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10-year multiple entry
Standard issuance for Indian passport holders — one interview, decade of travel.
Visit / Tourist Visa
🇺🇸 USA
b1/b2 visitor visa.
Business + tourism visitor visa for the United States — 10-year multiple entry.
Visa type
B1/B2 Visitor Visa
Stay
Up to 6 months per entry (CBP officer discretion at port of entry)
Validity
10 years multiple entry (standard for Indian passport holders)
Processing
Interview wait 3–14 months; visa issued 5–10 working days after interview
Entry
Multiple entry
Overview
USA B1/B2 Visitor Visa — 2026 guide
The USA B1/B2 visitor visa combines B1 (business) and B2 (tourism, medical, family visit) purposes into a single 10-year multiple-entry visa for Indian nationals. Approval turns on a confident, well-documented DS-160 and a two-minute consular interview in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai or Kolkata. Mark Consultant files US visitor visas with a 94%+ approval rate — DS-160 drafting, interview coaching, financial packaging and appointment booking end-to-end.
Why this visa
Highlights of the USA visa
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B1 + B2 combined
Attend conferences, meetings, trade shows AND leisure travel on the same visa.
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Visit family & friends
See relatives on H-1B / F-1 / Green Card, attend graduations, weddings, births.
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Medical treatment
B2 covers treatment at top US hospitals — Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, MD Anderson.
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Tourism unlocked
Grand Canyon, NYC, Disney, Yellowstone, Vegas, Hawaii — all on a single visa.
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Interview coaching
Mock DS-160, financial packaging and consular Q&A rehearsal by ex-visa officers.
Places to visit
Top attractions in USA
New York City
Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Broadway, Empire State.
Las Vegas & Grand Canyon
The Strip, Bellagio, day trip to one of the seven natural wonders.
Orlando theme parks
Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld — 4 parks in a week.
West Coast road trip
San Francisco, Yosemite, Big Sur, Los Angeles, Hollywood, San Diego.
Washington DC
White House, Capitol, Smithsonian museums (all free), Lincoln Memorial.
Hawaii & Alaska
Waikiki, Pearl Harbour, volcanoes; or cruise Alaska's Inside Passage.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- 1Genuine non-immigrant intent — strong ties to India (job, family, property, business)
- 2Sufficient funds to cover trip without US employment
- 3Clear purpose of visit — tourism, business meeting, family, medical
- 4No prior US visa refusals under 214(b) unresolved
- 5Clean criminal & immigration record
Documents
Documents checklist
📄Passport valid at least 6 months beyond travel with 2 blank pages
📄Recent passport-size photographs (as per country specs)
📄Completed visa application form
📄Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary
📄Hotel booking / accommodation proof for entire stay
📄Bank statements — last 6 months (personal + salary account)
📄ITR / Form 16 — last 3 years
📄Employment letter / NOC from employer with leave approval
📄Cover letter with detailed travel itinerary
📄Travel insurance (minimum coverage as per country)
📄DS-160 confirmation page
📄MRV fee receipt
📄Interview appointment letter
📄Invitation letter from US host (if visiting family/friends) + host's I-797/GC/passport copy + tax returns
📄Business invitation on company letterhead (for B1)
📄Property documents / fixed deposits / business registration proof (strong India ties)
Our process
Pune to boarding — filing timeline
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Free profile assessment
214(b) risk analysis, purpose framing, ties evaluation.
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DS-160 filing
Complete DS-160 online form with error-free work / travel history.
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MRV fee + interview slot
Pay $185, book Mumbai/Delhi/Hyderabad/Chennai/Kolkata VAC + consulate slots.
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Biometrics at VAC
Fingerprints + photo at Visa Application Centre 1 day before interview.
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Consular interview coaching
Mock interview, document dossier, confidence drills.
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Visa collection
Passport with visa returned in 5–10 working days via VFS.
Fee & timeline
Investment
Total cost
US$185 MRV fee + professional filing ₹18,000+
Processing time
Interview wait 3–14 months; visa issued 5–10 working days after interview
Insider tips
Pro tips from Mark Consultant
- ★ Book your interview 3–6 months ahead — Mumbai wait times fluctuate.
- ★ Never book non-refundable flights before visa issuance.
- ★ Dress formally for interview — business casual minimum.
- ★ Answer in short, honest, confident sentences — the officer decides in ~2 minutes.
- ★ Carry documents, but the officer will ask verbally — don't hand them unless requested.
FAQs
USA visitor visa FAQs
How long is the US B1/B2 visa valid?
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For Indian passport holders, the standard issuance is 10 years multiple entry. Each individual visit can be up to 6 months, determined by the CBP officer on arrival.
Can I extend my B2 stay inside the USA?
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Yes — file Form I-539 with USCIS at least 45 days before your I-94 expiry. Extensions of up to 6 more months are possible if you demonstrate genuine reason and continued non-immigrant intent.
What is a 214(b) refusal and can I reapply?
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214(b) means the consular officer wasn't convinced you'd return to India. You can reapply anytime, but you must show materially changed circumstances — stronger ties, new job, family additions.
Can I work or study on a B1/B2?
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No employment. Short recreational study (under 18 hours/week, non-credit) is allowed. For academic study switch to F-1; for work switch to H-1B/L-1.
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