What Exactly Is the DS-160?
The DS-160 is the online application form used by people applying for most temporary, nonimmigrant visas to the United States.
For visitors, this includes the B1/B2 visa.
A B1 visa generally covers certain temporary business activities, while a B2 visa is generally used for tourism, visiting family or friends, and certain other temporary visits. Many applicants receive a combined B1/B2 visitor visa.
You can read the U.S. Department of State’s official explanation of the B1/B2 visitor visa before starting your application.
One important thing you should understand is this:
The DS-160 is not just another form to get through.
The information you provide becomes part of your visa application and may be reviewed alongside the rest of your application and visa interview.
That is why accuracy matters.