United States — Visa Guide
Checklists & Worksheets
These are original preparation aids, not official forms and not fabricated evidence. Use them to organize truthful information about your own trip. Anywhere marked "Optional editable sample", include only accurate, truthful information — never invent details to strengthen your case.
Document checklist
Core documents for a standard B-1/B2 case:
- ☐ Passport (valid 6+ months beyond intended stay)
- ☐ DS-160 confirmation page (with barcode)
- ☐ Visa fee payment receipt
- ☐ Appointment confirmation page(s) — VAC and/or interview
- ☐ One printed photo, only if your DS-160 photo upload failed
Supporting documents you may want to bring (not mandatory, but can help you answer questions confidently):
- ☐ Employment letter or business proof
- ☐ Recent bank statements
- ☐ ITR / tax returns
- ☐ Leave approval letter, if employed
- ☐ Rough travel itinerary
- ☐ Hotel booking details
- ☐ Sponsor documents, if someone else is funding the trip
- ☐ Old passports, especially those with prior visas or travel history
Trip-cost worksheet
Optional editable sample. Include only truthful, actual figures.
| Item | Estimated cost (₹ / $) | Who is paying |
|---|---|---|
| Round-trip airfare | ||
| Accommodation | ||
| Daily expenses / food | ||
| Local transport in the U.S. | ||
| Visa application fee ($185) | ||
| Travel insurance | ||
| Other |
Travel itinerary worksheet
Optional editable sample. Fill in only if you have real, confirmed or planned dates.
| Date | City | Purpose / activity |
|---|---|---|
Ties-to-India evidence organiser
Use this to organize genuine reasons you'll return to India — this is the core of the "214(b)" eligibility standard consular officers apply.
- ☐ Employment (current job, role, how long employed)
- ☐ Family (spouse, children, parents living in India)
- ☐ Property or financial assets in India
- ☐ Ongoing education or professional commitments
- ☐ Business ownership or responsibilities
- ☐ Anything else genuinely tying you to India
Interview preparation questions
Practice clear, honest, consistent answers to questions like these:
- What is the purpose of your trip to the United States?
- How long do you plan to stay?
- Who will you be visiting or meeting, if anyone?
- What do you do for work, and how long have you worked there?
- Who is paying for this trip?
- Have you traveled internationally before? Where?
- Do you have family in the United States?
- What ties do you have to India that will bring you back?