The U.S. Visa for Indians program is aimed at encouraging Indian youths to visit the U.S., thereby strengthening economic and cultural ties between the two countries.

US Visa

Why Do You Need A Visa To US?

There may a variety of reasons why you may feel the necessity to travel to the United States. The first thing you would require to visit USA is a Visa. A Visa is an official permit that helps you enter a foreign country and stay there permanently or for a specific period of time.

Based on the purposes and duration of your stay, the United States of America offers different classes and subclasses of Visas. The United States of America follows a strict process of Visa issuance. The majority of the Visa applications to the USA are non-immigrant Visa applications which allow Indians to visit the USA and stay there for a predetermined period of time. When it comes to apply for an Immigrant Visa that allows foreign citizens settle permanently in the USA, the country issues limited number of Visas.

Different Types of Visas Offered By the USA

There are different types of US Visa offered to Indian citizens. They are mainly categorized as Immigrant Visa and Non-Immigrant Visa

Immigrant Visa: It is issued to Indian citizens who wish to stay permanently in the USA. The country issues a limited number of immigrant Visas to foreign citizens. (Can be linked to difference between difference between immigrant and non-immigrant Visas)

Non-Immigrant Visa: It is issued to foreign citizens who wish to visit the USA for specific period of time. There are different types of Non-immigrant Visas that are issued based on the purpose and duration of your travel in the US. Listed below are the different types of non-immigrant Visas offered by the United States

• Business Visa
• Employment Visa
• Tourism Visa
• Medical treatment Visa
• Education Visa

The United States of America offers nearly 20 subclasses of non-immigrant Visas to foreigners visiting the country for short term stays. They include – Religious worker Visa, Domestic employee Visa, Exchange visitor Visa, Student Visa, Ship crew or Transit Visa, Work Visa (including H1B, H2A, H2B, LI, H4 etc.) and Media and journalist Visa.