Everything you need to know about the DS-160- Study in the USA
Among all, the most prominent element of the US application process is the DS-160 form. This is an application for an F-1 visa for students. The following are the procedures which will guide you in completing the form and the general process of applying to study in the USA.
Use of the DS-160 Form
The DS-160 is an online application form for an individual who seeks to get a nonimmigrant visa to travel to the USA. This form, being one of the measures of qualification, for receiving a visa is used by the U.S. Department of State. Every applicant of a visa to the U.S has to fill an online DS-160, which has to be filled before one is scheduled for an interview at a U.S Embassy or Consulate.
In order to complete the DS-160, you will be provided details where you will have to fill in information regarding the following:
Personal Specifications: Name and surname, date of birth, marital status, nationality.
Passport Number: This identification document will detail passport number, date of issue and a validity period.
Purpose of Trip: The nature of the intended trip, the period that the travel will be conducted and the proposed length of your stay.
Educational Background: Profile of your past academic qualifications.
Contact Information: Present and past places of living, telephone numbers, and email address.
Family Information: Some personal information about your parents and/or spouse and children,if any.
Work Experience: The job you are currently doing and the job that you used to do.
Security and Background: Your medical condition, any criminal record and previous visit to the USA.
How to complete the DS-160; Step by Step process
Open the DS160 form: Click on the link given on the web-page of the U.S. Department of State’s Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC).
Select Your Visa Category: This will be F-1 for the student and the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will apply for the visa.
Create a Profile: For registration it is enough to fill out the simple special form where you will have to indicate your basic personal information.
Complete Each Section: It is advisable to write all the details accurately and to complete each segment of the form, corresponding to a number of documents.
Upload a Photo: It is mandatory to upload a clear recent 2x2 photograph which must meet the U. S. visa photo specifications.
Check Your Information: Every piece of information that you input in any entry has to be free of mistakes. You should not submit a form with wrong/false entries.
Form Submission: When all the entries seem proper, you need to complete the form’s submission by clicking the ‘submit DS-160’ option online. At the end of the registration process you shall get a confirmation page with a barcode. Print that and take it with you when you go for the visa interview.
Pay Visa Application Fee: Submit your application accompanied by the visa application fees as designated to you by the U. S. Embassy or Consulate.
DS-160 Application Success Tips
Precision is also a very important factor, make sure all the inputs in the system correspond with the documents you nominate and much more so, the passport and I-20 form.
Save Your Progress: Another thing about DS-160 form is that you can save your progress; so if you want to go back in a particular section you can take the time you wish.
Use a Good Internet Connection: It is more preferable to fill it from somewhere with a stable internet connection.
Seek Professional Help: If in doubt of any section about regulations then consult with a professional.
Overcoming Common Challenges
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