DS-160 for a US B1/B2 Visa Without Costly Mistakes: Step by Step process
1: Before You Start, Gather Your Information
One of the easiest ways to make mistakes is to start the DS-160 without having the information you need nearby.
You might remember your current address easily. But what about your previous travel dates? Your previous employer’s information? An old US visa application?
So, Instead of guessing, prepare first.
Before opening the form, try to have these details available:
* Your valid passport
* Your previous passports, if relevant
* Your travel itinerary, if you already have one
* Your home address
* Your employment or business information
* Your education and work history
* Information about previous international travel
* Details about previous US visits or visa applications, if applicable
* Information about where you plan to stay or who you plan to visit in the United States
The U.S. Department of State specifically advises applicants to have relevant travel, passport, education, and work information available while completing the DS-160.
The simple rule is: Don’t guess when you can check.
If you are unsure about a date, then look at your passport or previous records.
And that’s because a Five extra minute spent checking an answer can save you from having to correct a problem later.