The process to request an expedited nonimmigrant visa interview varies by location. Please refer to the instructions on the website of the Embassy or Consulate Visa Section where you will interview, or on their online appointment scheduling site., Obtain general information on how to apply for a United States visa. Pay the required visa application fees. Submit your visa application to a U.S. embassy or consulate. Find links to information on how to apply for a U.S. immigrant (permanent) or nonimmigrant (temporary) visa., The first step in applying for a U.S. nonimmigrant visa is to complete your application. It takes approximately 90 minutes to do this. After you submit your application, you can move on to the next steps such as scheduling your interview. Important: Before You Start, After completing your DS-160, the next step in your visa application is to schedule US visa appointment. This requires paying the visa fee and selecting the location and date for your visa interview. Some countries require an additional appointment for biometrics at a Visa Application Center., To schedule an appointment for a non-immigrant visa (NIV) interview, please consult the Embassy’s online NIV Appointment System. Please have your DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form Confirmation Number handy. It is located on your DS-160 confirmation page, in bold print., To schedule an appointment for NIV services, please follow the below steps. Step 1 – Check the Validity of your passport. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the U.S. Step 2 – Complete the Online Nonimmigrant visa application form DS-160 ..