How to apply US non-immigrant visa B1/B2

in usa •  7 years ago 

Its a 5 step process and has to be done by the applicant using Travel agent in not recommended

1- Fill DS 160 form
2- Fill the appointment form

  1. Pay the fee voucher generated from the appointment website
  2. Make an appointment
  3. Appear for interview at KHI or ISB consulate.
  • One form is for 01 applicant, if you are traveling with family provide information in traveling with family section.

Step 1
No Agents can help you do it yourself its too simple..
Go to website and fill an online DS-160 Form.
https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

Keep the following information Handy:

  • Travel details of past 5 Years (can find on your passport entry and exit stamps)
  • Educational details School, College University Information Dates
    Personal Details Father DOB, Mother DOB etc.
  • Family information
  • Scan Picture with White Background. Latest picture is recommended (People are returned and asked for taking a new appointment if the pic does not match the current personality)
  • If you got a US Visa before need visa information.

Once you complete the form and submit a * Confirmation Number* will be generated.

Step-2
Have your DS-160 Case Number Handy
Go to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/pk/
Create a new account (just like any email account)

  • The email address and phone number will your primary contact.
  • Fill the form with all your information.
  • If applying with family add family members.
  • Once you have completed the step by step process depending on number of applicants a Bank voucher will be generated once completed.
  • Each applicant is charged @PKR 16500

Step-3

  • Head to nearest Allied Bank branch and Pay the bank voucher.
  • You have to specify your NIC on the voucher which will become your ID for payment.
  • Once you pay the voucher at day end once the bank runs its day end activity your payment will be realized by US Visa services and at 9:00 am next morning and your payment will show in your profile which you created in Step 2.
  • Now you are ready to take your appointment online.

Step-4

  • Go to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/pk/ and login to your appointment online as per your convenience.
  • Click schedule appointment tab and enter your payment reference
  • That’s the NIC your specified on the Bank voucher in STEP 3.
  • Be at the US embassy 45 min before time, as security check takes a lot of time.
  • Remember the appointment time is only for entry into the embassy. once you cross the security its first come first serve.
    Step-5
    Once you reach embassy you will be checked by the security
  • Now you will go to the first counter where you will present your passport for Bar Code pasting
  • Head to Finger Printing Counter and Photo verification.
  • You will now appear for the interview.
  • The visa interviewer will inform you right there about approval or rejection of your visa and also for the any administrative Processing.
  • Some applicants will be subject to additional screening / administrative processing this can take 2 weeks to 1.5 years for issuance of visa.
  • If you are NOT subject to administrative processing you will receive an email / SMS from US Travel Docs (American Express) for collection of passport from their office.
  • Usually you receive your passport back within 1 to 3 working days depending on the load at US embassy.

Good Luck for your VISA

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Thanks for the good article