Are you thinking of studying at a US University? Or traveling to America for a holiday? If so, here’s some good news for you. The process of applying for a US visa just got a tad less cumbersome.
The US is introducing a new, high-tech, completely online system for non-immigrant visas, which will be in place by February 1. While applicants could complete their visa application forms online earlier too, they will now be able to submit the application form online, too, thus eliminating the need for paper applications.
“The new ‘smart’ application forms will ask only those questions that are relevant to you as an applicant. So, for instance, if your response to a question on your marital status is ‘single’, you will not be asked a question on your spouse’s name,” said Jim Herman, the US Embassy’s minister counselor for consular affairs at the US embassy.
While the old application form had the applicant’s signature on it, the new ones will require a digital signature, which involves typing in a unique code number.
After the application is ready, there will be a conformation page with applicants need to have as a record. They can either print this out or email it to themselves. Each applicant will also be given a unique bar-code.
The form will even ask questions about whether the applicant had assistance filling in the form. So, for instance, if the application form is being filled out by a travel agent, the form will ask for his details.
Add to this the fact that you will not need to fill in the form in one sitting. You have the option of saving the new form on your computer.
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I appreciate the posting, a must study for students wishing to study in usa.
ReplyDeleteDo you think the new system of high tech forms is good for Indian students? It doesn't leave the room for corrections, once submitted. Or, there would be provisions for correction.
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous,
ReplyDeleteThankyou for visiting our blog. The new system of forms, i.e the online submission is a definite welcome. It will save hundreds of students time and they need not go to the nearest VFS. Regarding corrections, a student should be careful while filling up the form as it is the question of his/her career, so they should not make careless mistakes. Since the system will be implemented in Feb, I cannot comment at the moment if there would be provisions for correction.