• Passport
  
  
• One photograph
  
  
• Original DS-156, nonimmigrant visa application form.
  
  
• Original DS-157, supplemental nonimmigrant visa application form.
  
  
• Visa Fees
  Application fee and service charge to be paid in advance at participating HDFC bank before taking an appointment.
  Visa fee receipt issued by HDFC bank with two bar code stickers to be carried to the consulate at the time of interview.
  
  
• Interview appointment letter.
  Sample
  
  
• Demand draft for visa issuance fee.
  Applicable only for blanket L-1 visa applicants.
  
  
• Copy of Notice of Action (Form I-797).
  
  
• In case of Blanket L visa applicants, a copy of the Form I-129 in addition to the Form I-797.
  
  
• For US consulate in Mumbai only: Additional questionnaire.
  
  

• Original Form I-797 - Notice of Action.
  In case of Blanket L1 applicant, instead bring three photocopies of the original Blanket Form I-797, Notice of Action.
  
  
• Form I-129
  In case of Blanket L1 applicant, instead bring three photocopies of the original Form I-129S, Nonimmigrant Petition Based on Blanket L Petition
  
  
• Work experience letters from your previous employers that indicate your employment history, experience and skills
  
  
• Original degree certificates along with mark sheets and transcripts. (Secondary school information is not required)
  
  
• Relevant diplomas or certificates, e.g. computer certification.
  
  
• A photocopy of each of the documents listed above
  
  
• Photocopies of the first page, address page and last page of your current Passport.
  
  
• A letter from the petitioning employer that confirms their plan to employ/train you and outlines your proposed duties.
  
  
• A leter from your employer that states how long you have worked for the company.
  
  

First time applicants are also requested to bring the following items:

• Names and current phone numbers of the personnel managers at the applicant's present and past jobs.
  
  
• Photographs of the inside and outside of current or most recent employer's place of business.
  
  
• Names and contact information of two co-workers from your current or most recent place of employment.
  
  
• Names and contact information of two co-workers from past jobs.
  
  
• A complete resume and cover letter describing current job duties in detail.
  
  
• Personal bank records for the last six months.
  
  
• US company information: photographs of the inside and outside of the company's offices, prospectus, brochures, and annual report.

Consulate will not accept documents received directly from the company by mail or fax. All documents should be brought by the applicant to the interview. Consulate will not make this information available to anyone and will destroy the documents after review.