Step 6: Supporting documentation

The following is a list of required documents:   

• Valid passport
• DS-160 - printed confirmation page only
• One photo - if you couldn't upload your photo to your electronic application form
• Limited additional supporting documents may be necessary depending on visa classification.
• Receipt for visa application fee paid to a TEB Bank (Türk Ekonomi Bankası)  branch

The United States Immigration and Nationality Act requires that the non-immigrant visa applicant maintains a residence outside of the United States, and demonstrate sufficiently strong family, social and economic ties to place of residence.  Therefore, in addition to the above, the consular officer may ask to see supporting documents explaining the purpose of the trip and the applicant's situation in his/her place of residence. These documents must substantiate the purpose of the trip to the United States and the intention to return to the country of permanent residence after a temporary visit.

You should be prepared to present evidence of your ties, if requested. 

Supporting documents to substantiate your ties may include some of the following documents: Proof of employment such as employee identification card, letter of employment; proof of income such as salary statement, bank account/books; proof of ownership of a business or property; evidence of your company’s overall financial status, tax liability, payroll records showing personnel employed, bank statements showing deposits and withdrawals, annual income/loss statements and net worth statement, signature speciman, chamber of commerce registration. Please do not show your credit cards because we do not consider them as financial assets. 

Applicants who hold student status (including high school students) must bring transcripts in sealed envelopes. 

Third-country nationals must make sure that they have their birth certificates/ID card (shenasname for Iranian nationals), marriage certificates with them at the time of visa interview.

Applicants intending to travel for science - or technology-related purposes (such as conferences, training, research, equipment negotiation or purchase, etc.) should bring a copy of his/her CV or resume, complete list of publications, an invitation letter from the U.S. organization and any other documentation specifically related to his/her travel purpose.

Supporting documents for visa applicants travelling to the U.S. for medical purposes:

1. Medical Evaluation report from U.S. physician and/or procedures that are to be performed. Report should specify Appointment confirmation. Estimated treatment period and estimated treatment cost in the US. Physician, hospital and any additional providers (such as an anesthesiology group or a radiology group that will render services).
2. Proof of pre-payment for the procedures that are to be performed (such as original receipts from each of the billing medical providers).
3. Medical report stating diagnosis from applicant’s physician in Turkey.
4. Financial documents demonstrating ability to pay for medical expenses.
5. For foreign officials, a report from the Board of Health or Ministry of Health and allowance proof.

Please provide original documents and English translations. However, presentation of such documents will not ensure the issuance of a visa. Approval of a visa application is ultimately determined by a consular officer in accordance with the Immigration and Nationality Act at the time of the interview.