USA

ABOUT USA

United States of America
Capital	Washington, D.C. 38°53′N 77°01′W
Largest city	New York City
Official languages	None at federal level
National language	English
Demonym	American
Government	Federal Presidential Constitutional
President	Barack Obama (D)
Vice President	Joe Biden (D)
Speaker of the House	John Boehner (R)
Chief Justice	John Roberts
Legislature	Congress
Upper house	Senate
Lower house	House of Representatives
Independence from Great Britain
Declared	July 4, 1776
Recognized	September 3, 1783
Constitution	June 21, 1788
Area
Total	9,826,675 km2 (3rd/4th) 3,794,101 sq mi
Water (%)	6.76
Population
2013 estimate	317,566,000 (3rd)
Density	34.2/km2 (179th)
	88.6/sq mi
GDP(PPP)	2013 estimate
Total	$16.724 trillion (1st)
Per capita	$52,839 (6th)
GDP(nominal)	2013 estimate
Total	$16.724 trillion (1st)
Per capita	$52,839 (9th)
Gini(2011)	47.7 high • 39th (2009)
HDI (2013)	0.937 very high • 3rd
Currency	United States dollar($)(USD)
Time zone	(UTC−5 to −10)
Summer (DST)	(UTC−4 to −10)
Drives on the	right
Calling code	+1
ISO 3166 code	US
Internet TLD	.us .gov .mil .edu

The United States of America (USA), commonly referred to as the United States (US), America, or simply the States, is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal district. The 48 contiguous states and the federal district of Washington, D.C., are in central North America between Canada and Mexico. The state of Alaska is the northwestern part of North America and the state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific.

The country also has five populated and nine unpopulated territories in the Pacific and the Caribbean. At 3.79 million square miles (9.83 million km2) in total and with around 316 million people, the United States is the fourth-largest country by total area and third largest by population. It is one of the world’s most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration from many countries. The geography and climate of the United States is also extremely diverse, and it is home to a wide variety of wildlife.

The United States is a developed country and has the world’s largest national economy, with an estimated GDP in 2013 of $16.7 trillion – 23% of global nominal GDP and 19% at purchasing-power parity. The economy is fueled by an abundance of natural resources and the world’s highest worker productivity, with per capita GDP being the world’s sixth-highest in 2010.

While the U.S. economy is considered post-industrial, it continues to be one of the world’s largest manufacturers. The U.S. has the highest mean and second-highest median household income in the OECD as well as the highest average wage, though it has the fourth most unequal income distribution among OECD nations with roughly 16% of the population living in poverty. The country accounts for 39% of global military spending, being the world’s foremost economic and military power, a prominent political and cultural force, and a leader in scientific research and technological innovation.

HOW TO APPLY FOR US NON-IMMIGRANT VISA

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR USA VISITOR VISA

HOW TO APPLY FOR U.S. IMMIGRANT VISA

U.S. EMBASSY AND U.S. CONSULATES

Visa Application Center Locations and Timings

Overview
The U.S. Embassy or Consulate and Visa Application Centers observe both U.S. and India holidays and will be closed on those dates. The visa application call center services will only be closed on Saturdays, Christmas, New Years, Holi and Diwali, Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

Hours of Operations at the Visa Application Center

• Biometrics Appointment
  • Monday to Friday – 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
  • Sunday – 01:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m.
• Submission of Drop Box visa application/ 221(g) application
  • Monday to Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.
• Passport Collection
  • Monday to Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.
  • Sunday – 01:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Locations

To view Visa Application Center locations.

The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi

Shanti Path, ChanakyaPuri 110021

Telephone:- +91-11-2419-8000
Email:- support-india@ustraveldocs.com
Fax:- +91-11-2419-8587
Website:- https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/new-delhi/
Location:- https://goo.gl/maps/CqPUhGuAePfMajrG8

Document Drop-Off Locations

Passport/Visa Collection Locations and Timings

Note: Premium delivery of passport/document is available at an additional fee of Rs.500/- per individual, payable in cash only. Payment for this service needs to be made to the courier at the time of delivery of passport/document. This service is optional.

Return Passport Collection Timing at U.S Embassy/Consulates

Please note that passports not collected within 14 calendar days from 11 Visa Application Centers or within 7 working days from 22 Blue Dart locations will be RETURNED to the respective U.S. Embassy/Consulate and applicants will need to pick up their passports/documents directly from the U.S. Embassy/Consulate. Follow the link for the Embassy/Consulate Holiday schedule.

The U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai (Bombay)

C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051

Telephone:- +91-22-2672-4000
Email:- support-india@ustraveldocs.com
Website:- https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/mumbai/
Location:- https://goo.gl/maps/NjaY1eym8kTJMNrZ9

PASSPORT/VISA COLLECTION LOCATIONS AND TIMINGS

Overview

Once your visa is approved, Blue Dart will deliver your passport to the pickup location you specified when you scheduled your appointment. There are no extra fees associated with either aspect of this service – the cost for Blue Dart to hold your passport is included in the visa application fee.

Note: Premium delivery of passport/document is available at an additional fee of Rs.500/- per individual, payable in cash only. Payment for this service needs to be made to the courier at the time of delivery of passport/document. This service is optional.

Locations and Timings

To view CGI/Blue Dart passport/visa collection locations and timings,

Premium (Home) Delivery

Get your documents delivered at your doorstep.

• Pay via cash on delivery once you receive your passport in your hand
• Rapid, Reliable, time-definite delivery.
• State-of-the-art Technology for Track and Trace
• Speedy door-to-door delivery.
• Delivery to most locations in India
• Secure handling of documents
• Available at a nominal cost of ₹ 500/- (inclusive of taxes) for each applicant
• Premium Delivery fee of Rs.500/- is an additional fee and it is not a part of the Visa Application Fee.
• The payment receipt for this service will be emailed to your registered email ID once the passport is delivered to the provided address.

Blue Dart Holiday & Closure

Please note that holidays and hours of operation may differ for Blue Dart locations based on local holidays and conditions. Please contact Blue Dart toll free number 1860 233 1234 or +912262601234 or click here if you would like further information on Holidays for a specific Blue Dart location.

>DOCUMENT DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

Overview

f you were issued a 221(g) letter and instructed by the Embassy

or Consulate to submit additional documentation for further processing, you

should submit those documents to CGI, which will deliver your documents to the

Embassy.

Locations

To view CGI document drop-off locations,

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Hours of Operation (Customer Service Center)

Customer service agents are ready to assist you Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., India Standard Time (IST), and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., IST.

Callers from the United States can reach the contact centers 24-hours a day between Monday at 8:00 a.m. and Friday at midnight, Eastern Standard Time (EST).

The Call Center services will only be closed on Saturdays, Christmas, New Years, Holi, Diwali, Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

Hours of Operation (Visa Application Center)

Submission of Drop Box visa application/ 221(g) application

Monday to Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.

Passport Collection

Monday to Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.

Sunday – 01:00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m. (only at the 5 Visa Application Center located at New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad)

Contact Information

If you need help with your visa application or want to learn more about obtaining a visa to travel to the U.S., please contact us via any of the means shown below. Visa application services call center agents are able to assist you via email, telephone or chat.

Email: To reach a customer service representative via email, please write to support-india@ustraveldocs.com.

Telephone: Please contact a customer service representative using one of these telephone numbers:

Reporting Fraud

Please contact us at fraud@ustraveldocs.com if you have experienced fraud or have been asked to pay any unnecessary fees to pay your MRV fee, schedule your visa interview, or ship documents to or from the consular section.

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Overview

Visa applicants, including children, are required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable visa application fee, sometimes referred to as the MRV fee, before applying for a nonimmigrant visa. The visa application fee must be paid whether a visa is issued or not. The type of visa for which you apply determines the fee amount. This webpage lists visa application fees associated with each nonimmigrant visa type.

Please note that only the application fees for nonimmigrant visas are listed here.

Payment Information

Although fees are listed in U.S. dollars, payment must be made using local currency. More information about payment options is here.

Note: In case further clarity on payment related information is required please contact our Support Services

Important Note on Visa Fees:

Visa Fees are not refundable. If you have encountered an error with your payment or you believe your payment was not successful, DO NOT PAY THE FEE A SECOND TIME AS IT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. Please email our support center at support-india@ustraveldocs.com with your concern and we will investigate. Be aware that if you request a chargeback that reverses the charge or payment, your case will be promptly investigated which may lead to fines and/or other legal action.

Effective September 1st 2015, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently issued instructions to all banks in India to remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month, Therefore, U.S. visa fee payment systems such as NEFT, payment at bank and mobile payment will not be operational on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. On 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of the month, all banks will observe a full working day with working hours similar to the weekday timings unless it is a bank holiday.

Restrictions

Your visa application fee is non-refundable and you cannot transfer it to another person. You will receive a receipt after paying the application fee. This receipt is valid for one year from the date of payment and allows you to schedule your interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. You must schedule your interview while the receipt is valid, which means your interview must be booked within one year of paying your fee. If you do not schedule an interview within a year of payment then your receipt will expire, you will not be able to schedule an interview, and you must pay the fee again and begin the process anew.

Visa Types and Application Fee Amounts

The application fees are listed below and apply to one visa application. The application fee for the most common nonimmigrant visa types is $160. This includes tourist, business, student, and exchange visas.

The tables below are a more comprehensive list of visa types and fee amounts.

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U.S. Department of State

• U.S. Department of State
• U.S. Department of State Bureau Consular Affairs
• U.S. Embassy New Delhi
• U.S. Consulate Mumbai
• U.S. Consulate Chennai
• U.S. Consulate Hyderabad
• U.S. Consulate Kolkata

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