The U.S. Department of State requires all visa applicants to complete Form DS-160 online when applying for a visa application. Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State 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.

Note that Form DS-160 has replaced all old Forms DS-156, 157 and 158. The form, along with FAQs, can be found here.

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