B1/B2 — Tourist / Business
10-year multiple entry for tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences.
US Consulate General, Chennai
US Visa Services in Chennai — B1/B2, F1, H1B & More
From tourist visits to H1B transfers, B2B Holidays manages every step of your US visa application — DS-160, MRV fee, OFC biometrics, and mock interview prep with a Chennai-based consular expert.
Visa categories we handle
F1 — Student Visa
SEVIS I-20, financial documents, SOP and full interview coaching for Chennai students.
H1B — Skilled Worker
Petition-approved workers — DS-160 review, employer coordination, dependants (H4).
L1 — Intra-company Transfer
Intra-company transferees, blanket petitions and dependants (L2).
J1 — Exchange Visitor
Interns, trainees, au pairs, research scholars — DS-2019 to interview.
K1 — Fiancé(e) Visa
I-129F filed cases, NVC processing, Chennai consulate interview support.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Free eligibility consultation
20-minute review of your travel purpose, ties to India, financials and past US visa history.
- 2
DS-160 form completion
Every field validated for consistency with your supporting documents.
- 3
MRV fee payment & scheduling
MRV receipt generated; OFC biometrics + consulate interview slots booked in one flow.
- 4
Document preparation
Cover letter, financial dossier, invitation letters and category-specific evidence assembled.
- 5
Mock interview coaching
One-on-one session simulating the Chennai consulate — 214(b) risks addressed head-on.
- 6
Interview & passport collection
Post-interview follow-up + passport tracking; visa sticker verified before hand-back.
Documents checklist
- ✓Original passport (6+ months validity)
- ✓DS-160 confirmation page
- ✓MRV fee receipt
- ✓OFC + consulate appointment letters
- ✓Recent 51×51 mm US-spec photograph
- ✓Bank statements — last 6 months
- ✓Last 3 years ITR / Form 16
- ✓Employment / invitation letters
- ✓Travel itinerary + hotel bookings
- ✓Previous US visas (if any)
Interview preparation at B2B Holidays
The 90-second interview at the US Consulate on Anna Salai is where most Chennai applications are won or lost. Our consultants — several of whom are former visa officers and immigration attorneys — run a full mock interview covering the 214(b) presumption, your ties to India, financial capacity and travel purpose.
You'll leave knowing exactly how to answer the tough questions in your own words — no scripts, no memorised lines.
US Consulate General, Chennai
- 📍 Gemini Circle, 220 Anna Salai, Chennai — 600006
- 🕘 Interview hours: 08:00–11:30 (Mon–Fri, by appointment)
- 🌐 in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/chennai
- ☎️ B2B Holidays visa line: 080726 26446
Frequently asked questions
How long does US visa processing take from Chennai?
MRV to interview wait time at the Chennai consulate is currently 3–8 weeks for B1/B2. Passport is returned 5–7 working days after approval.
What is 214(b) and how do I overcome it?
Section 214(b) presumes every applicant is an intending immigrant. You overcome it by demonstrating strong ties to India — job, family, property, financials. Our mock interview specifically targets 214(b) risk factors.
Can B2B Holidays help after a US visa refusal?
Yes — we analyse the refusal reason (usually 214(b)), rebuild the ties-to-India dossier, refresh financials and re-coach the interview. Many Chennai reapplicants have been approved on the second attempt.
Do I need to visit Chennai in person for the interview?
Yes — the consulate interview is in-person on Anna Salai. OFC biometrics happen at Express Estates, Chennai. Some visa categories (renewals) qualify for the Dropbox / interview-waiver programme.
What is the total cost of a US B1/B2 visa from Chennai?
MRV fee is USD 185 (~₹15,500) + B2B Holidays service fee. Overall ₹18,500 all-in is a realistic 2026 budget.
Can you handle H1B stamping and H4 dependants together?
Yes — we routinely process H1B principal + H4 spouse/child files together at the Chennai consulate.
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