Exchange Visitors
Applicants wishing to travel as as exchange visitors must:
- Complete and print out form DS-156 (in English) (en français)
- Complete form DS-157 (for males between 16 and 45)
- Complete form DS-158
- Have an original and valid form DS-2019 from the institution in the U.S.
- Pay the SEVIS fee of $200 Note: If your program is sponsored by the Government of the United States, you do not need to pay this fee.
- Pay an application fee of $131 at any Banque Internationale pour le Mali (BIM) Note: If your program is sponsored by the Government of the United States, you do not need to pay this fee.
- Have a passport with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States
- Have two photos that meet these specifications
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On the day of the interview, please bring your completed forms, photos, bank receipt, and passport with you. If you have not filled out all the forms completely, or do not have all the necessary documents, you may be asked to return another day for your interview.
Please also bring information on the program you will be attending in the U.S. and any supporting docuemntaiton such as inviation letters or work letters. Do not have supporting documentation faxed, e-mailed, or sent to the Embassy; it will be thrown away. Bring all supporting documentaiton with you for the interview.
Arrive at the Consular Section of the Embassy 30 minutes before your interview time. Please plan on spending up to three hours at the Embassy.
