US Visa Explained: Documents needed, eligibility, and process
                     US VISA EXPLAINED: 
DOCUMENTS NEEDED, 
ELIGIBILITY, AND PROCESS 
The United States is a very diverse country. People from all over the world immigrate there 
for jobs and a better lifestyle. It attracts people from all over and there is a multi-lingual 
culture that persists in the States. There is no ‘one’ type of American as every individual in 
America has a unique identity and background. There are different religions, languages, 
creeds, and backgrounds of people from all over.
 
If a citizen of a foreign country wishes to enter the country, then he/she will require a 
US visa. The purpose of the visit could be any and that is why there are different types of 
Visas that the government of the US provides. To acquire a visa, a person requires a few 
documents for the application process. The visa will be placed in the traveler’s passport and 
will be seen as a permit to enter the land of the United States of America.
The Application Process
 
To apply for a US visa, one must have certain documents as proof of identity and financial 
stability to sustain in the US. The documents required are a valid passport, marriage certificate (if 
applicable), financial record and bank statement, death/divorce certificate of spouse (if 
applicable), letter of employment in case of applying for a work visa, a police clearance 
certificate, birth certificate, fee receipt of the US visa application, income tax papers, and the 
printout of the DS 160 confirmation page.
 
 
Eligibility criteria
•For Indians, the person has to hold a valid Indian passport.
•The person must not have any criminal record.
•The person must have enough financial resources to sustain in the US.
•A medical report that is validated by a recognized/certified doctor.
•A written document on the reason to visit the US.
Types of US Visa
 
Before we jump into the steps to follow a US visa procedure, the following are the types of Visas 
that the US government provides:
1.Immigration Visa: This is the kind of Visa that is granted to Indian citizens who wish to 
permanently stay in the USA. This type of Visa is limited in number for foreign nationals and it is 
only given after seeing the credibility of the person, background, and financial stability.
2.Non-immigration Visa: This is the kind of visa that is issued to foreign and Indian nationals 
who have a residence outside the US. Those who want to visit the US for a limited period are given 
this visa. Business visas, tourism visas, employment visas, medical treatment visas, and 
education visa fall within the superset of non-immigration visas.
Steps to follow
 
Following are the steps to follow when applying for a US visa:
•The first step is to select the type of Visa you wish to apply for.
•Check the eligibility.
•Down the form, fill it and submit it to the US embassy of your country.
•Pay the application fee and get a call for the Visa interview.
•Appear for the Visa interview with all the documents asked for.
 
Online application process
•Fill out the US visa online application form.
•Upload the required documents.
•Pay the application fees.
 
 
In conclusion
The United States is a country that everybody wants to visit for different purposes. Some go 
there as tourists and some go there to pursue their dreams in art, music, science, 
academics, and various other fields. Getting a US visa and visiting that country is a dream 
come true for everyone.