United States Visa for Indians

You typically need a B-2 visa for the United States. The B-2 visa is issued for tourism, visiting friends or relatives, or participation in social events or activities. However, you should note that a B-2 visa is purely for the purpose of tourism only and can not be used to engage in the following activities:

Work;

Study;

Paid performances;

Work related to press, radio, or any other information media;

Arriving as a crew member of an aircraft or ship; 

Permanent residence.

Typically, the USA government issues a tourist visa that is valid for 10 years. However, you can stay for only a maximum of 6 months in one single visit.

Yes, you can reapply for a US visa after it is rejected. You can follow these steps:

Understand the reason: The visa decision is communicated immediately after the interview. If rejected, the consular officer will clearly provide the reason for your visa denial and might suggest further steps that you can take. 

Address the reason: Whatever the reason, try fixing it by yourself or with the help of visa experts. 

Reapply: If you believe your circumstances have significantly changed and you can now provide more compelling evidence, reapply.

As per the US Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), you will be eligible for a US visitor visa if you can prove that:

The purpose of your trip to the US is for a temporary visit, such as business, tourism or visiting family and friends.

You plan to remain in the US for a specific, limited period of time;

You have enough evidence of funds to cover your expenses while in the US.

You have a residence outside the US and other binding social or economic ties that will ensure your return to India at the end of your visit.