Visa Services

Supporting Documents

Each person applying for a US visa must have a passport with at least 6 months validity beyond the intended date of entrance into the US.  Children are not permitted to travel on their parents’ passports.

Applicants for non-immigrant visas must prove that they qualify for a visa under the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act.  Under this law, every applicant is presumed to be an intending immigrant.  Therefore, the majority of applicants for non-immigrant visas must overcome this presumption by demonstrating that: 

• they have a valid, temporary purpose of travel
• they plan to remain for a specific, limited period
• they have a residence outside the United States (in most cases, in Bangladesh) as well as other family, social and economic ties that will ensure their return at the end of their visit. Even applicants who wish to visit the United States for business or official travel will need to demonstrate their personal ties to Bangladesh.

If family or friends are inviting applicants on a personal visit or are acting as a sponsor, applicants should also bring the letter of invitation and proof of their family or friend’s immigration and financial status in the U.S. Guarantees by individuals or organizations that an applicant will return to the place of their residence do not relieve the applicant of proving that they meet the requirements detailed above.

Each applicant is unique, so it is not possible to provide a list of required documents.  Applicants should present whatever evidence will prove to the officer that they intend to return to Bangladesh or other residence outside of the United States.  Applicants are encouraged to show documentary evidence of their family, social, and economic ties to Bangladesh.

Examples of useful supporting documents include, but are not limited to:  

• all previous passports
• passports or other identifying information for spouse and/or children in Bangladesh (even if they are not travelling)
• three to twelve months of personal bank statements
• salary statements or job letters
• property, tax or business records
• school documents for children or students
• information from contacts in the United States if traveling for business
• seaman’s books if applying for crew visa
• wedding photos if applying for derivative visa or applying with spouse
• evidence of membership in organizations
• copies of passports and/or immigration documents of relatives in the United States 

Remember!

Each applicant is different. You should present evidence relevant to YOUR case. Applicants should present evidence that will show their own ties to Bangladesh. Supporting documents help an officer evaluate the applicant’s ties to Bangladesh, but supporting documents do not guarantee that a visa will be issued.