Things I've Learned About Applying for a Visa

*I think this picture captures the essence of me after the
past 3 days of working on some adjustments to my visa*

1. Read the directions thoroughly! If you don't follow them it's going to take you a lot longer than normal.
2. No matter how many times your bank says, "Our money orders are the same as traveler's checks" don't believe it. The Embassy takes money orders, bank checks, and no personal checks. Also is best if you don't send cash, just to be safe.
3. Travel's checks don't work either.
4. You can get money orders at the post office! Perfect, since you're going to have to mail them. And remember to do the tracking and confirmation stickers!!!
5. Make sure your passport is signed in ink and will last at least another 6months if not more.
6. FedEx overnight is worth it. And include a self addressed, pre-stamped envelope so they can send your passport and everything else back to you.
7. Don't use two different pictures, staple 2 copies of the same picture.
8. I thank God I learned the long way, though it would have been nice to learn the short way, but now I can help others and explain in full detail why some things are not possible. ;)
9. Always call the Embassy if you have questions.