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Companies that are initiating or already maintain business relations with the USA are confronted with a number of forms. However, foreign students or tourists to the USA also have to provide a wide variety of documents. Instead of customs declaration or tax forms, this page focuses on the most important US visa application forms. Here you will find all relevant information on the forms you need to apply for US visas. We will be happy to assist you in filling out the visa forms and preparing the application documentation.

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Basic information about the US visa forms

There are US visa forms and documents that you will encounter again and again as part of the visa application process. Nevertheless, applicants must be aware that depending on the visa category, in addition to the usual visa forms, very different forms and documents must be completed and attached to the visa application.

We therefore provide an overview of the essential visa forms – peppered with hints and tips for filling them out – as well as the option of downloading the original forms from the US authorities.

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The most important US forms at a glance

DS forms

U.S. Department of State (DOS)

The so-called "DS" forms are issued by the U.S. Department of State (DOS). These include the DS-160, the most commonly used form for general US visa applications.

DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

The online DS-160 form must be completed by all nonimmigrant visa applicants.

The DS-156E form is used for e registrations of US companies as well as E-1 and E-2 visas based on an e registration.

The DS-2019 form is required for the J-1 visa and, unlike the other forms, cannot be downloaded.

Form DS-7002 is the training plan or internship plan.

The online DS-260 form must be completed by all immigrant visa applicants.

If information is missing from visa applicants, it is obtained via DS-5535 questionnaire.

Educational institutions in the US issue the I-20 form for graduate study and non-academic programs of study.

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USCIS forms

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

USCIS application forms can usually be identified by the letter "I".

I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker

Anyone applying for a work visa through USCIS cannot do without the I-129 form.

The I-129S form is used as part of the L Blanket visa application process.

The I-797 is a notice of USCIS.

Employment Eligibility Verification is used to verify the identity and work authorization of US workers.

Expedited processing may be available upon request for certain applications and petitions.

On the USCIS website, you can download all relevant U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS; formerly BCIS / INS) forms.

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

I-94 Arrival / Departure Record

Entry Form I-94 documents the entry and exit of visa holders.

Social Security Administration (SSA)

SS-5 – Application for a Social Security Card

Here you can download, among other things, the application form for the social security number in the USA.

US driver's license authority forms

Information on driver's license matters can be obtained from the official websites of each of the 50 states' driver's license authorities. The following page lists the Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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Our visa services

We advise you on the choice of the appropriate visa category and take over the complete processing for you or your company.

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  1. First contact: We clarify which visa or which visa types are applicable in your case.
  2. Worldwide support: We will assist you with your request, no matter where you are located.
  3. Assignment: We send your HR department and the respective employees all the necessary documents and checklists.
  4. Visa processing: We take care of checking, correcting and compiling the application documents.
  5. Visa Interview Preparation: We will disburse the visa application fee for you and arrange the visa interview appointment. In addition, each applicant will be prepared by telephone for the formalities and procedures at the US Consulate.
  6. Visa issuance: We check your visa for accuracy and prepare your employees for entry into the USA by telephone.
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