Owing to the staggering increase in the number of international travel in today’s world, there is a huge necessity for help with visas and other travel services. Bangalore, being a developed city has quite a number of international travelers. As a result, finding trustworthy and reliable travel agents or visa consultants in Bangalore is extremely crucial. BTW Visa Services is one of the best US visa agency in Bangalore
and focuses on providing clients thorough assistance in their visa processing and other areas of international travel.
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Metropolitan cities, countrysides, snow-capped mountains, sandy beaches, the United States of America has it all. Being one of the largest countries in the world, the US has a wide variety of weather, ethnicity, food, culture, and so on. With numerous tourist attractions and ever-expanding opportunities, the US attracts a large number of people every year. Apart from this, the United States has top educational institutions in the world, excellent job opportunities, a high standard of living, it is a much sought after destination for people looking to settle. However, nationals from most countries require a US Visa to enter the country. As a result, you will require a US visa for Indian citizens as well.
What is a US Visa?
People traveling from countries that are not eligible for visa-free travel to the United States under the VWP ( Visa Waiver Program) require a permit to enter the USA. The visa comes in the form of a stamp in your passport. The validity, however, depends on the officer issuing the permit. Based on your profile, this can vary from 6 months to a maximum of 10 years. They are of two types - Immigration, and Non-Immigration Visa. Since the latter involves permanent residency visas and most US Visa applications from India involve temporary stay, through this guide, the Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) will be discussed.
US Visa types
Based on the purpose and eligibility of the visit, there are a number of Non-Immigrant visas issued to enter the USA. The most common US Visa types applied from India are as follows -
Tourist Visa: B2 - This type is issued when an individual is visiting the country for purposes such as on holidays, visiting friends or family, etc.
Business Visa: B1 - The business permit is issued to travelers who visit the country for business meetings, conferences, and other business-related activities. Even though the US visa application for B1 and B2 have different documentation and eligibility, the visa is issued as a B1/B2 visa.
Student Visa: F1 - This is issued only for students entering the country for the purpose of education.
H1B Work Visa - This is issued to individuals who enter the country to perform in highly skilled work.
Dependent Visa: H4, F2, L2, etc - The dependents such as a spouse, children of individuals possessing other US Visa are issued the Dependent permit.
Trainee Visa: H3 - This type is issued for people attending non-employment training programs in the USA.
Media and Journalists Visa: I - Issued for information media personnel traveling for work purposes.
Artists,/Entertainers/Athletes Visa: P - This is issued for the athletes, artists, or entertainers traveling as a part of work or project.
Extraordinary Ability Visa: O1 - Issued for people possessing extraordinary abilities in the field of science, sports, arts, business, etc.
Exchange visitor: J1 - This is for individuals visiting the US as a part of an exchange program.
Intracompany transferees: L1 - This is for employees that are sent to the branch/subsidiary/parent company in the US as a part of the transfer.
Transit: C1 - This is issued for individuals traveling through the US as a part of a transit journey.
Crew: D - This is for members traveling as a crew of aircraft or ship. Similar to B1/B2, despite the different US visa applications for C1 and D, the permit is issued in the form of a C1/D Visa.
Reliable Assistance from US Visa Consultancy in Bangalore
With a team of dedicated, experienced, and committed visa experts, BTW provides expert guidance in the area of visa issuance in Bangalore. Staying up to date with the latest innovations, procedures and documentation, we strive to provide our valuable customers in Bangalore with the most reliable assistance. We are also well adept in dealing with any queries or problems faced by our customers.