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Determine your visa type by reading Common Nonimmigrant Visas. Each visa type explains the qualifications and application items. Choose the visa type that applies to your situation. Be sure to also review the Visa Waiver Program.
- Apply for an Expedited Appointment
F1 visas can be issued 365 days before the start of your...
- Appointment Wait Times
Nonimmigrant visa applicants are encouraged to apply at...
- Document Drop-Off Locations
Application Refused under Immigration and Nationality Act...
- Common Nonimmigrant Visas
A visa simply indicates that a U.S. consular officer has...
- Visa Fees
In some cases, additional visa fees are paid directly to the...
- Ds-160 Information
Complete and submit your DS-160 after reviewing the...
- Schedule My Appointment
You must schedule an appointment for that interview, either...
- FAQ
J-1 visa holders subject to the two-year rule are not...
- Apply for an Expedited Appointment
- Overview
- Supporting Documents
- Restrictions to Changing Appointments
Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for temporary stay or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Citizens of qualified countries may be also able to visit the U.S. without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program. If you do not qualify for the Visa Waiv...
To schedule a nonimmigrant visa appointment, you must have the following information and documents available: 1. A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions. If more than one person is include...
Applicants are limited to the number of times they can reschedule their appointments. Please plan accordingly so that you are not required to pay another visa application fee.
For short-term visits to the United States (for tourism, business, education, and more), you can go directly to the online application (form DS-160). For immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, you can visit the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services site for the ...
Welcome to the Consular Electronic Application Center! On this website, you can apply for a U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa; apply to renew an A, G, or NATO Visa; apply for an Immigrant Visa; or check the status of your visa application.
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.
This service will help you: Obtain general information on how to apply for a United States visa. Pay the required visa application fees. Submit your visa application to a U.S. embassy or consulate. Temporary Visas. Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants. Permanent Visas. Immigrant Visa Applicants.
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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.