Get a photo of yourself that meets U.S. travel document standards. The photo must be in color, and your head must take be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches tall from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. The photo must be taken within the past six months. Photos should be taken in front of a white or off-white background, and you must be facing the camera with a neutral expression on your face and both eyes open. The clothes in the photo must be ones you would wear on a daily basis. Do not wear uniforms or head coverings in your photo unless they are religious in nature.
Go to the State Department's travel website and fill out form DS-160 online. You must answer all questions unless they are labeled optional. You cannot answer the questions in any language other than English. When filling out your application have your passport, itinerary, dates of you last five visits to the United States and resume handy. Upload your photo when asked. Save your work often; it will time out if you leave it idle and you'll lose your data. When finished, submit the application and print it out. Keep the confirmation page for your interview.
Schedule an interview appointment online. Use the VisaPoint system online if it's available at the U.S. embassy's web site. If not or if you'd rather do it by phone, you can call the embassy and book an appointment that way.
Pay the non-immigrant visa application fee. The payment method and location will depend on the embassy. Check for payment procedure at the embassy's website. Be prepared to show some proof of your application such as your interview appointment confirmation.
Put together your supporting documents. In a folder or envelope, arrange your paperwork. Put your passport on top. Attach your DS-160 confirmation page, appointment letter, payment receipt, courier form or prepaid self-addressed envelope (for passport delivery later when your visa is approved), photo (if not uploaded earlier) and any additional documents you have been asked to provide.
Come to the US embassy for your interview. Go through the pre-screening and finger-scanning. Because you have already submitted the non-immigrant visa application DS-160, you don't need to submit any forms now. Make sure you present the DS-160 confirmation page as proof of your submission. Let the consul officer review the rest of your paperwork. You will be informed at the end of your interview if you've been granted a non-immigrant visa.
