What to bring to your visa interview

DS-156 Application Form: A separate form is required per application regardless of age. Citizens of Cuba, North Korea, the People's Republic of China, Russia, and Vietnam over the age of 16 must provide two application forms and two photos for each applicant.

DS-157 Application Form: ALL male nonimmigrant visa applicants, between the ages of 16 and 45, regardless of nationality and regardless of where they apply, must submit this form. Males and females from Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria ages 16 or older must also complete this application form.

DS-158 Application Form: ALL applicants (and any dependents) applying for US student visas ('F"), exchange visitor visas ("J"), or vocational student visas ("M") must complete this application form.

All application forms are available at www.ldsbc.edu/International. You can also acquire them at the Embassy or Consulate you will be submitting your visa application.

Passport size photo: Please attach a recent passport-sized photo, measuring 2 inches by 2 inches, on a white background, to the DS-156 form.

Proof of Income/ties: Documents that demonstrate you have financial stability and permanent ties to a country outside the U.S. If you are a visitor to Canada, this normally means ties to your home country.

The following documents are generally useful to help establish ties:
Current letter of employment or that of a family member or person providing your financial support. The letter should show the date the person was hired, salary, and position;
Pay slips and tax documents;
School letter with proof of tuition payment;
Property deeds;
Canada Immigration Form IMM-1000 or permanent resident card;
Work authorization or study authorization; and/or
Monthly bank statements.

A valid Passport or Travel Document: To be eligible for a visa, your passport must be valid at least 6months past your intended stay in the United States. If you immigrated to Canada, you will be required to provide proof of immigration.

Proof of Relationship to Principal Applicant: If you are applying as a dependent family member, such as a spouse or a child, you should bring proof of your relationship to the principal applicant.
The following documents are generally useful to prove relationship:
Marriage certificates;
Birth certificates; and/or
Adoption papers.

All documents must be in English or officially transcribed to English.

Records of any Arrests or Convictions: If you have ever been arrested or convicted of a crime, you should bring copies of relevant police and court records.

Applicants who present false or misleading documents during the course of their interview may be found permanently ineligible for further visa consideration. Persons who provide false documents to applicants likewise may be found permanently ineligible for U.S. visas.

Visa Application Fee: Each applicant must pay a U.S. $100.00 application fee, in exact U.S. currency only (coins are not accepted). This application fee is nonrefundable, regardless of whether or not you are issued a visa.

Reciprocity Fee: Depending on your country of citizenship, you may also be required to pay a fee for visa issuance, known as a "reciprocity" fee. If your visa application is approved, you will be asked to pay this fee at the time of your interview. You may pay with Cash, in U.S. currency, U.S. Postal Money Order, or Certified check payable to the U.S. Consulate General.

Please make sure you don't appear for your interview at the embassy or consulate without all the required documents. If you do, this will delay your visa processing, as you will have to make a second appointment. Applications without all the required documentation will not be accepted by an embassy or consulate official.

If you have any questions, please contact
LDS Business College
International Student Office
34 South 500 East Suite 202
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 524-8175


www.ldsbc.edu/International