Visitor Visa To USA From India, India to USA Visitor Visa

There are various forms of Visas to immigrate to the US (permanent and temporary). The Visitor Visa (B category Visa) enables people from around the world to immigrate (non - permanent) on grounds of business purpose (B1 Visa) or for simple traveling or medical treatment purposes (B 2 Visa).

Regarding the Visitor Visa to USA from India, the application for such Visa requires the following documents:

1. Documents required (mandatory for both B1 and B2 Visas) :

A valid passport
Nonimmigrant Visa Application ( DS-156 Form )
Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application ( DS-157 Form ) only in case the applicant is 15-55 years of age
One photo

HDFC Bank Visa Fee Receipt with two bar code stickers
Interview appointment letter
Demand draft for the Visa Issuance Fee (unless the applicant is a Bhutanese citizen, holding a yellow Identity Certificate or applying for a A, C, C-1/D, D, F, G, J, K, M, T, V or Blanket L-1 visa)

2. Supporting Documents (for B1 Visa) :

Invitation letter from the U.S. counterpart/company with which the applicant plans to conduct business
Recent bills or other documentary evidence of recent imports and exports of purchases
Evidence of arrangements for lodging and appointments already made in the US in preparation for the trip
Incorporation documents and business license
Tax statements for the last 2 years
Bank transaction statements for the last six months.
Copies (if any) of recent advertising brochures or publications
3. Supporting Documents (for B1 Visa) :
Employment and salary details
Income Tax and bank statements and documents
A No Objection Letter or Certificate and leave sanctioned letter (in case the applicant works in Government Service or with any of the Armed Forces)
In case the applicant has a sponsor for the trip or medical treatment, then the following documents are needed:
I-134 Form from the sponsor (a close relative), and also his/her bank statements and employment letter
A copy of the passport of the sponsor in the US (Preferably a copy of the Indian passport)
Documents to show the sponsor's legal status in the US
In case of medical treatment in the US, documents should also include (besides the regular B 2 visa application documents):
A letter from the applicant's doctor in India stating the diagnosis of the former's health condition and the necessary treatment(s)
A letter from a licensed US medical facility stating its acceptability of the applicant as a patient and having an appointment with him/her. The letter should also state the duration and total cost of treatment
Evidence that the applicant has the funds to pay for all anticipated expenses,