US Business Visa from India

If you have to travel US for business purposes, it needs to get US business visa from India. Using business visa for US, Indians u can explore business opportunities, attend meetings and conferences in the US. Thus it is necessary to know online steps for visa application, US business requirements and fees for Indian. 

US Business Visa from India

Indians have to apply for US visitor visa or B1 Visa to get an US business visa from India. B Visas are non-immigrant visas. It means you can are allowed to stay in US for a short period of time only. You have to apply for B1 type visa for business purposes.

Indians can apply for all B1 visa from US Consulates/Embassy in India. You can complete the Non-Immigrant B Visa application (DS160) online. It needs to visit the nearest US Consulate or Embassy on the day of the appointment and  attend the interview. The embassy will notify you when your B1 Visa is approved. 

Validity of US business visa

B1- US business visa is valid up to 10 years and you can stay 6 months per visit. The business visa allows multiple entry for Indians.

What can you do with US Business Visa?

Indians are allowed to do the following activities with a US B1 Visa:

1. Consult with business associates
2. Attend a scientific, educational, professional, or business convention or conference
3. Settle an estate
4. Negotiate a contract

How to apply for US business visa with Itzeazy?

1. Visit the Itzeazy visa page ad select US  as country of travel
2. Select purpose of visit as business
3. Provide personal details and entry and exit details
4. Upload the documents and photographs
5. Payment of visa fees
6. Collection and validation of documents by Itzeazy experts
7. Visa application and scheduling appointment for applicant
8. Applicant attend interview on appointment day
9. Visa processing and delivery of visa

US business visa fees

The US Business Visa fees for Indians is 185 USD. It amounts to Rs 15421 /-

1. Visa fee is non-refundable.
2. The accepted payment options are: UPI, Credit/Debit Cards, NEFT transfers, or at any bank branch of Axis Bank, Druk Bank or Citibank.
3. Adults and children have to pay visa fee unless they fall under Visa exemption or fee exemption category.

Fee exemption category:

1. If you are applying for an A or G visa for official travel
2. If you are applying for a J visa to participate in a U.S. Government-sponsored program

How to apply for US business visa?

You can apply for US business visa from India with the following steps:

1. Go to Nonimmigrant Visa – Instructions Page (state.gov).
2. Select your location
3. Click on “Start Application”
4. Note down your Application ID.
5. Enter your personal details and upload your photo
6. Enter your
   1. US travel history.
   2. address and phone number.
   3. passport details.
   4. educational details and work details.
7. Pay the visa fee.
8. Schedule an appointment at the your nearest US Embassy/Consulates.
9. Take a print out of the payment receipt, visa form, and appointment confirmation page.
10. Attend the interview on the day of the appointment. Submit all the documents, photo and visa form.
11. Give your biometrics.
12. Wait for the visa approval while you track Visa status at home.

US business visa requirements

The following basic documents are required to apply for B1- US business visa from India:

1. Completed online DS160 application
2. An Indian Passport which is valid for more than 6 months.
3. Application fee payment receipt
4. 1 digital photo
5. Confirmation letter of appointment.

Additional documents for B1 visa from India:

1. Travel itinerary
2. Proof of sufficient bank balance to cover your US trip
3. Travel insurance
4. Confirmed return ticket to India
5. Proof of Ties with your home country like family, job, property deed to show that you will return to India.
6. Documents of your prior visits to the USA like visa (if any)
7. Letter from the employer and payslips of last 3 months of your job. (if you are an employee)
8. A letter from your company that states your travel purpose and job designation. 

Minimum bank balance required for US business visa

The minimum bank balance required to apply for a B1 visa from India should be 10000 USD or INR 833,120 and above excluding travel insurance and cost of flight tickets.

US business visa processing time

The US Business Visa or B1 Visa processing time is around 7 calendar days after interview at embassy.

US business visa status

Indians can check their US Business Visa status at CEAC (state.gov). The steps are as follows:

1. Choose your Visa Application Type
2. Choose your nearest US Consulate/Embassy where you have applied.
3. Enter your
   1. Application ID or Case Number.
   2. Passport number.
4. Enter the first five letters of your surname. For example, if your surname is BHATTACHARYYA, just enter ‘ARYYA’.
5. Enter the Captcha code and click on Submit.
6. The page will display your NIV Application status

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