. Passport photocopy - Front, last page Address Proof - Any utility bill (landline Telephone Bill, water, or electricity) Just keep all documentation indicating you applied all of them on time and left before 180 days. The wait time show more that a year now. Can I start work on their visa renewal now? Hi SK, please share your experience. How can I update my moms DS160 number as I do not have a copy of the old one. Original DS-2019 (J1/J2); Copy of SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt (principal F, M, J); Copy of your CDC (Continuous Discharge Certificate) book/employment contract (for C1/D); Copy of Valid visa of the same visa class of either of the parents in which the child is applying (applicable for child under 14 years of age). please reply to me soon. Your passport which is valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay in the U.S. and with at least one blank page, Two identical color photographs showing full face without head covering against a light background. We understand that you have a query regarding the translator/Interpreter. 2. Thanks for this article. or only attach my copy of the Green card. Employment Letter from your Company or Graduation Letter 4. I am filling DS160 for my parents visitor visa. Attorney Profile; . For Bank of America or others they make take couple weeks or more. Make sure you have scan copies of their passport before you start the process to avoid issues. For dropbox, should I still provide all these documents? Check Sample templates section at the end, if you want a sample. Did you figure out what documents to be submitted for agriculturist and the amount. Hopefully, your parents get their US Visa in the interview. To apply for a B visa, you need to make a visa interview appointment with a U.S. embassy or consulate that has jurisdiction over your permanent residence. Great document, really helps . Their mother tongue is Telugu but my granpa can fluently converse in English while my grandmother cant. This is to make sure you are in good standing in US and are getting paid to support the travel of your parents. Also should I send employment verification letter, bank statements in this case? Pre-Interview checklist Every applicant must bring the following documents to the immigrant visa interview: A copy of your NVC interview letter (does not apply to Diversity Visa, fianc (e), adoptive, or asylee/refugee applicants). Valid passport - Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after entering the United States. These are just standard templates that you can use, no hard fast rule that it has to be in this format. The prior visa in the same classification which is still valid or expired within last 48 months. Hi, My H1B visa expired this May, so to extend my stay in USA I have applied for a B2 visa (It still needs to be sanctioned). Primary documents checklist for B1/B2 visa applications Below are the primary document that you will need for B1/B2 visa. Your visa status really does not matter, the process that you see above is same for everyone seeking a visitor visa. If my dad get interview waiver then is it required for him to go for bio-metrics and dropping off documents at scheduled date and place? Check the following requirements to start the B1/B2 Visa process. It should be visible on the CGI Federal Portal that tells they both have appointment. I mean i need to prepare the documentation before one month ( Dec 2022) and send softcopies to my mother in-law? The overall emphasis on the documents and requirements/criteria of the B1 visas and B2 visas is that the person must show they will not overstay their time in the . Because, you are the one in US, who is sponsoring the visitor visa for your parents. 3. DS-160 confirmation page. Thanks to Rajesh for suggesting the above after his bad experience of missing the documents of in-laws. You can read Complete guide apply for US Visa Appointment for step by step process. Also, has anyone been affected by the long wait times for b1 b2 visas? Rohit, You create a new one and call customer service. Confirmation page of the electronic form DS-260. If possible, get the visiting card of the bank manager( not necessary, more documentation the better). If you are in doubt, email the consualte. They will be going together for one appointment. 2.Is there anyway can i add ,my kids into existing my appointment? Documents checklist for B2 visitor visa interview, stamping and sponsoring Parents passport Your passport copy Unexpired I-94. Hi Kumar, My parents B2 visa is expiring early next year. My Parents appointment is in Oct. Based on what i have read, they wont accept other supporting docs (Bank statements, letters, etc). Q2. 1 photo as per US specification 4. If you cannot pay online, you can go to bank, pay it there and get code to use the same for booking appointment. I would like to thank you and all the people involved in making this a success. You will be asked to pay the fee online for booking appointment. luckily i got b1/b2 appointment slot for my parent, CGIFederal system allowed me book OFC appointment in chennai location and on further date i got appointment slot for Consular interview, will this cause any issue ?? It explains the process nicely. If you are sponsoring for your in-laws like mother-in-law or father-in-law, in addition to above checklist of documents, you need to include spouses details and documents as well along with the package. Seems like Delhi is not processing B2 visas at all. Hi, My dad has b1/b2 (tourist) visa. Appreciate your response.Stay Blessed? Do let us know how it goes. However, L1 B visa extension is in progress right now. required>