USA Visa
Details
Visa Type:
There are many types of visas are available for the USA, Nonimmigrant (such as Tourist, Business, Medical, Employment, and Student) and Immigrant, etc. Zatayat provides consultancy support for Student, Tourist & Business visas.
Visa Procedure:
All the visa applications are processed by the USA embassy. New applicants are required to submit their visa applications to the Embassy. The submission process is to attend on a person & appointment basis. Expired US visa holders (exceed within 48 months) are required to submit their visa applications by DropBox (The facility or process used to apply for your visa renewal without the visa interview is known as the U.S. Visa DropBox.) in the USA visa application Center. Passports are delivered to the USA visa application Center.
USA Embassy in Dhaka:
- Address: Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka -1212,
- Tel: (880) (2) 5566-2000, +88-09610202040, in the United States: Call +1-7039883466
- Email: Support-Bangladesh@ustraveldocs.com
- For General inquiries: dhakavisasupport@state.gov
- For case-specific inquiries: dhakafraud@state.gov (for visa fraud or malfeasance)
- Website: https://bd.usembassy.gov/
Embassy Requirements (Tourist & Business-B1/B2):
New Applications Requirements:
- Current (Valid for at least 06 months & at least 02 blank pages) and old passports.
- Two recent color photographs with white background (2x2 inch).
- Visa application confirmation copy.
- Appointment confirmation copy.
- Bank money receipt original copy.
DROP BOX' Requirements:
- Interview Waiver confirmation letter.
- A current passport that has a validity of at least six months beyond your intended stay in the U.S. (all categories).
- A passport containing the most recently issued U.S. visa.
- The DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application confirmation sheet (all categories).
- Original MRV fee receipt for the visa processing (all categories).
- One photograph on a white background was taken within the last 6 months, 2 x 2 inches (all categories).
- Copy of Valid visa of the same visa class, of either of the parents in which the child is applying (applicable for a child under 14 years of age).
Requirements (Tourist & Business):
Personal Documents:
- Current passport (minimum valid for 06 months after the planned date of return and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp) with all old passports.
- Two recent color photographs (size 2 X 2 inch) matt paper with white background, no cap, and no sunglass. Please note: the photo should not more than 03 months old and should not be used in any of the previous visas. The applicant’s ear must be visible in his/her photo.
- Birth certificate copy / National ID card copy of applicant.
- Marriage certificate copy (Nika Namah for Muslim, Marriage act for Hinduism) divorce certificates copy (Talak Namah for Muslim), Death certificate copy (widows or widowers). Please note: If the applicant applies with family and if the applicant's name is not mentioned in the spouse's passport or vice versa then a marriage certificate copy is mandatory.
- All applicant's family information (Father, Mother, Sister, Brother, Spouse, Child’s date of birth, Place of birth, Current nationality), etc.
- All applicant's last educational history: Institution name, Institution Address, Area of study (subject), Assessments year.
- All social media information.
Professional Documents:
- For Business Person: Trade license (renewal) require for proprietorship, business agreement/deed copy for partnership and memorandum of the article, certificate of incorporation, form 12 for limited company; VAT, IRC, LC copy, Membership certificate (If any), 2 pcs business card.
- For Employee: Original no objection certificate / NOC letter (mentioning in English on official company paper with stamp, signature, and date, introducing the business person and mentioning: address, telephone, and fax numbers of the employing company; the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer; the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service; approval for leave; confirmation of position after return); pay slip / original salary statement; for official passport holders government order copy, original note verbal copy & 2 pcs visiting card.
- Company cover letter (for a business visit): Letter from the employer in English on official company paper with seal, signature, and date, introducing the business person and mentioning: the address, telephone, and fax numbers of the employing company; the name and position in the employing company of the countersigning officer; the name of the applicant, position, salary and years of service; approval for absence; confirmation of position after return; the person or entity who will bear travel and living costs during the visit.
- For Retired Person: Retirement documents.
- For Student: Student ID copy, original school leave letter/ permission of absence mentioned full address, telephone number, name, and function of the person granting permission. If school trips then the purpose, the duration, and the destination must be mentioned in the letter of the school.
Requirements: STUDENT VISA
1. Passport: Original passport with valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least 06 months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States.
2. Visa Application Form: A Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) Form.
3. Photo Specification: One (1) 2”x2” (5cm x 5cm) photograph taken within the last six months.
4. Confirmation of Enrollment: Original letter from the University or Recognized Educational Institution confirming admission and duration of the course.
5. Tuition Fees Payment Receipt: A payment receipt is a proof of payment that you have made payment to the institution.
6. Academic Documents: Please submit your all-academic documents to Embassy/VAC
7. Financials Means: Proof of financial means to cover the costs for the time of your studies.
8. Health Assessment: You must assess your health from US embassy recognized medical center.
9. Birth Certificate: An original copy of Birth Registration Certificate.
10. Police Clearance: An original copy of Police Clearance Certificate. 11. Accommodation Details: Once you have confirmed where you will be studying, you must need to show accommodation details.Qualification Requirements
A passport valid for six months beyond the period of your intended stay in the United States. Children must have an individually issued visa, even if placed in a parent’s passport. Applicants for visitor visas must show that they qualify under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Applicants must demonstrate that they are properly classifiable as visitors under U.S. law. The presumption in the law is that every visitor visa applicant is an intending immigrant. Therefore, applicants for visitor visas must overcome this presumption by demonstrating:
- That the purpose of their trip is to enter the U.S. for business, pleasure, or medical treatment;
- That they plan to remain for a specific, limited period;
- Evidence of funds to cover expenses in the United States;
- Evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad; and
That they have a residence outside the U.S. as well as other binding ties that will ensure their return abroad at the end of the visit. The visitor visa is a type of non-immigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure, tourism or medical treatment (B-2). Applicants for visitor visas must show that they qualify under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Applicants must demonstrate that they are properly classifiable as visitors under U.S. law.
Financial Documents:
- Bank statement & solvency certificate (original with bank seal and signature) of Last 01 year for both company & personal.
- Other financial documents such as FDR, saving certificate, and share statement (If available).
- Income tax certificate copy (last 3 years), E-TIN certificate copy.
- Valuation of other assets such as land, and buildings (If any).
Overseas Documents:
- For Tourist Purpose: Personal Invitation letter & evidence of your inviter’s passport and status in the USA (If available).
- For Business Visit: A letter of invitation from the host organization in the USA. Including conference registration details, reasons for applicant’s visit, itinerary with contact details of the business parties involved, and applicant’s employment contract details.
Visa Fee & Service Charge:
- Embassy Visa fee: $160 USD
- Zatayat Service Charge: TK. 5,000 (Notary and translation charges are additional- if needed).
Processing Time:
- Embassy processing time: 5-10 working days (after submission).
- Zatayat file processing time: 3-5 working days.
The U.S. is a country of 50 states covering a vast swath of North America, with Alaska in the northwest and Hawaii extending the nation’s presence into the Pacific Ocean. Major Atlantic Coast cities are New York, a global finance and culture center, and capital Washington, DC. Midwestern metropolis Chicago is known for influential architecture and on the west coast, Los Angeles' Hollywood is famed for filmmaking.
Destinations: New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angles, San Francisco, Orlando, Miami, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Seattle, Denver, Washington,
Points of Interest: Walt Disney World, Grand Canyon National Park, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Golden Gate Bridge, Empire State Building, Disneyland, Niagara Falls.
- Zatayat only provides consultancy service, doesn’t provide any guaranty for the visa.
- File processing for the visa will start only after receiving all necessary documents.
- Processing time, requirements, and fees are subject to change by the Embassy without any prior notice.
- The embassy reserves all the rights to ask for any additional document other than the above-mentioned checklist.
- All Bangla documents must be translated into English and notarized.
- The finger must be free of “MEHEDI or any other color” when facing biometrics at the embassy / Application center.
- Applicants have to bring all original documents at the time of interview to the embassy/ Application center.
* Ques: How many countries should I visit before applying for this country?
Ans: Although there are no restrictions regarding country visits but we recommend you to at least visit 2-3 countries before applying.
* Ques: How much balance should I have in my bank account?
Ans: There is no minimum or maximum limit for bank balance. However, there should be a consistency of your transactions. Your bank account must reflect that you have the ability to bear your travel cost and you have enough financial ties to return back to your country.
* Ques: My education qualification is low; can I apply for visa?
Ans: In case of tourist visas, there is not education qualification requirement. Anyone with any educational qualification may apply.
* Ques: My visa application has recently been refused. When will I be able to apply again?
Ans: There is no restriction or time limit on reapplication if anyone’s visa has been refused. However, we would recommend you to apply again at least after a certain period of time.
* Ques: Can you arrange invitation for me? Will it be beneficial for me if I get an invitation?
Ans: Not mandatory and we cannot arrange invitation for you. Invitation is only beneficial for an applicant, if it has been sent from his or her family members or close friend. In any other cases, having a hotel booking is enough to prove your accommodation arrangement during your stay in that respective country.
* Ques: If I apply along with my family, will the chances of my visa acceptance increase?
Ans: Although visa acceptance or refusal totally depends on applicant’s profile, applying with family may increase your chances in certain countries. For example: in case of Schengen or UK visa, applying along with family increases your visa acceptance chances. On the other hand, applying with family for Australia or Canada may decrease your chance of getting the visa.
* Ques: Do you provide any guaranty for visa?
Ans: No. We do not provide any guaranty for visa. Acceptance or refusal of any visa application will depend on applicant’s profile. However, we will prepare your file in a professional manner so that the embassy can get a clear reflection of your profile.
* Ques: Are marriage certificate and Nikahnama mandatory for visa?
Ans: Yes. If you apply with your family then the above mention documents are mandatory for applying visa. On the other hand, if you apply single then the above mention documents are not mandatory.
* Ques: Are Embassy visa fee and service charge refundable?
Ans: No. Both are non- refundable.
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