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Step-by-Step Guides
Visa
Stamping (Visa Re-Issuance) [Updated 7/29/2004]
Consulate
Visa issuance at a Consulate can be done either in the foreign national’s
home country or in Canada or Mexico. If a foreign national selects Canada or
Mexico, and the visa is denied, the foreign national must return to their
home country. The foreign national will not be permitted to enter the U.S.
until a new visa has been issued. In addition, the following nationals
cannot apply as third country nationals for a visa in Canada or Mexico:
North Korea, Cuba, Syria, Sudan, Iran, Iraq, and Libya.
STEP #1: Prepare your application for issuance. Please complete the
following documentation for yourself and each family member who will be
having a visa issued. If several family members are included in one
passport, each person desiring a visa must complete an application.
 Application fee of US $100 (nonrefundable) + reciprocity fee
http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/index.htm
The original, photocopy, or facsimile copy of the form I-797A or B;
A passport or other travel document valid for at least six months beyond
the period of stay in the United States and with at least one blank page;
One photograph, 1 and 1/2 inches square (37x37 mm) for each applicant,
showing full face, without head covering, against a light background.
Photograph
requirements for nonimmigrant visa applications:
A passport-sized photograph measuring 1 ½ inches by 1 ½ inches
The photograph must have been taken within the last six months.
The photograph may either be in color or black and white, but must have
only a plain, white background. Photos with colored, dark or patterned
backgrounds will not be accepted.
For persons wearing glasses, there must be no reflection around the
eyes. Photos with reflections will not be accepted.
The photograph must be a full-frontal view, taken facing the camera - no
side or angled views are acceptable.
The face on the photograph must occupy approximately 40-50% of the whole
photograph. (Facial images too small/large will not be accepted.)
Form DS-156,
completed and signed;
Form DS-157, must be completed and signed by all male nonimmigrant visa
applicants between the ages of 16 and 45.
A copy of the I-129 and all supporting documents as filed with the
Immigration and Naturalization Service.
A copy of the signed employment contract or a signed offer and acceptance
letter specifying terms and conditions of employment, as well as salary.
Please note that each Consulate may require additional information.
Please visit the Website of the Consulate you will be applying at to ensure
that you have all of the documents required for the visa issuance.
Canadian appointments:
www.nvars.com
All other Consulates:
http://usembassy.state.gov/
STEP #2: Submit the application.
Please check the Website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to determine their
preferred method of application. There is no guarantee that a visa will be
issued. Therefore, final travel plans or nonrefundable tickets should not be
made until a visa has been issued.
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