USA

Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
Printout of your form DS 160 confirmation;
Appointment letter confirmation;
US Visa Fee Payment Receipt;
2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification given below);
Personal Covering letter (For Employed – Plain paper/ For Self-Employed – Letterhead);
Original updated Bank Statement with sufficient bank balance (last 6 months);
Income Tax Returns / Form 16 for last 3 years;
Supporting Financial Documents such as Fixed Deposits, Property Investments, Recurring Deposits, any other Investments etc (Optional but advisable).

If Employed:
– Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
– Last 3 months salary slip.
If Self Employed:
– Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
– Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
– Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.
If Retired:
– Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.
If Student:
– School / College / Institute ID Card;
– Bonafide certificate.
If Minor:
– Birth Certificate;
– No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
– ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.
If Visiting friend or relative:
– Invitation letter;
– Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
– Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.
If Sponsored:
– Sponsorship letter;
– Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
– Updated bank statement of last 6 months;
– Income tax returns of last 3 years.

The Embassy / Government is very strict on the applicants photograph requirements. Your visa may be rejected if these requirements are not met.

Two colour matt-finish photographs printed on a quality photo paper.
2 X 2 inches (51 X 51 mm) in size
Your head must be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (25mm – 35mm) from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin.
The photo should reflect your present-day appearance. It should be taken within the last six months. (should not be used in any of the previous visas)
The background should be plain white.