Odyssey Tours and Travels has an experienced documentation team to assist clients with processing tourist and business visa applications for almost all countries in the world including USA. Apart from B1 / B2 visas for USA, we also assist with USA Student Visa applications and Work & Dependent Visas.
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USA Visa Categories:
Odyssey can assist with the USA visa applications for the following visa categories:
- USA Tourist, Family or Friend Visit Visa (B2)
- USA Business visa (B1)
- USA Student Visa (F & M)
- Renewal of USA visa B1/B2/F/M Categories
Jurisdiction: USA Embassy or Consulate allows applications to be lodged at the nearest Embassy or Consulate in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata irrespective of which city & state the passport is issued.
USA BI (Business Visa) / B2 (Tourist Visa) including renewal:
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). Generally, the B-1 visa is for travellers consulting with 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 with friends or relatives, medical treatment and activities of a fraternal, social or service nature. Often, the B-1 and B-2 visas are combined and issued as one B-1/B-2 visa.
To qualify for a US B1 / B2 visa, you must demonstrate that:
- The purpose of your trip to the U.S. is for one of the stated reasons mentioned above
- You plan to remain in the U.S. for a specific, limited period
- You have a residence outside the U.S. as well as other binding ties so that you will return to your home country
USA B1 / B2 visa processing details:
| Processing Time |
Minimum of 4 to 5 days after the interview |
| Visa fees |
Rs. 18130 for B1 / B2 visas |
| Odyssey Service Charges |
Rs. 3500 + 18% GST for fresh application and Rs. 3000 + 18% GST for renewal applications. In addition, the courier fees charged by the US Consulate is Rs. 1200 per way. So for fresh applications, the one way courier charges is Rs. 1200 and for drop box applications, the return courier charges are Rs. 1200 x 2 = Rs. 2400 |
| Validity of the Visa |
- 10 years multiple entry for B1/B2 category (granting of the visa and the validity is decided by the US Consulate or Embassy)
- For F/M/H/L as per approved petition
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| No. of Entries |
Multiple
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| Duration of stay |
- Upto a maximum of 6 months for B1/B2 category (decision depend upon the Immigration Officer on arrival in USA)
- For F/M/H/L as per approved petition
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Checklist of documents for NEW B1 / B2 USA visa application:
Here is the checklist of documents required for applying for a USA visa:
- Current passport with atleast 6 months validity and a minimum 3 blank pages
- Old passport (with valid or expired USA visas if any)
- The VISA application form duly filled which will enable us to fill the visa application online on your behalf
- Additional supporting documents will be required depending on factors like applicant’s current occupation, sponsor of the trip etc
- Student visa: Approved original signed Form I-20 from your U.S. school or program
Checklist of documents for RENEWAL B1 / B2 USA visa application:
Here is a checklist of documents required for renewing a USA visa through the Drop Box Facility (updated as on 01st July 2026):
- Current valid and old passport (including photo copy of front & last page and photocopy of valid & expired or valid USA visas)
- The VISA application form duly filled which will enable us to fill the visa application online on your behalf
- Two passport size photographs as per these specifications: Size 50 X 50 mm, white background, face should comprise 80% of the photo, applicant to wear dark clothes, without eyewear and both ears should be clearly visible and no teeth should be shown
Waive my interview and renew my visa
In limited circumstances, visa applicants may apply for a visa without appearing at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for an interview. Additionally, some governments allow their citizens to travel with a valid visa in an expired passport, provided the traveller also has a valid passport. If your government allows travel with a valid visa and a combination of an expired and valid passport, then the U.S. government may allow you to travel to the United States with your old passport containing a valid visa and your new, valid passport. Eligible applicants must schedule an appointment in order to drop off their passports and visa application materials at one of our eleven locations.
Document drop off locations where no delivery charges applicable: Delhi , Mumbai , Kolkata, Chennai , Hyderabad
Document drop off locations with delivery charges applicable: Pune, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru , Kochi
Effective February 24, 2025, a fee of ₹ 1200/- per individual application to be paid, in cash/online, at the time of submission of documents at the below mentioned locations.
Note: Applicants MUST be present in India during their interview waiver submission process.
Qualifications:
You may submit your visa application as Interview Waiver and proceed without a consular interview if you meet all of the following qualifications:
- Be renewing a fully valid B-1, B-2, B-1/B-2 that is either still current or expired within the past 12 months and the applicant was at least 18 years old at the time of the previous visa issuance; applicants applying for A-1, A-2, C-3 (except attendants, servants, or personal employees of accredited officials), G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, NATO-1 through NATO-6, or TECRO E-1; or applicants for diplomatic or official-type visas.
Note: You must select an interview waiver submission appointment date 15 calendar days before your visa has “expired within the last 12 months”. If your interview waiver submission appointment date is less than 15 calendar days before your visa expired within the last 12 months, you will be asked to schedule a biometric appointment and an in-person interview at post.
Your passport should be valid for a minimum of 15 calendar days from the date of your interview waiver appointmen
- Is applying in the consular district of residence, unless required to apply in the country of which such applicant is a national.
- All 10 fingerprints were taken at the time the last visa was issued
- The previous visa was not lost, stolen, revoked or marked CWOP
- The applicant has never been refused, unless that refusal was overcome or waived by a consular officer.
- Meet other eligibility requirements as applicable
Note: To qualify for interview waiver, each visa applicant, whether an individual, a dependant family member, or as part of a group, must independently meet the eligibility criteria on the day of submission of the visa application.
Student visas:
There are two student visa categories:
- F-1 visa: This is the most common type of student visa. If you wish to engage in academic studies in the United States at an approved school, such as an accredited U.S. college or university, private secondary school, or approved English language program then you need an F-1 visa. You will also need an F-1 visa if your course of study is more than 18 hours a week.
- M-1 visa: If you plan engage in non-academic or vocational study or training at a U.S. institution then you need an M-1 visa.
US visa document checklist:
US Visa FAQs:
Apply early! The wait times for appointments by post are available at the
Department of State Travel site.
Although the majority of applications are processed and ready to pick up within a few business days, some applications will require administrative processing. We cannot predict in advance which applications will require administrative processing, nor do we know how long it will take. Please apply at least 6-8 weeks before you plan to travel, and do not book plane tickets or hotels until you have a visa.
It is advisable that you possess a passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States. However, it is required that your passport must be valid for a minimum of 15 calendar days from the date of your consular appointment / date of your interview waiver appointment.
before your interview Please obtain a new passport if:
- Your passport is going to expire in less than 6 months after the time you enter the United States.
- The film on the biographic data pages of your passport (i.e., page with your photo and back page with your parents' information) is peeling, or
- Your passport is otherwise torn, damaged, mutilated or has been washed or laundered.
No. If your visa is valid and unmarked or undamaged, you can travel with your two passports together (old and new), if the purpose of your travel matches your current non-immigrant visa. Also, the name and other personal data must be the same in both passports, and both passports must be from the same country and of the same type (i.e., both tourist passports and both diplomatic passports).
If your visa has been damaged, you will need to reapply for a new visa. If your visa was issued recently, you may not need to have a new interview.
The validity of a visa cannot be extended regardless of its type. You will need to apply for a new visa.
If your name has legally changed through marriage, divorce, or a court ordered name change, you will need to obtain a new passport. Once you have a new passport, the Department of State recommends that you apply for a new U.S. visa to make it easier for you to travel to and from the United States.
You do not have to wait until your current visa expires. You can apply for a new visa even if your current visa is valid.
If your name has legally changed through marriage, divorce, or a court ordered name change, you will need to obtain a new passport. Once you have a new passport, the Department of State recommends that you apply for a new U.S. visa to make it easier for you to travel to and from the United States.
B1/B2 Visa FAQs:
A U.S. non-immigrant visa grants you permission to travel to a Port of Entry (airport/seaport) in the United States. When you arrive at your destination Port of Entry, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer who processes your entry will determine the length of time that you may remain in the country. You may travel to the Port of Entry during the validity of your non-immigrant visa up to and including the last day the visa is valid. The visa duration does not determine the length of time that you may legally remain in the United States; only the Customs and Border Protection officer can decide this upon your arrival in the United States.
You can arrive in the United States right up to the last date of validity indicated on the visa. The Customs and Border Protection officer on arrival determines the duration of your stay in the United States. Your visa can expire while you are still in the United States – just be sure that you do not overstay the period of time the officer grants.
Instructions for applicants on attending their biometrics appointment and Consular interview are provided below.
For Biometric appointment at the Visa application center:
- All applicants are required to attend their biometric appointment, except for those under the age of 14 or over the age of 79. These applicants are not required to appear in person. A family member or representative may submit the required documents, as stated in the appointment letter, on the scheduled date and time to complete the process.
For Interview at the Embassy/Consulate:
- All applicants, including those under the age of 14 or over the age of 79, must appear in person for the visa interview at the Embassy or Consulate on the scheduled appointment date and time.
Failure to attend the interview will result in being marked as a "No Show," and you will be required to pay a new visa fee and restart the entire application process.
Student Visa FAQs:
The Form I-20 is an official U.S. Government form, issued by a certified school, which a prospective non-immigrant student must have in order to get an F-1 or M-1 visa. Form I-20 acts as proof-of-acceptance and contains the information necessary to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee, apply for a visa or change visa status, and be admitted into the United States. The Form I-20 has the student's SEVIS identification number, which starts with the letter N and is followed by nine digits, on the upper righthand side directly above the barcode.
You are encouraged to apply for your non immigrant student visa as soon as you have your I-20. To ensure you get an early and timely date you may apply at any time. However, a student visa may be issued no more than 365 days prior to the start date mentioned on your I-20.
You may only enter the United States within 30 days of the beginning of the course of study stated on your I-20, regardless of when your visa was issued.
If you received an I-20 after scheduling your appointment, then you can inform the U.S. consular officer of the new I-20 at the time of the interview.
The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) program requires schools and exchange programs to verify the enrollment status of all new and continuing foreign students and exchange visitors. Student visa applicants are required to pay a SEVIS fee before a visa can be issued.