DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant 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.
Consular Officers use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal interview, determine an applicant’s eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa.
Visa applicants must submit a completed DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application for these following nonimmigrant visa categories:
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Temporary Business/Pleasure Visitor (B1/B2)
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Alien in Transit (C)
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Crew Member (D)
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Academic or Language Student (F)
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Temporary Worker (H)
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Foreign Media Representative (I)
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Exchange Viisitor (J)
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Fiancé(e) of a U.S. Citizen (K)
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Intracompany Transferee (L)
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Vocational/Non Academic Student (M)
Complete the online DS-160: DS160 Electronic Application
Important Notice to Visa Applicants: After you have completed the DS-160, you must take these next steps below:
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Print and keep the DS-160 barcode page. (You will not need to print the full application.)
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You must schedule a visa interview appointment. (The U.S. Embassy or Consulate does not schedule an appointment for you.) Visit the U.S. Embassy or Consulate website where you will be interviewed for country-specific instructions.;
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Pay the visa MRV fee. Review country-specific instructions on the U.S. Embassy or Consulate website.