Applying for a US nonimmigrant visa can feel daunting, but completing the DS-160 form correctly is the essential first step in the process. Providing incomplete or incorrect answers may lead to having ...

As the US government tightens social media checks for visa applicants, it’s important to know exactly how to fill out your DS-160 or DS-260 form. A new section on social media requires applicants to ...

A seemingly benign application form known as the DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application form is completed online by all applicants seeking to work in temporary visa status in the United States. The form ...

Once you have your I-20 or DS-2019 and have paid your I-90 SEVIS fee you should make a visa appointment at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Each visa applicant will need to complete an online DS ...

US B-2 visa applications are frequently denied, primarily under Section 214(b), due to applicants failing to demonstrate ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

The visa application process to enter the United States has become subject to greater degrees of scrutiny than in the past. For this reason, the application process can take up to six months or more.

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced new visa screening requirements that significantly impact F, M, and J visa applicants. These changes include intensified vetting, mandatory ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...