Vancouver, Canada
Montreal Canada
Monterrey, Mexico
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.

the paper Form DS-156, or the supplemental Forms DS-157 and DS-158, will no longer be required at these select US posts.

Form DS-160 requires nonimmigrant visa applicants to electronically complete, sign and submit their applications online at: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. The completed application is then transmitted electronically to the applicable U.S. consulate for adjudication. Applicants using Form DS-160 will not be required to submit the paper Form DS-156, or the supplemental Forms DS-157 and DS-158, to the Department of State. Applicants are permitted to have their immigration counsel assist them in completing the electronic form, but are required to complete the electronic signature portion themselves.

Please note that while the new DS -160 form was introduced earlier this year as part of a pilot program, it is expected to be phased in at other consulates over the coming months, eventually completely replacing Form DS-156, as well as several other nonimmigrant visa application forms.

If you have any questions regarding the new Form DS-160, please do not hesitate to contact our office.