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The DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, is for temporary travel to the United States, and for K (fiancé(e)) visas. Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet.
You can apply for foreign visas in the United States through the consulate or embassy of your destination country. Be sure to speak with an international student and scholar advisor at the U-M International Center ( [email protected] ) regarding your travel plans and obtain the necessary signatures before departure, even for a trip to Canada.
If you are coming to the University of Michigan from abroad, you will need to apply for the appropriate visa to enter the US. To do so: Make an appointment with the nearest US embassy or consulate.
The first step in applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa is to complete your application. It takes approximately 90 minutes to do this. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps such as scheduling your interview. Important: Before You Start. Learn about Types of Visas.
View a list of forms and documentation needed for an F-1 visa application and a J-1 visa application on the Department of State's website. You also should review embassy-specific instructions about visa application procedures by visiting the embassy or consulate's website where you will apply.
The type of visa you must obtain is defined by U.S. immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. Please visit our Visa Wizard to find out what visa type is appropriate for you. You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions or find out about the Visa Waiver Program.
International students need a University of Michigan Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant [F-1] Student Status) and a valid F-1 visa (issued by a U.S. embassy or consulate) to enter the United States as a student.
