UK resident-making online appointment for interview?

[Raluca805 1]

Hi everyone. My childhood friend is a UK resident and would like to visit here in the US. She electronically completed the tourist visa application and is ready to submit it. She told me there is a phone number (pretty pricey) that she needs to call for interview appointment. My question is if it's possible for her to make an interview appointment online on the US embassy in UK website? Thank you all.

[G Walters 136]

would she not be able to use the VWP Visa Waiver Program. I believe that most of that is done electronically. That is what my Lady traveled on to meet me several times. http://london.usembassy.gov/niv/vwp.html

Have them give the above link a look.

[jan22 3,052]

I think your friend has out-od-date information. According to the US Embassy website, the only option given for making an appointment is on line. Check http://london.usembassy.gov/niv/apply.html.

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How to Apply for a Nonimmigrant Visa

If you wish to apply for a visa you are required to follow the steps listed below. This information is applicable to first time applicants and those applying to renew a visa. Be sure to have all the necessary documents ready in order to facilitate the application process. Note: Anyone who is physically present in the United Kingdom may apply for a visa at this Embassy regardless of nationality or status in the United Kingdom. We regret that we will not answer questions concerning your eligibility to apply for visa.

You may wish to watch our YouTube video, which guides you through the steps below. Find it here!

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• Step 1: Select the VISA TYPE
  Step 1: Select the VISA TYPE

  • A-1/A-2 Visa - Diplomats & Foreign Government Officials.

  • A-3 Visa - Domestic Employee of a A-1/A-2 Visa holder

  • B-1 Visa - Business visitors

  • B-1 Visa - Domestic Employee

  • B-2 Visa - Holiday, tourism, medical treatment

  • C-1 Visa - Transiting the United States

  • C-1/D Visa - Crewmembers working on air or sea carriers

  • E-1/E-2 Visa - Treaty Trader/Investor

  • E-3 Visa - Australian professional speciality

  • F-1/M-1 Visa - Students: academic & vocational

  • G-1/G-4 Visa - Employees of an International Organization

  • G-5 Visa Domestic Employee of a G-1/G-4 visa

  • H-1/H-3 Visa Employment based visas including the H-3 trainee visa

  • I Visa - Journalists & Members of the Media

  • J-1 Visa - Interns

  • J-1 Visa - Exchange Visitors, Academics, Au-pairs

  • L-1 Visa - Intra-company transferees

  • NATO -1/6 Visa - Foreign Military Personnel stationed in the U.S.

  • NATO-7 Visa - Domestic Employee of NATO-1/6 visa holder

  • Q-1 Visa - International Cultural Exchange

  • O-1/2 or P-1/3 Visa - Persons with extraordinary ability in Sciences, Arts, Education, Business or Athletics

  • R-1 Visa - Religious Worker
• Step 2: Check your eligibility
  Step 2: Check your eligibility

  • If you have ever arrested and/or have a criminal conviction, have a medical ineligibility, or have been denied entry into or deported from the United States you will be required to furnish documents relating to your situation in support of your application. Please click on the relevant links for further information.
• Step 3: Complete the DS-160 Online Application
  Step 3: Complete the DS-160 Online Application

  • Fill out the online DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form and print the "Confirmation Page" with a barcode.

    Note: If you make an error when completing the DS-160 you may correct the information if you have saved, but not transmitted the form. If, however, the form has been transmitted, you will be required to complete a new DS-160.

• STEP 4:Visit usvisa-info.com (Create an account, Pay Visa Fee, Schedule Appointment, Manage Document return delivery)
  STEP 4:Visit usvisa-info.com (Create an account, Pay Visa Fee, Schedule Appointment, Manage Document return delivery)

  • Please go to https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb and click on "Apply" if you are a first time user or "Continue" if you already have an account.
    
    After creating your account, please follow the process and guidance for each of the below steps:
    
    1. Provide your DS-160 number;
    2. Determine your visa type;
    3. Select a courier return location**;
    4. Pay your U.S. visa fee via debit card (Visa or Mastercard);
    5. Schedule an appointment;
    6. Select and pay the optional home delivery document option for each applicant ($30.00 per applicant) by credit card.
    
    **Courier services are free of charge to all nonimmigrant visa applicants if they choose to have their documents returned to one of the 31 hubs around the United Kingdom operated by the Embassy appointed courier service.

• Step 5: Appear at the embassy for an interview (includes information on documents required in support of your application)
  Step 5: Appear at the embassy for an interview (includes information on documents required in support of your application)

  • Check the documents you are required to present for your visa type.
    
    Click here and select your visa type from the list.
  • Using a GPS or Google Maps?
    To reach the U.S. Embassy when using a GPS you must use the postcode W1A 2LQ. Any other postcode will lead you to a post office sorting station! Click here for an area map.

  • Electronic devices such laptops are not allowed within the Embassy grounds. The Embassy provides no storage facilities for such devices.

    Large bags, such as backpacks, suitcases or packages are not allowed within the Embassy grounds. Please see this PDF file for a list of Left Luggage storage facilities (PDF - 36kb).

• Step 6: Receive your documents

[jan22 3,052]

would she not be able to use the VWP Visa Waiver Program. I believe that most of that is done electronically. That is what my Lady traveled on to meet me several times. http://london.usembassy.gov/niv/vwp.html

Have them give the above link a look.

OP said her friend is a "UK resident" not a UK citizen -- we don't know what her citizenship is. If she has the same nationality as the OP (an assumption based on their childhood friendship), she cannot use the visa waiver program.

[Raluca805 1]

Thank you all very much. Jan22 - i will forward the info to her. You've all been very helpful.