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Non immigrant Visas
Non-immigrant visa application process
Non-Immigrant Visa Forms
Business & Tourism
Intra-Company Transfer (L)
Official and Transit Visas
Study and Trainning
Transit & Crew Visas
Religious Workers (R)
Exchanges Programs
Treaty Traders & Investors
Media (I)
Work Visas
Domestic Employees
Medical Care Visas
Visa Fraud
Visas de Inmigrantes
Immigrant Visa Process and Fees
Visas por lotería
Visas por parentesco
Visa por empleo
Fraude con visas

Photo Requirements

  • 5cm x 5cm square
  • within the past six months
  • color
  • against a light background
  • full face

    The image of the head measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (including hair) must be 3.5cm.

     
  • No looking down or to either side.
  • No headcoverings and hats except due to religious beliefs.
  • No photographs of military, airline or other personnel wearing hats.
  • No glasses or anything which may detract from the face unless required for medical reasons.
  • No photographs taken in front of busy, patterned or dark backgrounds

     

     




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    — REQUIRED FORMS —

    An application form for Non-Immigrant Visa : DS-156 

    Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application for Males between the ages of 16 and 45 also need to complete a: DS-157

    • Any additional form required for the type of visa sought: I-20 for students, DS-2019 for exchange visitors, I-797 for temporary workers, etc. You can obtain more information about the various types of visas and their form requirements by visiting the State Department website at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi_forms.html