Nonimmigrant VisasCompleting Form DS-160

Completing Form DS-160 is the first step in applying for a nonimmigrant visa

This presentation will cover:

1 • How to get started

2 • How to update your form or retrieve your confirmation page

3 • How to resolve a technical issue

4 • How to upload a photo

5• What to do if you are unsure how to answer a particular

question

How do I get started?

How do I get started?Form DS-160 is available online at

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv

Select the location where you will submit your application:

England, London or Northern Ireland, Belfastnot where you will complete the form

Remember to regularly save the form and

write down your DS-160 number

How do I get started?

A completed Form DS-160 is required for every applicant, including children

Form DS-160 is dynamic based on the information you provide

You should answer all questions truthfully and to the best of your ability

How do I update my Form DS-160/retrieve my confirmation page?

How do I update my Form DS-160/retrieve my confirmation page?

If you saved your Form DS-160 while completing it, you may retrieve it at

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv if you need to make changes

If you did not save your Form DS-160, do not know your DS-160 confirmation number

or are unable to retrieve the form, you will be required to complete a new Form DS-160

If you complete a new Form DS-160 there is no need to schedule a new visa interview

or pay a new application fee

You must print and bring the new Form DS-160 confirmation page to

your visa interview

Please inform the consular officer during your interview that your

DS-160 confirmation number has changed

If you decide to apply for a visa in Belfast rather than London, or vice versa –

complete a new Form DS-160 and bring the new confirmation page to your interview

If you wish to apply elsewhere, you will be required to contact that Embassy or

Consulate General about their application procedures - it is not possible to

transfer your visa application or visa fee

I am experiencing technical difficulties Can you help?

I am experiencing technical difficulties Can you help?

1• Use a desktop or laptop PC rather than a mobile device

2• Make sure your browser is up-to-date

3• If the issue persists, try a different browser and/or

computer

4• If you continue to experience network issues,

please try again later

When completing Form DS-160 we advise you:

If the technical issue concerns uploading a photo:

You must try to upload a photo meeting the

Department of State requirements at least once

The photo must be a JPEG file

that is 240 Kb or less in size

If you remain unable to upload a photo you may select

You should bring your photograph to your visa interview in case it is requested for review by

the consular officer

Check our SlideShare Presentation at http://

www.slideshare.net/USAinUK/ds160-visa-photo-requirements

to make sure your photograph meets

the requirements

I’m unsure how to answer a question Can you help?

I’m unsure how to answer a question Can you help?

Don’t know which visa class to apply for?

Please see our website athttps://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/visa-directory

/

It lists each visa class - including the B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) visas – and the

activities permissible with each type of visa

Wondering about the B-1/B-2 visa?

If you are traveling for both business and tourism, you may select the

combined B-1/B-2 visa

A C-1 visa covers transit, however if you will travel for both transit and tourism purposes,

either now or in the future, you may apply for a B-1/B-2 visa

I’m unsure how to answer a question Can you help?

If a question is mandatory but does not apply to you, you may type “does not apply”

If you are unsure how to answer a question, please answer to the best of your ability

You can discuss any areas of concern with the consular officer on the day of

your visa interview

You will be asked to provide information on your proposed travel plans

You are not required to book your tickets, accommodation or activities

In fact, as visa issuance is not guaranteed we advise you against making

any final travel plans unless you have received your passport containing a valid visa

DS-160 Pointers

1

• Are you sure you need a visa? You may want to look into the Visa Waiver Program before completing Form DS-160

2

• If you are asked about your education history, make sure you list all schools, colleges or universities you have attended since age 11

3

• List all names you have ever been known by, including middle names and maiden names – even if you no longer use them

…Remember

1• Completing Form DS-160 is the first step in applying for a

nonimmigrant visa

2• Select the location where you will apply for the visa, not the

location where you are completing Form DS-160

3• If you have saved your Form DS-160, you may update it/

retrieve your DS-160 confirmation page if required

4• If you complete a new Form DS-160 there is no need to

schedule a new appointment or pay a new application fee

5• You must print out your DS-160 confirmation page and bring

it to your visa interview

Once you have completed your Form DS-160 create a Visa Appointment Service account at

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-GBto pay your visa fee and make arrangements

for the return of your passport if your visa application is successful

That is also where you will book your visa interview, if required – remember, all visa

applicants aged 14-79 are required to attend a visa interview

If your plans change…If you find you no longer need to apply for a visa and have only completed Form DS-160,

no further action is required

If you scheduled a visa interview, you will be required to cancel it at

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb/niv

Be aware, your visa fee is non-transferable and non-refundable but remains valid for 12 months from the date of payment

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