- US Business Visa form is an online form DS-160 which is to be filled up on the US website. US Department of State Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website is an official website.
- Before starting with the DS-160 you need to be ready with some first-hand details related to your application. Keep your Passport, Employment details, Invite details handy. Though you are always allowed to complete the form in parts by saving the details. You just need to keep a note of the unique reference number generated at the start of the form. After logging in again you can continue from where you left earlier and complete the form at your convenience
- Once you have completed with DS-160 form next step will be to pay the Immigration fees of 13,440/- which is paid online with the help of a debit/credit card. Make sure to save the receipt of the successful payment as well as the unique number generated.
- The next step is to take 2 appointments, one for biometrics and the other one being for a consular interview. Biometrics will take place at your nearby VFS center, whereas the interview with the consulate officer will take place at any of one among the 5 centers in India.
- On the day of appointment for biometrics, you need to carry an Original Passport (old if any), a copy of an appointment letter, a DS-160 form, and 2 photographs as specified by the consulate.
- Interview day – On the day of the interview, you need to carry an Original Passport (old if any), copy of an appointment letter, DS-160 form, biometrics receipt, and related documents according to your application. Questions asked by the consular will be based on the DS-160 form and the reason for traveling to the US.