Instructions on using EVAF (Electronic Visa Application Forms)
Please read and follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a rejection of your application and delays in the processing of your case.
1. Download and complete the free Non-Immigrant Visa application Form DS-156, available online at www.state.gov/m/a/dir/forms/ . Be sure to click the "continue" button before printing your application. Print the completed application form using a LASER PRINTER or a HIGH QUALITY INK JET PRINTER (use of lower quality printers will make your application unusable). Bring all three printed pages when applying for the appointment. All instructions on how to use the form are available on the website.
Note: Nabil Bank will not be able to process any DS-156 (application) not filled out in the proper evisaforms format.
All male applicants between the ages of 16 – 45 must also present a completed Form DS-157. Student and exchange visitors must also submit Form DS-158. Handwritten or typed DS-157 and DS-158 are acceptable.
2. After you print your completed EVAF application forms, go any one of the six NABIL Bank branches which accept EVAF forms on behalf of the U.S. Embassy (Kathmandu, behind Namaste Supermarket in Maharjganj; Biratnagar, Birgunj, Butwal, Pokhara, or Nepalgunj) to schedule an appointment date. You will pay the non-refundable visa application fee equivalent to $131 and submit your application forms, along with a copy of your passport and your Nagarikta (if you are applying for a petition-based visa, please also submit a copy of your I-797). Nabil Bank will provide you with a fee receipt and an appointment date for your interview at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy, located at Maharajgunj, Kathmandu. You must have your receipt for admission to the interview.
PLEASE NOTE: If the EVAF barcode on the third page of your application cannot be read, you will be required to fill out a new EVAF application. Please DO NOT tamper or spoil the barcodes printed on the EVAF forms.
3. Each applicant must possess a passport or travel document valid for at least six months after the end of the planned visit to the United States.
4. Please bring one 2”x 2” (50 mm x 50 mm) sized photograph without borders, taken against a white background.
5. Some visas, such as student (F) and exchange visitor (J) and intra-company transfer (L) visas require an additional issuance fee. Please check the visa reciprocity schedule at travel.state.gov for detailed information on visa issuance fees and bring the fee with you to the interview.
6. Please do not fax, email or mail any documents to the Consular Section. All visa applicants are responsible for their own documents.
Please Note: The Consular Section can only provide emergency appointments in the event of emergency circumstances. Please apply early to allow for your travel plans. We recommend you apply 30 to 60 days in advance of your planned travel.
If you fail to show up for your NIV interview:
If you fail to show up for your NIV interview on the given date, you can still appear for an interview at a later date without repaying the fee. The MRV appointment receipt remains valid for one year from the date you purchased it from the bank. All you have to do is either email the section at consktm@state.gov or send a fax to 4007281 and your appointment date will be rescheduled.
The Embassy normally remains operational even if there are disturbances in the city. However, if you can’t come for the interview due to disturbances such as a bandh or civil unrest, or if you feel it is unsafe to travel to the Embassy, you can always appear for another appointment date by following the aforementioned procedure.
Reference
Form I-134
SEVIS Fee
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Sherchan becomes oldest Everest summiteer
Sherchan becomes oldest Everest summiteer
eKantipur, 25-May-08
BY KRISHNA REGMI
Seventy-six-year old Min Bahadur Sherchan of Nepal has set a record Sunday, becoming the oldest person to reach the summit of Mt Everest.
Sherchan got to the top of Everest at 8:40 am today with Senior Citizen Everest Expedition, said Ramesh KC, an official at the Tourism Ministry.
He beat the record held by Japanese mountaineer Katsusuke Yanagisawa. The retired school teacher was 71 years old when he reached the summit in 2007.
KC said Sherchan is descending to the base camp where he is expected to arrive on Monday or Tuesday.
Born on June 20th, 1931, in Myagdi district, Sherchan had climbed smaller mountains before his Everest feat. The former soldier has been an active sportsman as well.
In a press conference held last January, prior to setting off for the Everest climb, he said his aim was to induce senior citizens to take up the challenge and that he wanted to be a source of inspiration for the youth. “I had a strong desire to put my feet on top of Everest since early childhood,” he said.
Even in his old age, he has made a string of adventurous journeys. He traveled 202 kilometers from Kathmandu to Pokhara in four days in 2003. Likewise, he covered a distance of 1028 kilometers from Mechi River to the Mahakali River in 20 days in the same year. He scaled 5,844 meter Mt Nayakhanga Peak in 2006.
In a message posted on the website for Senior Citizen Everest Expedition, he said: “I want to galvanize the entire senile population in Nepal into enthusiasm and devotion to achieve a better life even in old age.”
“That is why I have commenced on the great mission with a great vision in a great season [spring season] to fight against the mighty Mt. Everest with the will-power of my mind and the clean energy of my heart,” he said.
KC said besides Sherchan, eight climbers, including Chunu Shrestha who was part of 10-member First Inclusive Women Sagarmatha Expedition 2008 reached atop Mt Everest today. Nine other members have already conquered the world’s tallest peak. At least 219 climbers have scaled the earth’s highest point this spring season only.
eKantipur, 25-May-08
BY KRISHNA REGMI
Seventy-six-year old Min Bahadur Sherchan of Nepal has set a record Sunday, becoming the oldest person to reach the summit of Mt Everest.
Sherchan got to the top of Everest at 8:40 am today with Senior Citizen Everest Expedition, said Ramesh KC, an official at the Tourism Ministry.
He beat the record held by Japanese mountaineer Katsusuke Yanagisawa. The retired school teacher was 71 years old when he reached the summit in 2007.
KC said Sherchan is descending to the base camp where he is expected to arrive on Monday or Tuesday.
Born on June 20th, 1931, in Myagdi district, Sherchan had climbed smaller mountains before his Everest feat. The former soldier has been an active sportsman as well.
In a press conference held last January, prior to setting off for the Everest climb, he said his aim was to induce senior citizens to take up the challenge and that he wanted to be a source of inspiration for the youth. “I had a strong desire to put my feet on top of Everest since early childhood,” he said.
Even in his old age, he has made a string of adventurous journeys. He traveled 202 kilometers from Kathmandu to Pokhara in four days in 2003. Likewise, he covered a distance of 1028 kilometers from Mechi River to the Mahakali River in 20 days in the same year. He scaled 5,844 meter Mt Nayakhanga Peak in 2006.
In a message posted on the website for Senior Citizen Everest Expedition, he said: “I want to galvanize the entire senile population in Nepal into enthusiasm and devotion to achieve a better life even in old age.”
“That is why I have commenced on the great mission with a great vision in a great season [spring season] to fight against the mighty Mt. Everest with the will-power of my mind and the clean energy of my heart,” he said.
KC said besides Sherchan, eight climbers, including Chunu Shrestha who was part of 10-member First Inclusive Women Sagarmatha Expedition 2008 reached atop Mt Everest today. Nine other members have already conquered the world’s tallest peak. At least 219 climbers have scaled the earth’s highest point this spring season only.
Balewa airport to reopen after 16 yrs
Balewa airport to reopen after 16 yrs
eKantipur, 22-May-08
Sixteen years after the closure of its service, Balewa Narayansthan Airport is going to reopen soon.
With the purpose of resuming operation, the Civil Aviation Authority has recently started reparations and renovation of the airport infrastructure.
Flights to the airport were stopped after the Baglung district was connected with the Pokhara-Baglung highway 16 years ago.
Balewa Airport, the oldest in Dhaulagiri zone, remained neglected after the flights stopped landing at the place. No one has taken care of the airport area. Its tower and three buildings within the airport premises are on the verge of collapse. The installed equipment have all become useless due to lack of care.
The airport spreads across 24 ropanis of land at Narayansthan VDC. The central authority has signed a contract deal for its restructure works. Aviation officials in Pokhara informed that works at the airport is in progress with a plan to bring it into operation soon.
The locals, who had been demanding resumption of the airport's operation, can now be found in a delightful mood. "Better late than never. The authorities have heard our voice and we are hopeful there will be revival of development works in this area," said Krishna Bahadur Khattri, former Chairman of Narayansthan VDC.
He stated that reopening of the air service will encourage tourists wanting to come to Kaligandaki river for rafting.
Following the decision to resume air service from the local airport, the district development committee has started construction of around 10-kilometers of road and building of a concrete bridge at Kathekhokha is in progress, according to local development officer Dirgha Narayan Poudel.
eKantipur, 22-May-08
Sixteen years after the closure of its service, Balewa Narayansthan Airport is going to reopen soon.
With the purpose of resuming operation, the Civil Aviation Authority has recently started reparations and renovation of the airport infrastructure.
Flights to the airport were stopped after the Baglung district was connected with the Pokhara-Baglung highway 16 years ago.
Balewa Airport, the oldest in Dhaulagiri zone, remained neglected after the flights stopped landing at the place. No one has taken care of the airport area. Its tower and three buildings within the airport premises are on the verge of collapse. The installed equipment have all become useless due to lack of care.
The airport spreads across 24 ropanis of land at Narayansthan VDC. The central authority has signed a contract deal for its restructure works. Aviation officials in Pokhara informed that works at the airport is in progress with a plan to bring it into operation soon.
The locals, who had been demanding resumption of the airport's operation, can now be found in a delightful mood. "Better late than never. The authorities have heard our voice and we are hopeful there will be revival of development works in this area," said Krishna Bahadur Khattri, former Chairman of Narayansthan VDC.
He stated that reopening of the air service will encourage tourists wanting to come to Kaligandaki river for rafting.
Following the decision to resume air service from the local airport, the district development committee has started construction of around 10-kilometers of road and building of a concrete bridge at Kathekhokha is in progress, according to local development officer Dirgha Narayan Poudel.
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