Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa
Do you need an interview?
Nearly all visa applicants throughout the world must appear in person at an embassy or consulate for an interview prior to visa issuance.
Each applicant should come to the interview prepared to explain his or her purpose in traveling to the United States. General answers like "negotiations" are not as helpful as "I am buying medical equipment for my firm. We have done business with the company in the U.S. for two years and here are copies of my previous orders." Applicants also should be prepared to explain how they will finance their visit to the U.S.
Applicants should bring the Pony Express appointment ticket to the Embassy at the proper date and time to ensure speedy admission to the interview.
When applicants come for their visa interview, they must possess a valid internal passport to provide to militia officers at the Embassy entrance.
Attention!
The following items are not allowed inside the Embassy:
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- Children thirteen years of age or younger.
- Persons eighty years of age or older.
- Persons who had a valid U.S. visa that expired less than twelve months ago, if they are applying for the re-issuance of the same type of visa. In this case, please submit the passport that contains the previous visa.
- Diplomats and officials traveling on official business (A or G visas).
Though these types of applicants can be issued visas without an interview, any of these applicants can be invited for an interview at the consular officer’s discretion
