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The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published a final rule in the
Federal Register, amending the regulations related to the application
for a nonimmigrant visa. The changes offer a completely electronic
application form, referred to as the DS-160 Electronic Form; an
alternative to Form DS-156. Because this final rule is exempt from
notice and comment rulemaking, it has became effective.
While the final rule still allows for filing an application using Form
DS-156, it proposes eventual elimination of that form; replacing it
with DS-160. As of the time of this writing, DS-160 is only available
for use when applying for a visa in Monterrey or Nuevo Laredo,
Mexico.
The DS-160 is available through the DOS Consular Electronic
Application Center at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. The DOS Bureau
of Consular Affairs WebSite still carries the DS-156.
According to this rule, the new visa application on Form DS-160 must
be completed electronically and signed by clicking the box designated
Sign Application. Applicants under 16 years of age, or other
applicants who are unable to sign the form because of some physical
incapacity, may submit applications signed by their parents,
guardians, or other individuals having legal custody over them.
The requirement of filing the new form electronically is not waived,
even if personal appearance is not required. All supporting
information, such as the applicant's biometrics and even the
applicant's statements, will become part of the application. After the
issuance of a visa, the original documents should be returned to the
applicant. Duplicate copies may be retained in the consular files.
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