2004 Press Releases

Faster Processing for Applicants with Electronic Visa Application Forms

March 17, 2004

As part of an effort to minimize inconvenience to the traveling public, applicants for U.S. non-immigrant visas can now expedite the application process by filling out the application form(s) electronically on their home or work computers.

Once the form is completed, simply print it and bring it with you on the day of your visa appointment. Do not send it by e-mail. Applicants with forms completed electronically should enjoy faster processing on the day of their interview.

The new form is available on the Internet, along with instructions and lists of computer requirements, through the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain website at: http://usembassy.state.gov/trinidad.

This new procedure is not mandatory, however, we strongly encourage its use to help us streamline the entire application process and minimize waiting times. Those who are unable to use the electronic form may still use the standard Visa Application Form, which is available at the Marli St. entrance of the U.S. Embassy, from several local travel agencies, and online at the Embassy website or at http://travel.state.gov/visaforms.html