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| * indicates absolute necessities Documents to be generated from your side for B2 (for parents / in-laws visit to US) 1. letter from employer stating that you are indispensable to the company * 2. letter to the consulate stating intent of supporting parents / in-laws in the US * 3. invitation letter from you to parents / in-laws inviting them to US * Forms 1. DS156 (Non-immigrant VISA application) - one for each visitor * 2. Affidavit of support signed by a notary - one for each visitor* Your documents 1. H1B papers (or a copy) * 2. LCA (or a copy) 3. Your Passport (or a full copy) (for either parents or in-laws) * 4. Spouse's Passport (or a full copy) (for in-laws) * 4. Salary slips for last 6 months as proof of job is the US * 5. Bank statements for last 6 months as proof of ability to support parents in US * 6. Letter from bank stating account opening date, type of account & current balance * 6. Offer letter 7. Tax receipts (if applicable) * 8. Your (for parents) / Spouse (for in-laws) Birth Certificate as proof of relationship * Documents to be generated for B2 from parents' / in-laws' side - one for each visitor 1. personal affidavit to consulate stating intent to return to india and financial assets / strong ties to india * Parent's documents - one for each visitor 1. Passport * 2. Passport size photos (4) * - write name, passport number & sign on back of one. Documents to show proof of financial assets in india / strong ties to india - one for each visitor if applicable 1. Property ownership papers / Tax-paid receipts * 2. Bank Passbooks / Fixed deposit receipts showing stable deposits for last 6 months * 3. Property evaluation from a certified civil engineer * 4. Property / financial evaluation from a Chartered Accountant * 5. Income Tax returns 6. Employment letter (if applicable) 7. Birth certificate of brother / sister 8. Family photos 9. Affidavit from grand parents stating their dependence on parents / in-laws Fees 1. DD from a NATIONALIZED bank as VISA application fees * (check web site for the amount) - write name & passport no. on back 2. DD from a NATIONALIZED bank as VISA stamping fee * (check web site for the amount) - write name & passport no. on back 3. DD for TT services * (check web site for the amount) Photocopies 1. One set of photocopies of all the documents mentioned above * Documents that may be carried for absolute peace of mind 1. Your visiting cards Miscellaneous items that may be carried for emergency use in the consulate 1. paper clips 2. plain paper 3. cash |
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