Your photos or digital images must be:

Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (22 mm and 35 mm) or 50% and 69% of the ima e!s tota" hei ht from the bottom of the chin to the to# of the head$ %iew the &hoto 'om#osition (em#"ate for more size re)uirement detai"s$ (a*en within the "ast 6 months to ref"ect +our current a##earance (a*en in front of a #"ain white or off,white bac* round

&hoto 'om#osition (em#"ate

-a*e sure the #hoto #resents the fu"" head from the to# of the hair to the bottom of the chin 'enter the head with the frame (he #erson in the #hoto shou"d ha.e a neutra" e/#ression and be facin the camera

Paper Photo Head Size Template

&hoto must be 2 inches b+ 2 inches (he hei ht of the head (to# of hair to bottom of chin) shou"d measure 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25 mm , 35 mm) -a*e sure the e+e hei ht is between 1 1/8 inches to 1 3/8 inches (28 mm 0 35 mm) from the bottom of the #hoto

Digital Image Head Size Template

(he to# of the head1 inc"udin the hair1 to the bottom of the chin must be between 50% and 69% of the ima e!s tota" hei ht$ (he e+e hei ht (measured from the bottom of the ima e to the "e.e" of the e+es) shou"d be between 56% and 69% of the ima e!s hei ht$ 2ma e #i/e" dimensions must be in a s)uare as#ect ratio (meanin the hei ht must be e)ua" to the width)$ -inimum acce#tab"e dimensions are 600 #i/e"s (width) / 600 #i/e"s (hei ht)$ -a/imum acce#tab"e dimensions are 1200 #i/e"s (width) / 1200 #i/e"s (hei ht)$

The digital image must adhere to the following specifications:

(he ima e dimensions must be in a s)uare as#ect ratio (the hei ht must be Dimensions e)ua" to the width)$ -inimum acce#tab"e dimensions are 600 / 600 #i/e"s$ -a/imum acce#tab"e dimensions are 1200 / 1200 #i/e"s$ &"ease re.iew #ass#ort and .isa #hoto re)uirements for s#ecific dimensions$ (he ima e must be in co"or (23 bits #er #i/e") in s456 co"or s#ace which is the common out#ut for most di ita" cameras$ (he ima e must be in 7&85 fi"e format (he ima e must be "ess than or e)ua" to 230 *6 (*i"ob+tes)$ (he ima e ma+ need to be com#ressed in order for it to be under the ma/imum fi"e size$ (he com#ression ratio shou"d be "ess than or e)ua" to 2091$

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Compression

Overview
The B-1/B-2 visitor visa is for people traveling to the United States temporarily for business (B-1) or for pleasure or medical treatment (B-2) !enerally" the B-1 visa is for travelers consulting #ith business associates" attending scientific" educational" professional or business conventions/conferences" settling an estate or negotiating contracts The B-2 visa is for travel that is recreational in nature" including tourism" visits #ith friends or relatives" medical treatment and activities of a fraternal" social or service nature $ften" the B-1 and B-2 visas are combined and issued as one visa% the B-1/B-2

Qualifications
&f you apply for a B-1/B-2 visa" you must demonstrate to a consular officer that you 'ualify for a U S visa in accordance #ith the U S &mmigration and (ationality )ct (&()) Section 21*(b) of the &() presumes that every B-1/B-2 applicant is an intending immigrant +ou must overcome this legal presumption by sho#ing%

That the purpose of your trip to the United States is for a temporary visit" such as business" pleasure" or medical treatment That you plan to remain in the United States for a specific" limited period of time ,vidence of funds to cover your e-penses #hile in the United States That you have a residence outside the United States" as #ell as other binding social or economic ties" that #ill ensure your return abroad at the end of your visit Personal or domestic employees and crew members #or.ing aboard vessels #ithin the $uter /ontinental Shelf may 'ualify for B-1 visas under certain circumstances Some foreign nationals may be ineligible for visas according to The &mmigration and (ationality )ct +ou can read more about The &mmigration and (ationality )ct and visa ineligibility here

Application Items
&f you apply for a business/tourist visa" you must submit the follo#ing%

) (onimmigrant 0isa ,lectronic )pplication (1S-123) 4orm 0isit the DS-16 web pa!e for more information about the 1S-123 ) passport valid for travel to the United States #ith a validity date at least si- months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific a!reements provide e-emptions) &f more than one person is included in your passport" each person desiring a visa must submit an application $ne (1) 25-25 (6cm-6cm) photograph ta.en #ithin the last si- months "his web pa!e has information about the re'uired photo format ) receipt sho#ing payment of your US7123 non-refundable nonimmigrant visa application processing fee paid in local currency "his web pa!e has more information about paying this fee &f a visa is issued" there may be an additional visa issuance reciprocity fee" depending on your nationality The 1epartment of State8s websitecan help you find out if you must pay a visa issuance reciprocity fee and #hat the fee amount is &n addition to these items" you must present an intervie# appointment letter confirming that you boo.ed an appointment through this service +ou may also bring #hatever supporting documents you believe support the information provided to the consular officer

#ow to Apply

Step 1
/omplete the $onimmi!rant %isa &lectronic Application 'DS-16 ( form

Step 2

9ay the visa application fee

Step 3

Schedule your appointment on this #eb page +ou need three pieces of information in order to schedule your appointment% +our passport number The ref transaction number from your ban. receipt (/lic. here if you need help finding this number ) The ten (13) digit barcode number from your 1S-123 confirmation page

Step 4
0isit the )*S* &mbassy on the date and time of your visa intervie# +ou must bring a printed copy of your appointment letter" your 1S-123 confirmation page" one photograph ta.en #ithin the last si- months and your current and all old passports )pplications #ithout all of these items #ill not be accepted

)s you go through the process you #ill be able to select your visa type" enter personal data" add dependents" select your document delivery location" confirm visa payment" and schedule your appointment

+ou #ill need to lo! in to your profile #ith the same credentials you used to pay your visa fee $nce you are in the system" you #ill see your dashboard /lic. on Schedule )ppointment on the left-hand side menu This #ill start the process for scheduling your appointment +ou #ill need%

+our passport number The ref transaction number from your ban. receipt /lic. here if you need help finding this number The ten (13) digit barcode number from your 1S-123 confirmation page

Step 5
0isit the )*S* &mbassy on the date and time of your visa intervie# Be sure to chec. the Schedule +y Appointmentpage for the necessary documentation needed for your appointment

Step 6
&f your visa is approved" the visa #ill be available for pic. up at the U S ,mbassy

Supportin! Documents
Supporting documents are only one of many factors a consular officer #ill consider in your intervie# /onsular officers loo. at each application individually and consider professional" social" cultural and other factors during ad:udication /onsular officers may loo. at your specific intentions" family situation" and your long-range plans and prospects #ithin your country of residence ,ach case is e-amined individually and is accorded every consideration under the la# ,aution- Do not present false documents 4raud or misrepresentation can result in permanent visa ineligibility &f confidentiality is of concern" the applicant should bring the documents to the U S ,mbassy in a sealed envelope The U S ,mbassy #ill not ma.e this information available to anyone and #ill respect the confidentiality of the information

+ou should bring the follo#ing documents to your intervie# $riginal documents are al#ays preferred over photocopies and you must bring these documents #ith you to the intervie# 1o not fa-" email or mail any supporting documents to the U S ,mbassy

/urrent proof of income" ta- payments" property or business o#nership" or assets +our travel itinerary and/or other e-planation about your planned trip ) letter from your employer detailing your position" salary" ho# long you have been employed" any authori;ed vacation" and the business purpose" if any" of your U S trip /riminal/court records pertaining to any arrest or conviction any#here" even if you completed your sentence or #ere later pardoned )dditionally" based on your purpose of travel" you should consider bringing the follo#ing%

Students
Bring your latest school results" transcripts and degrees/diplomas )lso bring evidence of financial support such as monthly ban. statements" fi-ed deposit slips" or other evidence

Working adults
Bring an employment letter from your employer and pay slips from the most recent three months

Businessmen and company directors

Bring evidence of your position in the company and remuneration

Visiting a relative
Bring photocopies of your relative8s proof of status (e g !reen /ard" naturali;ation certificate" valid visa" etc)

Previous visitors to the

nited States

&f you #ere previously in the United States" any documents attesting to your immigration or visa status