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Consular Affairs
Visas
 Nonimmigrant Visas
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Visa Services
The DS-160 is now fully functional; effective immediately, the old DS-156 form will no longer be accepted. When accessing the DS-160 at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv, we strongly advise you to save a copy on your hard drive, CD or USB and save your application often.
- For quick, efficient processing at the Embassy, we strongly recommend that you print the DS-160 confirmation page on a laser printer. Ink jet printers can make the barcode unreadable, which will delay processing of your visa application and increase waiting time at the Embassy.
- If you were turned away from your visa interview due to a problem accessing the DS-160 and received a pink paper with instructions, please follow those instructions.
Recommendations:
- Apply for your visa early – appointments may not be available for several weeks.
- Do not purchase plane tickets until you have received your visa.
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Illegal Work in the U.S.: Price is Too High!
Over the past few years, some Israelis wanting to work in the U.S. have been saying during visa interviews that they want to go to the U.S. only as tourist travelers. After their arrival at a U.S. ..MORE |
What is a visa?
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A visa is issued by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. It entitles the holder to travel to the United States and apply for admission; it does not guarantee entry. An immigration inspector at the port of entry determines the visa holder's eligibility for admission into the United States. The following are discouraged items when coming to the Embassy: Backpacks, Coolers, Briefcases, suitcases
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Who needs a visa?
Anyone traveling on an Israeli passport needs a visa to enter the United States. If you hold a non-Israeli passport and are traveling to the United States on a short visit for business or tourism, you may be eligible to enter the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Please note: Travelers born in the United States and those who hold dual citizenship with the United States must enter and depart the United States on U.S. passports.
What types of visas are available?
- Nonimmigrant Visas Nonimmigrant visas cover visits for tourism, business, work, and study.
- Immigrant Visas/Greencards Immigrant visas are required for anyone planning to live permanently or indefinitely in the United States.
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Effective September 8, 2010, all Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) registration applications or renewals on or after that date will require a $14.00 fee payment by credit or debit card. For further information, please visit the VISA WAIVER PROGRAM page.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
As of June 4, 2010, non-immigrant visa application fees will increase. The new fees will be:
- B1/B2 (business/tourism), F, M, and J visas, USD $140,
- H, L, O, P, Q, R (petition-based visas), USD $150
- E (treaty trader/investor visas), USD $390.
Applicants who have already paid the previous USD $131 fee, AND have an appointment scheduled in at the U.S. Embassy Tel Aviv on or after June 4, 2010, may pay the difference at any post office on or before the day of their visa appointment. Applicants cannot be interviewed until the appropriate fee is paid.
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