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Form DS-160 Visa Application

Nonimmigrant Visa For the United States

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  •  Pricing and Fee Information Included
  •  Easy to Understand Instructions
  •  Checklist of Required Documents
  •  Apply Online or by Mail
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Form DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form

Form DS-160 is a new online form that is issued by the U.S. Department of State. The purpose of Form DS-160 is to streamline and combine several of the current DS application forms such as DS-156, DS-157 and DS-158 into one form that can be submitted electronically. Form DS-160 is only used to apply for a non-immigrant visa such as a B-2 Tourist Visa or B-1 Business Visa. The new name of Form DS-160 is the “Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form”. It is important to note that Form DS-160 does not eliminate the required interview. There are two main steps to a US visa application:

    Step 1: Apply Online
  •  Complete Form DS-160 online
  • You will need the following minimum information to begin:
  •  Your passport
  •  Details of previous US visas (if any)
  •  Your travel details (not required, but include them if you have already booked your trip)The dates of your last 5 visits to the United States (if you have visited the United States in the past)
  •  Your resume including education and work history (may be required)
  •  Additional information such as the purpose of your visit
  •  Information on Reuse and Re-issuance Visa Procedures
    Additional information
  •  Only questions marked “Optional” does not need to be completed
  •  If you are unable to complete the online application once started, you can save a partial application and complete it within 30 days
  •  You can upload a digital image with your online application, or bring a picture with you to the embassy when going for your interview
  •  All answers must be done in English with the use of English letters and characters
    Step 2 Schedule the Visa Interview
  • Once you complete Form DS-160 online, you can schedule the interview at a US embassy or consulate.
  • Important!
  •  Once you complete Form DS-160 online, you can schedule the interview at a US embassy or consulate.
  •  Remember to bring with you to the interview the confirmation page or the complete application.
  •  The scheduling of an interview varies by country (online, via phone, PIN based, by phone, etc.)
    Exceptions:
  • The following visa applications do still require Form DS-156, Form DS-156K, Form DS-157 (if applicable) and Form DS-158 (if applicable):
  •  K-1 Visa: Fiancé(e) of a U.S. Citizen
  •  K-2 Visa: Child of a K-1
  •  K-3 Visa: Spouse of a U.S. Citizen
  •  K-4 Visa: Child of a K-3
  •  Certain E Visas require form DS-156E to be completed
  • The new Form DS-160 is currently being used at all U.S. Embassies or Consulates. In order to complete Form DS-160 online, your computer must have an internet connection.
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