Read
this article for the steps to complete and review the DS-160 form
which is required for the US
F1 VISA application process. This form is one of the most
important forms as the information you enter will be used by the VISA
officers during your US F1 VISA interview. So make sure you fill out
this form very carefully and make no mistakes.
1. Visit the official website and complete DS-160 form: An
online F1 VISA application form is available on the website of the US
consulate in India. The URL of the website
is: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ The DS-160 form must be
completed online. Your session times out after 50 minutes. So, you
need to note down your application number also called as barcode
number. The next time you log-in, you can resume from the point where
you stopped. Complete the form very carefully. Each and every detail
has to be entered with utmost care. Any mistakes in the form might
lead to rejection of the F1 VISA. Check this sample DS-160 form which
we have filled to help you if you are not sure what to enter in the
form.
2. Verify
the DS-160 form thoroughly: Once you have completed all mandatory
fields in the DS-160 form, you will have verify and cross-check all
the details entered. These details must match your passport, I-20 and
SEVIS fee receipt. All the necessary information regarding education,
job experience and other activities has to be entered correctly and
hence the verification of the DS-160.
3. Submit
DS-160 form and print confirmation page with barcode:
After successfully completing theDS-160 form, a confirmation page
having a 10-digit barcode will be available to you. You will have to
take a print out of this page. This page is required for the OFC appointment which you need to schedule before your F1 VISA interview. This
print must be taken on a LASER printer or a high quality printer. It
is not necessary to print the DS-160 in colour, black and white print
of DS-160 is allowed for F1 VISA
4. Print
a DS-160 US VISA application form for reference:
When you complete and submit the application, a link to print your
completed US VISA form will be available to you. This link will be
valid only for the first time. Once the session times out, the DS-160
form print link will be disabled. So, make sure you get a print of
the form in the first session when you complete and submit your form.
This form is not required for F1 US VISA interview.
