If you also want to go to your dream country America, there are some things to keep in mind while applying for a visa. Otherwise, even a small mistake made during your visa application can lead to cancellation of your visa. Many a times it has been seen that visa application gets rejected due to wrong category selection while applying. And, visa cancellation breaks your dream.
So let's know what things need to be taken care of during visa application.
When applying for a US visa, what is the purpose of your travel and why do you need the visa, such as if you are going there for tourism, then you have to apply for a visitor visa and if you are going for work, then you have to apply for a work visa and how much is the fee for that visa. It should also be known
Business / Tourist Visa (Visa Type: B)
If you want to visit the US for business and tourism purposes, you will need a visa type 'B'. There are also two categories of Type B visas, with the B-1 type being for Indians coming to the US temporarily for business. While people going to America for tourism purpose will have to apply in B-2 category. If you also want to go to America for business, you have to apply for B-1 and B-2 combination.
Visa Fee: $185 USD (Rs. 15,500 approx.)
Work Visa (Visa Type: H, L, O, P, Q)
If you want to apply for a work visa for a fixed period, your visa type will be H, L, O, P, Q. Applicants who receive this type of visa are not allowed to enter the US permanently or indefinitely. For applicants making this type of application, the employer must file the petition with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Department. You can apply in this category only after the application is approved. Visa Fee: $205 USD (Rs. 17,000 approx.)
Student Visa (Visa Type: F, M)
If you want to go to America for educational purposes, you have to apply for an 'F' or 'M' type visa. If you want to go to the United States for academic studies at an accredited school, college, university, private school, or approved English language program, you must apply for an F-1 visa. At the same time, if you want to go to America to engage in non-academic or professional study or training at an American institution, you must apply for an M-1 visa. Visa Fee: $185 USD (Rs. 15,500 approx.)
Exchange Visitor Visa (Visa Type: J)
Applicants coming to the US under the Exchange Visitor Program must apply for a Type J visa. Visa Fee: $185 USD (Rs. 15,500 approx.)
Transit/Crew Member Visa (Visa Type: C, D)
If you are traveling to a country where you have to pass through America. In such a case you will need a transit visa. For transit visa you have to apply for type 'C' visa. At the same time, if you are a crew member of a commercial sea vessel or an international airline, you have to apply for a Time 'D' visa. Visa Fee: $185 USD (Rs. 15,500 approx.)
Religious Worker Visa (Visa Type: R)
If you want to go to America to work temporarily in a religious organization, you must apply for a visa under the 'R-1' type. Visa Fee: $205 USD (Rs. 17,000 approx.)
Domestic Employee Visa (Visa Type : B-1)
If you want to go to America to work as a domestic helper, you have to apply for a visa under the 'B-1' category. Visa Fee: $185 USD (Rs. 15,500 approx.)
Journalist Visa (Visa Type: I)
If you are a journalist and want to travel to the US for essential information or educational media activities, you must apply for a visa under Type I. Visa Fee: $185 USD (Rs. 15,500 approx.)