{"id":179218,"date":"2024-05-07T06:31:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T06:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/07\/us-announces-updated-visa-processing-requirements-starting-may-18\/"},"modified":"2024-05-07T06:31:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T06:31:30","slug":"us-announces-updated-visa-processing-requirements-starting-may-18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/07\/us-announces-updated-visa-processing-requirements-starting-may-18\/","title":{"rendered":"US Announces Updated Visa Processing Requirements Starting May 18"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-313325\" alt=\"\" width=\"803\" height=\"479\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/visa.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-313325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/visa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"803\" height=\"479\"  \/>On Monday, the US Embassy in Nairobi released a fresh set of Visa processing requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The Embassy announced that applicants must adhere to the new guidelines by May 18. It explained that the objective of the move is to enhance customer experience.<\/p>\n<p>According to the new directive, all non-immigrant visa applicants must present the same DS-160 application form during the visa interview as they used to book the appointment.<\/p>\n<p>Non-immigrant visas are intended for foreign nationals seeking temporary entry into the United States. These visas cover tourism, medical treatment, business, temporary work, study, or similar purposes.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cFailure to comply with the below will result in the cancellation of their Visa appointment,\u201d<\/em> the Embassy said.<\/p>\n<p>The directive mandates all visa applicants to locate their DS-160 confirmation page.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, they must log in to their account at https:\/\/ais.usvisa-info.com\/en-ke to verify that the DS-160 number on their account matches the DS-160 number on the confirmation page.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIf the numbers match, please attend your interview at the time you have scheduled,\u201d<\/em> the Embassy added.<\/p>\n<p>However, if the confirmation numbers do not match, applicants will need to visit https:\/\/ceac.state.gov\/GenNIV\/Default.aspx and follow the provided instructions to complete a new DS-160.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, they must print out the confirmation page for their new DS-160 and bring it to their revised appointment.<\/p>\n<p>As per the Embassy\u2019s instructions, applicants should then log in to their account at https:\/\/ais.usvisa-info.com\/en-ke once more, and click on the gear icon located at the far right end.<\/p>\n<p>From there, they can select the edit button and replace the old DS-160 number with the new, correct DS-160 number.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants encountering difficulties in entering their new DS-160 number are encouraged to click on \u2018Contact Us\u2019 at the bottom of the webpage and follow the instructions to receive assistance.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIf you fail to confirm or update your DS-160 number by May 18, the U.S. Embassy will cancel your appointment and instruct you to schedule a new appointment,\u201d<\/em> the Embassy directed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On Monday, the US Embassy in Nairobi released a fresh set of Visa processing requirements. 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