Embassy of the United States

Crew Members (C1/D)

C1/D visas are required for pilots, air hosts/hostesses, stewards, seamen or employees on board a ship or crew members traveling to the United States as passengers to join a vessel or aircraft. 

When crew members are transiting for more than 29 days in the U.S. or U.S. waters, they also need to apply for a B1/B2 visa. Crew applicants may apply for both a C1/D and a B1/B2 visa at the same time.

For C1/D visas, follow the nonimmigrant visa application process.

Trainee (H-3)

H-3 visas are for workers going to the U.S. to receive training in any field (other than medical education or training) where the proposed training is not available in the applicant's home country. It is not intended for employment in the U.S.  Visit USCIS for more information or email suppot-india@ustraveldocs.com if you are unsure whether this category matches your purpose of travel.

Media and Journalists (I)

I visas are for members of the press or media traveling to work in their field while in the U.S. Spouses and children of the principle applicant are also eligible for I visas.

Extraordinary Ability (O-1, O-2)

O-1 visa are for those with remarkable achievements in the sciences, arts, education, business, athletics, or the motion picture and television field. You can read more about this visa category at Department of State Travel Site.  

You will follow the nonimmigrant visa application process. 

Artists, Entertainers and Athletes (P-1, P-2, P-3)

Information on P visa qualifications is available at Department of State Travel Site.
For scheduling P visa appointments, please  visit www.ustraveldocs.com/in or call the call center. Otherwise, you follow the nonimmigrant visa application process.

Please include the following information in the email:

• Name and telephone number(s) of group leader and/or point of contact
• Contracts for show venues
• Contract between the petitioner and the beneficiaries
• Publicity material for the event
• Tax returns of the petitioner

Official and Diplomatic Travel (A, G, C visas)

For complete information on fingerprinting, interview and visa types, please read here.

Religious Worker (R-1, R-2)

R-1 visas are for pursuing paid religious work in the United States. You must have been a member of the same religious denomination as the non-profit religious organization in the U.S. that is sponsoring your petition for at least two years prior to your visa application. 

Some short-term, unpaid religious activities may be pursued on a B1/B2 visa. Please email support-india@ustraveldocs.com if you have questions about the appropriate category.

For R visas, follow the nonimmigrant visa application process.

V, Q and K Visas

You can read more about these categories at Department of State Travel Site.  Please email support-india@ustraveldocs.com before you apply for these visa categories.

Questions?  Other Visa Categories?

Please email:  support-india@ustraveldocs.com or visit the U.S. Department of State website for a complete list of visas available to the United States.