B1/B2 Visitor Visa · interview-slot dependentUSA B1/B2 Visa from India
The US B1/B2 covers business (B1) and tourism/family (B2). Unlike most countries, the decision happens in a short consular interview, and the default legal presumption is that you intend to immigrate — you must overcome it. We prepare your DS-160 and your interview story so they're consistent. The decision rests with the US consular officer.
Reviewed by Paramjit Singh · B.Tech, Computer Science (2007) · Last reviewed 15 Jul 2026
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What a strong USA file needs
The documents and the story behind them — built to answer the officer's real questions.
Accurate DS-160
The online form must be precise and consistent with what you'll say at interview. Contradictions between DS-160 and your answers are a fast refusal.
Strong ties to India
Job, business, property, family — the evidence that you'll return. This is what overcomes the immigrant-intent presumption.
Clear, honest purpose
Be ready to state simply why you're going, for how long, and who pays — and have it match your DS-160.
Funds you can explain
Enough to cover the trip, from a source you can describe in one sentence. The officer rarely asks for documents but expects a credible story.
Interview readiness
Most refusals happen in the first 60 seconds on a weak or inconsistent answer. We run a mock with the exact questions Indians get.
Why USA visas get refused — and how we fix it
Most refusals come down to a handful of avoidable gaps. Here's what to get right.
Section 214(b) — immigrant intent
By far the most common. The officer isn't convinced you'll return. Fix: a tight ties story and confident, consistent answers.
Weak or vague ties
No clear job/business/family anchor in India. Fix: evidence and a one-line reason you must return.
Inconsistent answers vs DS-160
What you say doesn't match the form. Fix: rehearse against your own DS-160 so they align.
Unclear purpose or funding
Hesitant or confusing trip purpose. Fix: a simple, truthful purpose you can state in one sentence.
USA b1/b2 visa: fees, timeline & process
Official figures for the standard visitor route, sourced from the embassy / VFS pages (last checked 2026-08-14). We re-confirm every figure before you file.
Stay allowed
Up to 6 months per entry, decided at US border by CBP
Processing time
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.
Validity
Typically 10-year multiple-entry (for Indian nationals); varies case-by-case
Official government & VFS fees (paid at cost, never marked up)
| 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 |
| SureshotVisa done-for-you filing | ₹16,999 |
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.
The price on this page is the price you pay. Government and VFS fees are paid at cost — we never mark them up — and our own fee is published above, GST included. Most consultancies won't put their fee on a public page; ask them why.
How the USA application works
- 1
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
Pay the $185 MRV fee
Via usvisascheduling.com. Keep the receipt number — required to book appointments.
- 3
Schedule two appointments
(1) VAC at VFS centre for biometrics; (2) Interview at US Consulate. VAC must be 2+ business days before Consulate.
- 4
Attend VAC appointment
Fingerprints + photo (biometrics) taken at VFS. Quick — usually under 30 min.
- 5
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
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
Passport + visa delivery
If approved, visa stamped in passport and delivered to chosen VFS pickup / courier within 3–7 business days.
Where you'll give biometrics in India
- 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)
Centre details can change — we re-confirm the address and book the earliest slot that fits your travel date as part of the filing service.
What's free, and what costs
Three separate things — you can stop after the free one.
- 1Ask on WhatsApp
Free
Tell us the country, the purpose and your situation. A licensed consultant answers — which visa fits, what your file needs, whether we can help.
No payment, no obligation, no card.
- 2One-Document Check
₹499
Send one document — a leave letter, NOC, salary slip, invitation or bank statement — and a licensed consultant tells you what an officer would question about it, and what to change before you submit.
One document, answered the same working day. Credited in full if you book filing.
- 3Visa Possibility Report
₹499
A written case review: the weak points an officer will probe, the documents you're missing, and the strategy for your specific file.
Refundable, and credited in full if you go ahead with filing.
- 4Done-for-you filing
Published per visa
We build and file the whole application — documents, forms, appointment, submission and tracking. Every price is on the pricing page, GST included.
The officer still decides the outcome. Nobody can change that.
Every filing price is published on the pricing page, and our fee is refundable before we file — refund policy.
Unsure which route fits your case? The ₹499 report answers it — refundable, credited to any service.
USA b1/b2 visa FAQs
What questions are asked in the US visa interview?
Common ones for Indians: why are you going to the US, how long, who's paying, what do you do for work, do you have family in the US, have you travelled before. Answers must be short, honest and consistent with your DS-160. We run a mock with these exact questions.
What is Section 214(b)?
It's the legal provision behind most B1/B2 refusals: the officer wasn't satisfied you'll return to India (you didn't overcome the presumption of immigrant intent). It's not a ban — you can reapply with a stronger ties story.
Do I need to show bank statements at the interview?
Officers usually decide on your answers, not documents — but you should carry funds proof and be able to explain who funds the trip in one clear sentence.
Can you guarantee a US visa?
No — the consular officer decides in the interview, and nobody can guarantee it. We make your DS-160 and interview answers consistent and your ties credible.
₹499 · Refundable · Credited to any service