HOW TO FILL DS 160 FORM FOR USA VISA | Visa Application 2022 (Step by Step) 

Very Informative and it helped me to fill my DS - 160 accurately. Thank You So Much ❤

Quick small fact check here, Alia Bhatt is a British National : )

Hi Very informative. I have a doubt that I got admit for MS Engineering Management. But in my i20 the major name is Engineering general 14.0101. So what should I fill in the course section in DS160? Engineering Management or Engineering General 14.0101. Please reply.

Chapters and Summary generated by Tubelator AI. ▶ 0:00 1. Introduction ✨ An introduction to the importance of filling the DS 160 form correctly for a successful US visa application. ▶ 0:43 2. Importance of DS 160 Form 📋 Learn why the DS 160 form is crucial for the visa approval process and how it helps visa officers make decisions. ▶ 1:23 3. Preparation for Filling the Form 📝 Understand the documents needed to fill the DS 160 form, including passport, I-20, and updated resume. ▶ 1:59 4. Walkthrough of the Form 🚶‍♂ Step-by-step guidance on how to fill the DS 160 form correctly, covering personal information and more. ▶ 5:13 5. Conclusion and Gratitude 🙏 Final thoughts on the importance of accurate form filling and expressing gratitude to Alia Bhatt for being a dummy profile example. ▶ 5:40 6. Filling the Personal Information Learn how to fill in the personal information section of the DS 160 form, including details about your legal name, sex, marital status, and date of birth. ▶ 7:11 7. Saving Your Progress Find out why it's important to click the 'save' button throughout the application process to ensure that your filled information is saved and you can continue from where you left off. ▶ 7:37 8. Moving to the Next Section Discover how to navigate to the Postal Information 2 section and provide details about your nationality, national identification number, and US Social Security number. ▶ 8:56 9. Purpose of the Trip Learn how to select the appropriate purpose of your trip to the US from the available options, with specific focus on students selecting the academic or language student category. ▶ 9:49 10. Specific Travel Plans Understand when to choose 'yes' or 'no' for having specific travel plans and how to provide the intended date of arrival and length of stay in the US. ▶ 10:23 11. Address and Travel Companion Information Find out how to provide your address information, whether to write your college address or the entity paying for your trip, and when to include information about travel companions. ▶ 11:24 12. Previous US Travel Information Learn how to answer questions about previous travel to the US, including whether you have ever been in the US or issued a US visa, and provide relevant details if necessary. ▶ 12:04 13. Home and Mailing Address Discover how to accurately fill in your home address based on your passport information and whether your mailing address matches or differs from your home address. ▶ 12:35 14. Phone Number Details Understand how to provide your phone number details, whether to include a secondary phone number or work phone number, and whether you have used any other number in the last 5 years. ▶ 13:07 15. Email Address and Social Media Learn how to provide your email address and select social media apps. ▶ 14:23 16. Passport Details Understand how to fill in the passport information section accurately. ▶ 15:49 17. US Point of Contact Provide the necessary information about your US point of contact. ▶ 17:03 18. Family Information Learn how to provide information about your parents and immediate relatives in the US. ▶ 18:02 19. Primary Occupation Select the appropriate option for your primary occupation. ▶ 19:10 20. Present Employer/School Fill in the details about your current employer or school. ▶ 19:24 21. Previous Employment/Education Indicate whether you have been previously employed or attended educational institutions. ▶ 20:23 22. Belonging to a Clan or Tribe ❌ Explanation of the first question on the DS 160 form, regarding belonging to a clan or a tribe. ▶ 20:31 23. Language Proficiency 💬 Explanation of the question on the DS 160 form regarding the languages spoken. ▶ 21:03 24. Travel History ✈ Explanation of the question on the DS 160 form regarding recent travel to other countries or regions. ▶ 21:26 25. Security and Background Check Part 1 🔒 Explanation of the questions in the security and background check section of the DS 160 form. ▶ 21:33 26. Communicable Diseases and Mental/Physical Disorders 🌡 Explanation of the questions in the security and background check section regarding diseases and disorders. ▶ 22:20 27. Security and Background Check Part 4 🔒 Continuation of the explanation of the questions in the security and background check section of the DS 160 form. ▶ 22:36 28. Additional Point of Contact Information 📞 Explanation of the section on the DS 160 form where you provide contact information of two individuals from your home country. ▶ 23:13 29. Service Information and Review ℹ Explanation of providing service information and reviewing the filled information on the DS 160 form. ▶ 23:50 30. Travel Information ✈ Explanation of reviewing and verifying the travel information section on the DS 160 form. ▶ 24:31 31. Sign and Submit Section ✍ Explanation of the sign and submit section on the DS 160 form, including the option for assistance and e-signature. ▶ 25:26 32. Confirmation and Final Steps ✅ Explanation of the confirmation page and instructions on printing and saving the confirmation. ▶ 26:13 33. Conclusion and Future Videos 🎥 Closing remarks, suggestions for future videos, and invitation to ask questions in the comment section.

thank you to all given information about to how to filled the form correctly.. but I have littel bit confusion to photograph...please give us instruction for photographs too.

I am very thankful to you 😊

For Parent visa which option should I choose "Business & Tourism (Temporary Visitor) (B1/B2)" or "Tourism/Medical Treatment (B2)" ?

Thank you so much, Apoorva for creating such a clear and detailed video on filling out the DS-160 form for the US B1/B2 visa. Your explanations were incredibly helpful and made the entire process much less daunting. I truly appreciate the time and effort you put into making this guide. I got my visa a few days back. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and making this journey smoother!

Hello mam, is it necessary to give major of my degree on course study of educational section. I have clearly mentioned the name of my degree course but forgot to mention the major. Is it really a matter? Because I have already submitted my DS160 and booked my visa appointment.

Very helpful thank you

Can we write that we are pursuing Coursera professional courses in current education? If yes, what should be put in the address?

Hi , I have 1 question. On the time of the appointment, we have to book an appointment only on the name of main applicant.. or we have to book for the all family members ?

YA IT WAS VERY MUCH USEFUL AND CLEARLY EXPLAINED, VERY NICE ! WHAT IS THA PAYMENT METHOD FOR FEE IF ANY ?

Alia Bhatt is NOT ❌ an Indian citizen 🙏 She holds a British citizenship

What to mention in the last Course of Study section if your course name is different in i20 than what you know? (as university put CIP on the i20 instead of actual course name)

Do you have the same video for visitors visa?

Really informative 👏

Hello, thanks for the video!! on the photo section i notice it says it will be taken at ASC. what is that is that a process I have to go through before the visa interview.?

Hey i have a questions please helpmy father already have a petition issued for f4 category (brother sister category) And now I'm applying for f1 visa for fall 2023 My question is how to answer a question in ds160 " HAS ANYONE EVER FILLED AN IMMIGRANT PETITION ON YOUR BEHALF WITH US"

Currently I 'm working in an institution. I'm applying for student visa. By the time of my VISA interview, I will submit my resignation letter to the present institution. I' m confused what to write on the 'present working professional ' section

Please make video how to fill ds160 for infant 1year

In all my school/college documents my name is: Given Name: X(First name) In passport however it is: Given: X(First name) Y(Dads name) Surname: Z(Family name) What should I mention in previous name section of DS - 160? I did not have a surname before and form does not let me leave it blank.

Helo ma'am please I need your help. Is the profession of the sponsor asked in the form ??

How to get the Appointment date and time and how to pay the Visa Fee?

one more question, i am currently in UAE, and in DS 160 form shall i fill the Permanent residency field, ? i hope you know in UAE they issue visa only for 2 years, but that is not permanent residency visa. please advise on that thanks in advance

Dear Madam, You are absolutely so beautiful and I hope you have a beautiful mind as well. So, please give me answer of my beautiful question that I am currently living in Italy and I would like to move USA. How can I move there please let me assist? Thank you

For F2 ds160 form, what's the organization name under US point of contact section? Surname n given name I've given as F1 student's name. Please guide me here.

If Aalia Bhatt is the Given name in the passport and surname is blank , how to fill the form?

Your Info Is Incomplete what if you don't have any contacts in U.S and you are filling a visitors visa application what you have to write?....................

Hi, I found your video quite informative. I have one doubt: under current employment section, I specified myself as unemployed as I left my job in November 2021. So, in the description box provided below this field what should I specify? Will it affect my Visa approval?

Can I change location selected in DS-160 form (Example Mumbai to Hyderabad )?

I created ID in DS-160 form and filled first page of personal details and clicked on saved option. The site then logs out automatically. I'm trying to log in right now using my ID, the security question, etc., but I'm having trouble. Does my data get saved? What shall I do? Can I make a new DS-160 ID? Kindly recommend me.

Thank you. This video is extremely helpful...please answer my question in the comment...it would be a great help. Waiting for your reply

Hi, i need help, My passport name is ANJU ONLY. I AM NOT ABLE TO Retrieve My application. BECAUAE OF SHORT NAME.

Hy what is it national Identification Number is usa national Identification Number or wher i im living PR CARD Number

Hello! If I am working currently but applying for F1 what has to be fill in the work/education/training? Could you clarify pls!!!

10:32 Hi guys i am confused i am going as community college student but i want to do my bachelors after it so what should i write here should i write the length on my i 20 or i should write the total length like (2 yrs for associate and 2 yrs for my bachelors)

Hi in my home address section 10/3B, Rani... But while filling up the form they are not taking / and, what to do?

I am not Indian. I am from Africa. But I am studying in India and I would like to process my US F1 Visa from India. What should I answer for the question: "Have you traveled to any countries/regions within the last five years? " Should I say "Yes" and put "India" as a country I visited?

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I am currently facing issues logging in. I have already paid the visa fee yesterday and am in the process of making an appointment. However, I encountered a security issue during the login; it indicates that the security answer is not correct. Could you please guide me on how to proceed with making an appointment?

Plz make video for visitor US visa video for family planning on US vacation, SO SHOULD THEY APPLY TOGETHER IN SAME LOGIN OR SEPARATE LOGIN, AND HOW TO TAKE DATES TOGETHER

My parents ds160 is filled by me,,, what should I select for ""did anyone assist you while filling ds160"

Hello One of my frnd has entered adhar card no. In the field national identification no. And also entered passport book no. Will he face any problem during interview please do reply

For how long the data stays here in this system...ds 160 form.... because i need to change my appointment country.....

Hello mam I’m medical student if I go usa for clinical rotation can my husband go with me can fly with me and is he need to pass interview or not ?

If I have completed bachelor then can I write student ??? And what to write in brief description

Hi It's asking me to fill spouse details compulsorily ???? I don't have one .. please give solution

As per my passport my given name is armaan khan no surname then what should I write in surname and given name. appreciate your help thank you

hello mam my husband name is mandeep kumar and he is not having a surname on passport , what i should write in given name or surname field please reply

can any one help i have no name in surename field in passport (only blank) but my full name is ther in given name so what i need to give in surname field?

I want to apply for a tourist Visa for my family but I don't have any USA contact. What to do?

Why Aadhar can not be filled in National ID? it says nation id provided by your govt.

Hi! For a family of 3 people requiring tourist visa , we have to fill separate DS160 for every member or there is an option for multiple names in the same form?

Good explanation but not useful for H1 especially who are filling out after long time for renewal.

What if I filled my name again in english in native alphabet?

I have got Dropbox appointment for Delhi can I submit in Kolkata please tell

I have got Dropbox appointment for Delhi can I submit in Kolkata please tell

hi Mam if my name on the passport in only " Muhammad Qasim" as given name and surname field in empty, please advise how should if fill in the DS160 form, because Surname in mandatory in DS160 form.

Hey, Do we have to fill up our 10th and 12th details as well while filling up the educational details?

After submitting ds 160, how to pay fee and take interview date?

Hi, your video is really informative. I just have one doubt, at the time of filling the DS-160 form, I am employed but on my notice period. Should I put the information under current employment or past employment section?

Hi, is it possible to change photo in application after submitting and taking appointment? Because the photo uploaded is not the one taken within last 6 months. Please guide.

Intended length of stay 5 year, 2year study and 3 year work permit then why fill 2 year there

Hi .. I am refused applicant.. do I need to fill new Ds160 again?

hello, thanks a bunch for this perfect information. I have 2 questions, It'll be helpful if you can help me. 1) as a person who works on cancer projects, do I have to click on "YES" to this question: are you specialized in biology or not? 2) I worked without receiving a salary, I worked 4 days of a week for projects and publishing articles, do I have to put this in the work part of this form? thanks again.

Hello I am facing one issue. My visa confirmation came. I hadn’t completely filled my Ds-160 before. Now when I am trying to add my DS-160 confirmation number it is showing no matching data found? What should I do? do I make a completely new ID. Will I have to rebook visa appointment then ?

Hello, what should gap year students write in their present work/education section? not employed?

Hi maam is this even followed in 2024 same format in visa interview as you were telling

I’m filling form for my parents. In family -> spouse section, it asks about Spouse’s full name (include maiden name). What should I enter there? (For ex. Spouse Passport has given name as Sharma. And her maiden name is Gupta. But passport doesn’t specify about her maiden name.) should I still mention maiden name?

Thanks for all informations. But you not tell the process to pay the visa fee.

Dear Mam, I am from Bangladesh. My maternal aunt went to usa with spouse visa. she and her husband both of them are us citizen. she applied f4 visa for my mom in 2013 (which is not approved yet) Currently, I am applying for us f1 visa for my undergrad. Should i need to include them in my ds -160 as relatives? I will be grateful lf you kindly answer me. May God bless you. ❤

What should i select in primary occupation section, if i had completed my Alevel and currently on a gap year of 6 months?

I got the finger print done, they stamped my DS 160 and I went for the interview They asked me to get my Medicals done which I wasn’t aware of as the checklist document never came to me and I was sent back. Interim I lost the “Stamped DS 160” document so is that a problem? I don’t have a spare copy of the stamped DS 160 Please help

Hello, can you fill DS160 for my parents in India. I have already filled but having some problem in addition spouse for the interview appointment. Need to call customer care which I m unable to call from USA. You can charge for it.

After completing of this form, do i need to sign anywhere? Any electronic signature?

Hii, I have C1D Visa. My visa will expire on December and I have applied for C1D Visa. So do I need to upload the photograph on digital or it will be ok Bcz when I applied on DS160 form there are no any option for uploading the photograph. Please assist me.

Can i apply this visa on llc in usa ??? then whats documents required ??? must apply

How do we find phone number to fill US contact information for students

i have already applied US visa DS-160 and got an appointment next months but, i didnt receive confirmation form (CEAC Confirmation ). how to get this confirmation form. Please help

Thank you so much for such detailed video, I've a question, I'm from Pakistan but I'm residing in Dubai/uae. So what should I be applying for this Visa? UAE OR PAKISTAN.

Hi , can you please tell me if my profile will get a positive impact. F1 visa Masters.. Graduated 2016. Worked 3 years in India and since then working here in Qatar... Please tell something

Hello guys please clear one doubt I have created ds160 form number on 2nd may and using this i have booked visa appointment of 25 july , now on 27 th june i was filling up ds160 to submit it (not filled and submitted before) so after 60 days almost i retrieved ds160 form and filling it , so can i fill it and submitted .if yes Then what is 30 days rule? F1 VISA

Very informative video, i have to ask only one question, in ds 160 formate,there is no column about my daughter and son in law residing in US ,hence i have given information about my son only studying in US with I 20 student visa,will it create any problem for getting visitors visa for we parents,please guide immediately

Hi, your video is really helpful. I have one doubt. Currently, I am unemployed and my bachelor's is complete. When selecting my primary occupation as student, should I put the school name from where I already graduated in the 'present school name box'?

Very informative video. I have initiated DS 160 form . Now unable to retrieve it as the security question asked "first five letter of your surname" but my surname have only 4 letter. Kindly advise

Hi. As a scholarship recipient, what should i fill in the "Who will be financing your trip" section ? I don't think it should be Self in my case. Should I enter the name of the organization financing my studies ? My tuition fee is waived and I am taking a loan for my living expenses.

Can I start filling the ds 160, leave midway, and apply for visa using application ID and come back and continue filling the ds160 form?

what about the F-2 visa? we should select YES or No for the question DID ANY ONE ASSIST YOU IN FILLING OUT THE FORM?

Appointment how we will take and student visa how to fill please make that video

Passport address & home address are different, which address I should give

How to split my visa to my husband account..I am in h4 Visa..we are in same account in ds 160 form..I am traveling to India my husband is not traveling to India..can you share video how split ds160 from h1 and h4 different account...

Pl post a video on filling up DS 160 for H1B visa

Thanks a lot for the information! Had a query regarding Educational section. Do we need to mention class 10, 12 info as well?

How do I recheck the info that I have typed in the form after a few months?

can we fill the DS-160 form 2 times for eg: if i get into college A and fill the DS-160 form with that SEVIS ID but now I want to go into college B so will I have to fill a new DS-160 form or will I be able to edit this one only

Dear Madam, I am in the process of filling my DS160 for our B1/B2 Visa. Here, for the Social Media Identifier, for my U Tube, I am not clear about what to fill up. If I make a search in the App, it shows a Long string of Alpha Numeric Coding (both for User & Channel ID). Pl. advise me whether I have to use these coding as such or else how to fill up that column. Thank you.

To upload a photo I've tried multiple days but it gives an "Error: There was an error processing the request." How can I do that?

It is showing an error DA160 format is not recognised while scheduling appointment after filling da160 form.Please tell me what to do in this case?

Hi Can you help me to fill the USA visa. As it has written in note the information should be exactly as in the passport. So when I made my passport at that time I was single now I'm married so in the form filling what should I fill either single or married. It's urgent please reply