United States visa help from Patiala
The application centre details, documents and fees to check when planning a United States visit from Patiala.
Professional filing ₹9,999, GST included. Government and visa-centre fees separate.
Check your application centre
Centre recorded in our United States guide
US Embassy — New Delhi (Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, 110021)Open directionsUse the official the visa application centre instructions to confirm jurisdiction, appointment rules, address and what to carry. The destination and your residence determine the appropriate centre.
Documents for the USA Tourist Visa (B-2 — Tourism / Visit Family)
The destination guide’s checklist, grouped by purpose. Additional evidence may be required for your situation.
Mandatory at Interview 5 items
- Valid passportValid at least 6 months beyond intended US stay.
- DS-160 confirmation page with barcodePrinted from ceac.state.gov/genniv after online submission.
- Interview appointment confirmationFrom usvisascheduling.com.
- MRV fee payment receipt ($185)
- One photograph (US specifications)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 slipsConfirms role, tenure, approved leave, salary. Shows job waiting for you in India.
- Income Tax Returns (last 3 years)
- Property documents / business ownership proofTitle deeds, GST certificate, business registration — demonstrates roots in India.
- Family ties documentationMarriage certificate, children's birth certificates, parents' dependency.
Financial Capacity 3 items
- Bank statements (last 6 months)Should show balance covering US trip cost ($200+/day × days) plus buffer.
- Fixed deposits / investment proofStrengthens 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 treatmentMust demonstrate funds for full treatment cost.
Government & application fees
- B-1/B-2 Business/Tourist visa≈ ₹15,500. MRV fee, paid online via usvisascheduling.com.
- $185
- F-1 / M-1 Student visa≈ ₹15,500. Plus SEVIS fee (F-1: $350, M-1: $350) paid separately.
- $185
- J-1 Exchange Visitor≈ ₹15,500. Plus SEVIS fee ($220).
- $185
- H/L/O/P/Q Work visas≈ ₹17,200. Paid by applicant even if employer pays USCIS petition fees separately.
- $205
- R-1 Religious Worker visa≈ ₹17,200.
- $205
- C/D Transit/Crewmember visa≈ ₹15,500.
- $185
- I Journalist/Media≈ ₹15,500.
- $185
- K-1 Fiancé(e)≈ ₹22,200.
- $265
- E Treaty Trader/Investor≈ ₹26,400.
- $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.
These are separate from our professional service. Confirm current official fees; exchange rates and centre services can affect the amount payable.
Planning from Patiala
Patiala is our home city. Our office is near the PRTC Workshop, so most days families just walk in without booking. We get Punjabi University students wanting to do MA in the UK or Australia. Punjab government employees planning to visit kids settled abroad after retirement. Families from Tripuri, Urban Estate, and Sirhind Road getting their first family Schengen for summer holidays.
Saturday walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed. For senior citizens above 65, we collect documents from your home if you live within 8 km of our office.
We handle preparation remotely. Any official attendance requirement follows the issuing authority’s instructions for your application.
Local questions
Does SureshotVisa have an office in Patiala?
Our licensed office is in Patiala. See our contact page for the address and current opening hours. You can also work with us remotely.