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Non-Immigrant Visa
Applicants for non-immigrant visas must initially schedule an appointment
for an interview either via the online appointment system or by calling a user-pays information
system accessible only with Australia at 1902-941-641. A separate
appointment must be made for each person or family member age 14 and
older. Children under age 14 are not required to appear in person for an
interview. E visa applicants are not required to schedule an
appointment.
All NIV applicants must
submit the following documents when applying for a non-immigrant visa:
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Passport valid
(preferable machine-readable) for at least six months,
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Completed and signed
Form DS-156,
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Completed and signed
Form DS-157 (for men ages 16-45),
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Receipt showing
payment of the USD$100.00 visa application fee,
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One recent color or
black/white photograph, 2 x 2 inches,
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Self-addressed,
pre-paid envelope or courier satchel,
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Issuance fees for
specific visa tape if applicable.
If the application is
approved, the passport will be returned endorsed with the new visa via the
pre-paid self address envelope typically within two-three days.
The Melbourne post does
accept third-country national visa applications from non-residents.
However, many third-country nationals may now require additional
administrative processing which may result in considerable delays.
All Australia citizens
requesting E, F, H, I, J, L, M, O, and P visas should include a
reciprocity fee of USD$105.00, which may be paid by bank check or postal
money order.
Applicants whose NIV
applications are refused may re-apply at any time, but will have to pay
the USD$100.00 application fee each time.
Immigrant Visa
Immigrant visa processing in Australia in centralized in Sydney.
Attorney Representation
The participation
of attorneys would be considered on case-by-case basis, and a G-28 would
generally be required. Most NIV applicants must make a personal appearance
as part of their application.
Contact Information
United States Consulate
General
553 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004 Australia
Consulate General
Switchboard: (+61)(03) 9526-5900
Consulate General fax number: (+61)(03) 9510-4646
Visa Information Line (user pays; available in Australia only):
1902-941-641
http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/
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