DS-160- Countries visited after filing DS160 [closed]

I have filed the DS 160 and booked an appointment for H1B visa stamping. I am currently in the US. My status is transferred to H1B from F1 and I'll be going to India for stamping. While filing DS160, I have added US in the countries visited in last 5 years.

Now I have made a plan to visit the Europe while going to India for stamping. I got Schengen visa for 1 week in Germany. Is there going to be any problem as in DS160, I have not mentioned about it, as it was not planned before while filing DS160. Do I need to file another DS160 and take new appointment?

Best Answer

The form is filled to the best of your knowledge as of the time of the submission. The countries visited in the last five years will get updated, let's say, when you go for your visa extension. So it can be accounted for and tracked.

When you go to the interview, your passport will have the schengen visa stamp. At most they may ask you how you didn't declare this. Your honest answer is that as of the time of submission of the DS-160 form you didn't even have it on your itinerary and didn't know if the schengen would be granted.

Some questions are just to gather additional traveler profile. Say, if you show that you have traveled a lot, then it will seem to the Visa officer that you have already 'made the cut' and have been looked at from a security perspective by multiple countries. So it builds confidence. (Not to say if you haven't it is a bad thing.)

That said, you should also contact your legal team that is filing your H1B. The company pays them to represent and consult for you. They may know of some reasons why you may have to amend the DS-160.

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How long DS 160 is valid after submission?

The DS-160 visa application validity is for 30 days. For example, if you have applied on March 1st, then the DS-160 expiration date will be March 31st. Complete the form before time, so that you do not have to start all over again.

Can I retrieve my DS 160 form after submitting?

Yes, you can reprint the confirmation page of an application that has already been submitted. In order to do so, go into the Consular Electronic Application Center website and select the Embassy or Consulate at which you are applying.

What happens after you submit the DS 160?

Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet. Consular Officers use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal interview, determine an applicant's eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa.

How can I retrieve my DS160 after 30 days?

You can call up US Embassy helpline(based on region), They will be able to help you out. Basically, you will have to do a new DS-160 and update that information in your appointment page. If you face any issues doing it, US Embassy helpline should be able to help you out. It worked for me.

How To Retrieve and Correct Your DS-160 After Submitting It And Realize You Have Made a Mistake.

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