

(1) Application on Form DS-230 or Form DS-260 Required.-Every alien applying for an immigrant visa must make application, as directed by the consular officer, on Form DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, or on Form DS-260, Electronic Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration. The following is an example of a federal regulation relating to Form DS-260:

These forms can be partially completed, saved online to finish, and submitted later. This form is completed and submitted online to the Department of State via the Internet through the Consular Electronic Applications Center (CEAC).

Form DS-260 is an online Immigrant Visa Application & Registration form used to collect the needed application information from persons seeking immigrant visas.
