B1/B2 Tourist Visa Interview | Documents You Need to Bring

Before you go in for your interview, it is important to have the right documents prepared in the case the immigration officer asks to see them. In today’s video, together with SimVisa's founder and immigration attorney, SohYoon Atac we go through the list of documents you need to bring as well as some tips to help prepare you for your interview.

When attending a B1/B2 tourist visa interview, it's important to bring the necessary documents to support your application and demonstrate your eligibility for the visa. While the specific requirements may vary based on your individual circumstances and the U.S. embassy or consulate you are applying at, here is a list of commonly required documents to bring to a B1/B2 visa interview:

Valid Passport:

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of departure from the United States.
Visa Application Confirmation:

The DS-160 confirmation receipt, which you receive after completing the online visa application form (DS-160).
Visa Appointment Confirmation:

A copy of your visa appointment confirmation or appointment letter.
Visa Fee Receipt:

Proof of payment for the visa application fee, which you can obtain after paying the fee through the designated payment system.
Passport Photos:

Recent passport-sized photos that meet the U.S. visa photo requirements.
Form DS-160 Confirmation Page:

A printed copy of the completed Form DS-160 with the barcode and confirmation page.
Receipts for Visa Processing Fees:

Any receipts or confirmation of payment for additional visa processing fees, if applicable.
Invitation Letter (if applicable):

If you're visiting family or friends in the U.S., bring a letter of invitation from your host that includes their contact information, address, and your relationship to them.
Ties to Home Country:

Documents that demonstrate your strong ties to your home country. These can include:
Employment verification letter, pay stubs, or a letter from your employer.
Property deeds or ownership documents.
Bank statements or financial documents.
Evidence of family relationships in your home country.
Any documents showing your intent to return, such as a letter from a school you attend, a job offer letter, or evidence of ongoing commitments.
Travel Itinerary:

A copy of your travel itinerary, which may include flight reservations, hotel reservations, or a detailed plan of your intended stay.
Proof of Financial Support:

Evidence that you can financially support yourself during your stay in the U.S. This can include bank statements, sponsorship letters, or other financial documents.
Travel History:

If you have traveled to other countries before, provide evidence of your travel history, such as previous visas, entry and exit stamps in your passport, or travel-related documents.
Marriage Certificate (if applicable):

If you are married and your spouse is not traveling with you, bring a copy of your marriage certificate to demonstrate your family ties in your home country.
Previous Visa Denials (if applicable):

If you've previously been denied a U.S. visa, you may need to provide information and documents related to the previous application and denial.
Any Other Supporting Documents:

Depending on your specific situation, you may need to bring additional documents, such as a letter from a U.S. employer if you plan to attend business meetings or conferences, or a letter from a U.S. educational institution if you plan to attend a short course or seminar.
It's important to check the specific requirements and guidelines provided by the U.S. embassy or consulate where you will attend the visa interview. Be honest and clear in your responses during the interview, and be prepared to provide any additional documents or information requested by the consular officer.

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[RoseAnnPascua-jlkn]

Visa Approved today at window 27, thank you Lord 🙏 Thank you for this video ♥️

[pjreynoldsa]

I am a US citizen married 7 years to a Filipina. I need open heart surgury and can not travel prepared & presented all the documentation and were denied two times. DENIED & DENIED AGAIN!!!! I traveled alone and it nearly killed me. My heart was so weak they couldnt operate & sent me home to manila. Both times they didnt even look at the documentation they just denied the visa. We are re applying as I have to try again in Oct. Everyone we know that has applied for a spousal visa to accompany a US citizen spouse for medical attention has been IT IS AN OUT NO EXPLANATION, APPLICATION FEE'S NOT BLINKENS ADMIN IS RESPONSIBLE, IT USED TO BE SO OUTRAGIOUS!!!!

[lfrhrom]

This is the very first vlog I am listening about US immigration...& I think you explain it very well.
Thank you.

[naseelbasheer]

Informative video and direct information. Thank you!

[thessishine]

Can you refill a new DS - 160 form after you've already scheduled an appointment date?

[Abdibaashi]

They don't ask a document today my visa got denied not anly me everyone in the room except one person who has a good travel history he is been 2years for Uk (student) another countries in europe !!

I learned something today if u have good relation to your home country(home ties ) yr visa is approved

Question they asked everyone !!

Why are you traveling ?
What is your job?
Have you been travelled to another country ?

What is your job ! This is a trick question ! They mean your home ties (if you convince the visa officer that u gonna return back your country your visa is aproved

[namekonamnam]

It was so helpful!
I'm trying to apply US visa because I heard that the period of my US driver license will be longer if I have US visa instead of ESTA.
Do I need additional or other reason for my application to get approval?

[edwinbiketi]

Thank you so much for the insightful information.

[mercykainyu]

I love this...thankyou for the information.

[hayedehmahd]

Hi my question is about documents: should we take them to the embassy with us or upload somewhere? And if we ( with my husband) have documents in common such as bank statements and so on, what should we do? Thank you

[zrwpeve]

Should documents be in english or ok to be in local language?

[cheese-power]

The police siren on the street in US it’s just crazy 😢

[naverich]

I would like to start an E2 company and apply for the visa from my home country, however I find it difficult to even imagine how could I set up everything without being present in the US for a couple of months at least....I am not sure whether ESTA's 90 days would be enough but at the same time I'm afraid my B1 would be denied because truth be told, I don't really have strong ties to my home country. Any advice? 🥺

[andywishihadtheopportunity]

I booked for a Visa interview last year 2023, but my date of interview fall in 2025. So do I need to change some information on my DS160? Because dates, venue, and my Hotel accommodation for the Conference has changed.

[taylortwinnings]

What visa do we apply for if we want to become USA residents, we stayed in the US on a ESTA and loved it/ consider it our home more than our actual home. What do we do, the green card seems to take too long?

[mrcxr]

Hi. If my passport is already with the us consulate do i need toe wait until i get my passport back before scheduling a interview or can i still attend a interview while my passport is stil with the consulate

[Isaiah]

What if family in USA will be sponsoring you and taking care of finances for trip

[joshuamannah]

Am a international student in Russia, but i want to go for a vacation in USA🇺🇸 for two weeks. I will return back to Moscow. How much do i need to get for the two weeks vacation in USA🇺🇸.

[frauherr]

Ma'am how would I answer that question of yours>> YOUR INTENT TO DEPART THE U-S AFTER THE thnk you

[sharengalvez]

will there be an issue if you missed adding middle name on the application