Visitor Visa - B2

Hello everyone!

This web page had been of great help throughout, from Filling out DS 160 form to information regarding passport pickup after visa approval. So, the entire procedure is not as complicated as people think it is. I applied alone two years back when I was in the middle of my housejob, I got rejection under 214b. I planned to apply again this year, but with my two sisters and parents. I filled out the form with accurate information. Experienced some problems while scheduling my appointment. The calendar would not show dates to choose from. I waited for a day and then emailed the consulate. They resolved the issue the very next day. I collected all the documents which I thought they might ask for during the interview, which included my dad's financial statements, work documents (income tax, properties documents), 10 years travel history, list of siblings, letter from school, invitation from my relative who we were visiting and his passport copy. Our interview lasted hardly got 5 mins. Initially the VO questioned my dad about his work, our purpose to visit and then about our relative who lived there. After that we all were asked about what we do. And that's it.. we were done. The visa officer issues us a slip saying that our visa got approved and we would be informed about the passport pickup within a week via an email. They emailed us on the third business day.

I'd like to convey to all that be honest with your information. This gives you confidence when you appear for the interview. Apply, when you have enough reasons to prove that you would get back to your hometown after a temporary visit. Also, the decision is preliminary. During the interview, they just confirm the information you fill in the form.