Procedure to apply for Journalist and Media Visa for USA is as follows.
Step 1
Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
Determine the visa type by reading Common Nonimmigrant Visas. Each visa type explains the qualifications and application items. Choose the visa type that applies to the applicant's situation.
Be sure to also review the Visa Waiver Program. If the applicant
country participates in the Visa Waiver Program, you do not need to
apply for a visa if you are traveling for business or pleasure and
will only be staying in the Unites States for 90 days or less.
Note: If the applicant is under 14 or over 79 years old, or if you
previously received a U.S. visa that expired within the last 48
months or 12 months and the person is returning to the United States
for the same purpose of travel, you may be able to obtain a visa
without coming to the consulate for an interview.
Step 2
The next step is to complete the Nonimmigrant Visa
Electronic Application (DS-160) form. Be sure to read the
Guidelines for Completing the DS-160 Form carefully. All information
must be correct and accurate. Once the form is submitted, the
applicant cannot make any changes. For assistance if any, please
consult an immigration lawyer or translator. The call center cannot
help to complete the DS-160. The applicant will need DS-160 number
to book your appointment.
Note: If denied visa previously please complete a new Nonimmigrant
Visa Electronic Application (DS-160) form.
Step 3
Once the applicant have determined the correct visa type and
completed the DS-160, the applicant must pay the visa fee. The visa
fee page lists the visa types and correlating visa fee in US dollars
and native currency.
To pay the visa fee, read the Bank and Payment Options page. This
page explains how to make your visa fee payment. You will create a
profile and must keep your receipt number to book your visa
appointment
Step 4
The applicant is almost ready to schedule the visa appointment. Now
the applicant will need to login to the profile with the same
credentials you used to pay the visa fee. Once applicant is in the
system, the applicant will see your dashboard. Click on Schedule
Appointment on the left-hand side menu. This will start the process
for scheduling your appointment.
The applicant must schedule two appointments, one for the Visa
Application Center (VAC) and one for the visa interview at the
Embassy or Consulate.
First, schedule the visa interview appointment at the Embassy or
Consulate.
Second, schedule the appointment at a Visa Application Centre. This
appointment will allow you to go to one of the five Visa Application
Centre locations to have the fingerprints and photo taken. This
appointment must be at least 1 day before the visa interview
appointment at the Embassy or Consulate. The applicant will need
three pieces of information in order to schedule your appointment:
Passport number
The date you paid your fee
The ten (10) digit barcode number from your DS-160 confirmation page
As the applicant go through the process will be able to select your
visa type, enter personal data, add dependents, select your document
delivery location, confirm visa payment, and schedule your
appointment.
Step 5
For the Visa Application Centre appointment, the applicant will need
to bring:
A passport valid for travel to the United States with validity dates
at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the
United States (unless country-specific agreements provide
exemptions). If more than one person is included in your passport,
each person desiring a visa must submit an application.
DS-160 confirmation page.
Appointment confirmation page.
One photograph as per U.S. visa specifications if the applicant is
under 14 years of age. See the Photos and Fingerprints page for more
details.
Step 6
Following your visit to the Visa Application Centre to have your
photo and fingerprints taken,you will then visit the U.S. Embassy or
Consulate on the date and time of your visa interview. You must
bring :
A printed copy of your appointment letter,
DS-160 confirmation page
current and all old passports
Proof of employment :
Staff Journalist: A letter from applicant's employer that gives
name, position held within the company, and the purpose and length
of stay in the United States.
Freelance Journalist under contract to a media organization: A copy
of the contract with the media organization showing applicants name,
position held within the company, the duration of contract, and the
purpose and length of your stay in the United States.
Media Film Crew: A letter from your employer showing applicants
name, your position held within company, the title and a brief
description of the program being filmed, and the purpose and length
of stay in the United States.
Independent Production Company under contract to media organization: A letter from the organization commissioning the work showing your name, the title and a brief description of the program being filmed, the duration of the contract, and the period of time required for filming in the United States.
Supporting Documents as per your visa type
Applications without all of these items will not be accepted.
Note: Children under 14 years of age are not required to attend the
appointment at the Visa Application Centre or visa interview at the
Embassy/Consulate. Accompany/Guardians/Parents can carry the above
documents
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