The United States is a hidden gemstone for opportunists, dreamers, and travelers. Bangladesh is not a part of the US Visa Waiver Program, so Bangladeshis require a visa for the US. However, keep in mind that getting a US Visa will be the major challenge of your tour. It requires time to complete the visa form, collect documents pay charges, as well as scheduling a suitable appointment for an interview.

Proper research, tolerance, planning, and practice are needed if you are going to the US Embassy in Dhaka for the visa interview. Furthermore, it is the most influential visa people might have on their passport, so they should come with complete preparation. Also, the U.S. government permits visa applicants to apply for US tourist visas without scheduling an interview with the Interview Waiver to improve customer service, but this procedure is not for those applicants who are applying for the 1^st time.

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Steps to Apply for a US Tourist Visa for Bangladeshi Citizens

You might think that applying for a visa is such a hectic procedure, right? For people applying for the 1st time for a US visa, we will assuredly assist you in applying as seamlessly as possible.

Let’s discuss a step-by-step process to apply for a US visa below:

1- Complete Visa Application DS-160 Form

The 1st step for a US visa is filling out the form DS-160. This visa form comprises questions regarding your education, personal information, travel history, employment info, immigration history, family details, travel plans, etc. The form likewise asks if you are associated with any charitable or social organizations.

Enter true information on this form. Any fake information will result in the rejection of your visa application or a permanent ban on further applications.

2- Paying the Application Fee

Once you have filled out the visa form, you will get your confirmation number for DS160. Next, with the DS160 confirmation number received and your details, open a CGI Federal profile.

When you give all the needed data, the system will create an invoice so that you can pay the required visa fees for further procedures. As soon as you get this invoice, pay your application fee.

3- Set an appointment for a Visa Interview with the US Embassy in Dhaka

Once you pay the application fee, the next step is to set up an in-person interview with the US Embassy in Dhaka. After 24 hours of submitting the charges, you can request from the CGI Federal site for the interview.

Presently, the time required for visa interviews is around eight to eighteen months. In case you want an interview urgently, apply for an urgent interview from the site.

4- Collect all the Documents

You must gather all of the required documents before the interview. These documents comprise:

• A visa picture.
• Proof of ties to your home country
• Proof of financial resources
• Property documents
• Civil documents, etc.

5- Come to the Visa Interview with Proper Preparation

When you come for the interview, come well-prepared. Check every document related to your application and comprehend their objective and how they link with each other.

Be ready to answer all the questions regarding why you desire to go to the US, how much time you plan to live there, and your professional information.

6- Receive Your Passport

During the interview, the visa officer will tell you about the final decision, whether your interview is approved or not. In case of approval, the officer will ask for your passport to do additional processing.

When your visa is processed, you will get your passport from VFS Global Dhaka within seven working days. Moreover, you will get an email from the US embassy once your passport is prepared for delivery.

Required Documents for the US Tourist Visa from Bangladesh

Remember that the embassy does not ask for any documents. You need to come with all the documents that will prove your authenticity as a visitor to the United States and demonstrate powerful home ties for you to go back to Bangladesh.

Compulsory Documents

• Every past passport
• Current real passport
• Appointment confirmation
• Visa fee receipt
• Current passport size image with white background, if you provided your DS160 six months ago.
• Confirmation Page of DS-160

Extra Documents

• NOC / Employment Letter
• Employment evidence if you are employed
• Pay slips for the last three months
• Business Registration, Business Proofs, Import/Export Certificate if own a business, Business Bank Statements,
• Tax Returns
• Student Evidence, ID Card, Letters from the University, Recent transcripts, results, or diplomas if you are students
• Wedding invitations in case of a wedding
• BMDC Certificate for Doctor
• Conference tickets in case of a conference
• For Retired Persons – all Retirement Documents
• Personal Bank Statements of the Past six Months
• Training Confirmations for partaking in training
• Civil documents, including Baby birth certificates or Marriage certificate
• For Advocate – BAR Council Certificate
• Government Order (G.O) for Official Passport
• Property documents

Which One to Select – B1 or B2?

B-1 Visa

You should choose a B-1 Visa if you want to:

• Meet with business associates,
• Join a conference
• Settle an estate
• Negotiate a business agreement in the US

B-2 Visa

People who want to go for a tour on a holiday, look for medical treatment in the United States, or join a family program must apply for a tourist US B-2 category visa.

Usually, the US Embassy in Dhaka permits tourist visas with both types (B1 or B2), even if you ask for a specific one. In case you are not sure regarding which one to select, you can select both or be explicit dependent upon your conditions.