The Group Visa Application Process for DDP Students

The Group Visa The Group Visa Application Application

Process for DDP Process for DDP StudentsStudents

Resource for Information Resource for Information on Application Processon Application Process

Resource for Information Resource for Information on Application Processon Application Process

Documents Required to Documents Required to Schedule a Group Visa Schedule a Group Visa

InterviewInterview Photocopy or scanned image of the Photocopy or scanned image of the

following pages of your passportfollowing pages of your passport ““Nüfus Nüfus CCüzdanı üzdanı OrOrnneegigi” – Personal information ” – Personal information

pages (including photo)pages (including photo) Cell phone number & email addressCell phone number & email address The group’s preferences for dates & times The group’s preferences for dates & times

(indicate days when you are not able to (indicate days when you are not able to interview), last possible date to arrive at interview), last possible date to arrive at SUNY campus in the USSUNY campus in the US

Proof of DS-160 completionProof of DS-160 completion

How to Provide us With How to Provide us With Your Personal InformationYour Personal Information

Complete the excel document located on Complete the excel document located on our website, under ‘Current Students’our website, under ‘Current Students’

Important Points to consider while filling Important Points to consider while filling out this document:out this document: The contact information you provide is where The contact information you provide is where

your visa interview details will be sent. your visa interview details will be sent. Be Be sure to list a valid phone number and sure to list a valid phone number and email address that you check regularly.email address that you check regularly.

Excel File to Submit Excel File to Submit Personal InformationPersonal Information

What to Take to Your What to Take to Your InterviewInterview

Print out of Electronically completed visa Print out of Electronically completed visa application form application form DS 160DS 160

Original I-20 form, Passport & KimlikOriginal I-20 form, Passport & Kimlik Visa application fee receipt ($160 paid to AK Visa application fee receipt ($160 paid to AK

Bank)Bank) Most recent transcript (in a sealed envelope)Most recent transcript (in a sealed envelope) Original financial and/or bank statements Original financial and/or bank statements

(same as the statements that were provided to (same as the statements that were provided to the SUNY campus for I-20 issuance). the SUNY campus for I-20 issuance).

Recommended documents from Group Visa Recommended documents from Group Visa Interview Process Instructions (word Interview Process Instructions (word document)document)

* Your passport * Your passport mustmust be valid for be valid for at least six at least six monthsmonths after your planned entry date into the after your planned entry date into the United StatesUnited States

Electronic Visa Application Electronic Visa Application Form Form

DS 160: Your RoleDS 160: Your Role It is important to FULLY and

CORRECTLY complete the DS-160 Incomplete or incorrect forms will not be

accepted Applicants will not be able to interview until

a correct form has been re-submitted Consistently poor completion may result

in potential disciplinary measures Incorrectly completed forms may also

result in permanent ineligibility for a visa

Accessing the DS 160:Accessing the DS 160:https://ceac.state.gov/genniv

*if you can’t access the site, try a different *if you can’t access the site, try a different web browserweb browser

Read the instructions and select location

IMPORTANT: IF THE CHOSEN SELECTION IS WRONG, THE INFORMATION IN THE DS-160 WILL BE SENT TO A DIFFERENT DATABASE AND THE CONSULATE WILL NOT RECEIVE YOUR APPLICATION.

Photo Requirements: be Photo Requirements: be sure to follow guidelines, sure to follow guidelines, which are linked from the which are linked from the

photo upload page.photo upload page.

Photo RequirementsPhoto Requirements

If the photo meets the quality standards, you can press “Continue Using This Photo”

If the photo does not pass, you will have to provide another photo that meet the standards.

If you are attending a group visa interview, you MUST provide a photo. Applications without a photo will not be accepted.

Completing the DS 160 Completing the DS 160 FormForm

Saving Your ApplicationSaving Your ApplicationIf you can’t finish in one sitting, you can save the application

To retrieve your application click “Retrieve Application” and follow the prompts. You will need to enter:Your application IDFirst 5 letters of SurnameYear of BirthAnswer to Security Question


FIELDS THAT DETERMINE IFADDITIONAL QUESTIONS WILL BE REQUIRED.


Visa type needs to be student (F1)

Printing the Confirmation Printing the Confirmation PagePage

Print the confirmation page twice – keep one copy for your records.

You MUST bring the printed confirmation sheet to the visa interview.

We recommend that you print the entire application for your own records

Your confirmation page will be kept by the consular official who interviews you

Tips for Completing the DS Tips for Completing the DS 160160

Complete all questions carefully and accurately and IN ENGLISH

Inserting wrong information or leaving required items blank will only delay the application process

If a question does not apply to you, you must check the ‘Does Not Apply’ box

Be especially careful with the yes/no questions near the end, as misrepresenting the facts can make you ineligible to receive a visa ever.

Save and review your work at the end. Check carefully that everything is correct before clicking ‘submit’ –it’s impossible to make changes once the application has been submitted.

Why Apply Early?Why Apply Early?

To avoid unexpected delays, such as To avoid unexpected delays, such as the Embassy/Consulate closing without the Embassy/Consulate closing without noticenotice

To provide ample time for the To provide ample time for the completion of additional processing completion of additional processing (name check)(name check)

To have more time for other To have more time for other responsibilitiesresponsibilities

Questions? Questions? Call the SUNY Office, or make an Call the SUNY Office, or make an

appointment to come in:appointment to come in:

SUNY Office in TurkeySUNY Office in Turkey

Arjantin Caddesi – Halici Sokak Arjantin Caddesi – Halici Sokak No: 4/4No: 4/4

Gaziosmanpasa, AnkaraGaziosmanpasa, Ankara

0 312 466 0476/04770 312 466 0476/[email protected]