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Name of the Organization : Embassy of the United States Asmara Eritrea
Type of Facility : How Do Apply For A Non Immigrant Visa
State : Asmara
Country : Eritrea

Website : http://eritrea.usembassy.gov/non-immigrant_visas.html

How Do I Apply For A Non Immigrant Visa

It is simple to apply for a non-immigrant visa to the United States as long as you follow these steps :
** Determine your purpose of travel and the appropriate visa: Visa classifications are very specific and often times require different supporting documentation.

Related : Embassy of the United States Asmara Eritrea How Do Apply For A Immigrant Visa : www.statusin.org/25232.html

** Please visit the State Department’s website at Visa Types for Visitors for information on application and documentation requirements by visa classification.
** Complete the CEAC online visa application (DS-160): Every NIV applicant, including children, must complete the CEAC online application form.

** For families applying together, each family member must complete a separate application form.
** The application can be accessed here ceac.state.gov/genniv.
** You must print the confirmation page with barcode from the DS-160 and bring it to your appointment.

Prepare supporting documents :
** Depending on the type of visa you are applying for, certain supporting documentation is required
** i.e. students must have a valid I-20 and proof of SEVIS payment.
** You must have the appropriate supporting documentation on hand in order to complete your interview.
** There are no mandatory document requires for most B1/B2 purposes of travel. However, many applicants choose to bring proof of employment, property, etc.

** The consular officer may or may not ask for these documents.
** Do not send/mail/email any materials related to a Non Immigrant Visa case directly to the Consular section.
** Applicant must bring any/all documents that they would like the officer to consider to their interview.

Schedule Appointment :
** Appointments must be scheduled online using the barcode appearing on the DS-160 confirmation page.
** You cannot schedule an appointment before clicking “Submit” at the end of the DS-160 form.
** Click here to schedule an appointment now.
** Each applicant must have his/her own appointment.

Attend interview :
** Please arrive 20 minutes early and bring your DS-160 confirmation page with barcode, visa interview fee ($160.00 or nafka equivalent), valid passport with at least one empty page, 5cmx5cm photograph on a white background, and all required supporting documents for your visa category.

How Fast Can I Get An Interview?
** Visa appointments are opened several times a week and there are cancellations.
** If you are not able to make an appointment for your desired date, please check the calendar often.
** Please see Visa Wait Times link for complete information.

How Fast Can I Get My Visa Processed?
** Immediately after your interview you will know the decision of your visa application.
** Approved applicants should have the visa ready for collection the Friday morning after the interview.
** However, in some cases, an application may require additional processing.
** If this happens, it may take anywhere from one week to six months to complete.
** For this reason, the Embassy requests applicants schedule their appointments well in advance of any proposed travel to the U.S.

Can I Travel Without A Visa?
** Many citizens from Visa Waiver Program (VWP) countries can travel to the U.S. without a visa, if they meet certain requirements.

Please read the information below :
** Visa Waiver Program (VWP) current biometric passport guidelines
** Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)