You must sign your petition to receive a final adjudication.
Filing: you must file this form together with the documents required when applying for Chief of Mission Approval.
Questions: all questions must contain an appropriate response or the processing of your petition will be delayed.
Space: if the form does not provide sufficient space for your response, use Item 23, Additional Information.
Employers: list your last five employers, including your current employer.
Countries: list all countries you have entered in the last ten years (give the year of each visit).
Signature: typed or hand-written signatures are permitted.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form DS-157 |
| Form Length | 5 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 101 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 17 min |
| Edition | 02-2024 |
| Who signs | The applicant |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 1, 2026 |
| Other names | DS-157, DS157, DS 157, Form DS-157, 157 form, Petition for Special Immigrant Classification for Afghan SIV Applicants |
| Official source | Form DS-157 (Rev 02-2024), U.S. Department of State |
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