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Consular ElectronicApplication Center
(CEAC)
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U.S. Embassy Brasilia
March 2010
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Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC)http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html
https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
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Advantages to Applicants
One form instead of three - replaces the following forms: DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application DS-157 Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application DS-158 Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa
Applicant Completely online nothing to fill out by hand Family and group feature no need to fill in identical data
more than once Dont need to complete all at once save for later feature Applicants can save application for reuse Less paper prints a single confirmation page
Mandatory as of April 5th, 2010
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Pay Fee At Citibank Online payment systemplanned in future
Make Appointment http://www.visto-eua.com.br
By phone: (21) 4004-4950
Complete Form Online at
https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/
Interview At Embassy Fingerprint
Issued Visas Sent by SEDEX within 3business days from date of interview
Only the application form haschanged Other parts of theprocess remain the same
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Step 2 Choose the Embassy
Choose the Embassy or Consulate whereyou will apply
**NOTE: Roller mouse is VERYsensitive and can change countries veryeasily. Pay close attention to ensure
BRAZIL and the correct Consulate ischosen.
Press Test Photo to begin uploadingyour photo
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Step 3 Upload Photo
Browse to your photo and pressUpload Selected Photo
If your photo does not pass,please click on the link seephoto quality standards guideand try again.
If your photo meets the qualitystandards, you can pressContinue Using This Photo
Please note: You must stillbring one passport sized photowith you on the day of yourinterview.
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Step 4 Fill In TheForm
Complete all questionscarefully and accurately
Inserting wronginformation or leavingrequired items blank willonly delay your application
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Saving an Application
If you cant finish in one sitting,you can save the application toyour hard drive and continuelater
Press Save at the bottom of any data entry page
Press Save Application toFile
Press Save and navigate tothe place you want to save your
application
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Retrieving a Saved Application
Browse to a saved application file
Press Upload Data
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Tips If a question doesnt apply to you,
you must check the Does NotApply box
Answer fully and include as muchdetail as you can
Be especially careful with the yes/noquestions near the end misrepresenting the facts can makeyou ineligible to receive a visa ever
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Step 5 Reviewing Your Application
You have an opportunity to reviewand edit all your answers beforesubmitting your application
Check carefully that everything is
correct its impossible to makechanges later
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Step 6 Submitting Your Application
Once you submit your application,you cant change it
Pressing Sign and SubmitApplication constitutes yourelectronic signature, certifying thatall the answers on the applicationare true
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Step 7 Printing YourConfirmation Page
Print the confirmation page
You only need to bring the printedconfirmation sheet to the interview
You can print the entire application foryour own records if you wish
You can e-mail the confirmation tosomeone else (e.g., if you are completingthe application for another person)
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The DS-160 replaces only the applicationform/s. Other items are still required Original ATM bank receipts Original Receita Federal tax documents NO internet bank documents will be
accepted Old passports with prior visas
Exchange Visitors: DS-2019
Diplomats and Officials: Diplomatic Note
And most applicants still need evidence of tiesto their place of residence
Document fraud and misrepresentation are crimes publishable by law.
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Consular Section: Website: http://www.embaixadaamericana.org.brE-Mail: pergunte-ao-consul@state.gov
Phone: 61-3312-7000Fax: 61-3312-7651
Visa Appointment System: Website: www.visto-eua.com.brPhone: 21-4004-4950
http://www.embaixadaamericana.org.br/mailto:pergunte-ao-consul@state.govhttp://www.visto-eua.com.br/http://www.visto-eua.com.br/mailto:pergunte-ao-consul@state.govhttp://www.embaixadaamericana.org.br/