Overview
Before applying, please confirm whether or not you need
to apply for a visa.
If you do need to apply for a nonimmigrant visa,
please follow the steps below.
How to Apply for a Nonimmigrant Visa
Step 1
For Nonimmigrant Visa applicants:
For Nonimmigrant Visa applicants:
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. If
your country participates in the Visa Waiver Program, you do not need to apply
for a visa if you are traveling for business or pleasure and
will only be staying in the United States for 90 days or less.
Step 2
Once you have determined the correct visa type, you must pay the visa fee. The visa fee page lists the visa types and correlating visa fee in US dollars and native currency.
Once you have determined the correct visa type, you must pay the visa fee. The visa fee page lists the visa types and correlating visa fee in US dollars and native currency.
To pay your visa fee, read the Bank and Payment
Options page. This page explains how to make your visa fee payment. You must
keep your receipt number to book your visa appointment.
Step 3
The next step is to complete the DS-160 form. Be sure to read the Guidelines for Completing the DS-160 Form carefully. All information must be correct and accurate. Once the form is submitted, you cannot make any changes. If you need assistance, please consult an immigration lawyer or translator. The call center cannot help you complete your DS-160. You will need your DS-160 number to book your appointment.
The next step is to complete the DS-160 form. Be sure to read the Guidelines for Completing the DS-160 Form carefully. All information must be correct and accurate. Once the form is submitted, you cannot make any changes. If you need assistance, please consult an immigration lawyer or translator. The call center cannot help you complete your DS-160. You will need your DS-160 number to book your appointment.
Step 4
You are almost ready to schedule your visa appointment!
You are almost ready to schedule your visa appointment!
Now you will need to create a profile in our system.
Follow this link and click on New User.
Complete all fields and create a password. Once you
are in the system, you will see your dashboard.
On the left-hand side, click on Schedule Appointment.
This will start the process for scheduling your
appointment. For each applicant being scheduled you will need:
- The applicant's passport number
- The receipt number from GT Bank receipt. (Read more if you need help finding this number.)
- The ten (10) digit barcode number from the applicant's DS-160 confirmation page
As you go through the process you will be able to
select your visa type, enter personal data, add dependents, select your
document delivery location, confirm visa payment and finally, schedule your appointment.
Step 5
Visit the U.S. Embassy on the date and time of your visa interview. Be sure to check the Schedule My Appointment page for the necessary documentation needed for your appointment.
Visit the U.S. Embassy on the date and time of your visa interview. Be sure to check the Schedule My Appointment page for the necessary documentation needed for your appointment.
Step 6
If your visa is approved, the visa will be sent to the document drop-off location you selected when you scheduled your appointment.
If your visa is approved, the visa will be sent to the document drop-off location you selected when you scheduled your appointment.