At the interview stage, the information reflected in the DS-160 form must be current.
Updates to this document are not made if:
It is impossible to make corrections to a form that has been submitted. Even if you only need to change one item, you will have to create the application again. To avoid re-filling the entire form, it is possible to transfer the information you entered from the old form to the new one.
To update the form, you should:
What do you need to bring with you when going for an interview?
For the interview at the embassy, you do not need to provide the DS-160 form itself; you only need to print the form confirmation and the interview appointment confirmation.
Updates to this document are not made if:
- The information you provided has not changed in any way;
- You have not filled out this form before when applying for a visa;
- The form was filled out no later than 12 months before the scheduled interview.
It is impossible to make corrections to a form that has been submitted. Even if you only need to change one item, you will have to create the application again. To avoid re-filling the entire form, it is possible to transfer the information you entered from the old form to the new one.
To update the form, you should:
- Go to the website https://ceac.state.gov/genniv and select the "Retrieve an Application" tab;
- Next step: you need to enter your form number;
- Then you should answer the "secret question";
- After that, go to the "Create a New Application" tab;
- The new document form will be automatically filled from the previous application;
- Now you can make all the necessary changes and reflect the new application number in your personal account.
What do you need to bring with you when going for an interview?
For the interview at the embassy, you do not need to provide the DS-160 form itself; you only need to print the form confirmation and the interview appointment confirmation.
