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Filling out Form 156 online is an essential step for individuals seeking a nonimmigrant visa to the United States. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions to assist you in accurately completing the form and ensuring all necessary information is provided.

Follow the steps to complete Form 156 effectively.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. In the first section, enter your surnames or family names exactly as they appear in your passport. This section is crucial for identification, so double-check for accuracy.
3. Provide your first name and middle name exactly as in your passport. This maintains consistency with your travel documents.
4. If applicable, list any other names you have used, such as maiden names or professional aliases, in the dedicated section.
5. Fill in your date of birth using the format of day, month, and year. This helps to verify your identity further.
6. Enter your place of birth, including city, province, and country. Accurate information helps in processing your application.
7. Indicate your nationality as it appears on your passport. This is an important aspect of your identity.
8. Choose your sex by selecting male or female. Ensure that this aligns with your official documents.
9. Input your home address in full, including apartment number, street, city, province, and postal zone. Make sure this is up to date.
10. Provide the name and street address of your present employer or school, ensuring to note that postal box numbers are not acceptable.
11. Fill in your home telephone number for contact purposes.
12. List your business telephone number if applicable.
13. Indicate your marital status by selecting married, single, widowed, divorced, or separated. If married, provide the name and nationality of your spouse.
14. List the names and relationships of any persons traveling with you, noting that a separate visa application is required for each traveler.
15. Answer whether you have previously applied for a U.S. nonimmigrant or immigrant visa, marking yes or no as appropriate.
16. Clarify your present occupation, or if retired, list your past occupation.
17. State who will be furnishing financial support during your stay, including tickets.
18. Indicate the address where you will stay in the United States, providing as much detail as possible.
19. Describe the purpose of your trip and your intended arrival date in the U.S.
20. Provide an estimated duration of your stay in the U.S. and list if you have ever been to the U.S.
21. Select yes or no for the questions about previous visa cancellations, and confirm if anyone has ever indicated a desire to immigrate.
22. Check any applicable categories for inadmissibility that may affect your visa application and provide necessary explanations.
23. Finally, read the declaration statement carefully and provide your understanding by certifying that your answers are true and correct. This also includes signing and dating the application. If someone else prepared the form, ensure they sign as well.
24. After filling out all sections, you can save changes, download the completed form, print it, or share it as necessary.

Begin filling out your Form 156 online today to ensure a smooth application process.