http://usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/us_before_you_apply
Each applicant must complete the following before scheduling an appointment through this service:
Step 1:
Complete the Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, and print out the DS-160 confirmation (barcode) number for each applicant. The application can be completed at
https://ceac.state.gov/genniv.
Certain visa types may require additional forms to be completed:
DS-156E, application form should be completed by any applicant applying for a Treaty Trader (E1) or a Treaty Investor (E2) visa found at
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/79963.pdf.
DS-156K, application form should be completed by an applicant applying for a Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa at
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/82063.pdf.
Please note this visa information service does not answer questions relating to the DS-160 application. Please visit travel.state.gov
DS-160 INSTRUCTIONS:
Any errors on the DS-160 will require correction or the need to submit a new form.
The DS-160 must be completed in English.
Applicants who do not complete the DS-160 in English will be required to either edit their DS-160 or submit a new DS-160
Applicants who incorrectly choose the gender on their form will also be required to either edit the DS-160 or submit a new one.
Applicants who do not generate an actual barcode, in addition to the barcode number, and who do not click on the final "submit" button have not correctly completed the DS-160.
Step 2:
Pay the visa application (MRV) fee for each applicant. Click Fee Payment Options to view more details about the MRV fees and payment procedures.
Step 3:
Schedule an appointment at the Consular Section through this service.
To schedule an appointment each applicant must have ready:
DS-160 confirmation (barcode) number
MRV fee payment receipt number (See Step 2 above)
The applicant’s passport number
Additional information may be required based on the type of visa for which the applicant is applying. For example, a:
SEVIS number from the Form I-20 for Students or Form DS-2019 for Exchange Visitors
Petition Number from the Form I-797 for Temporary Work Visas
Case Number for Immigrant Visa applicants
Additional information concerning U.S. visas can be found at
http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html.
