How to apply for US Visa as an Indian in Canada?

So, you want to learn how to apply for US Visa as an Indian in Canada?. 

Well, you are in lucky!

Our expert professional consultants at Globalduniya Immigration have listed the steps needed to get a US Visa on Your Indian passport from Canada.

1. what sort of U.S Visa you need?

If you wish to apply for a U.S. visitor visa from Canada on India issued Passport, you’ll need to obtain a non-immigrant visa good for a temporary stay.

There are two main types of U.S. visitor visas:

1. B-1 visa (for business)

A B-1 business visa permits you to take part in the following activities:

  • Consult with business associates
  • Negotiate a contract
  • Settle an estate
  • Attend a convention or conference

2. B-2 visa (for tourism)

A B-2 tourist visa permits you to take part in the following activities:

  • Tour the U.S.
  • Vacation or holiday
  • Visit friends or family
  • Participate in social events, musical events, sporting events, or contests (must be amateur level and you must not get paid for participating)
  • Take a short recreational course that does not count for credit toward a degree
  • Seek medical treatment

You may also enter the United States for a combination of business and tourism on a B-1/B-2 visa.

2. Collect the document information required for US visa application.

You need the following documents to complete the electronic DS-160 U.S. visa application:

  • Passport
  • Dates of your previous 5 visits to the United States (if applicable) and details of any additional international travel you’ve taken within the past 5 years
  • Information about your current and/or previous work and/or education history
  • Photograph that meets the required specifications

Here are the requirements for your DS-160 application photo:

  • Must have been taken within the six months prior to submitting your application and must reflect your current appearance
  • Must be in color
  • Must be taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
  • Must be sized so that your head is between 50% and 69% of the image’s total height from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head
  • You must be directly facing the camera with a neutral facial expression, both eyes open, and no shadows on your face
  • You must not wear a hat or head covering that obscures your hairline, unless your covering is worn for religious purposes
  • You must not wear eyeglasses in your photo

Note that photos scanned from driver’s licenses or other official documents are not acceptable. Low-quality vending machine photos, mobile phone photos, and full-length photographs are not acceptable.

3. Apply for the US Visa Application Online or through a Licensed Immigration consultants like us

You can start the application by going to the US Visa application website. You would need to fill out the personal information, things you would need to fill are:-

  • Address and phone number
  • Passport
  • Travel
  • Travel companions
  • Previous U.S. travel
  • S. contact
  • Family
  • Work, education, or training
  • Security and background

Toward the end of the application process, you will be prompted to upload your DS-160 application photo.

Next, you will review each of your answers on each page of the application. Read through your answers carefully to ensure they are accurate and your application is complete. Finally, you will be prompted to sign and submit your application. You will sign your application electronically by clicking the “Sign and Submit Application” button.A confirmation page will appear after you sign and submit your application. Print this page and bring it with you to your U.S. visa appointment in Canada.

3. Pay the fees to your personal expert consultant or pay the fees online.

The next step after completing the DS-160 is to pay the non-refundable visa application fee.

See the U.S. Department of State’s “Fees for Visa Services” page to learn more about visa fees. You can also contact us at Globalduniya Immigration for a streamlined US Visa application process.

If you are proceeding through the online way,  you have several options for paying the U.S. visitor visa fee:

  • National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT)
  • Payment by mobile phone
  • Payment at AXIS Bank / Citibank
  • Payment at DRUK Bank

4. Schedule your US Visa Appointment.

Interviews are generally required for most U.S. visitor visa applicants from India.
If you are in this age group:
    Age 80 or older – interview is generally not required
    Age 14 – 79 – interview is generally required (there are some exceptions for visa renewals)
    Age 13 or younger – interview is generally not required


Where to Schedule Your U.S. Visitor Visa Interview

You should schedule your U.S. visa appointment at the U.S. embassy or consulate nearest to where you reside in Canada. Ideally, this should be the same embassy or consulate you selected on your DS-160 visa application as the location in Canada where you will apply for your U.S. visitor visa.

However, if you need to make your interview appointment at another U.S. embassy or consulate, its officials should be able to access your application form using the barcode on your DS-160 confirmation page. Be sure to bring this confirmation page to your appointment.Check the Appointment Wait Time for Your Chosen Embassy or Consulate

You can visit the “Visitor Visa” page from the U.S. Department of State to check the appointment wait time for your chosen embassy or consulate.

Wait times for interview appointments vary by location, season, and visa category, so be sure to apply for your visa early.

How to Schedule Your U.S. Visitor Visa Interview

You must schedule two appointments for your U.S. visitor visa:

  • One appointment at the Visa Application Center (VAC)
  • One visa interview at the Embassy or Consulate

Note that you will need three key pieces of information to schedule your appointment:

  • Your passport number
  • Your visa application fee receipt number
  • The ten-digit barcode number on your DS-160 application confirmation page

5. Attend your US Visa Interview.

Attend your scheduled appointment at the Visa Application Centre to have your photo and fingerprints taken. Bring the following documents with you:

  • Passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the date you plan to leave the U.S.
  • DS-160 application confirmation page
  • One photograph as per U.S. visa specifications 

6. Attend your Visa Interview.

Attend your scheduled U.S. visitor visa interview at your U.S. embassy or consulate in Canada. Bring the following documents with you:

  • A printed copy of your appointment confirmation letter
  • Your DS-160 confirmation page stamped at the Visa Application Centre
  • Your current passport (and any old passports)
  • Any supporting documents

Be ready to answer questions about your intended visit and be sure to take all the required documents.

Also note the following:

  • You are not permitted to take friends, relatives, attorneys, or business contacts to your nonimmigrant visa interviews.
  • Children under 14 years old are not required to attend either appointment.

Need Help?

Our team at Globalduniya immigration may apply your US Non immigrant Visa on your request. Call us and take an appointment and bring all document listed above to apply, contact us at Globalduniya Immigration.