Help! What if I find a mistake on my DS-160 Visa Application Form?
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Visa applicants commonly ask us what they can do if they find an error or mistake on their DS-160 Application Form. Former Visa Officer and licensed U.S. Immigration Attorney Travis Feuerbacher, Esq., explains why the DS-160 is so important, why is crucial that you review all of your answers before submitting the form, and what you might be able to do if you still find a mistake.
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Hello Sir , Hoping I could get an earlier one-on one consultation with your firm before my interview on 16th of April. Thank you so much. Blessings!
send us an email to info@zfvisa.com!
Hi Attorney
Our Attorney left us during the process of our k1 visa
He submitted our ds 160 and i never got the chance to review it. I wanted to check it but i dont know the answer of the security question of the ds 160 site.
If my ds 160 has mistakes during the interview, are they gonna give me chance?
Hello. I made a mistake of uploading a passport size photo instead of 2x2 size. I used the photo cropping tool to make it 2x2 but turns out when I submitted the ds160 the photo uploaded was the same original passport size photo that was not cropped. I already have appointment scheduled next month. I read elsewhere to bring a 2x2 physical photo in the appointment so they can use that instead or is there something else I can do to amend it? Thank you.
Bring in a physical passport photo taken in the last 6 months.
Dear,
If you do not have an invitation letter and you do not have relatives in the United States, you can enter the address and telephone number of the accommodation on the DS160 (for B1/B2 holidays)? ????
yes of course! You don't need to know somebody in the US to get a visa.
I indicated on my DS-160 form that I traveled on May 27,2016, the accurate date of travel is May 23,2016. I want know whether this mistake would be considered a minor error or if it might have any material implications for my application or process?
This is likely a minor error, but you should reach out to the Embassy or Consulate where you plan to interview to ask if you might be able to submit a new DS-160 form before your interview. It's always best to have accurate information in front of the Visa Officer without need for explanation.
My sister has a US Citizen, but she is staying in Qatar with a permanent resident visa since 12 years. In DS-160 form I answered by mistake the question of “ do you have any immediate relatives in the US with “yes” answer .
I did a new DS-160 form and I’ve changed the answer of the same question with “No”.
I’m wondering if the officer ask me during the interview about relatives in US, the suitable answer should be “No” with explanation about my sister current status or “No” only without any explanation ?
Kindly note that this is my first interview, and there is no a prior refusal.
send us an email to info@zfvisa.com, and we can help you sort this out
Thanks for the video, sir. I have a question about the tourist visa process. If we've already submitted the DS-160 with our intended travel dates, but the earliest available appointment dates are months away, what should we do? If we book an appointment that's a month away, do we need to submit a new DS-160, or can we use the one we've already submitted since it's just for visiting the country?
You should be able to use the same DS-160, but be prepared to explain your (revised) travel plans during your interview.
@@ZFvisa thank you very much
My question is with DS160 for F1 visa- Facing issue with DS 160. Earlier in December 2023 I registered on DS 160 which is not accessible anymore. Hence I had to create new application after securing the visa slot. Now my visa appointment has old application number and embassy is not accepting request to update the new application number in my appointment. What could be done in this? I have new DS160 confirmation page and old application number since I didn’t submit the old application. I look forward to your response.
If the Embassy won't let you change the Application ID Number, you'll need to schedule a new interview with your new Application ID. Otherwise, the Visa Officer will look at your old DS-160 when you go in for this interview.
I am sure no one knows better than you for this question. Do Visa Officers have access to US citizens (petitioner) arrival and departure record when they ask following question to the applicant at US embassy overseas. When was the last time your spouse came to see you? Or how many times he came to see you? Thank
They do!
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hey thank u for ur vids, i have a question, how can i address the visa officer? better to call him sir? officer? whats the appropriate term?
Anything polite is honestly good. "Officer," "Sir" both work. Just remember to be polite and humble, and treat the Visa Officer with respect.
I have a question regarding this. Would it be a lie if I mention my 'intended length of stay in US' on DS 160 2 years and 4 months if my actual Master's duration according to the Program website is 3 years? My masters is 3 years long but my I-20 has an end date which ends 8 months earlier than the actual end date of the program. My university says they can't update my I-20 since this is a standard template that they use for all master's programs.
You should note the true duration of your program on your DS-160, and you should continue working with your school to update your I-20 with the correct dates so you don't encounter any issues with your visa status.
Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com if you'd like our assistance.
Hi, forgot to add my travel history in ds 160 form , I went to my home country from Canada and I have already edited and submitted it once, should I edit again to complete travel info? What to do?
It's always best to re-do the form so all of your details are accurately presented. If you haven't already scheduled your visa interview, resubmit the form, and use that Application ID to schedule your interview. If you have already scheduled your interview, reach out to the Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply to see what your options might be.
Hello sir i am an indian expat living in dubai uae from last 25 yrs. We are a family of four and applied for ds160 fornthe first time in june of 2022 and we got the appointment in may of 2023. However just before the appointment we received an email stating that our appointments stand cancelled. We got no explanation until we found an email n started cordinating also resent the required documents again and we received an email.to reschedule the appointment which we got of november 2024. After a couple of weeks we got an email stating to select earlier appointment but we could change that only once. Now in this whole process my daughter's passport got expired. Also as our interview appointments are next month i retrieved the confirmation page and realised that my old application ds no which i had created in 2022 was given to my husband's application and i got another one which was obviously invalid. The email with rescheduled appointments showed another ds 160. So new ds does not match with old ds. Out of 4 applications only mine and my husband's ds numbers changed but my both children's numbers are correct except a new passport number to be updated. From customer support we were asked to start new ds 160 applications and update the passport numbers as well as new ds numbers updated which again we can do only once.
I have now got the new ds160 numbers changed.
I am yet to submit my reviewd applications i hope we dont face any other issue after 2 year of long wait!!
I apologise for this long explanation but kindly help. Thank you so much
Hi! Quick Question. For the K1 Visa, we have filled out the DS160, paid the fee and went to book the appointment but it keeps saying there are no appointments available. I emailed the embassy and they just said keep checking. We've been checking back every day for weeks at different times of the day (Bangkok embassy) but there is no change there. Is this normal? What should we do and is there a certain time of the day that is better than others? Thanks!
Unfortunately there’s not much you can do, other than keep checking. You might also ask if you could qualify for an expedited appointment.
Same here in Italy interview date is available next year in July 😢
@@sukhwinderdeepkaur2098 Oh wow. Keep checking back. I ended up getting an interview date in Bangkok for this July. It took about a month to see the slot open up but it eventually did. I was checking like 4 times per day and grabbed it the second I could
sir. i have a question i am going to study 2 major in my undergrad and in my ds 160 should I write both of them in my course of study for e.g bachelor in computer science with cybersecurity or just I can write bachelor in computer science. additionally, i have also submitted ds 160 2 times will it affect my visa interview? actually i am from nepal so i can change DS conformation number in cgi portal .
If you can fit both in to the DS160, you should. But at the very least, be sure to mention both to the Visa Officer. Reach out to us at info@zfvisa.com if you have any other questions.
Dear Officer,
I am writing to seek your assistance regarding my US visa application. I am from Bangladesh and have been granted an I-20 for fall 2024. However, I am facing some doubts related to the DS-160 form section that mentions present work/education/training.
As an incoming freshman who completed 12th grade in February 2022, I am currently not employed or pursuing any education or training. Therefore, I am confused about which option to select "Not employed" or "Student". Which one will be right?
Furthermore, I would like to know if it is possible to book an appointment before submitting the DS-160 form.
I would highly appreciate your help in clarifying these doubts. Thank you in advance for your assistance.
We do recommend that you book an appointment with us before completing your DS-160. We can help you complete the form and then help you prepare for your interview. Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com, or book directly from our website: www.zfvisa.com.
Sir , does Valid B1/B2 visa got cancelled too if somehow the visa officer refuse application for F1 Visa?
It’s possible, but it depends on your circumstances. Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com, and we can see if we might be able to offer more guidance
Hello sir, pls kindly advise i have given a 221g yellow slip and also come for an interview. I discovered have errors on my travel history on my DS-160. Thanks
Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com. It may be important that you prepare some additional documents or details before you return for another interview.
Hallo sir.
This is my second time going for USA Visa.
My first attempt was B1 Visa which I was denied. My second is F1.
During by first application I stated in DS-160 that 'YES' I had a relative in the US.the second DS-160 I said I 'No'.
will it affect me during the interviews?
it depends on your situation. if you're telling the truth, be prepare to explain. If not, you need to tell the truth, so submit a new DS-160!
officer please make a video on what we should concern while making our answers for why this major i am in a confusion how should i form my answer i mean should i mention from where my passion to my major came from and how an event motivated to work as the field so to get in that field i neeed to have a skills and knowledge in that field so to prepare myself for my carrer goal i want to pursue this major
Good question! Specific answers will depend on your specific circumstances. Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com, and we’ll see if we might be able to help you improve your chance of success.
Can I ask for a B1/B2 visa in my C1/D visa interview?
I searched the internet 5 times or more but didnt find any answer. PLEASE HELP
You might be able to, but the better option would be to submit a new DS-160 for a B1/B2 visa. This may require you to schedule a new interview, so first, contact the Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply to see what their policies are.
Hi sir hope you are doing fine. I have questions. I have submitted my ds 160 form and scheduled an interview as well. After scheduling an interview few weeks later i visited canada, my question is should i add this trip into my ds 160 form or not and if i have to add then shall i edit the ds 160 form or make a new one and schedule new appointment? Could you please help me with this one. Thanks
Don't worry - you should just be able to let the Visa Officer know that you traveled to Canada since you submitted your DS-160 form.
Sir, for any changes in ds160 after scheduling appointment, the U.S. Visa Service Desk is saying to bring both the original ds160 form and new ds160 with different application number. Below is their reply -
If your appointment was booked prior to November 15, 2023, you may proceed with your appointment to the VAC or document drop-off location with your corrected DS-160 confirmation page.
If your appointment was booked on or after November 15, 2023, you must bring the original DS-160 confirmation page you have used to schedule your appointment AND the corrected DS-160 confirmation page to the VAC or document drop-off location on the day of your appointment. If you are unable to bring your original DS-160 confirmation page and your corrected DS-160 confirmation page, you must cancel and reschedule your appointment by entering your corrected DS-160 application number.
Some Embassies and Consulates have implemented policies like this if the wait time to schedule a visa interview goes beyond 1 year. Best to follow this advice!
Have you got the visa
Hello sir, please I submitted my D160 and booked an appointment without paying the fee. I later found a mistake on the form and filled out a new D160 form, cancelled my old appointment and booked for a new appointment using the new D160 application ID. The process went through and I got a confirmation email. Please after few days i tried to confirm again my new appointment date using my credentials and confirmation code, but it keeps showing on my laptop that, you don't have any appointment.
Please, can I still go to the embassy for my interview on the date shown on my new appointment? Thanks Sir
You should email the Embassy to confirm your appointment.
Please I've done so for weeks now but no response have been received yet. I applied in a different country. Should I have to fly to that country to confirm or I should go for the interview with my appointment confirmation letter on my date of interview?
Hello sir, I got my visa appointment for 1st of aug 2024 Vancouver canada, I picked up this appointment last year in July-August, at that time my location was different, status in canada was visitor, now m soon going to be a student, do I need to update my location and information or I can just mention this in visa interview if they ask, waiting for your reply, THANK YOU
Reach out to the Consulate and ask if they'll allow you to submit a new DS-160 form. It's always best to have your most accurate information in front of your Visa Officer when you interview.
Hello sir, i have submitted my undergrad course of study in DS-160 as Electronics and communication instead of Electronics and computer
how correct this mistake?
You should try to submit a new DS-160 (check with the embassy or consulate first) to avoid confusion at your interview
My interview is in three days…some of my informations has changed but my Attorney says she can’t change any information but she will prepare a packet for me to go with.I m going for medical reasons for my child
Good luck in your interview! It's normal for circumstances to change leading up to your interview, so be prepared to discuss those changes with your Visa Officer.
My university is California State University Bakersfield in computer science program so this university is good or not
The school isn't that important for your F-1 qualifications. What is important is how you present yourself as a credible student. Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com, and we'll see how we might help you prepare.
Some one applied for b1 conference visa for me and he sayed no in qquestion did you attend any institute for secondary and above education then he filled no but I have Msc how can i correct this huge problem
It depends on whether you have already scheduled your visa interview, and then, how close you are to your interview. The best thing to do is submit a new DS-160 with the correct information, but before you do anything, reach out tot he Embassy or Consulate where you plan to interview, and see what options you might have.
Hi,
I have submitted my ds 160 and while reviewing i saw that I have made an mistake while typing my phone nunber as the last digit is missing. Will there be any problem with this and if so then should i inform the visa officer while getting interviewed
If you have not scheduled your interview, it’s best to submit a new DS-160. If you can’t do that, then you should explain this mistake when you first check in for your interview.
Hi sir
My h3 visa application is refused in my last interview that time officer asked me how long the training i told 6month to 1 year
But now again i all ready applied this time i put in 3 months only it s ok or i want to tell same answer?
Just be honest. If there was a change in the duration you may need to explain that.
Officer I was rejected under section 214b in 2024 so what kind of new things I add to my profile. For getting F1 visa. Pls help me.
Sorry to hear you were denied. Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com, and we'll see how we might help you prepare for your next attempt.
Hi sir, I have submitted my ds-160 but haven't booked appointment yet. I would want to submit a new form, do I still have to present both confirmation pages even though I did not book an appointment with the old one
You'll only need to present your new confirmation page, but be sure to update your Applicant ID number in the interview portal.
is it possible to make 3rd submission? i also haven't book the appoitnment yet
Hi sir,I have made an error in my previous ds 160 form but i haven't paid the visa and scheduled the interview yet with that application number. So I have updated the new ds 160 and inserted the updated application number Is that ok?
That's best! Be sure to use your new Application ID when you schedule your interview.
@@ZFvisa thanks sir for the reply👍
ZF, my sister will be sponsoring me for my undergraduate studies. She lives and work in the United States, my both parents are alive but she want to finance my education. Is this problem for me?
Not necessarily, but you’ll need to be able to explain how she plans to pay for your school. Send us an email to info@zfvisa.con, and we will see if we can help you prepare.
dear sir,I was interviewed in us embassy in korea and I got approved. 221g or other papers was not given by the officer but after 4days of the interview they called by phone to send DS5537 form by mail and I checked the visa status and it shows refused. How long do I have to wait to get visa like my case.
Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com, and we will see if there’s anything we can do to help. This process could take several months unfortunately.
@@ZFvisa thank you sir i will send it
What information can the officer have on the computer that’s in my ds160?
The entire thing! Officers generally scroll through your DS-160 answers before starting the interview.
@@ZFvisa no I mean from the answers in my ds160 like jobs etc! I have no idea what’s in the form tbh
Hello Sir/Mam I am Aashish From India i am trying to get an us visa for F-1 category but got rejected 3 times, 2 times from India and 1 time from singapore but in singapore my visa got expired and now i am trying to book and interview from malasiya but i am worried about it. I am changing countries because in India there have been so much waiting times and i am already too late for my further studies in the US could you help me or tell me is it safe to book and interview from 2nd third country?
We always recommend that you apply closest to home if possible, but since the wait times are long in India, it makes sense to apply elsewhere. Please send us an email to info@zfvisa.com, and we'll see if we can help you.
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Hii sir i submitted my ds 160 and my visa appointment is scheduled for june 2024 but i later realiased that i entered wrong sevis id so then i filled new ds 160 and submitted what to do now is there a way to change the ds 160 number in my appointment or i have to carry the two ds 160 to the visa interview can you please help me with this
You should update the Application ID number if possible. If not, reach out to the Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply to make sure they have the most recent Application ID number.
I have paid and scheduled my appointment. Unfortunately, when I reviewed my DS-160 form, I realized that I mistakenly entered my own name instead of my father's given name. Will this cause a problem during my interview? 😭😭 I feel so stupid.
You can likely submit a new, corrected DS-160. Check with the Embassy/Consulate to make sure you'll be able to update your Applicant ID number before your interview.
Hello sir,
I would appreciate your response.
I emailed my wife and children's DS-160 confirmation pages to embassy.
I found few mistakes in my wife's DS-160 form. The 1st mistake: Have you traveled to any countries within last five years I put "no" in the original DS-160 which in fact we have come to Pakistan as third country for consular processing of our parole cases. So i corrected it to "yes" and I put Pakistan in there.
So I emailed the corrected DS-160 confirmation page to the embassy and stated in the email that it was mistakenly selectd as no
In my children's DS-160 forms I put self to question person paying for your trip which then I corrected it to parent
Are these minor mistakes? And will there be any problem during interview? I'm extremely worried.
You did the right thing by submitting new, correct DS-160s. If you scheduled your interview through an online portal, you may be able to update your Application ID Numbers there before your interview.
My interview will be scheduled by embassy. I emailed corrected DS-160 confirmation pages to embassy but I haven't received any response whether they have update my DS-160 Confirmation pages.
I'm worried if it has any problem?
Hi sir good day , I filled my DS-160 form on the 6th of July 2024, I’m a k-1 visa applicant, the visa fee and interview have been paid and scheduled on the 16th of July 2024, I just realized now that my DS-160 will be expiring on the 6th of July 2024, what do I do?. Do I fill a new one before or after my ds-160 expires?.
in some situations, the Embassy will accept expired DS-160 forms, but in other cases, you'll need to submit a new form. You should reach out to the Embassy or Consulate where you plan to interview and ask whether you'll need to submit a new form. Best of luck!
Hello sir I have submitted my Ds160. now I have a lot of changes in my Ds160 what should I do? Please reply
Reach out to the Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply and ask what your options might be.
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Both!
Hi sir, my C1/D visa interview is on 30th april in chennai embassy in india. Sir, when i filled my DS160 FORM at that time i was allotted Crude oil carrier and i have put Front Silkeborg vessel name and it's IMO no. in DS160 FORM. but now sir before 1 week of interview my vessel has been changed to LPG tanker with vessel name Aelion pearl. and also it's written on my company joining letter. Sir, I am in confusion what to do now what if US consulate see different vessel in DS160 and in Joining letter. Whether consulate will understand that my vessel has been changed or he/she will reject my visa i am really worried please reply me.
You should contact the Consulate to ask if they can note this in the system, or if they'll allow you to submit a new DS-160 form. They will advise you how best to proceed.
@@ZFvisa Sir, if I let them know during the interview if they ask me about this that will be better because now I can't retrieve my application because I've submitted past one month it's been over a month now. If I let them know during the interview that would be fine I think because vessel can get change anytime. I also asked my shipping company about it they are telling me not to worry about it vessel can get change it's normal.
Despite watching ur video all along I ended with 241b last week... it's sucks!
Oh no! So sorry to hear that! Send us an email to info@zfvisa.com, and we’ll see if there’s anything we can do to help improve your chances if you want to try again.
Hello sir, i have filled my ds160 form and I have already gotten a date for my interview , but I just realized I made a mistake in my ex spouse place of birth .
Pls is it a minor problem or a major one
Best to submit a new DS-160 and update your Applicant ID number.
Sir my fiance got mistaken in spelling i know u can change because we didnt file a interview yet how ever my passport that we summit before got damage its ok to put the new i.d passports number and date hopefully u can answer sir that for D-160 thank you😊
Yes, you should enter your most recent passport details in your DS-160 form.
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Hi sir I have filled my ds 160 form but by my mistake someone have hacked my account. Now I have filled my new ds160 form on same email id. I want to confirm that it will safe or not now ? That whose Hank my account can they again hack or not ? Please reply me sir please 🙏🏻🙏🏻
It’s hard to know without understanding how you were attacked last time.
@@ZFvisa I wanted to get appointment date that why somebody took my id and password for taking appointment date
Hello Sir, I submitted my DS160 form during Sep'23 and took the screenshot of only the confirmation page. However now i want to crosscheck all the details once before i go for my VAC scheduled next month. Can you please suggest me the best way of getting that data ?? Thank you in advance!
You should be able to access the DS-160 online with your Application ID number.
How can crosscheck my given data? Whenever i tried it create another id,,,u said it could be the reason of denial
@@ZFvisa hey . What is the validity of 1 time filled DS160 form .
How many days or months is valid .
Or when we can creat a new ds160 .
Plz confirm ...?
@@ZFvisaI have already submitted my application is there any way to check the details again?
I did change of name after my undergraduate studies. This means that the name on my certificate and transcript is different from the current name i am using on my passport. I have an affidavit and gazette to prove that, how will it affect my visa interview?
you should probably expect a question about it, but it should not affect your qualifications for a visa.