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Our Commitment to Customer Service |
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How To Apply |
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Where To Pay The Application Fee |
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Application Forms |
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Appointment Availability and Processing Times |
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VISAPOINT™System NEW
Online Visa Information and Interview Appointment System |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on VisaPoint ™
Please read this section BEFORE submitting any questions to the Embassy |
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Early Appointments and Emergency Travel |
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Demonstrating Ties |
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If Visa Is Issued |
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Visa Classifications |
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Diplomatic/Official (A/C-3/G) |
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Visitor (B-1/B-2) |
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Crewmembers Working on Outer Continental Shelf (B-1/OCS) and Yacht (B-1) |
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Transit (C-1) |
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Crewmember (C-1/D) |
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Treaty Trader (E1)
Treaty Investor (E2) |
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Student (F/M) and Exchange Visitor (J) |
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Temporary Worker (H/L) |
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Members of the Media (I) |
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Fiancé/e of U.S. Citizen (K-1) and Child of K-1 (K-2) |
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Spouse and/or Child of US Residents/Legal Permanent Resident (K-3, K-4, V) |
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Temporary Worker of Extraordinary Ability in Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, or Athletics (O) |
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Entertainers, Athletes and other performers (P) |
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Participant in an International Cultural Exchange Program (Q) |
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Temporary Religious Worker (R) |
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NAFTA Derivative (TD) |
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Other Visa Matters |
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Medical Examinations Requirements |
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Cancelled Visa |
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Change in Marital Status |
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Change in Nationality |
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Change in Visa Annotation |
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Change of Name |
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Damaged Visa |
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Erroneous Visa |
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Falling Off Or Detached Visa |
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Lost Visa |
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Multiple-Entry, Indefinite Visas |
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Overstay |
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Visa on Expired Passport/Visa Transfer |
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Visa Validity Extension |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Please read this section BEFORE submitting any questions to the Embassy |
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General Information |
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Visa Waiver Program |
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Visa Reciprocity and Country Documents |
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Traveling to and from the Carribean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico or Canada |
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US-VISIT |
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Returning Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Card |
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Refusals and Ineligibilities |
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221(g) Temporary Refusal |
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214(b) Refusal -- Understanding Visa Denials |
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Ineligibilities and Waivers |
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Useful Links |
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Visa Information |
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U.S. Department of State |
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security |
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Customer Service Statement to Visa Applicants |
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The Department of State manages the visa process strictly but fairly in order to best protect the United States. We are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged. We promise to you, the visa applicant, that: |
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We will treat you with dignity and respect, even if we are unable to grant you a visa. |
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We will treat you as an individual and your case as unique. |
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We will remember that, to you, a visa interview may be a new or intimidating experience and that you may be nervous. |
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We will use the limited time available for the interview to get as full a picture as possible of your travel plans and intentions. |
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We will use our available resources to fairly assist all applicants to get appointments to allow travel in time for business, study, and other important obligations. |
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We will post detailed and accurate information on visa requirements and application procedures on every Embassy and Consulate website. |
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We will provide information on appointment waiting times at every Embassy and Consulate posted on http://travel.state.gov. |
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We will explain the reason for any visa denial to you. |
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Furthermore, if you are a: |
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Student, we will make every effort to ensure that you get an appointment and, if qualified, a visa in time to start classes. |
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Medical and humanitarian emergency traveler, we will expedite processing for those dealing with life threatening emergencies. |
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Business traveler, we will establish appropriate mechanisms to facilitate business travel and expedite cases of particular concern to American business. |
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At the same time, we expect you, the visa applicant, to: |
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Plan your travel and visa application as far in advance as possible. |
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Complete your application fully and accurately. |
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Be forthcoming about your purpose and plans. |
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Prepare for your interview by being able to clearly and concisely describe your intentions. |
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For Tagalog version, please click here. |
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