(2-part post):
Like others, I think that your chances of getting hold of a US visa are probably almost zero. If you want to try, here's what to do:
1. Complete the electronic visa application form, DS156. Print it out, sign and date it:
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/ electronic.html
2. If you're male and between 16 and 45 years of age, download the additional form, DS157. Print it out and complete it:
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/77 69.pdf
3. Download the Police National Computer Subject Access form. Complete it and send it to your local police force. Await arrival of the information:
http://www.met.police.uk/dataprotection/forms/ 3019b_rev.pdf
4. If you're a current drug user, or if you're HIV positive, obtain a letter from your doctor:
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/ add_mental.html
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/ add_hiv.html
5. Get hold of a passport photograph, meeting these requirements:
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/niv/ photo.html
6. Phone 09042-450100 to make an appointment to attend the US embassy for interview (Calls are charged at �1.20 per minute from landlines, possibly more from mobiles. Lines are open 0800-2000 from Monday to Friday and 0900-1600 on Saturdays). When you phone you should have a credit