Non-Immigrant Visas

Required Documents

On the day of the appointment, all applicants should bring the following documents:

• A passport in good condition and valid for at least 6 months from the date of the proposed travel.
• A Non-immigrant Visa size photograph - Visa Photo Requirements.
• A receipt from Post Fiji for payment of the US$131 application fee.
• This fee is non-refundable but transferable.  The fee is valid for use within one year of receipt date.
• An application form, which must be completed online by following the preceding link. All male nonimmigrant visa applicants regardless of age must also complete and attach to DS-156 a DS-157.
• Any form required for the type of visa sought. You can obtain more information about the various types of visas and their form requirements by visiting the Travel.State website.
• For group appointments, the group coordinator must consider the group requirements - see Visas for Groups.

In addition to these required documents, you should be prepared to present any valid document you think helps support your application for a visa.  Please be aware that letters of invitation, guarantee or affidavit of support do not help a person to get a visa, and, in any case, these documents do not guarantee visa issuance. Decisions about visa eligibility are based on an applicant's circumstances, as required by U.S. law. The consular officer will look through your documents quickly for information that helps him or her make a decision in your case, but may not read each document thoroughly.

Documents you may wish to present should contain convincing evidence of the immediate family's long-term economic, academic and/or personal ties that would compel the applicant to return home after a short visit to the United States. This evidence should not be in the form of letters from attorneys or accountants, as we do not accept these, but should instead be original, primary documents.

They may include documents from the following list, but please be aware that the consular officer may ask for additional documents, and that presentation of these or any other documents does not guarantee visa issuance. A list of possible documents follows:

• For all applicants: Provide six months of monthly bank statements for your own bank account.
• Employees of a company: Provide evidence of salary (payslips), and a job letter stating your years of service and authorized vacation, as well as your bank book.
• Self-employed persons or business owners: Provide evidence of sales receipts, profitability, employees, tax payments, length of experience and savings.
• Farmers: Provide evidence of sales of your agricultural products and savings.
• Retired persons: Provide evidence of your pension, savings, and your children's employment (If relevant).
• Full-time students or exchange visitors: 

• Proof of a SEVIS ID number by presenting the appropriate form from their school or program:
• For F-1 students: An I-20 Form obtained from a U.S. college, school, or university.  Please be sure to give us all original pages of the I-20 form.  The form must be signed by the applicant and by a school official. We cannot issue student visas more than 90 days before the registration date noted on the I-20.  Also, we cannot issue student visas after the date of registration noted on the I-20 has passed.
• For J-1 cultural exchange students: The origianl DS-2019 Form from your cultural exchange program.
• Proof of payment of the required SEVIS fee. Those who wish to enter the United States either as a student or an exchange visitor with a Form I-20 or DS-2019 dated on or after September 1, 2004, are now required to submit proof that they have paid the required SEVIS fee before the visa interview.  Student visa applicants should submit their official paper receipt (I-797 form) or an electronic receipt if the payment was made online.  More information about SEVIS fee procedures is available on the U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (USICE) website.
• Financial evidence (for example: tax records, bank books, income documents) showing that you, your parents, or a sponsor have sufficient funds to cover your full tuition and living expenses during the first year of your intended study. You must also demonstrate that you have sufficient resources to cover any subsequent years of study.
• Transcripts and diplomas from previous educational institutions attended.
• Scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL or SAT.
• Evidence of the applicant's intent to leave the U.S. at conclusion of studies.
• If a spouse and/or children plan to accompany the student, they must supply a Marriage Certificate and/or Birth Certificates as proof of their relationship to the student.  

Please note that these materials should be presented at the interview.  Do NOT fax or mail any documents to our office before your appointment.  

• Minors: Parents should present an original certified copy of the applicant’s birth certificate.  Guardians who are not the applicant’s parents must provide proof of guardianship.  The applicant should also present evidence that he or she is a student, and evidence of the parent's or guardian's employment and ties to your country of residence.

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