For work and higher education, the United States is the top destination for Indians. The type of work you will be doing in the US will determine the type of visa you need to work.
Edmissions
Indian citizens can apply for a US work visa as non-immigrants after receiving approval from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services.
US Work Visa for Indians
- H-1B (Workers in Specialty Occupation)
- H-2B (Skilled and unskilled workers) - H-3 (Trainee)
- H-4 (Dependents)
- L-1 (Intra-company transferees)
- L-2 (Dependents)
- O (Extraordinary Ability)
- P (Artists/entertainers)
- Q (Cultural exchange)
Types of US Work Visas for Indians
- Passport
- Form DS-160
- Receipt of Visa Fee Payment - Receipt Number from USCIS - University degree - letter of appointment and payslip. - Bank statement and ITR form
Required Documents for Application
- Determine work visa type to proceed. - Apply online for a nonimmigrant visa (DS-160). - Pay the visa fee of $190 or Rs. 14,820. - Visa interview appointment
Application process for US work visa for Indians
- Valid passport - DS-160 confirmation page - Photograph - Receipt of visa fee paid