United States Consular Services in Canada Resource Page - Consular Visa Processing at U.S. Consulates and US Embassies in Canada - Nonimmigrant (NIV) and Immigrant Visa (IV) Applicants -- Third Country Nationals (TCN)

Consular Services in Canada Page

This web page provides valuable information relating to visa processing at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and United States Consulates throughout Canada. Here you will find articles written by Chang & Boos that discuss nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processing issues for Canadian Landed Immigrants and Third Country Nationals (TCNs) applying for U.S. visas in Canada. You will also find links to useful visa processing resources on the web.

If you are considering the option of travelling to Canada to apply for a U.S. visa or if you are an attorney considering whether to send your client to Canada for his or her US visa processing, the Toronto Office of Chang & Boos can provide you with attorney representation at any United States Consulate or Embassy in Canada. Please contact our office if you require assistance.

Nonimmigrant Consular Processing in Canada

Chang & Boos Article on Nonimmigrant Processing
Read this article for an overview of nonimmigrant consular processing.

Chang & Boos Article on Treaty Trader (E-1) and Treaty Investor (E-2) Visa Processing in Toronto
Read this article for valuable information about E-1/E-2 requirements.

Bar-Code Version of Form DS-156 (Nonimmigrant Visa Application)
Basic nonimmigrant visa application required for all applicants.

Fillable Version of Form DS-157 (PDF)
Completed by all male applicants aged 16 to 79. In the case of State Sponsors of Terror
(Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria - Iraq has been removed from the list), all applicants except those
aged 15 and under must complete this form.

Fillable Version of Form DS-158 (PDF)
Required for all applicants seeking F, M, or J visas.

Fillable Version of Form DS-156E (PDF)
Supplemental form for E-1 and E-2 visa applicants.

Fillable Version of Form DS-156K (PDF)
Supplemental form for K-1 fiance visa applicants.

Online Appointment Booking System for U.S. Consulates in Canada
Book your nonimmigrant visa appointment at any U.S. consulate located in Canada
using the online booking system.

Downloadable Bank Deposit Slip (Toronto Only)
Required to prepay the $100USD visa application fee prior to the appointment. Used by the
United States Consulate General in Toronto for all visa applications,
except E-1/E-2 visa applications.

Photo Specifications for Nonimmigrant Visa Applications (PDF)