1. 2. Pay visa application fees. a.Via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or b.Via mobile phone or c.In cash at 1,800 Axis and Citibank branches Application Process 1.Log onto www.ustraveldocs.com/inwww.ustraveldocs.com/in a.Create a user account b.Fill out an application form online 3. Schedule two separate appointments online or by phone. a.One for fingerprints and photo at a Visa Application Center (VAC) b.Another for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

2. Required Documents For H/Ls Appointment letter Passport CEAC Barcode page (DS-160) I-797 and/or I-129(S) as applicable For B1/B2s Appointment letter Passport CEAC Barcode Page (DS-160)

3. Security Regulations No electronic items! No mobile phones! No backpacks! Note: There is no facility at the Embassy to store prohibited items, so please plan accordingly.

4. B1/B2 You must convince the officer that you are a credible traveler. Your purpose of travel corresponds with the visa category. You have strong economic and social ties to India H/L You must convince the officer that you are a temporary worker in a skilled occupation and/or senior executive intra-company transferee. Interview

5. Approved Denied – 214(b) Pending 221(g) for – I) Document(s) II) Administrative Processing What next?

6. Interview Waiver Program (IWP) This program permits consular officers to waive interviews for qualified nonimmigrant applicants.

7. Who qualifies for the IWP? Applying for same category visa No prior refusal for same visa category Previous visa valid or expired within last 4 years Previous visa valid or expired within last 12 months (H1B) To check who qualifies, visit our website: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv- visarenew.asp http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv- visarenew.asp

8. Emergency Appointment Granted on a limited basis for unpredicted urgent business travel, medical and humanitarian reasons. Group Appointment Accommodates group scheduling and will benefit companies and travel agents, who will be able to purchase multiple fee receipts for group travel. Travel Coordinator Allows travel coordinators to manage and track all clients under one profile.

9. Questions? Website: www.ustraveldocs.com/inwww.ustraveldocs.com/in Email: support-india@ustraveldocs.comsupport-india@ustraveldocs.com Call center numbers: (91-0120) 4844-644 (91-040) 4625-8222 From the U.S.: 1-703-520-2239