Civil Documents for Tourist Visa

[bobby_kvisa 7]

When applying for a Tourist Visa to the USA, what are the required Civil Documents for the Visa Applicant ?

That is, in addition to the applicant's Passport - what other civil documents (government issued documents) are generally required for this visa category ?

[Harsh_77 718]

What VISA are you applying bobby?

CR K or B1/B2??

[bobby_kvisa 7]

What VISA are you applying bobby?

CR K or B1/B2??

Well, I am doing CR-1 visa for my wife.

But to occupy my time I have been posting general questions and comments/answers in other forums - including the K1 forum and the Tourist Visa forum. These are two visa types I was considering in the beginning of the process.

[LotofPatience 65]

When applying for a Tourist Visa to the USA, what are the required Civil Documents for the Visa Applicant ?

That is, in addition to the applicant's Passport - what other civil documents (government issued documents) are generally required for this visa category ?

For B1/B2, visa applicant can provide their employment letter if any, properties in their country etc. to show the tie up and to prove the temporary intent.

The below are the list if the applicant is from India.

1. Applicant's Passport (take photocopy of all valid pages of your passport)

2. Appointment letter provided by VFS

3. CEAC Confirmation page that has barcode and your photo

4. Visa fee receipt issued by HDFC Bank

5. One recent passport size photograph 50mm X 50mm (2" x 2") with a white or off-white background (carry few extra photos)

6. Documents from the sponsor

a. Invitation letter from the sponsor

b. Notarized Affidavit of Support form I-134

c. Original Employment Letter

d. Copy of current salary statements

e. Copy of my Bank statement

g. Copy of my U.S passport or U.S Naturalization certificate

i. Copy of marriage certificate if applicable

Loto

[Boiler 46,086]

You can not sponsor a visitor visa.

[Harsh_77 718]

There is no sponsor, but it is the person who is going to bear the cost of the trip in general.

[Boiler 46,086]

Better if that is the visitor.

[bobby_kvisa 7]

I will explain my question in a different way.

Let's say that my mother lives in India - but she lost all her documents during the partition in 1947. One day my mother decides that she wants to visit me in the USA, perhaps I am having a baby or I am graduating or am sick or whatever.

So my mother decides to apply for a visitor visa and asks me what she needs to do. Without considering anything else, what Civil Documents must my mother have in her possession in order to apply for the visitor visa.

My question is only about Civil Documents, not about photographs or fee receipts or anything else.

In general what Civil Documents would they require the visitor visa applicant to provide.

Edited September 9, 2010 by bobby_kvisa

[LotofPatience 65]

I will explain my question in a different way.

Let's say that my mother lives in India - but she lost all her documents during the partition in 1947. One day my mother decides that she wants to visit me in the USA, perhaps I am having a baby or I am graduating or am sick or whatever.

So my mother decides to apply for a visitor visa and asks me what she needs to do. Without considering anything else, what Civil Documents must my mother have in her possession in order to apply for the visitor visa.

My question is only about Civil Documents, not about photographs or fee receipts or anything else.

In general what Civil Documents would they require the visitor visa applicant to provide.

She doesn't need any civil documents other than her valid passport.

I have sponsored at least 7 persons so far in B1/B2 visa.

Loto