However, these nonimmigrants must abide by the rules of their current status and cannot extend their stay in the united states. Use this form to sponsor a visa applicant and show they will not become public charges while in the united states. The process of applying for a visa will vary depending on the u. However, it does not guarantee admission into the united states. All nonimmigrant visa applicants must appear in person for their appointment except for applicants who. The interview post you select at the beginning of the form ds160 must be the same post where you schedule your interview appointment.
A nonimmigrant visa is issued based on a specific category. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to. For nonimmigrant applicants, your case number begins with aa and is located under the barcode on the online nonimmigrant visa application ds160 confirmation sheet that you printed out and. Department of state, which lets people apply for temporary visas to the united states. A large number of applications are abandoned every year because. While us visas can be broadly divided into immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, each visa type also has its subcategories. Concerning the us work visa, there are three main categories for professionals.
Congress created the u nonimmigrant visa with the passage of the victims of trafficking and violence. Have your documents required to complete the ds160 ready. The ds160 form, also known as the online nonimmigrant. Submitted ds160 application submitted after november 1, 2010. Consular post if the above alternative is not available to you and if you are required to travel internationally, then you will need to apply for the nonimmigrant visa stamp at a u. Embassy in japan is responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to enter the united states for a temporary period and for those wishing to take up indefinite or permanent residence in the united states. To apply for an immigrant visa, a foreign citizen seeking to immigrate generally must be sponsored by a u.
Information on immigrant visas and the immigrant visa application process are available. To see the translation point your mouse over any sentence on the page. Iintrroodduuccttiioonn as of june 1, 2010, all individuals applying for a nonimmigrant visa at the u. Each of them have a letter and sometimes a number tied to them like h1b, b. Mission thailand is responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to enter the united states for a temporary period. Nonimmigrant us visa types us visa applications apply. Please visit our global support services gss website for complete information on applying for a nonimmigrant u. Follow the specific instructions for the country that youre in.
Diplomaticofficial inquiries may be directed here pdf 274 kb u. Est, ceac will experience brief intermittent outages due to scheduled maintenance. English view tool tip help most of this application has been translated. Embassy and the consulates are responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to enter the united states for a temporary period and for those wishing to take up indefinite or permanent residence in the united states. You may travel outside of the united states and be readmitted as a k34, if you have a valid passport and k34 visa. You must submit your ds160 application online prior to making an appointment for an interview at the u. A stepbystep guide 2 iintrroodduuccttiioonn as of june 1, 2010, all individuals applying for a nonimmigrant visa at the u. Visa services cancelled, effective march 17, 2020 information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus. B1 visas are issued to temporary visitors for business and shortterm training.
Embassy in bangkok excluding k14 fiancee visa class are required to submit a new visa application form, known as the ds160 electronic visa application. However, when the us economy is doing well the visa runs. Embassy in manila is responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to enter the united states for a temporary period of time. H o p qvisa i797 form notice of actionapproval copy or original ivisa journalist credential issued by a professional journalistic association recommended letter from your media organization confirming the purpose of your trip to the united states. You must file a separate affidavit for each applicant. Embassy in havana has suspended most routine visa services due to the ordered departure of nonemergency personnel. You must submit your ds160 application online prior to making an appointment for an interview at the embassy or consulate. The national visa center nvc cannot accept form i4 for immigrant visa processing. The b visitor visa is a nonimmigrant visa for persons desiring to enter the united states temporarily for business b1, or temporarily for pleasure b2. Embassy in muscat stands ready to assist visitors applying for visas to the united states. For general questions about nonimmigrant visas, please visit the u. The ds160 is an online application available through the u. Nonimmigrant visas are for foreign nationals wishing to enter the united states.
The h1b visa is probably the best known nonimmigrant work visa. As of march 17, the united states embassy in kinshasa is cancelling. Consulate general in mumbai both process immigrant visa applications. Check out the differences pdf, download adobe reader between f1 visas and m1 visas and how to apply. The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under u. J1 visa classification is also known as the exchange visitor program evp and is for foreign. If you are looking for all other forms that begin with i such as i, i539, etc, these forms come from the u. File form i539 to extend your status while your permanent resident case is pending. Differences between immigrant visas and non immigrant.
Online nonimmigrant visa application ds 160 this is the first step of your us visa application, which is done online. The ds160, online nonimmigrant visa application form, is for temporary travel to the united states, and for k fiance e visas. Apply for a nonimmigrant visa on saturday may 2, 2020 starting at 9. You will be able to retrieve your pending application for 30 days and continue to fill out the form. Non immigrant visas to the united states us visa help. If you are interested in us immigration, you need to consider the specific type of visa. Entry is suspended, per presidential proclamation, of nonlpr foreign nationals who were present in the peoples republic of china, not including the special administrative regions of hong kong and macau. Form ds160 is submitted electronically to the department of state website via. Usa visas services required documents us nonimmigrant visas. Form ds 160 is an online nonimmigrant visa application form that must be completed online and electronically submitted. Us visa appointment uva premium service to apply for us visa. Most applicants applying for a nonimmigrant visa are temporary visitors coming to the united states for business or pleasure. In preparation for the consular section interview, applicants must collect the appropriate documentation related to the purpose of travel. Immigrant visas to the united states are processed for citizens and residents of bangladesh at the u.
Requirements for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas u. Mission in brazil are responsible for providing visa services to those seeking to enter the united states. The type of nonimmigrant visa that a traveler needs, and the requirements to apply for that visa depend largely on the purpose of travel to the united states. To complete online form ds160, the nonimmigrant visa application form. The u nonimmigrant status u visa is set aside for victims of certain crimes who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity. The nvc only accepts the appropriate i864 form s listed above. Form ds160 is submitted electronically to the department of state website via the internet. Student, work, crew visa information visa classification if applicant is applying for student fm, exchange visitor j, work h or crew c1d or d, she needs to complete information related to. The chart below contains many different purposes of temporary travel and the related non immigrant visa categories available on this website. This form is for casespecific inquiries related to nonimmigrant visas and lawful permanent residents lpr. About this chart this chart is a list of many immigrant visa categories, but not every immigrant visa category.
Please write in english and make sure the email address you provide is correct. Cuban applicants for nonimmigrant visas who do not meet the one of the criteria below may apply at any u. All nonimmigrant visa applicants are required to pay a mandatory us visa application fee or the mrv visa processing fee government fee. Consular officers use the information entered on the ds160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal. Us nonimmigrant visas for temporary stay types, info. Once a ds160 form is submitted, you may not change the. If your email is not registered with our office, please attach a copy of your passport.
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