Documents for dependent visa  [top]

• Completed visa application form DS 156 along with the applicable draft amount.
• Male applicant age between 16-45, also provide form (DS157)
• Original and valid Passport.
  2 recent color photograph, (2x2 inches or 50x50 mm) for each applicant showing full face, preferably without head covering, and with a light background. Always keep some extra photos with you.
• Your original marriage certificate.
  4-5 marriage photographs. All the snaps must be very clear and easy to identify both the bride, and the bridegroom. Photographs showing some marriage rituals are must.
• A copy of of each sides marriage invitation card.
• A copy of your spouse's H1 visa and passport. (This is required for H4 visa only. If you are applying for F2/M2/J2 visa then you are required to show your spouses I-20 form copy instead.) Similarly for L2 visa the copy of your spouse's L1 approval.
• Spouse's, employment verification letter.
• Demand drafts for visa application Fee  and for visa issuance Fee. For current visa fees, visit US consulate website. All visa payments should be in the form of demand draft, made payable to the American Consulate General, (Mumbai/ Delhi/ Chennai/ Calcutta which ever is applicable)

H1 application status [top]