Do not send documents to the Embassy. Bring your documents to the interview.

All applicants must present the following documents at the interview:

PASSPORT: Current and previous passports issued in the past ten years.  The passport must have at least six months validity remaining from the date of entry into the United States.

DS-156: Printout all three pages of the DS-156 filled out online.

PHOTOGRAPH: A 5cm x 5cm color photo with a white background, taken within the last six months. The head (measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin) should measure between 25 to 35mm with the head centered in the frame facing straight. For more information, click here.

COMPLETED DS-157 APPLICATION FORM: Required for male applicants of all nationalities aged 16 to 45. Also required for all applicants over age 16, male or female, who are citizens of or born in Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, or Syria. The form requires Adobe Acrobat version 5.0 or above.

COURT AND/OR POLICE RECORDS: Applicants with arrest/criminal records must provide a copy of their court and/or arrest record (including cases that ended with an acquittal or pardon) and an English translation of those documents. In the event that there was no trial, bring a letter in English that explains the circumstances of the arrest.  
NOTE: Those who do not have arrest or criminal records do not need to provide any such documents.

APPOINTMENT CONFIRMATION PRINTOUT:  Please bring this to gain entry into the building.

Student Visa (F, M) or Exchange Visitor (J) applicants must also submit:

DS-158 APPLICATION FORM:  All applicants (including dependents) aged 16 and above who are seeking F, M, or J visas are required to submit Form DS-158.

I-20: F1 and M1 students must include the original SEVIS I-20 form. Family members seeking F2 and M2 status need their own I-20 form.

DS-2019: J1 applicants must include the original SEVIS DS-2019 form. Family members seeking J2 status must submit their own DS-2019 form.

DS-7002: J1 applicants under "trainee" or "intern" categories will be required to submit a fully completed and signed Form DS-7002 from the program sponsor if Form DS-2019 was issued after July 19, 2007.

PROOF OF FUNDS TO COVER ALL EXPENSES: This could include bank statements or pay receipts. If you are applying for an F1 visa and planning to study for more than one year, bring proof of funds to cover the first year's expenses.

SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS: If you have studied in the United States within the last five years, you must bring transcripts from the schools you attended during that time. If you have not attended school in the U.S. yet, you must provide transcripts of the most recent three years of study in Moldova or abroad.

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-RELATED PROGRAMS OR STUDY:  Applicants going to the United States to follow a science or technology-related course of study must bring a complete CV or resume, a complete list of publications (if applicable) and a letter of acceptance/invitation to the school or program.

If you are applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) you should bring the original Employment Authorization card together with your I-20 form.

Dependents: Submit a copy of the principal applicant's I-20 or DS-2019, together with a copy of the principal applicant's visa and birth or marriage records showing relation to principal applicant, if applying separately.

Temporary Work Visa (E, H, L) or Athletes and Artists Visa (O, P) applicants must also submit:

ORIGINAL I-797 APPROVAL NOTICE: Applicants for H, L, O or P visas need to submit the Notice of Action.

PHOTOCOPY OF I-129 PETITION (IF APPLICABLE)

PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT: Letter of job offer/contract and most recent pay statement from U.S. Company.

Dependents: Submit a copy of the I-797, together with a copy of the principal applicant's visa and birth or marriage records showing relation to principal applicant, if applying separately.