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Application Procedures

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Visa Forms

All applicants must present the following forms at the interview:

  • DS156 and DS157   
  • Please answer all questions on the applications
  • DS156 must be completed online first then click continue at the end to print three pages
  • Sign and date your DS156 
  • DS157 only must be completed by everyone over the age of 14
  • DS157 only can be completed by hand (manually)

All Students and Exchange Participants must complete an additional form

  • DS158 
    • Requests extended contact information about you, people we can contact in an emergency (i.e., family, friends) and your work experience. Please print this form and complete manually at
  • I-20 or DS-2019 – provided by your school or exchange program.

  • I-901 SEVIS Fee Receipt - http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm   
    • All F, J, or M visa categories must pay an initial fee to register with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).  Please visit  for information on paying the fee online, through Western Union or normal mail.  All F, J, amd M visa applicants must present their I-901 SEVIS fee receipt at the time of their visa interview.

Additional Forms for Professional Workers

Valid Work Petition approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  This should be provided by your employer or DHS.

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