We are experiencing connectivity problems with the DS-160
The connectivity issues with the DS-160 have been resolved. For the remainder of this week – up to and including March 12, we will continue to accept the DS-156 visa application form from applicants. From March 15 onwards, however, the DS-160 will become mandatory and applicants applying for a visa the Embassy in London will be required to complete this form.
March 4th, 2010 by visaservices
The DS-160 has arrived!
Applying for a visa at the U.S. Embassy in London or the Consulate General in Belfast? From Monday, March 1, you will be required to complete the new on-line visa application form DS-160. The DS-160 is web-based and once completed, transmits the applicant’s data to the post where s/he will apply for the visa. Before you begin completing the form you should have your passport and travel details...
February 26th, 2010 by visaservices
I have just found another Embassy video on YouTube!
Check this one out at http://www.youtube.com/user/USEmbassyLondon#p/u/1/RtxVMf7q0vo
February 23rd, 2010 by visaservices
Just seen the new Embassy video on YouTube – Take a look, it is about the DS-160! It helped answer a few of my questions.
The U.S. Embassy’s video on the DS-160 web-based nonimmigrant visa application form is available by clicking on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSd6gYr-aSs
February 23rd, 2010 by visaservices
What do I do about listing my employment on the DS-160? I have worked for a number of employers over the years. How do I list all of them?
You are required to list all of your employers within the last 5 years. Once you have added your current or most recent employer, you will see directly under that section “+Add Another”. If you click on that, another section will open for you to complete. You may click and add as many employers as necessary.
February 22nd, 2010 by visaservices
I am filling in the DS-160 and don’t know how to answer the question concerning elementary school. What do you mean by elementary school?
Elementary school is known as primary school in the United Kingdom. For the purposes of the DS-160 you are required to list any school that you have attended since the age of 11.
February 22nd, 2010 by visaservices
I would like to use the option of creating a family application and have read the information about data being imported into the new application. I have a stepson with a different name, can I still use this option?
Yes, the data that is automatically populated into the new form can be modified. This applies to any of the data including family name and nationality.
February 21st, 2010 by visaservices
I am trying to complete the DS-160 and I experiencing problems. It keeps timing out on me. Help!
The form will time out after approximately 20 minutes. It is important, therefore, that you save the document and save often. There is a “”SAVE” button at the end of each section; make sure that you press this before continuing onto a new section. If you save the document and find that you have made a mistake, you will be able to bring up the saved document, correct the error...
February 20th, 2010 by visaservices
I am having problems loading the photographs; what do I do?
You are given only one attempt to successfully load a photograph. If that attempt fails, you may continue completing the DS-160. The confirmation sheet that you receive at the end will an X in the box where the photograph should appear. This is fine. You should bring the confirmation sheet together with a photograph taken within the last 6 months. Detailed information on the photograph requirements...
February 20th, 2010 by visaservices
I am traveling with my family. Can I create a family or group application?
Yes. On the “Thank You” page you will see an option to create a family or group application. When you select this, certain information from your application, such as destination, will automatically be imported to and displayed in a new application. Please note that if you use this option, you will need to create an individual application for each of your family members traveling...
February 20th, 2010 by visaservices
