Document Checklist

You will need these 7

Every application needs these. A missing one is the commonest reason an application is returned.

PassportValid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay in the US; bring previously issued passports too.
Source https://bd.usembassy.gov/supporting-documents/
Form I-20F and M students must bring the original I-20.
Source https://bd.usembassy.gov/qualification-requirements/
DS-160 confirmation pageConfirmation page with barcode (starts with AA) must match the barcode in the appointment profile or the interview is not allowed. DS-160 and profile must be final more than 7 calendar days before the interview; changes within 7 days cancel the appointment.
Source https://bd.usembassy.gov/nonimmigrant-visas/
Appointment confirmation letterBring the appointment letter.
Source https://bd.usembassy.gov/supporting-documents/
MRV visa fee payment receiptEBL cashier receipt (cash), screenshot of EFT/BEFTN or EBL Skybanking confirmation, or card/online (Elavon) payment proof. Fee amount is not stated on the pages read.
Source https://bd.usembassy.gov/supporting-documents/
Public social media privacy settingsF, M, J applicants must set all social media accounts to public for vetting.
Source https://bd.usembassy.gov/visas/
Interview conduct rulesInterview in person; friends, relatives, attorneys cannot attend; hand over documents only when asked; fingerprints taken on arrival; English not required (officers speak Bangla).
Source https://bd.usembassy.gov/interview-steps/

Required only in certain cases, such as a sponsor, a study gap, a dependant or a particular course.

Academic transcripts and test scoresGrades, transcripts and standardized test scores listed as useful supporting documents for student applicants; embassy says supporting documents are not strictly required and may not be reviewed.
Source https://bd.usembassy.gov/supporting-documents/
Bank statementsThree to twelve months of bank statements for student applicants, listed as useful supporting documents (not strictly required).
Source https://bd.usembassy.gov/supporting-documents/
Evidence of ties to BangladeshApplicants must show a temporary purpose, limited stay and ties to Bangladesh; no fixed document list is given.
Source https://bd.usembassy.gov/supporting-documents/
Presidential Proclamation 10998 noticeEmbassy notes entry restrictions on nationals of 39 countries from 2026-01-01; applicants may still apply and interview. The page excerpt read does not name countries; check travel.state.gov for whether Bangladesh is covered.
Source https://bd.usembassy.gov/visas/