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At the time of the visa interview, applicants will be asked to electronically scan the four fingers and a thumb of each hand. Applicants who are required to be fingerprinted, and who have a cut or blister or other temporary skin injury on their index fingers may not be issued a visa until their finger heals before they can be fingerprinted. The scanned fingerprint data collected at the time of interview will be compared with fingerprint scans at the US port of entry to prevent the misuse of US visas by impostors and by those wanted for more serious offences.The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least six months from the desired date of entry. The validity of the visa issued will in no case extend the validity of the passport.One passport-size photograph (see specifications above).A Completed and signed Visa Application Form online: DS-160.Birth certificate and, if applicable, parents' valid visas (for children's applications).A printout of an Appointment confirmation.If your are employed, carry a letter from employer detailing your position, salary, how long you have been employed with the company; the period of authorized vacation; and the purpose of your U.S. trip.Income Tax Returns for the last three (3) years.Itemised Bank statements and other documents to show the assets of the Applicant (if any) is needed.If the Applicant is in Government Service or with the Armed Forces, a No Objection Letter or Certificate and sanctioned Leave Letter is needed.Dependents joining their spouse on-board ship need to carry their original marriage certificate and entire wedding photo album along with the spouse's visa copy.In the event of having a Sponsor the following documents are required of him/ her:It is also helpful to carry evidence of how the trip will be financed along with letters of deputation, invitation or sponsorship.An Affidavit of Support (Form I-134) from the Sponsor.Bank statements.Employment Letter.Copies of the Passport (along with the visa pages) of the Relative in the United States.Documents to show the Sponsor's legal status in the United States.For parents visiting a child resident in the U.S.:If child is an Indian citizen.Childs's original birth certificate.Photocopy of all pages of child's passport.Where the U.S. visa of child has expired, photocopy of the renewed petition required.Where child is a legal permanent resident in USA, photocopy of the green card (front and back) is required.The US Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) inspector at the port of entry decides your length of stay in the United States.Important notes:You are strongly recommended to keep photocopies of your passport's data pages and of the US visa. A US non-immigrant visa is a valuable document. Inform the US Embassy/Consulate from where your visa was issued immediately if you have lost your passport. You would need to obtain a new non-immigrant visa. At the time of your interview please present the Police First Incident Report (FIR) from the Police precinct where the passport was lost in India or overseas as well as a photocopy of the lost Passport and valid US visa, if possible.If you have been denied a US non-immigrant visa under Section 214(b), you may schedule a new appointment. You must demonstrate a significant change in your circumstances or present compelling new evidence to an adjudicating Consular Officer at a subsequent interview in order to be granted a visa. There is no limitation on the number of times you may apply for a non-immigrant visa.or call on 02656721812

It means that the consular officer forgot to give you the boilerplate handout that probably says something like:Dear Applicant:This is to inform you that you have been found ineligible for a nonimmigrant visa under Section 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act. A denial under Section 214(b) means that you were not able to demonstrate that your intended activities in the United States would be consistent with the classification of the nonimmigrant visa for which you applied.While nonimmigrant visa classifications each have their own unique requirements, one requirement shared by many of the nonimmigrant visa categories is for the applicant to demonstrate that he/she has a residence in a foreign country which he/she has no intention of abandoning. Applicants usually meet this requirement by demonstrating that they have strong ties overseas that indicate that they will return to a foreign country after a temporary visit to the United States. Such ties include professional, work, school, family, or social links to a foreign country. You have not demonstrated that you have the ties that will compel you to return to your home country after your travel to the United States.Today’s decision cannot be appealed. However, you may reapply at any time. If you decide to reapply, you must submit a new application form and photo, pay the visa application fee again, and make a new appointment to be interviewed by a consular officer. If you choose to reapply, you should be prepared to provide information that was not presented in your original application, or to demonstrate that your circumstances have changed since that application.Sincerely,Consular Officer

Steps to Bringing your Fiancé to the US through the K-1 VisaStep 1: File a petition with the USCIS on behalf of your FiancéYou, the US citizen, must file the Petition for Alien Fiancé (Form I-129F) with your local U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office.Note: You cannot file this petition at an embassy, consulate or U.S. immigration office abroad.Step 2: The fiancés obtain a visa at a US consulate at his/her home countryAfter the USCIS approves the petition, it sends the petition to the embassy or consulate where your fiancé will apply for a K-1 non-immigrant visa. Once approved he/she will get a visa stamped on their passport and will be ready to come to the United States.Step 3: Entering the United StatesAfter getting the fiancé visa, your fiancé enters the United States through a U.S. immigration port-of-entry. The U.S. immigration official gives your fiancé instructions on what to do at the port of entry.Step 4: Get Social Security NumberYour fiancé can apply for a social security number card. There are many advantages of having a social security number card the sooner the better.A permanent resident of the United States needs a Social Security number to:Work in the United StatesConduct business with a bank or financial institutionPay taxes or to be claimed on a tax returnAnd for other purposes not listed.Step 5: Get MarriedAs per the Condition of the K-1 Visa you and your fiancé must get married within 90 days of his/her arrival.Step 6: Apply for Permanent Residency (Green Card) by Filing Adjustment of Status (AOS/I-485)If your spouse plans to work and stay in the US, after marriage, he/she must file Form I-485 Application to register as a permanent residence or to adjust status with the USCIS office that serves the area where you live in the United States. You must fill out the Affidavit of Support, Form I-864, with the USCIS for your spouse's application to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR).Step 7: Remove Conditions on Permanent Status for Your New SpouseThe permanent residence you have received through this marriage is conditional, which means your new spouse's green card will expire in 2 years. You'll have to file the I-751 petition in order to remove this conditional status.Required Documents of the Sponsor for K-1 PetitionDocuments Required of the United States citizen who is petitioning his/her fiance to come and live in the U.S. The following needs to be provided at the USCIS field office when filing for a petition.Form I-129F Petition for Alien FianceIf your fiance has unmarried children who are under 21, they are eligible to accompany your fiance, but only if they are listed on this form.Evidence of Your U.S. CitizenshipYour original U.S. birth certificate, your U.S. passport, your Certificate of Naturalization, or your Certificate of Citizenship. (Please see USCIS Form I-129F for information on the use of copies.)2 G-325A Forms Biographic Data SheetsCompleted and signed G-325A Forms, one with your information and one with your fiance's.Colour Photos of You and Your FianceOne colour photo of you and one of your fiance taken within 30 days of filingPrior Marriage Nullification DocumentsA copy of any divorce decrees, death certificates, or annulment decrees if either you or your fiance have been previously married.Permission to MarryProof of permission to marry if you or your fiance are subject to any age restrictions. (For instance, in some U.S. states, you must receive special permission to marry if you are under the age of 16.)Required Documents For K-1 Visa ApplicationThe following documents should be provided by your fiancé to the US consulate in his/her home country while applying for the K-1 Visa.A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States.Valid Birth certificateIf applicable, divorce or death certificate of any previous spouse for both the applicant and the petitionerPolice certificate from all places lived since age 16Medical examination (vaccinations are optional, see below)Evidence of financial support - Form I-134 Affidavit of Support may be requested. (Should be sent by American sponsor.)Two Non-immigrant Visa Applications, Form DS-156 (A Form DS-156, prepared in duplicate.)One Non-immigrant FiancéVisa Application, Form DS-156KTwo nonimmigrant visa photos(every two inches 50 X 50 mm square, showing full face, against a light background)Evidence of a fiance relationship - i.e. photos of engagement.Payment of feesThe consular section at the embassy or consulate where you, the fiancé of an American citizen, will apply for a visa, will tell you about any additional specific requirements that you need to fulfil to complete your visa application, such as where you need to go for the required medical examination.Note: The consular officer may ask for additional information according to the circumstances of the case. Documents in foreign languages should be translated.Tips: Take clear, legible photocopies of civil documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, to the interview. Original documents can then be returned to you.Where Should I File the Petition?If you are filing for your fiancé, file this petition at the Service Center with jurisdiction over your area of residence.If you are filing for your fiancé and live outside the United States, submit this petition to the Service Center with jurisdiction over your last place of residence in the U.S.If you are a U.S. citizen and are using this form to bring in your wife or unmarried child under the LIFE Act, file this petition at:U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesP.O. Box 7218Chicago, IL 60680-7218Vaccination RequirementsAll applicants for immigrant visas are required to have the following vaccinations (if appropriate for age, medical condition, or medical history):MumpsMeaslesRubellaPolioTetanus and diphtheria toxoidsPertussisInfluenza type BHepatitis BVaricellaPneumococcalNote: As a fiancé, you are not required to fulfil this requirement at the time of your medical examination for a fiance visa. However, you may want to do so. These vaccinations are required when you adjust status to a permanent residence following your marriage.Fees - How much will it cost?Fees are charged for the following services:Filing an Alien Fiance Petition, Form I-129F - $535USDFiling I-130 - $535USDMedical examination (costs vary from post to post)Fingerprinting fees (if required)Other costs may include translation and photocopying charges, fees for getting the documents required for the visa application (such as passport, police certificates, birth certificates, etc.).Filing Form I-485 Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status$1,140 plus $85 biometric fee for a total of $1,225 if you are 14 years of age or older. If you are under 14 years of age and are filing with the I-485 application of at least one parent have a fee total of $750; if not filing with the I-485 application of at least one parent have a fee total of $1,140. If you are 79 years of age or older, the fee is $1,140 with no biometrics services fee.If applicable, $595USD plus $85 for Biometrics for Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence