Millions of people travel to the United States of America every year for tourism and business purposes. The type of visa issued depends on the reason for visiting the USA. US visas are multiple entry visas valid for up to 10 years (for adults), children are issued shorter validity visas.

If you are planning to renew your US Visa, here’s everything you need to know:

US Visa Renewal in India

The good news is that when it comes to the US visa renewal in India, the process is quite simple.

If you qualify for the visa interview waiver, then you have an option to submit the visa application in the ‘dropbox facility’ provided by the US Embassy. There will no visa interview and your US visa will be processed on the basis of the documents provided. If you do not qualify for the US visa renewal interview waiver, then you will also have to attend your visa interview. The interview will be similar to the one you did when you applied for the first time.

The processing time during US visa renewal tends to be shorter. You should expect to have an answer within 15 working days from the US Embassy on whether you were approved for the visa or not. Once approved, you will receive your passport on your email with visa stamped on it.

When do you need a US visa renewal?

If your visa has expired or is about to expire, you have the chance to renew it through a similar procedure to the previous application process. Which means you will have to apply again, including all the fees payment.

How to Apply for US Visa:

Step 1

Complete the Non-immigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) form online. Print and save your confirmation page after completing the form.

Step 2

Pay the visa application fee and schedule two visa appointments online – first appointment for Biometrics submission and second appointment for visa interview.

Step 3

Gather all the supporting documents for submission at the Visa application center (US VFS). If you qualified for the visa interview waiver, then you can just mail the following documents:

  • Your passport which is valid for 6 months after your intended departure from the U.S
  • Any previous expired passports with US visas in them
  • New photographs according to Photo Specification
  • Your Form DS-160 confirmation page
  • Receipts which prove you have paid all the visa fees
  • Financial documents such as bank statements, fixed deposits, personal assets etc.
  • Documents pertaining to your employment such as leave letter, pay slips etc.
  • If visiting family or friends in the US, invitation letter from the host.
  • If travelling for business purpose, provide all business related documents.

Step 4

First appointment – Visit the US Visa application center (VAC) for submitting biometrics i.e. fingerprints and digital photograph.

Step 5

Second appointment – Visit the US Embassy or Consulate on the next appointment for visa interview.

The US Consul officer will inform the US visa decision after your interview. If the US visa has granted, your passport will be couriered after few days with the visa stamp. If the visa has been rejected, the passport will be returned immediately with a rejection letter.

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