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US State Dept data
Since 2011
94% approvals — our track record since 2011
From $49
Process
Turnkey: from the form to your interview date
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Upload documents
Photo of passport, previous visas and forms. Automatic recognition.
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Strategy for your profile
A few questions about your history — we assess your 214(b) risk and build a strategy for your case.
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We fill and submit your DS-160
We fill and double-check the official form on ceac.state.gov. You receive the Confirmation with the barcode.
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Payment & scheduling — turnkey
We register you on the scheduling system and help you choose the consulate and interview date — in whichever country you apply. You pay the consular fee yourself, with our manager's guidance on any tier.
214(b) is the top refusal reason: the officer decides whether your ties home are strong enough. Toggle the factors below and watch the score move — this is our analysis engine, benchmarked against State Dept data.
✓Profile-strength score 0–100 — how convincing your ties to home are
✓Benchmarked against the official refusal rate for your citizenship (US State Dept, FY2025)
✓Your strengths, your risks, and exactly what to strengthen before applying
The same analytical engine that guides you through every field of the form.
Free simulator · new
Rehearse the interview with a virtual consul
The scary part isn't the form — it's the 60 seconds at the window. Take the interview in advance: the consul asks profile-tailored questions, scores every answer and shows your 214(b) weak spots — before you pay the fee.
My job in Warsaw, a rented apartment and my parents in Ukraine
✓ You named your job, home and family — strong anchors. Keep it that way.
What makes the difference
Three things agencies don't explain
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DS-160 isn't a form. It's a strategic document.
Every field is a signal to the consular officer. The wording of your purpose, your employer, previous countries, relatives in the US — any mismatch with your real situation raises the risk of a 214(b) refusal. We know these traps because we've worked real cases since 2011 — and we write a strategy for every profile type.
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The interview is predictable — if you know the rules.
The officer asks 3–5 questions and decides in 90 seconds. The questions aren't random: they depend on visa type, age, prior visas, family. We model your interview on real protocols and rehearse it before your trip — so you walk in with answers, not adrenaline.
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The officer sees your file before you even walk in.
Your DS-160 is already on the officer's screen. Preparation doesn't end with the form: it's the documents in hand, the versions of your story, consistency between your social media and your application. We check that layer — the one agencies charging $500–$1500 usually skip.
Where to apply
Only Warsaw or Kraków — for Ukrainians in 2026
After third-country processing ended on September 6, 2025, Ukrainian citizens with B1/B2/F1/J1 apply in just two locations. If you hold legal residency of another country (PESEL UKR does not count), you may apply there.
Primary location
US Embassy in Warsaw
Accepts Ukrainians and Polish residents. Interview wait — about 30 days. Booking online via USTravelDocs PL.
Primary location
US Consulate in Kraków
An alternative to Warsaw. Comparable wait time. Sometimes freer slots. Visa type and conditions — identical to Warsaw.
Kyiv — limited
K-1, DV, some H-2B, C1/D, occasional B1/B2. Tourist visas — mostly in Poland.
Men 18–60 in Ukraine
Departure restricted under martial law. We prepare documents for filing in Kyiv under exemptions.
If you're an EU resident
Hold an EU residence card — you can apply there. PESEL UKR and temporary protection don't count.
Humanitarian and medical
On exceptional grounds you may apply in a third country. We help build the justification.
Service coverage
Working with citizens of 11 countries across 28 cities
Every country — a dedicated guide with MRV payment rules, wait times, and consulates. For each city we show where to apply and how we prepare your case.
Important: our plans cover form completion, strategy, and support. Separately, you pay the government MRV consular fee — $185 to the US State Department (not through us). From 30.09.2026 a $250 Visa Integrity Fee may be added.
Free
Your 214(b) risk score
Your profile weak points
What to strengthen before applying
An indicative document checklist
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In a plan from $49
Full per-field DS-160 strategy
Filing in a secure cloud browser
Social-media audit — §212 risk
Interview prep tailored to you
For scale: the MRV fee alone is $185, flights and a hotel run into thousands, and a 214(b) refusal closes the door for months. Full support — from $49.
Self-service
$49
You do it yourself: DS-160 wizard, per-field hints and a knowledge base. Plus one manager consultation if you run into trouble.
Until September 30, 2026 government costs are lower: after that a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee is added on top of the $185 MRV. Applying earlier saves money.
Add-on services · optional, separate from the plan
Refundable hotel reservation$20
A real booking for your application — valid at the interview, cancel free after the visa.
MRV fee payment ($185)$39
Guaranteed clearing in 2-6h if your card doesn't go through.
How much does a US visa cost for Ukrainian citizens?
The MRV consular fee for B1/B2 non-immigrant visas is $185. Additionally, the $250 Visa Integrity Fee was signed into law on July 4, 2025 — it will be collected upon visa issuance once launched (expected by September 30, 2026, exact date TBA). Beyond government fees, factor in travel logistics (trip to Poland) and our services ($49–$290 for application, strategy, and support).
What is the DS-160 and is it mandatory?
DS-160 is the electronic application form for US non-immigrant visas. Every applicant (including children) must complete it personally before the interview. Without a submitted DS-160 with a confirmation number you cannot schedule an interview. In 2026 you must disclose all social media accounts from the past 5 years — including inactive and deleted ones.
Where should Ukrainians attend US visa interviews in 2026?
Since September 6, 2025 the US ended third-country processing. Ukrainians submit documents only in Warsaw or Kraków. Exceptions: legal residents of other countries (PESEL UKR does not count), A/G/C/NATO/diplomatic categories, humanitarian and medical cases. Kyiv accepts only limited categories: K-1, DV, some work visas.
Can I apply for a US visa from Poland with PESEL UKR / temporary protection?
Yes, but as a Ukrainian citizen, not as a Polish resident. PESEL UKR and temporary protection do not grant residency rights. The application is accepted in Warsaw/Kraków but evaluated under the Ukrainian profile. Intel.Viza helps formulate the application correctly considering this nuance.
How long is the wait for an interview in Warsaw or Kraków?
As of April 2026, the wait for a B1/B2 interview for non-residents of Poland is about 30 days in both Warsaw and Kraków. Times update weekly. In peak summer season it can grow to 2-3 months.
How long does it take to fill DS-160 through Intel.Viza?
Typically 20–30 minutes. Documents are recognized automatically, you're only asked about details not in your passport: trip purpose, work history, previous visas, family.
Is it safe to upload document scans?
Data is transmitted via HTTPS and stored encrypted. Only you and your assigned Intel.Viza specialist have access. Documents can be deleted with one click after submission.
Travelling to Europe too?
From late 2026 visa-free entry to the Schengen area needs an ETIAS authorisation (€20, valid 3 years). Get ahead of it — and join the assistance waitlist.
The interview queue moves with or without you: those who applied earlier got their visas earlier. The first steps are free. Start today and pay only at the halfway point.