Required Documents for USA B1 Visa Renewal
- Your passport. It has to be valid for at least another six months from the time you plan to leave the US.
- Any previous passports that have an expired US visa in them.
- Two passport-size pictures, in line with the US visa photo requirements. Not the same ones you used in your original application.
- The printout of Form DS-160 confirmation page.
- Proof you have paid the US visa fee (the receipt).
- Any other documents based on the US visa you want to renew.
Am I Eligible to Renew My USA Visa?
You can apply for USA visa renewal if:
- You want to renew a visa you previously had. So, if you had a B2 visa, you can only apply for B2 visa renewal.
- The USA Embassy did not deny a recent visa application from you. If, after your visa expired, you applied for another USA visa and that application was rejected, you cannot apply for renewal.
- You will renew a USA visa with multiple entries, and with a validity of more than 1 year.
- You still fulfil the requirements for the visa you are trying to renew. See the USA visa types and their requirements.
- You are applying for USA visa renewal from your home country. You cannot apply for renewal if you are still in the USA.
- Your visa expired between less than 48 months ago. Sometimes visas that expired more than 48 months ago are also eligible.
Make an appointment for an interview
You must go to their website in order to make an appointment with the USA Embassy or Consulate in your nation. Their contact information should be provided, along with details on how you should proceed.
There is an internet server for scheduling interviews at the USA Department of State (here). You don’t need to register again if you did so the first time you sought for a visa. Your log-in details are saved.
However, the process for setting up an interview appointment can vary depending on the nation, so make sure you contact the Embassy and get all the necessary information before proceeding. Here is a list of all the consulates and embassies of the United States worldwide.
USA B1 Visa Renewal Interview
After submitting your paperwork for a new visa, you must visit the US embassy and attend a visa officer interview. They will enquire about your itinerary, the purpose of your application for the visa, as well as more private matters like your job and personal relationships. Any question that will assist them in making a decision will be asked of you.
How Long Does the USA B1 Visa Renewal Process Take?
Depending on the particular visa you’re seeking for, the processing time for a US visa varies. It may require a few days to several months. The time of year you apply (i.e., the workload of the Embassy) and whether you participate in an interview are two additional factors that influence how quickly your visa will be processed.
Occasionally, as soon as your visa interview is over, the visa officers will let you know how your application fared. Other times, you leave the interview and head home while you await word.
Most of the time, you’ll get a new visa with the same terms and duration as your old one.
What Happens If Your Request for a US Visa Renewal Is Rejected?
The US consulate services will let you know the cause for rejection if your renewal application is rejected. Most frequently, requests for US visas are denied because the required paperwork is lacking or because officials are skeptical of the applicant’s motives for entering the country.
Pay the fee for the US visa renewal.
You must pay the US visa cost before you attend the US visa renewal interview and submit your completed application. Regardless of the outcome of your application, this cost is non-refundable, and you may pay it using one of the following methods:
- Using a receipt that you download online and paying in cash at a bank
- By debit card
- You must pay the fee in cash when you appear for your interview at the Embassy.
Payout method will vary depending on where you’re applying. The payment will depend on where you’re from. You may need to pay the fee first in some cases to complete your DS-160 application.
