My mother got her visitor visa in Chennai on 2/4/03. She used TTS drop box facility at Bangalore. The following documents were submitted:
Appliant:
1) Valid Passport,
1) completed DS-156 with photo attached ( no other photo wa submitted),
3) Fee drafts,
4) applicant's bank passbook (original passbook was sent),
5) Proof of property ownership only copies were sent),
6) copies of other investments.
Sponsor (me)
1) Letter addressed to consulate requesting that a visitor visa be granted,
2) Letter addressed to my mother inviting her to US,
3) Notarized I-134,
4) Letter verifying my employment and salary,
5) Copy of ALL pages of my passport,
6) Copy of me green card (front AND back sides)
7) My bank statements (copies) and latest pay stub.
My mother had previously visited me 4 years ago.
It took 8 days to receive the passsport with the visa. The visa is for 10 years, multiple entry.
I hope this helps othre applicants.
Appliant:
1) Valid Passport,
1) completed DS-156 with photo attached ( no other photo wa submitted),
3) Fee drafts,
4) applicant's bank passbook (original passbook was sent),
5) Proof of property ownership only copies were sent),
6) copies of other investments.
Sponsor (me)
1) Letter addressed to consulate requesting that a visitor visa be granted,
2) Letter addressed to my mother inviting her to US,
3) Notarized I-134,
4) Letter verifying my employment and salary,
5) Copy of ALL pages of my passport,
6) Copy of me green card (front AND back sides)
7) My bank statements (copies) and latest pay stub.
My mother had previously visited me 4 years ago.
It took 8 days to receive the passsport with the visa. The visa is for 10 years, multiple entry.
I hope this helps othre applicants.