Nonimmigrant Visa Unit
Today, as in the past, most travelers
to the U.S. must obtain a visa. The process still includes application forms and interviews
as well as the collection and cross-checking of names and biometric information in highly
sophisticated databases. As a visa applicant today, it is important that you recognize that these personal
interview, name-checking and registration processes are necessary and crucial elements that
protect our citizens and our visitors, so please allow for extra time in your planning. As
a result of these processes, you may be required to wait to obtain
an appointment to interview with a consular officer.
While individual experience may differ, here are the basic steps you should follow and what you can expect throughout the process:
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