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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for United States. Fee: USD 185–15000 (~USD 185–15000). Processing: 2-4 weeks (after interview). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
B1/B2 visa: USD 185 MRV fee (non-refundable). From 21 Jan 2026: bond of up to USD 15,000 required for approved Bangladeshi B1/B2 applicants. SEVIS (F-1): USD 350 additional.
Visa types: B1/B2 (Business/Tourist, up to 10-year multi-entry); F-1 (Student); J-1 (Exchange Visitor); H-1B (Specialty Worker); L-1 (Intra-company Transfer); O-1 (Extraordinary Ability); K-1 (Fiancé); IR/CR (Immigrant — spouse/family); C-1 (Transit); DV (Diversity Lottery). FROM 21 JAN 2026: bond up to USD 15,000 required for approved B1/B2.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
B1/B2 Validity: Up to 10 years multi-entry. Max Stay: 180 days per entry.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Overstay >180 days: 3-year re-entry ban; >1 year: 10-year ban (INA §212(a)(9)(B))
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months beyond stay); DS-160 completed at ceac.state.gov with barcode; Recent 2x2 photo (white background, 51x51mm); MRV fee USD 185 paid via EBL Bank or BEFTN; Appointment via ustraveldocs.com; Interview at US Embassy Dhaka; Bank statement (6+ months); Employment / business / property docs (proof of ties to BD); For F-1: I-20 + SEVIS USD 350; For H-1B: I-797 approval.
Visa types (6)
B1/B2 visa: USD 185 MRV fee (non-refundable). From 21 Jan 2026: bond of up to USD 15,000 required for approved Bangladeshi B1/B2 applicants. SEVIS (F-1): USD 350 additional.
United States B1 Business Visitor Visa for meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, training. Significant BD travel — diaspora ties (~700K-1M BD in US), trade, tourism combined.
US C1 Transit Visa for travelers transiting through US to a third country. CRITICAL: There is NO airside transit at US airports — all transit passengers MUST clear US immigration, hence Transit Visa is mandatory even for connecting flights.
US F1 Student Visa for full-time accredited US institution (SEVP-certified). Major BD destination — significant student community at top US universities. Optional Practical Training (OPT) provides 1-year work rights post-graduation (3 years total for STEM).
US Work Visas: H1B Specialty Occupation (annual lottery, 65,000 + 20,000 US Masters cap), L1 Intracompany Transferee (executive/manager/specialized knowledge), O1 Extraordinary Ability (top professionals), TN (Mexicans/Canadians only — not BD), E-3 (Australians only).
US Family Immigration: IR1/CR1 (spouse of US citizen — no annual limit, leads to LPR), F2A (spouse of LPR — limited but no waiting in current bulletin), K1 (fiancé — must marry within 90 days), IR2 (minor child of US citizen).
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections (~40-60% for BD - one of the highest): (1) FROM 21 JAN 2026: bond up to USD 15,000 required for approved B1/B2; (2) Weak ties to BD - primary reason; (3) Interview failure at US Embassy Dhaka; (4) Inadequate property/employment/family documentation in BD; (5) DS-160 inconsistencies; (6) Previous US visa overstay/refusal; (7) Travel history concerns; (8) Single male applicants face very high scrutiny; (9) Family ties in US (suspicion of intent to immigrate).