During your US visa interview, carry the following documents: DS-160 Confirmation page, appointment confirmation page, passport (including your old passport, if applicable), fee payment receipt, proof of the trip’s purpose, proof of intent to return and proof of sufficient funds.

Once your US visitor visa is approved and stamped, you will be communicated via mail or SMS. There are primarily two ways of passport collection:

• Self-pick-up: If you opted for a passport pick-up location when scheduling the appointment, you can collect your passport from the designated collection centre.
• Courier delivery: If you opted for courier delivery, your passport will be sent to the address you provided.

At the time of collection, ensure you have a government-issued ID, visa appointment confirmation page and notification indicating your passport is ready for pick-up.

Yes, the consular interview is a mandatory part of the US tourist visa application process. However, children under 14 and applicants aged 80 and over are exempt from the visa interview requirement.

Typically, the US consular visa interview does not last more than 5-10 minutes. In some cases, the interview is wrapped up as fast as within 3 minutes.

Yes, all citizens (including minors) wishing to apply for a US tourist visa must separately complete the DS-160 Form. 

If the applicant is under 16 or physically incapable of completing an application, a third party can fill out the form on behalf of the applicant. However, this needs to be clearly disclosed on the “Sign and Submit” page of the US visa application form.

No, you cannot work or enroll in a degree program on a B2 visa. This visa is strictly for temporary visits for tourism, medical treatment, and other permissible activities.