Flight itinerary for your US visa — built on real aviation data.
US embassies and consulates require documented travel plans at your B1/B2 interview. Get a properly formatted flight itinerary for US visa submissions — real flight numbers, real routes — without buying a ticket you might never use.
What you need to know
What is a flight itinerary — and why does your US B1/B2 consular officer expect one at the interview?
The DS-160 form is step one — but US consular officers assess your B1/B2 application at the interview using your full document pack, including a clear travel plan showing where you plan to fly in and out. Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act presumes every applicant intends to immigrate — and your flight itinerary is part of how you demonstrate the opposite: a planned, dated departure from the US. With B1/B2 refusal rates running at 43% for Nigerian applicants, 38% for Pakistani applicants, and 22% for Indian applicants, buying a non-refundable transatlantic ticket before your interview means absorbing $800–1,500 in fare risk on a refusal. A Flightinary itinerary costs a fraction of that — with zero financial exposure.
What a flight itinerary is
A professionally formatted travel document built from real-time aviation data — real flight numbers, carrier codes, IATA airport identifiers, and departure and arrival times. It documents your intended US trip for embassy and consulate purposes without requiring a paid ticket purchase.
Why not just buy a real ticket?
B1/B2 refusal rates hit 40–45% for Nigerian applicants and 20–25% for Indian applicants. Buying a non-refundable transatlantic ticket before your interview means losing $800–$1,500 if the visa officer says no. Even "fully refundable" fares often carry cancellation fees. A flight itinerary for US visa applications costs a fraction — with zero exposure.
Does Flightinary's itinerary work for US embassy submissions?
Yes. Every Flightinary itinerary is generated from real-time GDS aviation data and formatted to meet US consulate documentation standards — genuine flight numbers, proper routing, correct airline codes. Officers see a credible, professionally prepared travel document, not a homemade printout.
The process
How to get your US visa flight itinerary in 3 steps
From search to a print-ready document — the whole process takes under 20 minutes, well ahead of your embassy interview.
Search your route
Enter your departure city, US destination, and travel dates. We surface real flights on major carriers — United, Delta, American, and international partners.
2 minutesPlace your order
Pay a small service fee — not the cost of the flight. Flightinary generates your itinerary from live aviation data in your name, formatted for US consulate submission.
15 min deliverySubmit at your visa interview
Print the itinerary and bring it to your DS-160 interview. It joins your supporting documents as evidence of your planned travel dates and route.
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Full document checklist
Everything you need for a US B1/B2 visa application
The US B1/B2 interview is document-heavy. A missing item can end the interview before it begins — and interview slots for high-demand nationalities can be rebooked months out. Go through this list in full before your appointment date.
Identity & visa form
- Valid passport
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay in the US
- DS-160 confirmation page
Fully completed online form with barcode printed
- MRV fee receipt
$185 USD, paid online at ustraveldocs.com before booking your interview
- Passport-style photograph
2×2 inch, white background, taken within 6 months — even if submitted online
Travel itinerary
- Flight itineraryWe provide this
Entry into the US and return or onward flight, with real flight numbers and airline codes — not a mock-up
- Hotel or accommodation booking
Confirmation showing address and dates of stay
- Day-by-day travel plan
Brief overview of US cities and activities (B2 tourism)
- Invitation letter
If visiting friends or family — include host's address, contact details, and copy of their status
Financial proof
- Bank statements
Last 3–6 months showing adequate funds for the trip duration
- Payslips or salary certificate
Last 3 months confirming employment and income
- Income tax returns (ITR)
Filed returns for the last 2 years — especially important for Indian applicants
- Sponsorship letter
If a US-based person is funding your trip — include their bank statements and copy of their legal US status
Ties to home country
- Employment letter on company letterhead
Confirming job title, salary, and approved leave — the single most impactful document
- Property ownership or tenancy documents
Title deed, land records, or registered lease agreement
- Family dependants
Marriage certificate, children's birth certificates — shows you have people to return home for
- Business registration
GST registration, company incorporation documents, or trade licence if self-employed
Know your profile
How your nationality affects your US B1/B2 application
The B1/B2 visa is assessed under INA Section 214(b) — the presumption of immigrant intent. Every applicant must overcome that presumption. How hard that is depends significantly on your passport. Refusal rates and interview scrutiny vary widely.
| Passport | Refusal rate | Interview req. | Min. bank balance | Avg. processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳India | ~22% | Required | $5,000–8,000 | ~180–300 days (interview wait) |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | ~43% | Required | $6,000+ | 30–60 days |
| 🇨🇳China | ~15% | Required | $4,000 | 30–60 days |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | ~12% | Required | $3,000 | 5–15 days |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | ~10% | Required | $3,000 | 5–15 days |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | ~20% | Required | $4,000 | 15–30 days |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | ~38% | Required | $5,000+ | 60–120 days |
| 🇬🇭Ghana | ~35% | Required | $5,000+ | 30–60 days |
🔴 High refusal rate — Nigeria (~43%), Pakistan (~38%), Ghana (~35%)
Your entire application strategy should revolve around demonstrating non-immigrant intent. A stable job, a letter from a credible employer, property in your name, and family dependants at home are far more impactful than the quality of your itinerary. Consider applying after accumulating some international travel history first — prior Schengen or UK stamps in your passport help.
🟡 Medium refusal rate — India (~22%), Philippines (~20%), China (~15%)
Prepare a tight, consistent package — your DS-160 answers, your stated purpose of travel, your itinerary, and your financial docs must all tell the same story. Inconsistencies between the DS-160 and what you say at interview are a common refusal trigger. Don't rush the preparation.
Application timeline
What happens after you submit your US B1/B2 visa application
Unlike most visa processes, the US B1/B2 journey is interview-driven — the bottleneck is not processing time but interview slot availability, which can stretch to 400+ days at busy missions.
Complete the DS-160 online form
Day 0 — Start hereComplete the DS-160 at ceac.state.gov. Take your time — every answer is reviewed by the visa officer and must be consistent with what you say at interview. Save your application ID before you close the page.
Get your flight itinerary from Flightinary
Day 0–1 · Instant deliveryOrder your flight itinerary for the US visa application now — real flight numbers, real routes, formatted for consulate submission. Bring a printed copy to your interview as part of your travel documentation package.
⚡ This is where most applicants fail — don't use a fake PDFPay the MRV fee and book your interview
Day 1Pay the $185 MRV fee at ustraveldocs.com. Then log in to schedule your biometric appointment and visa interview. Check multiple US missions in your region — interview wait times vary significantly between locations.
Attend biometrics and visa interview
Interview dayBring printed copies of your DS-160, MRV fee receipt, photo, passport, and all supporting documents including your flight itinerary. The interview typically lasts 2–5 minutes. Answer concisely and honestly.
Passport returned with decision
Days 3–14 after interviewMost decisions are communicated within days. Some cases go into administrative processing (AP) — this can take weeks to months and is common for Pakistani and some South Asian applicants. If approved, confirm visa dates before booking real flights.
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Stay rules — explained
How long can you stay in the United States on a B2 visa?
A B2 visa does not guarantee how long you can stay — that decision belongs to the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the port of entry. The visa stamp in your passport only determines your eligibility to travel to the US, not your permitted stay duration.
Months maximum stay (B2)
CBP typically stamps B2 tourists for 6 months. You can request extension via USCIS Form I-539 before your I-94 expires, but approval is not guaranteed.
Year B1/B2 visa validity
Most B1/B2 visas are issued with 10-year validity (multiple entry) for eligible nationalities. The visa validity does not equal your permitted stay length.
Year B1 business stay (max)
B1 business visitors are typically admitted for 1 year or less per visit. B1 covers meetings, conferences, and negotiations — not employment or paid work.
Full visa specification
US B1/B2 Nonimmigrant Visa — key facts for 2025–2026
Complete specification for the US B1 (business) and B2 (tourism/medical) nonimmigrant visa categories.
- Visa category
- B1 (Business) / B2 (Tourism, medical treatment, family visits)
- Governing law
- Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 101(a)(15)(B)
- MRV application fee
- $185 USD — non-refundable regardless of outcome
- Validity (typical)
- 10 years multiple entry for most nationalities; 1 year for some reciprocal countries
- Stay per admission
- Up to 6 months (B2); determined by CBP officer at port of entry
- Form required
- DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application) at ceac.state.gov
- Interview
- Mandatory at a US embassy or consulate for all applicants (age-based exemptions eliminated as of September 2025)
- Biometrics
- Fingerprints and photograph taken at the consulate on interview day
- Application channel
- Online via ustraveldocs.com — no paper applications
- Earliest application
- 1 year in advance of travel (interview slot availability is the real constraint)
- Extension
- Possible via USCIS Form I-539 before I-94 expires; not routinely granted
- Work authorisation
- None — B1/B2 holders may not accept employment or remuneration from a US source
- Flight itinerary required?
- Yes — consular officers expect to see a documented travel plan at interview
- India interview wait time
- ~180–300 days at New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad (as of 2025)
- Overstay consequences
- 3-year bar (180+ day overstay) or 10-year bar (1-year+ overstay); visa automatically cancelled
Common questions
Frequently asked questions — US visa flight itinerary
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