Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (Ds-160: Fill & Download for Free

First, you have to fill the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-160) at Nonimmigrant Visa - Instructions PageTake care to answer all questions on the DS-160 accurately and completely; otherwise, you may have to correct your application and reschedule your visa interview appointment.You should have the following documents available while you complete your DS-160:PassportTravel itinerary, if you have already made travel arrangements.Dates of your last five visits or trips to the United States, if you have previously travelled to the United States. You may also be asked for your international travel history for the past five years.Résumé or Curriculum Vitae - You may be required to provide information about your current and previous education and work history.Other Information - Some applicants, depending on the intended purpose of travel, will be asked to provide additional information when completing the DS-160.Now pay your fees by first creating a profile here https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=India.and pay fee as prompted.Now you will need to login to your profile with the same credentials you used to pay your visa fee. Once you are in the system, you will see your dashboard. Click on Schedule Appointment on the left-hand side menu. This will start the process for scheduling your appointment. You must schedule two appointments, one for the Visa Application Center (VAC) and one for the visa interview at the Embassy or Consulate.First, schedule your appointment at an Visa Application Center. This appointment will allow you to go to one of the five Visa Application Center locations to have your fingerprints and photo taken. This appointment must be at least 1 day before your visa interview appointment at the Embassy or Consulate.Second, schedule your visa interview appointment at the Embassy or Consulate.You will need three pieces of information in order to schedule your appointment:Your passport numberThe visa application fee receipt number.The ten (10) digit barcode number from your DS-160 confirmation pageAs you go through the process you will be able to select your visa type, enter personal data, add dependents, select your document delivery location, confirm visa payment, and schedule your appointment.For your Visa Application Centre appointment, you will need to bring:A passport valid for travel to the United States with validity dates at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions). If more than one person is included in your passport, each person desiring a visa must submit an application.Your DS-160 confirmation page.Your appointment confirmation page.One photograph as per U.S. visa specifications if the applicant is under 14 years of age . See the Photos and Fingerprints page for more details.Following your visit to the Visa Application Centre to have your photo and fingerprints taken, you will then visit the U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the date and time of your visa interview. You will need to bring:A printed copy of your appointment confirmation letter,Your DS-160 confirmation page stamped at the VACYour current and all old passports,Supporting Documents as per your visa typeThat completes the action on your part. Now wait for communication from Visa authorities.

This section below, is directly from the department of state website:Additional Requirements for Nonimmigrant VisasApplicants using Form DS-160 or Form DS-1648If you are applying for a nonimmigrant visa by filling out the DS-160 or DS-1648 online form, the form will instruct you to upload your digital image as part of completing the online visa application form. Review the Digital Image Requirements, which also provide additional requirements if you are scanning an existing photo.Some embassies and consulates require visa applicants to bring one (1) photo, which meets requirements, to the interview. Review the embassy or consulate instructions where you will apply to learn more.To see the full page, go to → Photo Requirements

Let's see the step-by-step process to apply for the US visa.Step 1: Arrange all the necessary documentsThe first and most important step is to arrange all the required documents. Below is the list of main documents:1. Passport2. Current Canadian Immigration Status Document (Work Permit, Study Permit, PR card or any other if applicable)3. Travel Itinary (if you have already made reservations. This is not mandatory and there is no need to specially book hotel or plane ticket)4. CV or Resume (to show your work history and current status)Step 2: Apply for DS-160 Visa ApplicationDS-160 is an Online Non-Immigrant Visa Application Form. This visa is usually issued for temporary travel to U.S. Once you fill the form and submit, you just need to schedule a visa interview where they verify your information and will probably ask you few other questions on why you need a visa and your intent to travel. Once they are convinced with your profile and answers, you will be issued the visa.Step 1: Here's the link to the DS-160 form where you can start the application.DS-160 Electronic Application WebsiteStep 2: Select the location where you are applying. E.g. if you are applying to the Toronto office, then select CANADA, TORONTO.Step 3: Now start the application by clicking on the button in the bottom. You may be asked for the type of visa class during the application. Select B1/B2 Business and Tourism if you intent of visit is travel or any other business work.Step 4: Fill out answers to the rest of the questions asked in the form. Once done, you will be asked to pay the application fee and schedule the visa interview. The usual application fee is US $160. Also, make sure you have a passport photograph ready as you will need it to upload in the application form. After paying the fees, you will receive a barcode for your application.Step 5: Now, schedule your visa interview. You will have the option to select the date and time.Step 6: Take the print out of the application confirmation page. You need to bring it to the visa interview. You can also email the confirmation to your email address and print it later. You will also receive a confirmation email regarding the interview date, time and venue details. The email will also include a deadline before which you can reschedule your interview. This can be done by going to the 'Application Summary Page'.Step 7: Arrange all the documents for the interview.Below is the list of general document requirements for all the visa types:1. Current Passport valid for travel to the United States. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay in the United States2. A passport containing the most recently issued U.S. Visa (if applicable).3. Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 confirmation page.4. Confirmation and Instructions page printed from the website.5. One 5 x 5 cm (or 2" x 2") color photo taken within the last 6 months. Further details regarding Department of State photo guidelines can be found at US Visa Photo Guidelines.6. Accompanying family members, unless entering the United States for another purpose, should present a marriage certificate (spouse) and/or birth certificate (for unmarried children under 21), as applicable.7. Copy of proof of your legal status in Canada (work permit/study permit/PR card/etc)You will also receive all the document details in your email.Step 8: Go to for the interview on selected date and time. Reach early as there may be a long queue. They won't allow you to take a mobile phone, wallet, bags, any other item with you inside. So, you will either have to give it to your friend/family member or drop it to any nearby store.Step 9: Answer all the questions they ask you calmly and tell them everything correctly. They will ask you general questions like why do you want to go to the US, where are you going, what are you doing in Canada, what are your qualifications, etc. If you will try to bluff anything, they will probably sense it and won't approve your application.Once all this is done, your visa will either be approved or rejected (you will be given pink slip). The visa officer will let you know instantly after the interview. Hopefully, it will be approved for all of you and they will keep your passport for stamping. After this, the last step is to go and collect your passport from the office you selected during the application. This might take around 14 days.That's it and you are good to go travel the US. Good Luck.In case we meeting for the first time,I’m Rudraksh Kapoor.