FM SECSTATE WASHDC

TO ALL DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR POSTS IMMEDIATE

SPECIAL EMBASSY PROGRAM

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AMEMBASSY BELGRADE

POUCH DUSHANBE

POUCH LAHORE

POUCH PESHAWAR

UNCLAS STATE 007129

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: CVIS, CMGT, AUSP

SUBJECT: CLARIFICATION ON THE USE OF THE DS-157

REF: STATE 6020

1. In reftel the Department announced the introduction of a new form, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application (DS-157) to be submitted by all male nonimmigrant visa applicants between the ages of 16 and 45, regardless of nationality and regardless of where they apply (including CA/VO/P/D and USUN).

2. Clarification: all A, G, and NATO applicants, except for A-3, G-5 and NATO-7 applicants, are exempt from this requirement. Male A-3, G-5 and NATO-7 applicants between the ages of 16 and 45, must/must submit a DS-157.

3. Further guidance will follow septel on crew list visas.

4. Minimize considered.

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