Non-Immigrant Visas

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Non-Immigrant visa categories and qualifications

Most applicants for non-immigrant visas travel to the United States for tourism, business, study, or temporary work.  Click here for a complete list of non-immigrant visa categories and qualification requirements for each category. 

Scheduling an interview

Applicants are encouraged to schedule their appointments through our service provider Saimon Overseas Ltd.  This service allows applicants to pay their application fee, fill out and submit required visa application forms, and schedule an interview in one visit.  All non-immigrant visa applicants are encouraged to schedule their visa interviews at least 90 days in advance of their anticipated date of travel.

• Click here to see what you need to bring to Saimon Overseas Ltd.
• Click here to see typical wait times for different types of visa appointments.

Fees

The current application fee for all categories of U.S. non-immigrant visas is $131.  There are no issuance fees for Bangladesh nationals, however other nationals may need to pay issuance fees.  For the full visa fee schedule click here.

Applicants may pay the visa application fee at Saimon Travel or at Standard Chartered Bank, and must obtain a receipt, which must be presented at the time of the visa interview.

Location	Saimon Overseas Ltd.	Standard Chartered Bank
Fee	550Tk	115Tk
Address	House 4A, Road 22, Gulshan 1, Dhaka	Plot 189, Block NWA, Gulshan Ave opposite the Pakistan Embassy
Telephone	(880) (02) 9893964	(880) (02) 8821904, 9881651

Before your visit to the embassy

Make sure that all your forms are filled out completely.  You must complete:

• DS-156: Non-Immigrant Visa Application
• DS-157:  Supplemental Non-Immigrant Visa Application
• DS-158:  Contact Information and Work History
• Questionnaire

Click here to learn more about our requirements for application forms, and click here to learn how to qualify for a US non-immigrant visa.  

Important note: Cell phones, cameras, electronic items, sealed envelopes, passports containing talcum and other powders, and weapons are not allowed into the embassy.

After your visit to the embassy

Issuances
The Consular Officer will inform you as to how and when to pick up your visa.  Generally, successful applicants receive their visa within two working days. 

Administrative Processing
Your visa application may require further administrative processing before your visa is approved.  Applicants are advised of additional processing at the time of their interview.  The time needed to process your case will vary based on individual circumstances.  No further documents are required; you will be contacted when processing is complete. Click here to check the status of your case. 

Refusals
Most refused non-immigrant visa applicants have failed to establish an intent to return to their home country.  Applicants are welcome to re-apply at any time, but are encouraged to wait until their circumstances have changed.  A new application form and fee will be required in order to schedule a new interview. 

Emergency travel

Unplanned and urgent travel resulting from medical emergencies, hospitalization, and funerals may qualify for an expedited interview appointment. Click here to learn more about expedited appointments for emergency travel. 

Traveling to the United States

Applicants from 35 countries may travel to the United States without a visa.  Bangladesh is not one of these countries.  Click here to learn about the Visa Waiver Program and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), which is required for all Visa Waiver country travelers. 

When you arrive in the United States, some of your personal information will be shared with Customs and Border Patrol.  If you would like to learn more about what information is shared, click on Advanced Passenger Information System.  Click here to learn about requirements for the I- 94, the form all travelers must fill out upon arrival in the United States.  Certain individuals may need to register with NSEERS upon arrival in the United States. 

Learn more about visiting the United States at www.discoveramerica.com