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One DS-156 application form per applicant two application forms).
One DS-157 application form per male applicant. This is a mandatory form for all male applicants between the ages of 16 and 45, regardless of nationality and regardless of where they apply. Females from Iran, Iraq, Cuba, Sudan, Syria, Libya and North Korea, ages 16 or older, must also complete this application form.
Valid Passport (valid at least 6 months past the intended stay in the U.S.)
Proof of legal status in Canada/Mexico: original or certified copy
1 Passport-size photo taken within last 6 months, 2 x 2 inches, color on white/light background, showing full face, no head cover. o photos for each applicant).
Older passports containing previous visas
Documents substantiating previous legal status in the U.S.
$100 U.S. non-refundable application fee
Reciprocity fee (if applicable)
Proof of sufficient funds to cover all expenses while in the U.S.
Proof of ties/residence to a country outside the U.S. which the applicant has no intentions of abandoning
Evidence which shows the purpose of the trip
If you require additional information or have questions or concerns, please call the Visa Information Services Center:
From within Canada -1-900-451-2778 (There will be a $2.25 CND charge per minute.)
From within the U.S. -1-900-443-3131 (There will be a $2.00 U.S. charge per minute.)