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Step-by-Step Guide to US Business Visa
By: magbytes120 Date: June 12, 2017, 11:16 am
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USA Business Visa (B1 Visa) is for business purpose. People who
want to visit USA for certain kinds of "business" related travel
can apply for Business visa.
The general definition of "business" under immigration law is
limited to :
The term "business" is limited to the negotiation of business
contracts.
Consultation with business associates, litigation.
Participation in scientific, educational, professional or
business meetings, conventions, conferences or seminars and
other legitimate activities of a commercial or professional
nature.
Note: Citizens of certain countries may not require Business
Visa, if the trip is less than 90 days. This is known as the
visa waiver program.
Qualifying for Business B1 visa?
Business visa applicant must demonstrate that :
The purpose of their trip is to enter the U.S. for business;
That they plan to remain for a specific, limited period;
Evidence of funds to cover expenses in the United States;
Evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad; and
That they have a residence outside the U.S. as well as other
binding ties which will insure their return abroad at the end of
the visit.
What you ought to know about B-1 visa:
Business visa (B-1) is meant for business purpose only. You can
not involved in study or work on b1 visa.
Stay on B1 is given at the port of entry in USA. Length of stay
can be extended , you must apply a visa extension application.
extension is subject to approval .
You may not be liable to pay any taxes on your business
allowances if any.
You may drive, rent an apartment and open a bank account on
business visa. (Rules may vary state to state).
All business visa applicants require to be interviewed by a US
Consulate, before being granted the business visa. All applicant
must apply for B1 visa and setup a personal interview for B1
visa.
Following is the business visa application and business visa
stamping process for applying for a USA business visa
[center][color]Step 1. Get a digital photograph of each
applicant[/center][[/color]
A digital photograph is required for while applying for a US
business visa. The photograph must meet certain criteria. A good
photographer or studio can get this picture if you mention
photograph needed for US business visa purpose.
The digital photograph must meet the following requirements:
The digital photograph must be a square.
Minimum dimensions must be 600 pixels by 600 pixels.
Maximum dimensions must be 1200 pixels by 1200 pixels.
Image must be in color (24 bits per pixel).
Image must be in the JPEG format (.jpg or .jpeg file extension).
File size of the image must be less than or equal to 240
kilobytes.
See the complete photograph requirements for US business visa.
Please Note: Some embassies or consulates no longer require you
to upload a digital photograph while filling out the DS-160
form. In such cases, the photograph will taken at the OFC
(offsite facilitation center) or ASC (Application Service
Center) along with the fingerprint at Visa Application Center.
[center]Step 2. Complete business visa application form
DS160[/center][/size20]
Business visa application (Form DS160) must be completed online,
over the internet. You can complete the application here.
After successfully completing the application, you will receive
a confirmation with a 10-digit barcode. Take a printout of this
page. This will be needed for setting up your visa interview
appointment.
See details on how to fill business visa application form DS160.
[center][size=20]Step 3. Pay the business visa application
fee[/center]
The fee can be paid either electronically as a bank transfer or
in cash at designated CitiBank or Axis bank branches throughout
the India. In order to ensure the proper amount is paid and
activated in a timely manner, first create a profile at US visa
Service website and choose the Schedule Appointment option. On
the payment confirmation screen you will be presented with
payment options and further details of how to initiate payment.
The fee is good for a year from the date of payment. You must
take an appointment within a year for your visa interview.
Read complete details about US business visa fee.
Step 4. Take appointment for visa interview[b]
After you pay the fees, you will have to schedule 2 appointments
as part of the visitor visa process. The two-part appointment
process consists of an appointment with one of the five Offsite
Facilitation Center (OFC) to give Biometrics information that
includes fingerprinting and photograph , and second an
appointment with the Consulate or Embassy for a personal visa
interview.
Take online visa appointment at official website for US visa
appointment.(www.ustraveldocs.com/in).
See complete details of talking an US Business Visa Interview
Appointment.
[center][b]Step 5. US Visa Fingerprinting at Visa Application
Center (VAC)[/center]
After taking appointment with the consulate or embassy for
personal interview, schedule the fingerprinting appointment at
least a day or two before the interview at the consulate.
Earlier, the fingerprints were taken during the personal
interview. But under the new rules you are required to give the
Biometrics information at the VAC appointment. This measure has
been introduced to reduce congestion at the US consular
facilities and to speed up the applicant processing. Schedule
the visa interview appointment at the Consulate or Embassy prior
to the VAC appointment.
See complete details for Business Visa Fingerprinting Process.
[center]Step 6. Go for visa interview at
designated US consulate[/center]
On the day and time of your appointment for interview, go to the
consulate where your interview is scheduled. Carry all mandatory
and supporting documents and originals.
Carry the following to your interview:
Your passport (and your old passports if any)
Your photograph
The DS160 application form confirmation page stamped at the VAC
.
Copy of visa application fee receipts.
visa interview appointment letter.
Petition-based visa applicants (H, L, F, J, M, R visas) should
also
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