Is it a good idea to carry printouts of scanned documents in lieu of original documents to an interview for a B2 visa for USA?
I am staying in USA on a H1B visa. I am planning to sponsor a B2 visa in USA for my parents who are living in India. I am on the way to prepare all sponsor documents. I am aware that for the B2 visa interview, my parents have to carry sponsor documents along with other documents. After completing of the documents, I would like to scan all those documents and send those scanned copies to my parents through e-mail so that they can carry the printouts of sponsor documents to the B2 visa interview.
Is it good idea, or do we have to carry original documents for the B2 visa interview?
Best Answer
They will have to present the original documents, from immihelp.com:
Sponsorship Documents
Applicants who do not have sufficient funds of their own to support themselves during their proposed stay in the United States must present credible evidence to show that they will be supported there by some interested person; such evidence should reflect the ties between applicant and sponsor which form the basis for the latter's assurances of extending support. You should present all original documents sent to you by your sponsor in the USA.
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What documents are required for B2 visa interview?
List of Forms and Documents People Seeking B-2 Visitor Visas Must Prepare- Form DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Application. ...
- One photo of you, printed. ...
- MRV fee receipt. ...
- Visa reciprocity fee. ...
- Your passport. ...
- Documents showing the purpose of your trip to the United States. ...
- Employer letter if applying for B-1 visa.
What do I need to bring for US visa appointment?
Important: you must bring a printed copy of your appointment instruction page and your Form DS-160 confirmation page with you. You cannot be admitted to the Embassy without them and it is not possible to print them when you arrive. You can bring your mobile phone, e-reader, or tablet device.What do I need for b1 B2 visa interview?
In this case, make sure you have these items for the interview:How do I scan my passport for visa?
You should avoid flash on your passport for your Indian Visa application. You must have Visual Inspection Zone (VIZ) and Magnetic Readable Zone (MRZ), 2 strips at the lower part of biography page of passport clearly visible. Send your passport scan copy in high resolution for your India Visa application.B1/B2 Documents Checklist for US Visa Interview 2022
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