The new DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, is a fully integrated online application form that will be used to collect the necessary application information from persons seeking a nonimmigrant visa.
The DS-160 will be submitted electronically to the Department of State via the Internet. Consular Officers will use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal interview, will determine an applicant’s eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa. The form will also allow electronic upload of the passport-style photos that are required for the production of the visa stamp.
The DS-160 has exciting potential to streamline the nonimmigrant visa application process resulting in faster processing times. The DS-160 eliminates several old forms which will simplify the process and make it easier for foreign applicants to understand.
Alas, at present, the DS-160 form is not available for the K-1 and K-2 fiance and child dependent applicants. Therefore, K-1 and K-2 applicants will still need to obtain a list of required documents from the US embassy or consulate general.
If you have a spouse or foreign fiancee seeking to enter the US, contact my law firm at 626-771-1078 or visit us at www.myfianceevisa.com
