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USA Tourist Visa (B-2 — Tourism / Visit Family)

Non-immigrant visa for Indian citizens visiting the US for tourism, leisure, medical, or to see family/friends. Typically 10-year multiple-entry. $185.

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No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the United States visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.

Processing

Interview wait times vary significantly by…

Stay Duration

Up to 6 months per entry

Starting Fee

$185

Apply At

6 VFS centres

Four ways to file a United States visa

Two of these are perfectly sensible depending on your file. Here is the honest difference between them.

Who actually reads your file?
You file itSometimes. You do — against a checklist you found
An online platformNo. A form validates fields, not evidence
A local agentSometimes. Usually whoever is free that day
SureshotVisaYes. One named consultant, start to decision
Who is answerable if it goes wrong?
You file itNo. Nobody. It is your application
An online platformSometimes. Support, within their own terms
A local agentSometimes. Depends entirely who you walked in to
SureshotVisaYes. A licensed company — licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024
Will anyone tell you NOT to apply yet?
You file itNo. No one is looking at it but you
An online platformNo. The flow exists to take the application
A local agentNo. Rarely — the fee depends on you applying
SureshotVisaYes. We say so when the file is not ready
Do you know the full cost before you start?
You file itYes. Embassy and centre fees are published
An online platformSometimes. Service fee often appears at checkout
A local agentNo. Quoted after they ask your budget
SureshotVisaYes. Every fee published on this site, GST included
If you have been refused before?
You file itNo. The letter rarely says which document failed
An online platformNo. Outside what a form can handle
A local agentSometimes. Many hand the papers back
SureshotVisaYes. That is the work we take on
Farming income, self-employed, no ITR?
You file itSometimes. Provable — but not with a generic checklist
An online platformNo. The form has no field for it
A local agentSometimes. Varies enormously
SureshotVisaYes. J-forms, mandi receipts, business proofs

“An online platform” and “a local agent” describe how those models work, not any particular company. If your file is straightforward, the first column is a genuinely good answer.

What a refusal actually costs you

Before you file the United States USA Tourist Visa yourself — the part that is not on the application form.

The money is gone before the decision is

  • The government fee is not refunded when an application is refused.
  • The visa-centre service charge is separate, and also gone.
  • Then whatever you already paid for flights and hotels and cannot get back — and the leave you already booked.

The government fee and the visa-centre charge are paid straight to them. We never mark them up.

And it stays on the record

  • Canada asks about it directly. IMM 5257, Background Information, question 2(b): “Have you ever been refused a visa or permit, denied entry or ordered to leave Canada or any other country or territory?” That question does not expire, and an undeclared refusal is treated as misrepresentation.

If your file is simple and your papers are conventional, file it yourself — you do not need us. If it is not, that is the work. No one can promise a visa. The officer decides.

Find out which part of your file is weak
Done-for-you · End-to-end filing

Your whole United States B-2 Visitor Visa, handled for one honest price.

A strong United States file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.

All-in · 18% GST included · no hidden charges

₹16,999all-in · GST incl.

File-ready in 3–5 working days after documents

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Everything below — included, nothing extra

  • Document checklist
  • Application form guidance
  • Document review
  • Cover letter
  • Purpose of travel structure
  • Financial proof review
  • Sponsor document guidance
  • Submission & appointment support
  • Post-submission guidance
Licensed consultant files it Govt/VFS fees paid direct — never marked up

Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee. Read the full guide

Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.

Your fee, justified

₹16,999 fee — what exactly is included?

Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete United States visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.

Two United States applicants with identical bank balances can need completely different files. Before anything is prepared, a licensed consultant works through your profile and decides what your case has to prove:

  • We identify which refusal ground your profile is most exposed to
  • We decide whether your income or your ties carry the file — they are rarely both strong
  • We work out how much of the trip your own funds must visibly cover
  • We test whether the trip length and cost are realistic for your profile, and say so if not
  • We check how a previous refusal changes what this file has to answer
  • We tell you plainly if you should not apply yet

A visitor visa isn't approved because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties have to support each other. Deciding how they will, for your case, is the work.

A salaried applicant, a farmer with no ITR and a retired parent being sponsored need three different evidence sets. We build yours:

  • We name the exact documents your profile needs — and the ones it does not
  • We tell you what to leave OUT: unexplained extras make a file look padded
  • We find the substitute evidence when a standard document does not exist for you
  • We flag anything in Punjabi or Hindi that needs translating before it is read
  • We sequence the file the way the officer reads it, not the way you collected it

This avoids missing what matters — and avoids piling on documents nobody asked for and nothing explains.

Most files are checked for whether a document is present. Officers check whether the documents agree. We read yours the second way:

  • Every name, date and spelling matched across every paper
  • Leave dates, ticket dates and itinerary dates reconciled with each other
  • Bank credits traced to the income that is supposed to have produced them
  • Employer and sponsor letters checked for whether they would survive a verification call
  • Each document checked for issuer and for validity on your actual travel dates
  • A final read by someone deliberately looking for the reason to refuse it

Almost every applicant does the first pass themselves. Almost nobody does the last one.

Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:

  • Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
  • Average balance vs trip cost
  • Sudden large deposits that need explaining
  • Salary / business income vs bank statement
  • ITR vs income profile
  • Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
  • Whether sponsor support is properly explained
  • Whether funds look genuine and traceable

We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.

We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.

A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.

We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:

  • We write it in the officer's reading order, not in the order things happened
  • We aim it at the refusal ground your profile is most exposed to
  • We keep it to one page — long letters read as pleading rather than explaining
  • We point every claim at the document that proves it, so nothing stands alone
  • If you were refused before, we make it address that ground head-on instead of hoping

This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.

The officer must be satisfied you'll leave United States after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:

  • We work out which of your ties is genuinely strongest — often not the one you expect
  • We turn each one into evidence rather than a sentence in a letter
  • We check the ties still hold on your travel dates, not just today
  • We identify exactly where the file looks thin, and what would fix it
  • We tell you honestly if ties are your weak point, before you spend the embassy fee

If someone in United States is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:

  • Invitation letter
  • Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
  • Sponsor employment & income proof
  • Sponsor bank statement, if needed
  • Relationship & communication proof
  • Who bears expenses & stay arrangement

A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.

We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on United States), and check consistency between the form and your documents:

  • Personal, passport & travel-history details
  • Employment & education history
  • Family information
  • Purpose of visit & funding details
  • Sponsor information, if applicable
  • Previous-refusal declarations
  • Background questions
  • Correct document categories

Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.

How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact United States process:

  • Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
  • Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
  • Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
  • Guiding the visa-fee payment
  • Final review before submission or your VFS visit
  • What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
  • Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
  • What happens after submission

After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:

  • Biometrics Instruction Letter
  • VFS appointment booking
  • Documents to carry
  • What to expect at the VFS centre
  • How biometrics update in your application
  • What to do once biometrics are done

Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.

Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:

  • How to check application updates
  • What official messages mean
  • What to do if more documents are requested
  • What to do after a Passport Request
  • VFS passport submission & courier return
  • Decision-update explanation
  • Next steps after approval
  • Basic guidance if refused

What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)

  • Government / embassy visa fee
  • Biometrics fee
  • VFS service charges
  • VFS courier & SMS charges
  • VFS premium-lounge charges
  • Travel insurance
  • Flight tickets
  • Hotel bookings
  • Translation charges
  • Notary / attestation
  • Medical exam, if ever required
  • Any other third-party charges

No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.

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Good to know before you apply

Rules that apply to every United States visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.

  • 1Complete DS-160 online and print the confirmation page with barcode BEFORE booking appointments. One DS-160 per person, including children.
  • 2Pay MRV fee online via usvisascheduling.com. Keep the receipt number — required to schedule appointments.
  • 3Book TWO appointments: (1) Visa Application Centre (VAC) for biometrics; (2) Consulate for interview. VAC must be at least 2 business days before Consulate interview.
  • 4Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond your intended US stay (unless reciprocal agreement — India has none, so 6-month rule applies).
  • 5Social media declaration is MANDATORY on DS-160 for all handles used in the last 5 years. Expanded vetting applies to A-3, C-3 (domestic worker), G-5, H-1B, H-3, H-4 dependents, F, M, J, K, Q, R, S, T, U categories — set social media accounts to 'public' for these.
  • 6Presidential Proclamation 10998 (effective 1 Jan 2026) suspends/limits visa issuance to nationals of 39 specified countries — Indian applicants are NOT on this list but check the current travel.state.gov notice.
  • 7US visas are stamped (physical sticker) in the passport — unlike UK/Australia digital visas.
  • 8Applicants with medical devices must bring a hard-copy letter from a medical professional certifying the need — otherwise entry to the Consular Section may be refused.
  • 9Dress smart/professional for the interview. Arrive 15 minutes early. Bring ONLY necessary documents — no bags, no laptops, no bottled water.

Who Can Apply

  • Indian citizens travelling to the US for tourism, holiday, or sightseeing
  • Indian citizens visiting family/friends already in the US
  • Patients travelling for US medical treatment (B-2 covers this)
  • Attendees of social events, amateur performances, non-credit short courses
  • Applicants with strong ties to India (employment, family, property) demonstrating intent to return

Not eligible under this visa:

  • Anyone intending to work in the US (need H/L/O/P/Q)
  • Anyone intending to study for credit / enrol in degree course (need F-1)
  • Anyone intending to immigrate or settle permanently (need immigrant visa / Green Card)

What it costs

Government & VFS fees

Paid directly to United States / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.

ItemAmount
B-1/B-2 Business/Tourist visa$185
F-1 / M-1 Student visa$185
J-1 Exchange Visitor$185
H/L/O/P/Q Work visas$205
R-1 Religious Worker visa$205
C/D Transit/Crewmember visa$185
I Journalist/Media$185
K-1 Fiancé(e)$265
E Treaty Trader/Investor$315

All US nonimmigrant visa (MRV) fees are set in USD by the Department of State and paid online in India via usvisascheduling.com. The INR amount depends on exchange rate on payment day. Additional costs: SEVIS fee for F/M/J visas (paid to ICE separately), VFS document delivery charges, photograph, and any USCIS petition fees (for work visas — usually paid by employer). MRV fees are non-refundable regardless of interview outcome.

Flights · Hotels · Insurance · Itinerary

What United States actually requires — and what it does not.

For a US B1/B2 the consulate does not want your flight or hotel bookings at all — the interview decides it.

0 of 4 are compulsory for United States

Not needed

Flight reservation

Do not book flights before the interview. The consular officer will not ask for a ticket, and the decision is made in a conversation of a few minutes.

Where people slip: Buying tickets to prove intent. It proves nothing to a US officer and is the most expensive mistake in this whole category.

How to hold a flight without paying
Not needed

Hotel booking

No hotel booking is required for the DS-160 or the interview. Where you are staying may be asked verbally; nothing written is collected.

Where people slip: Carrying a folder of bookings to the interview. Officers rarely open documents — 214(b) turns on your answers and your ties.

Refundable hotel booking, explained
Optional

Travel insurance

Not a visa requirement. Worth having regardless: US medical costs are the highest in the world, and one hospital night can exceed the cost of the trip.

Where people slip: Assuming an Indian health policy covers you in the United States. Almost none do.

What the cover must actually say
Optional

Travel itinerary

Have a clear spoken answer to "why this trip, and when do you return". That is what the interview tests, not a printout.

Where people slip: A rehearsed itinerary that contradicts your own answers about your job, your family or your funds.

The letter your itinerary attaches to

We arrange all four for your United States file.

We are a B2B travel agency as well as a visa consultancy, working with partners including Riya Travel — so the flight, the hotel and the policy all come from us, issued the same day, and you deal with one team instead of four. Every booking is a real one under your own name.

What to gather

Documents required

Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.

Mandatory at Interview

5 items
  • Valid passportRequired

    Valid at least 6 months beyond intended US stay.

  • DS-160 confirmation page with barcodeRequired

    Printed from ceac.state.gov/genniv after online submission.

  • Interview appointment confirmationRequired

    From usvisascheduling.com.

  • MRV fee payment receipt ($185)Required
  • One photograph (US specifications)Required

    Only required if under 14; DS-160 photo upload sufficient otherwise. 5×5 cm, white background, 80% face coverage.

Strong Ties to India (the #1 factor in approval)

4 items
  • Employment letter + recent salary slipsRequired

    Confirms role, tenure, approved leave, salary. Shows job waiting for you in India.

  • Income Tax Returns (last 3 years)Required
  • Property documents / business ownership proof

    Title deeds, GST certificate, business registration — demonstrates roots in India.

  • Family ties documentation

    Marriage certificate, children's birth certificates, parents' dependency.

Financial Capacity

3 items
  • Bank statements (last 6 months)Required

    Should show balance covering US trip cost ($200+/day × days) plus buffer.

  • Fixed deposits / investment proof

    Strengthens financial profile.

  • Sponsor's affidavit of support + their bank statements (if sponsored)

    If US-based family/friend sponsoring, their financial details help.

Trip Details

3 items
  • Travel itinerary (tentative OK)

    US cities, dates, hotels. Flight bookings NOT required until approved — don't purchase tickets.

  • Invitation letter from US host (if visiting family/friends)

    Simple letter with their US address, relationship, invitation dates.

  • US host's status proof (copy of US visa / Green Card / citizenship)

For Medical Treatment (B-2 covers this)

3 items
  • Indian doctor's letter (condition + need for US treatment)
  • US doctor/hospital letter (treatment plan + estimated cost)
  • Financial evidence to cover treatment

    Must demonstrate funds for full treatment cost.

Required · optional / if applicable

The journey.

7 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.

  1. 01

    Complete DS-160 online

    Go to ceac.state.gov/genniv. Answer ~100 questions accurately. Cannot be edited after submission. Print the confirmation page with the alphanumeric barcode.

  2. 02

    Pay the $185 MRV fee

    Via usvisascheduling.com. Keep the receipt number — required to book appointments.

  3. 03

    Schedule two appointments

    (1) VAC at VFS centre for biometrics; (2) Interview at US Consulate. VAC must be 2+ business days before Consulate.

  4. 04

    Attend VAC appointment

    Fingerprints + photo (biometrics) taken at VFS. Quick — usually under 30 min.

  5. 05

    Attend Consulate interview

    Bring ONLY: passport, DS-160 confirmation, appointment confirmation, fee receipt, photo (if under 14), supporting documents (originals). NO bags, phones, laptops, water bottles — most Consulates have strict policies.

  6. 06

    Interview (2–3 minutes)

    Answer directly and honestly. Officer decides on the spot. You're told: Approved / 214(b) Refused / 221(g) Further review needed.

  7. 07

    Passport + visa delivery

    If approved, visa stamped in passport and delivered to chosen VFS pickup / courier within 3–7 business days.

What works

13 levers that flip a borderline case.

  • The #1 factor in approval is proving 'strong ties to India' under section 214(b). Employment, family, property, business, ongoing education — layer multiple types of ties.
  • First-time applicants are most likely to face close scrutiny. Be calm, concise, and direct in the interview.
  • If you have a US-based relative, a simple invitation letter (not sponsorship affidavit) is sufficient. Don't over-document — officers dislike it.
  • Answer in clear short sentences. 'I'm visiting my brother in Seattle for 3 weeks' is better than rambling detail.

What kills cases

Top 3 refusal triggers we see.

  • 1214(b) — Failure to demonstrate strong ties to India / non-immigrant intent (by far the most common)
  • 2Thin financial profile relative to declared trip cost
  • 3Vague or inconsistent purpose of visit

VFS application centres

US Embassy — New Delhi (Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, 110021)US Consulate — Mumbai (C-49, G-Block, BKC, Bandra East)US Consulate — Chennai (220 Anna Salai, Gemini Circle)US Consulate — Kolkata (38A Jawaharlal Nehru Road)US Consulate — Hyderabad (Paigah Palace, 1-8-323 Chiran Fort Lane, Begumpet)VFS Global — Visa Application Centres in 12+ cities (biometrics only)

Visa Eligibility Check

Answer 10 questions to see your likelihood of approval. Embassies look for the same core factors across visa types — financial strength, clear purpose, genuine intent to return.

0 / 10
1

How clear is your purpose of visit?

2

How long is your planned stay?

3

Travel history to developed countries?

4

Any previous visa refusals?

5

Employment / income source?

6

3-month average bank balance?

7

Income Tax Returns history?

8

Travel bookings status?

9

Ties to India (reasons you'll return)?

10

Travelling with?

Indicative only — final decision is always with the Embassy.

Frequently asked

Questions, answered straight

For Indian citizens, typically 10 years multiple-entry. Each visit, CBP at the border decides your stay duration (usually up to 6 months).

Section 214(b) refusal means the officer isn't convinced you'll return to India. It's the most common B-2 refusal reason. You can reapply with stronger ties evidence but only if your situation has genuinely changed.

Technically, the law requires you to state truthful intent at visa application. 'Preconceived intent' (applying as tourist but intending to study) causes future bans. Apply for the correct visa (F-1) from the start.

No. Any paid or unpaid work triggers immediate deportation and future bans. For work, you need H/L/O/P/Q visa categories.

Yes — B-2 covers medical treatment. Bring doctor's letters + financial evidence for the full cost. US healthcare is very expensive; show robust funds.

No. Don't buy tickets until visa is approved. Mention tentative dates in DS-160.

B-1 is for business activities (meetings, conferences, negotiations). B-2 is for tourism, family visits, medical treatment. Most Indians apply for B-1/B-2 combined — same visa class, same fee, covers both.

No — this one is not required at all. Do not book flights before the interview. The consular officer will not ask for a ticket, and the decision is made in a conversation of a few minutes. What people call a dummy ticket is simply a reservation you have not paid for — a real PNR, held with the airline, released if you do not travel. That is standard and completely acceptable. What is never acceptable is an edited or invented itinerary, because that is a false document. Buying tickets to prove intent. It proves nothing to a US officer and is the most expensive mistake in this whole category. We issue the real reservation the same day; send us your dates.

No — this one is not required at all. No hotel booking is required for the DS-160 or the interview. Where you are staying may be asked verbally; nothing written is collected. Carrying a folder of bookings to the interview. Officers rarely open documents — 214(b) turns on your answers and your ties. We book the hotel for you on free-cancellation terms, so nothing is lost if your plans move or the answer is no. Contact us and it goes in with the rest of your file.

Not compulsory, but worth having. Not a visa requirement. Worth having regardless: US medical costs are the highest in the world, and one hospital night can exceed the cost of the trip. Assuming an Indian health policy covers you in the United States. Almost none do. We issue the policy ourselves through our travel partners, written to the exact cover United States demands, with the certificate ready the same day. Message us with your dates and the number of travellers.

Not compulsory, but worth having. Have a clear spoken answer to "why this trip, and when do you return". That is what the interview tests, not a printout. A rehearsed itinerary that contradicts your own answers about your job, your family or your funds. We build the itinerary so your flights, your hotels and your stated purpose all tell one story. Message us and we will put it together with your United States application.

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If your United States visa is refused, our fee comes back in full.

No deductions, no “processing charges”, refund initiated within 7 days to the account you paid from. We are that confident about the files we take on — and when we are not confident, we tell you before you spend anything.

The one part nobody can return is the government's money: the embassy fee goes to the mission and the visa-centre fee to VFS. Any consultant promising those back is not telling you the truth. Read the policy

A regulator sits above us

Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024, issued by the District Magistrate, Patiala and valid to 22 July 2029. That is not a badge we designed — it is an authority you can complain to if we let you down. Most agents cannot give you a number to check.

Your file is read six times, by people, in order

Names and dates matched across every paper, each document checked for issuer and validity, the money traced to its source, the purpose checked for contradictions, ties documented rather than claimed, then one final read by someone trying to refuse it. That last pass is the one almost nobody does alone.

We tell people not to apply

The ₹499 report can come back as "no, not yet", and we are paid the same either way. A free assessment has every incentive to tell you yes. That single design choice is why our answer on your United States case is worth anything at all.

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No consultant can guarantee a visa — the officer always decides. What we guarantee is our own work, and we put our fee behind it.

How we get it done

Your United States USA Tourist Visa, from your first message to your passport back.

13 questions about this visa specifically. The first two are open — tap any other to read it.

Refused? Our full service fee comes back.Government and visa-centre fees are the one part nobody can refund.

+What do you actually do on my United States USA Tourist Visa that I can't do myself?

You can file it yourself, and for a straightforward case you may not need anyone — we will say so if that is what we think. What we add is the part almost nobody does alone: reading your file the way the United States officer will. Your documents get checked against each other rather than against a checklist, so a date on your leave letter cannot contradict your ticket and a bank credit cannot appear from nowhere. Then someone reads the whole file again, deliberately looking for the reason to refuse it.

+What happens in the first 24 hours after I message you?

A licensed consultant reads your situation and comes back the same working day: whether the case is ready, what is missing, and whether you should apply at all. You get a checklist built for your profile — salaried, self-employed, farming income, retired or sponsored files each need a different evidence set — plus a realistic view of United States timing. Nothing is charged for that conversation.

+How do you build the United States USA Tourist Visa file, step by step?

Six passes over the same papers, in the order the officer reads them. One: every name, date and spelling matched across every document. Two: each document checked for who issued it and whether it is still valid on your travel dates. Three: the financial story traced to its source, not just to a closing balance. Four: purpose and itinerary checked for internal contradictions. Five: ties to India documented rather than asserted. Six: a final read by someone deliberately trying to refuse it. Most applicants do the first pass. Almost nobody does the last.

+My bank balance is strong. Isn't that enough for a United States visa?

It is one box on the officer's form, and it is the box most applicants have already covered. The refusal grounds that catch well-funded files are the other ones: purpose of travel not justified, intention to leave before the visa expires not established, accommodation or insurance not evidenced. Officers also read where the money came from rather than what the closing figure says — a large deposit that landed three weeks before you applied, with nothing explaining it, is one of the most questioned items in any file.

+How do you get me a United States appointment when the portal shows no slots?

By watching it properly, which is dull work rather than a trick — releases come in batches at no fixed hour, and cancellations reappear constantly. We hold your file complete and ready so that the moment a workable date appears it can be taken immediately, instead of you scrambling for a document while the slot goes. What nobody can do is create an appointment or jump the queue: the release schedule belongs to the visa centre. Any agent claiming a private channel to slots is describing something that does not exist.

+How exactly do you prepare my documents?

You send whatever you have on WhatsApp — photos are fine. We build the checklist for your profile, tell you precisely what is missing and in what form, then assemble the file in the order the officer reads it. Cover letter and itinerary are written to match your actual documents rather than a template. Anything in Punjabi or Hindi that matters — land records, J-Forms, affidavits — gets flagged for translation, because an officer who cannot read a document treats it as if it were not submitted. You approve the finished file before anything is filed.

+Do I need to pay for VFS premium lounge or prime-time service?

No — and this is where most applicants waste money. Premium lounge, prime time and courier add-ons buy comfort, a shorter queue and convenience. They do not buy a better decision, a faster embassy verdict or a friendlier officer, because the mission never sees which counter you used. The reason people buy them is usually anxiety about being turned away at the desk for a missing paper. We remove that anxiety instead: you arrive with a checked, ordered file and a briefing on exactly what to carry and what you will be asked, so the ordinary counter is enough. Buy them if you want the comfort — just do not buy them believing they help your case.

+What actually happens on the day at the visa centre?

You arrive with your appointment confirmation, passport, the file we prepared and the fee receipts. Staff check the documents against their list, take your photograph and fingerprints, and keep your passport. It is a submission counter, not an interview — they are not assessing your case and are not the people who decide it. We brief you beforehand on what to carry, what to expect and how to answer the handful of factual questions they do ask, so a single visit is enough. After that your file goes to the mission and we track it until the decision.

+How long does a United States USA Tourist Visa take, start to finish?

Three things sit between today and your trip: preparing the file properly, waiting for an appointment, and the mission's own processing. United States currently states Interview wait times vary significantly by city and season — check current wait times at travel.state.gov. Visa issuance typically takes 3-7 working days after interview if approved. Administrative processing (221(g)) can add weeks to months for certain cases. for the decision itself. We control the first, which is usually days. The middle depends on slot releases. The third is entirely the mission's and no consultant can shorten it — anyone telling you otherwise is selling something they cannot deliver. Tell us your travel date and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic.

+What do I have to do myself?

Send your documents on WhatsApp, answer the questions we ask about your case, and attend the biometrics appointment. That is the whole list. Collection, checking, forms, portal work, appointment booking, submission and tracking are ours. For professional accounts we collect documents from your clinic, office or factory.

+How much of what I pay for the United States visa is actually your fee?

Most of it is not ours. The United States government fee (currently $185) goes to the mission and the visa-centre fee goes to VFS — both charged to you at cost, never marked up, and shown as separate lines on one GST invoice in the registered company name. Our service fee is the only part we set, and it is published rather than quoted case by case.

+Can you guarantee my United States visa?

No, and anyone who does is lying to you. The decision rests entirely with the visa officer and no consultant, licensed or otherwise, has any influence over it. What we commit to is that your file will not be the reason you are refused. And if you are refused, our service fee comes back to you in full — the government's fees are the one part nobody can return.

+How do I check you are a real, licensed firm?

We are Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd, licensed by the Government of Punjab under licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024, valid to 2029 and issued by the District Magistrate, Patiala — so there is a regulator with authority over us. Every payment carries a GST invoice in the registered company name and we never take money into a personal account. Ask any consultant for those three things; the answer tells you a lot.

Other United States Visa Types

Nonimmigrant B-1 — Business

USA Business Visa (B-1 — Business Visitor)

Non-immigrant visa for Indian professionals doing business activities in the US — meetings, conferences, negotiations, consulting. $185. Usually combined B-1/B-2.

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Nonimmigrant F-1 — Academic Student

USA Student Visa (F-1 — Academic Student)

Full-time study visa for Indian students at US universities/colleges. Requires I-20 from SEVP-certified school + SEVIS fee + funds evidence. $185 visa fee.

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Nonimmigrant J-1 — Exchange Visitor

USA Exchange Visitor Visa (J-1)

For participants in State-Department-approved exchange programs — research scholars, interns, trainees, au pairs, summer work travel, physicians. Sponsor-driven.

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Nonimmigrant H-1B — Speciality Occupation

USA H-1B Work Visa (Speciality Occupation)

Petition-based work visa for Indian professionals with US job offers in specialty occupations requiring bachelor's+. Annual lottery, 65,000 cap + 20,000 US master's. $205.

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Nonimmigrant L-1 — Intra-Company Transfer

USA L-1 Intra-Company Transfer Visa

For Indian managers/executives (L-1A) or specialised-knowledge employees (L-1B) transferring to a US branch/subsidiary of their employer. No annual cap. $205.

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Nonimmigrant O-1 — Extraordinary Ability

USA O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa

For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, or film. Petition-based, no cap. Stringent standards.

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Nonimmigrant P — Athletes/Entertainers

USA P Visa (Athletes, Entertainers, Artists)

For internationally recognised athletes, entertainers, artists, or performers entering the US for specific events/competitions. P-1, P-2, P-3 sub-categories.

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Nonimmigrant Q — Cultural Exchange

USA Q Cultural Exchange Visa

For participants in international cultural exchange programs providing practical training + cultural sharing with the American public.

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Source & Disclaimer

Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global United States website and Embassy of United States. Last verified 2026-04-19. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.

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