Indian Consulate Information

H1B VISA fees and information

VISA FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO THE DOLLAR/RUPEE EXCHANGE RATE.

• Application Fees (Rs. 2205)(US$45) [NONREFUNDABLE]



• Issuance Fees (Rs. 3675)(US$75)



• Demand Draft payable to AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL

Application form OF156

Applicants for nonimmigrant visas who have been refused twice or more during a two-year period must make all subsequent applications by mail until the two-year period has expired. Mail applications should include applications forms, photographs, a demand draft for the visa application fee and copies of all relevant documents. If a mail-in application is judged to contain significant new information, the applicant will be invited to make another application in person

If your H1B stamping was refered to AFU (Anti Fraud Unit) you have to wait till the consulate consider your application and they will ask you to come in person to collect your VISA. Somtimes it may take 5-8 months for verification. You can call the consulate and find out the status of your application if you haven't received any updates from the consulate for a long time.

Chennai consulate now accepting all visa application only through Drop Box (TT services) please visit http://www.ttsdropbox.com for ONLINE application and procedures to obtain your visa

Visitor Visa (B1/B2) information

Visitors visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B-1), or for visiting (B-2). Please visit our US VISA Info page for the neccesary documents to obtain B2 VISA.

Affidavit of support form for B2 visitor VISA I-134

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Chennai Consulate

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Calcutta Consulate