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Electronic NIV Application Form (DS-156)

All applicants must fill out on-line the electronic NIV application (DS-156) and print the completed DS-156 application form.

Computer requirements:

  • Internet browser that supports 128-bit encryption.
  • Internet Explorer (Windows), minimum version is 5.0, with service pack 2.
  • Netscape, minimum version is 6.2.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or higher to download and print the completed DS-156. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5 or higher, you may download a copy from Adobe's web site here.
  • Ink-jet or laser printer to print the completed DS-156.


Note: Depending on the speed of your Internet connection, it may take several minutes to download the initial and completed copies of the DS-156. Please be patient.

Instructions for completing an Electronic DS-156:

  • Enter the information requested into the appropriate spaces on the form. Please answer all questions. Your answers must be in English. If a field is completed incorrectly, a message will advise you to correct the entry.
  • Review the information you entered for accuracy.
  • Press the Continue button at the end of the form and wait while the system processes your data and transfers it to page 3 of the DS-156 form. Failure to click on the Continue button will result in an incorrectly formatted result.
  • Print the completed DS-156 then date and sign it.
  • The 2D barcode that prints on the last page contains the information you entered and allows us to process your application quickly.
  • Bring DS-156, pages 1, 2 and 3 with the 2-D barcode when applying for your NIV.
  • The information that you enter is not stored anywhere. It is also not submitted electronically. It is only used to generate a barcode.

 

Download the Electronic Nonimmigrant Visa Application DS-156