Additional Administrative Processing

Chinese, Russian & Vietnamese nationals

Applicants, regardless of sex who are aged 16 and over are also required to complete a supplemental nonimmigrant visa application form DS-157.

Somali nationals

Applicants, regardless of sex, who are aged 16 and over are also required to complete a supplemental nonimmigrant visa application form DS-157.

Important: If your application for a visa is approved by the consular officer, you should be aware that this additional processing may take 60 days or more and cannot be expedited. Therefore, you are advised not to make any final travel plans until you have received your passport with a visa in it.

Northern Cyprus nationals

Are required to furnish four color photographs.

Important: If your application for a visa is approved by the consular officer, you should be aware that this additional processing may take 60 days or more and cannot be expedited. Therefore, you are advised not to make any final travel plans until you have received your passport with a visa in it.

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