Non-Immigrant Visas
Thank you for contacting us to schedule a non-immigrant visa interview. Unfortunately, due to the September 17, 2008 terrorist attack on the Embassy, we are unable to schedule routine visa appointments. If you have previously scheduled a non-immigrant visa interview, we are sorry to inform you that your appointment has been canceled until further notice. If you are planning routine travel to the U.S. for business or tourism, you should consider postponing your trip or applying for a visa at a consular section of a U.S. Embassy or Consulate General outside of Yemen. If you believe you can demonstrate a compelling reason for urgent travel, you may send us an email at consularsanaa@state.gov. explaining in detail the emergency nature of your travel. A consular officer will review emails on a case by case basis and inform you if you are qualified for an emergency visa interview appointment. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
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How to Apply
1. Schedule an Interview. The Embassy of the United States in Sana'a, Yemen schedules appointments for non-immigrant visa interviews upon requests. You may request an appointment from this LINK.
REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT AND APPLY FOR YOUR VISA WELL IN ADVANCE OF TRAVEL!
2. Complete the Application and assemble the required documents.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST NOW USE THE ELECTRONIC VISA APPLICATION FORMS (EVAF) FOR NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS, WHICH MUST BE FILLED OUT ONLINE AND PRINTED OUT. Please completely fill out and sign the DS156 form, making sure to type your full name as in the passport, and your correct full address. Please make sure that all the data fields are filled correctly. You will be responsible if it is incomplete or there is an error.
If you are a MALE over 16 years old and under 45 years old, you must also complete the DS 157(through the above web site). ALL FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FREE AND CAN BE DOWNLOADED BY CLICKING HERE NOW. See example for DS156.
The following must be brought to the interview for each and every applicant (including children) who wishes to travel:
• An international passport in which the applicant’s name is written in Latin characters. The passport must be valid for at least six months after the intended date of travel;
• Attach to the DS-156 two (5 x 5 cm) color photos on a light background taken within the last six months, full-face forward, showing both ears.
As this example 
• All applicants should sign the DS156. One parent must sign for children below fourteen years of age.
• The application fee $131, non-refundable. If your visa is approved, an additional fee will be applied depending on your country of nationality. (Yemeni citizens pay $30.)
3. Come to the Embassy for your Interview.
All applicants should come prepared for an interview. Any applicant not prepared for his or her interview will be refused and must reapply when prepared.
DROP OFF APPLICATIONS WITH ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AT 12:45 PM ON THE DAY OF YOUR INTERVIEW. DO NOT LEAVE DOCUMENTS AT THE GATE. YOU MUST ENTER THE CONSULATE.
THE CONSULAR OFFICER WILL ONLY CONSIDER DOCUMENTS BROUGHT ALONG TO THE INTERVIEW. DOCUMENTS FAXED OR MAILED TO THE EMBASSY IN ADVANCE OF THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
As part of the visa interview, a quick fingerprint scan should be expected. Applicants who need additional screening are informed during the application process.
Your application will be evaluated on its merits and in compliance with the relevant provisions of United States law and regulation. A decision on your application will be made in as timely a manner possible. Some applications require additional administrative processing that may result in delays.
To expedite your visa submission request, we recommend you to follow the instructions carefully. Application forms must be answered completely, correctly and clearly.
PLEASE NOTE: Non-immigrant visas are issued only to applicants who can establish - without a doubt - that they intend to return to Yemen after a temporary stay in the United States. This can be done by showing substantial ties (social, professional, financial, etc.) to Yemen. Under United States law the responsibility for demonstrating valid reasons for travel and substantial ties to Yemen rests with the applicant. The burden of proof in all cases is upon the applicant to overcome the presumption that he or she is an intending immigrant.
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