As the US expands social media vetting for visa applicants, here’s a clear guide to filling Form DS-160, the mandatory application for H-1B, F-1 and other nonimmigrant visas.

Completing the DS-160 form accurately is crucial for a smooth US nonimmigrant visa application. Applicants should gather necessary documents like passports and travel itineraries, understanding ...

The US Department of State has rolled out a key change to the visa application process — requiring all applicants to complete and submit the DS-160 form before booking an appointment. This shift could ...

Consular Officers use the information on the DS-160 to process visa applications and establish an applicant's eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa, along with a personal interview. (FE Online) A new US ...

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 ...

You will need to fill a new DS-160 form with the correct information before scheduling your appointment. The F1 visa of my student expires in 2019. The SEVIS number on his existing F-1 visa is from ...

You may travel to the U.S. on your existing visa up until the expiration date. Permission to enter the United States and the length of stay is determined by the officials at Customs and Border Patrol.

Applicants for US student, training, and exchange visas (F, M, J) must now disclose their social media usernames from the past five years on the DS-160 form. This enhanced vetting procedure aims to ...

The U.S Mission in Nigeria has listed new requirements for visa applications at its Abuja and Lagos embassies starting from April 22, 2025. The Mission announced the new requirements in a short ...