Embassy of the United States

Non-Immigrant Visas

E-Treaty: Overview of the Process

There are three stages involved in the processing of E-visas in Stockholm: submission of application package, review of documents, and final adjudication.

Submission

All applicants must submit specific documents regarding the business in the United States which qualify for E-visa status. These documents should be provided in a binder with appropriate tabs and sent to the E Visa Unit by DHL, FedEx or Swedish Mail at the following address:

Upon receipt, the application is reviewed for completeness by the E Visa Unit. If the application is missing the DS-156/157/156E, fees or photograph, the applicant or legal representative will be notified for correction.

The company’s date of receipt is the date the case was found to be documentarily complete. Notification will be sent to the applicant and/or legal representative confirming receipt of the case via email (evisastockholm@state.gov).

Current review time for each case is 60 days. Please plan in advance when considering an application for an E visa.

Review

Consular officers meticulously examine all documents submitted by the applicant. Please make sure that these are germane to the case. The reviewing officer will note any missing or additional documents that may be required at the interview.

The applicant or legal representative is:

• notified that the case has been reviewed; provided a list of any additional documents required; and
• advised of open dates for the applicant's interview. Applicants must attend an interview within three months (90 days) of this initial notification.

Cases will not be held longer than 90 days.

Adjudication

On the day of the interview, applicants should come to the Embassy no more than 30 minutes prior to the appointment time so that they can proceed through security. Applicants should be prepared to discuss their business in detail during their interview. Legal representative and/or financial advisors are not permitted to attend. At the conclusion of the interview, the Consular Officer will determine if the business and applicant qualify under U.S. regulations for the visa.

If the applicant qualifies for an E visa, he or she will be approved for a visa issuance. We require 5 business days to complete processing and print the visa. Please plan travel accordingly.

If the applicant is denied an E visa, the officer will provide a form describing the reasons for the refusal and citing the appropriate section of US regulation. The officer's decision is final. If the applicant feels strongly that the case was misjudged or if the material facts of it change, he or she may submit a new application for the same business. This will be treated as a new submission. We will make every effort to see that the next interview, if one is merited, is conducted by a different officer.