Non-immigrant visas now processed via electronic application form (09/24/06)

Non-immigrant visas now processed via electronic application form

Embassy of the United States

KYIV - The U.S. Embassy's Consular Section in Kyiv announced an initiative to speed and streamline the non-immigrant visa application process. For non-immigrant visa interviews scheduled for November 1 and thereafter, all applicants must complete, in English, the Internet-based Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF).

The U.S. Department of State established this new requirement worldwide to improve efficiency and customer service. Currently, over half of Ukrainian applicants - business leaders, sailors and expedited visa renewal applicants - use the EVAF.

The EVAF process produces a printed form that incorporates the applicant's data into a bar code. When scanned at the time of the interview, the information uploads directly into the consular computer system. This saves time for both the applicant and consular personnel since no data-entry is required. Creating an EVAF adds no additional cost to the visa application process.

Internet access is required to complete the form and to request an appointment using the unique EVAF number by e-mail. Instructions on how to fill out the form are available at http://evisaforms.state.gov. Additional tools and information for Ukrainian visa applicants can be found at http://kiev.usembassy.gov/visa_evafhelp_ukr.html.

Applicants who do not have Internet access should contact the Consular Section at +38-044-490-4422 for the location of the closest, U.S. government-sponsored, free, public Internet access center. These centers are very popular, and often require users to make an appointment, sometimes up to a week in advance, so applicants are encouraged to plan ahead.

Applicants with access to the Internet can find addresses and a map of these centers on the following Embassy Website: http://kiev.usembassy.gov/irc special_projects_ukr.html.

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