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The first step in applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa is to complete your application. It takes approximately 90 minutes to do this. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps such as scheduling your interview. Important: Before You Start.
1. Navigate to the Getting Started page. The page below is displayed. 2. Click the Retrieve Application button. 3. You will be taken to the Retrieve a DS-160 Application page. Enter your Application ID.
Retrieve an Application ID. If you do not have your Application ID and would like to retrieve it, do the following: Step. Action. 1. From the Retrieve a DS-160 Application page, click the Forgot your Application ID? link. 2. The Retrieve Application ID pop-up appears. Enter the answers to your security questions.
Review the instructions and FAQ. Notes: Other people can assist you with your visa application. Note that under U.S. law (22 C.F.R. 41.103) you must electronically sign and submit your own application unless you qualify for an exemption.
DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application; DS-1648, Online A, G, or NATO Application; Check My Visa Application Status
Nonimmigrant Visa - Help. Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) General Navigation Tips. This site is managed by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State.
To open an application saved locally, do the following: Important: You must have an application saved to your local drive and the answers to your security questions before you can open your application. Step. Action. 1. Navigate to the DS-160 page. The page below is displayed. 2.
Recovering an Application after Session Time Out. If you started an application, did not save it locally, your internet browser window is still open, the application has timed out due to inactivity, and you would like to recover your application, do the following:
The first step in applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa is to complete your application. It takes approximately 90 minutes to do this. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps such as scheduling your interview.
Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160) Session Timed Out. The DS-160 application you are attempting to retrieve has been archived because it was submitted more than 30 days ago. It will take approximately 15minutes to retrieve the application.