Blogs Frequently Asked Questions

No, you can not join any office or work while being on a visitor visa, you can visit for business purposes, tourism, and or a combination of both.

The fee for a visitor visa is $185.00, but this price may vary for the nationality you hold, the fee is different for some other countries.

Visitor processing time is around 21 working days, you will have your us visitor visa within 21 working days from the time you applied.

You need to Visit the US consulate’s website to check your Visa status. You have to enter your application ID, passport, and your tracking number.

No, the fee you paid for Visa is an application fee, which is taken for processing the application. Your application has been processed completely and then it is rejected which is the reason it is non-refundable.

No, Visa just allows you to port to the US land, whether it be an airport or any other medium. After reaching the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) immigration inspector allows or denies your entry in US. They can even send you back if they are not satisfied.

In case your Visa is damaged, you need to re-issue for your new Visa. You can apply for this in the US embassy only.

Once you have got your Visa rejected after 15 days you can apply again for the same.

This depends on the reason for rejection, sometimes the reason may be big and that can affect your future traveling to the US.

GWF stands for Global Web form. It is a unique reference number given to every applicant when filling out the application for a UK visa.

You can find the GWF number in the confirmation mail sent by the UKVI when you start the application. It is also mentioned on the application summary and the visa application portal's dashboard. Also, on any appointment confirmation notices.

If you have lost your GWF number, check your email for the confirmation mail from UKVI. Or else, log in to the UK visa application portal to retrieve it. You can also contact the visa application centre for support.

No, you cannot use the GWF number for multiple visa applications. Every visa applicant gets a different GWF number.

Essential documents typically include a valid passport, visa application form, proof of financial support, passport-sized photos, travel itinerary, and proof of accommodation. Additional documents may be required depending on the type of visa you're applying for.

Yes, proof of finances such as bank statements, salary slips or a sponsor letter, and others may be asked for to ensure that the applicant can take care of himself/herself while in the UK.

Yes, in all cases, even for a visitor or student, filling out the UK visa application form is part of the procedure that cannot be ignored.

It is often recommended to include a cover letter, particularly in the case of a visitor’s visa, providing travel details, purpose and funds available.

To obtain an expedited U.S. visa appointment, keep an eye on the U.S. visa appointment portal periodically as new cancellations or appointments can open up. Due to some urgencies some applicants may also be able to go for fast tracking of their U.S. visas such as when there is a medical emergency or a business trip they need to undertake and show proof of it.

Yes, it is possible to make an emergency appointment for a US Visa in India at the US embassy or consulate but the reasons must be valid e.g. medical treatment is required or there is a business engagement which is just about to take place. We recommend that to avoid delays in processing, it is better to make a request for expediting services electronically via the US visa appointment system where a back up is provided.

In certain cases, some applicants may qualify for the "Interview Waiver" program, which enables the submission of documents in lieu of the interview. This is mostly the case for renewals of visas and a certain category of visas. Please visit the website of the US Department of State for more information on the eligibility and the process of applying for a case under this program.