Most nonimmigrants are required to have a valid visa in their passports prior to entering the U.S. These applications are made at U.S. Consulates/Embassies throughout the world. Individuals who are processing their immigrant visa applications through Consular Processing, will also be required to appear at the appropriate Consulate/Embassy to complete the application process. It is always important to review the specific web page for the Consular Visa Services that you will be applying through to ascertain their processes and procedures. The following links provide access to various Consulate/Embassies as well as to the Department of State website.