- All questions on the DS-156, DS-157, and
must be answered in full.
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All Visa applicants should indicate clearly in their Last Name and Given Name. Its often seen in the case of South Indian names that passport issuing authorities write the whole name in the Last Name field.
Applicants should check their passport and if the whole name is given in one line, they should get the same changed from passport office before applying for a visa.
- Indicate your current resident address and not the permanent
address on the visa application form.
- The photo affixed must be front facing, not more
than 6 months old with a light color background
and must follow the guidelines.
These useful tips can be a great
help to get you Visa.  Tips
- Provide all authentic and clear answers to Consulate
staff. In case of any confusion, don't hesitate
to ask person near by or consulate staff in a polite
manner.
- Consulate might ask for return air tickets, medical
insurance etc. Tell them those things will be done
after the visa is approved.
- Complete the Visa application form neatly.
- Visitor needs to understand the procedure and
each document to be submitted.
- Upon receiving your visa, carefully check for
any kind of mistakes like name, date of birth, type
of visa, validity date, etc.
- Remember: The date of
expiry of your stay limit, is the date on the I-94
form slip which will be attached to your passport
at the port of entry in USA, and not the date stamped
on your visa. Usually these are the same dates,
but in some cases it might differ.
- At the port of entry, you will be asked a few questions about your stay, purpose and duration of the visit. Answer them clearly and correctly. Don't make any contradictory statements.
- Don't ever say that you are here for working purpose to the officer at POE officials. People have been deported immediately because of this small statement.
- Always check the expiry date stamped on your I-94 form, at the port of entry. Sometimes, they may commit an error of date while stamping.
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