While many questions in the new DS-160 form remain the same as those in the previous visa form, some of the questions have undergone substantial changes. e.g., you will be asked a lot more details regarding the purpose of the your trip and the visa category being requested.

Added questions:

• The Form DS-160 asks for the applicant's social security number and driver's license information (of course this is applicable only to those who have been to the U.S. and have such information available).
• Detailed information regarding previous visa applications.
• The full name and immigration status of all immediate relatives in the U.S.
• Additional security related questions.
• Questions from DS-157:
  You will have to answer citizenship and passport-related questions previously listed only on the Form DS-157.

• Make sure to choose the right consulate that is applicable to you. If you make an incorrect selection, your information in DS-160 will be sent to a different database and your application will not be valid.
  
  
• In the initial screen, you can either start a new application or you can upload a previously saved application or you can enter the previously supplied Application ID to resume the remaining application.
  
  

Before you proceed with the application, it is a good idea to first test your photo to see it is an acceptable photo.

Photograph Requirements

Click on the button 'Test Photo' and upload the photo (.jpg file, less than 1 MB in size) to see if is accepted. You will either see the confirmation that the photo has been accepted or you will be provided with the reasons for rejection.

Please click on the sections below to find out more details about each section:

Personal Information 1

Personal Information 2

Address and Phone Information

Passport Information

Travel Information

Travel Companions Information

Previous U.S. Travel Information

U.S. Point of Contact Information

Family Information: Relatives

Family Information: Spouse

Present Work/Education/Training Information

Previous Work/Education/Training Information

Additional Work/Education/Training Information

Security and Background
    Medical and Health Information
    Criminal Information
    Security Information
    Immigration Law Violation Information
    Miscellaneous Information

Upload Photo

Prepaper of Application

Signature

Confirmation Page

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