To send your form, attach your form to your email to IstanbulNIVAP@state.gov with your full name and barcode number starting with AA on your DS-160 confirmation page in subject line.

Please make sure the form is completed in English and attached in Word format.

DS-5535 – Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants

Please be informed if you do not send the correct information the first time, we may not be able to update your information once the process starts.

HOW TO CHECK YOUR STATUS ONLINE:
1. Visit our website https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx
2. Select “NONIMMIGRANT VISA(NIV)” as Visa Application Type,
3. Select “Turkey, Istanbul” as location,
4. Enter your case number in “Application ID or Case Number.”

Your case number is on your DS-160 confirmation page.
Example: AA0045CCCE

IMPORTANT: Please be advised that for U.S. visa and ESTA purposes, this decision constitutes a denial of a visa under Section 221(g) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act. Your website status will change from “REFUSED” to “ISSUED” only after we receive your passport and your visa is printed.,