Filling out the DS-160 form correctly is essential for achieving a US visa success. However, most applicants don’t consider the form to be a major element in the visa process. The information may not communicate details, including the experience or other details to the visa officer, often leading to rejection.
DS-160, or rather Form DS-160, is an Online Application Visa Application form that must be filled in for temporary travel to the US. A completed DS-160, Online Non-immigrant Visa Application, will have to be submitted for all non-immigrant US visa categories, including K visas. Non-immigrant visas permit temporary stay. Immigrant visas are for staying in the country permanently.
Common errors when filling up DS-160 form
As per the official data, common errors in filling up DS-160 are –
- Selecting the wrong visa type,
- Not giving the current home address correctly,
- Withholding or not disclosing complete information on prior travel to the US,
- Misinforming about other foreign travel within the past five years, and
- Making an error in giving the name of the person or organization (if applicable) that has prepared the DS-160 application as your representative.
DS-160 form takes 90 minutes to be filled and they should be accurate information will be added in the form to avoid rejection of your visa. You can fill up Form DS-160 through the US Department of State Consular Electronic Application Centre’s official website.
While you can submit multiple DS-160 forms, it is advisable not to do so. Filing more than one application at the same time is not recommended. Many complications can come about with multiple filings. If there is a need for a subsequent update in the DS-160 form, you can clarify the same at the time of the visa interview before being asked by the visa officer. After all the information has been duly entered by you, a confirmation page – carrying a barcode – will be displayed. The barcode, to be used only once, will be valid as long as the provided information is accurate. Updating your DS-160 form will lead to a new barcode being generated.