March 7th, 2010US visa update for UK bands travelling to SXSW
—–Original Message—–
From: SXSW Registration [mailto:reg@sxsw.com]
Sent: 06 March 2010 23:10
Subject: 2010 SXSW US Embassy Information
Effective March 1st, 2010, individuals applying for a non-immigrant visa* at the U.S. Embassy will be required to submit a new electronic application form, known as the DS-160 Non-Immigrant Visa Electronic Application.
List of Countries Using the Online DS- 160 Non-Immigrant Visa Electronic Application Form:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_4230.html
Due to unforeseen problems with the new visa application form DS-160, any applicant who has an appointment with a U.S. Embassy the week of March 8 – 12 who is unable to complete this form, may furnish the DS-156. In addition, males aged between 16 and 45 should complete the DS-157 and F and J visa applicants the DS-158. The forms are available on the visa forms page at
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html
Amin Simms
SXSW Registrar
reg@sxsw.com
