According to a press release sent to The Guardian by the US Embassy, August is one of the busiest months of the year for visa applications. <\/p>\n
Officials are asking people who do not require a visa for travel in August to defer their application until September, as they are able to travel to the US without a visa if they have a valid passport and police record.<\/p>\n
However, the Embassy noted that there is a two-week wait time for visa interview appointments and priority is given to applicants applying for student visas. <\/p>\n
Embassy officials are encouraging applicants to fill out their application forms on line at: http:\/\/evisaforms.state.gov\/ . The report stated that forms filled out online are processed quicker the report stated.<\/p>\n
The US Embassy also noted additional important facts, which include:<\/p>\n
*Photos must be two inches by two inches; there are no exceptions.<\/p>\n
*Photos must have a light-coloured background (no exceptions).<\/p>\n
*Photos must not be older than six months. <\/p>\n
*If your photo does not meet these guidelines, you will be asked to get a new one.<\/p>\n
*Do not wait till the last minute to apply for your visa.<\/p>\n
* Emergency appointments are limited to real emergencies. Unfortunately, tourism\/vacation is not an emergency.<\/p>\n
Important Internet websites include:<\/p>\n
*The US Embassy Website is located at: http:\/\/nassau.usembassy.gov\/ <\/p>\n
*To schedule a Visa Interview Appointment check out this website: <\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.usvisascratchcards.info\/ <\/p>\n
*For further information on travel to the US please consult http:\/\/travel.state.gov\/visa\/visa_1750.html <\/p>\n
By: LaShonne Outten, The Nassau Guardian<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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