Parents Visa for USA - Useful Tips

Based on my experience of Jan 2013

Step 1: Submit Online Application (DS-160) at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

(before you submit the application ensure that you all the documents ready)

 

Step 2: Collect Documents

(a) Sponser Documents

1. Letter to U.S Consulate General
2. Affidavit of Support, Form I-134
3. Letter to Parents to visit USA
4. Copy of my L1B approval (Form I-797)
5. Copy of Visa along with I-94
6. Letter of employment
7. Offer Letter USA
8. Copies of last three salary / payment slips
9. Bank Account verification letter
10. Bank Statement
11. Copy of Passport
12. W2-Forms or Form 16
13. Birth Certificate or 10^th Mark sheet

(b) Parents Documents

1. Passport
2. Interview Letter (You will get it once you schedule the appointment)
3. Confirmation Letter (You will get it once you submit the application)
4. Photographs for visa
5. Pension Documents
6. Bank Statement or Passbook
7. Property Documents 
8. FD documents (bank and post)
9. Family photographs 
10. PAN Card 
11. Marriage Certificate

Step 3: Pay fees and schedule appointment online at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/

Step 4: Appear for interview and get the visa stamped.

Additional Details/ References: 

http://www.immihelp.com/

http://www.path2usa.com/