US Visa DS-160 mistake
I've recently submitted, on behalf of my wife, a Visa application to visit the US on a short holiday trip. My daughter and I are part of the Visa waiver program so we just had to get our ESTAs sorted out.
There is one issue though, when filling out my wife's ds160, I selected "B2 Tourism/Medical treatment" as the type of Visa instead of "B1 & B2 Business and leisure (temporary visitor). At the time, since I knew the tourist visa is the B2, it made more sense to select the one I did to avoid confusion. In my native language, the / means and/or so it would become "Tourism and/or medical treatment".
I have already booked the interview at the US embassy but I'm not sure if this mistake will be an issue and we should try to submit a new application and rebook the the appointment. The problem is the application is 199USD and the appointment is 160USD which I've already paid.
Best Answer
You haven't specifically mentioned why you need a B1/B2 rather than a B2 visa.
In the end it's up to the officers at the Embassy to provide you with a B1/B2 visa. In my case I applied for a B2 visa however they gave me a B1/B2 which is a more common than rare decision.
If you really do need a B1 (Business) visa, I would suggest to cancel the appointment, fill out a new DS160 and schedule a new appointment. If what you need is a tourist visa but you don't require a business visa, don't change anything as there is a high chance they will give you a B1/B2 anyway.
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What if I made a mistake on a DS160?
However, there's no need to panic, either. Although it's true that the State Department does not provide a way to go back and change an already submitted DS-160, you can go online to submit a new, corrected DS-160, print the new confirmation page, and bring that to your interview at the consulate or embassy.Can we modify DS 160 after submitting?
A: Generally, no. It is not necessary for the applicant to submit a new DS-160. The DS-160 can be unlocked by the consular officer for purposes of making certain changes, but the passport number in the CEAC (Consular Electronic Application Center) cannot be changed.Can I submit DS 160 twice?
Can I submit DS 160 twice? The State Department did not provide a way to go back and change a DS-160 form that is already submitted. But you can always go back online to submit a new, corrected DS-160 form, print the new confirmation page, and bring it to your interview at the consulate or embassy.Can I edit DS 160 after taking appointment?
Correction of the DS160 confirmation number after you have scheduled an appointment is available until two business days before your visa interview. To correct the number, please log in to your profile, and select \u201cUpdate profile\u201d or contact the call center for assistance.How to Correct Mistakes in DS160 form after you have submitted it | USA Visa in 2021 | Shachi Mall
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Answer 2
In the past when I noticed errors prior to the appointment I emailed to clarify and the consulate has been able to update the appointment details.
It looks like the email for you would be: weeac_contactus+gb+info+en@visaops.net (from https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-gb/niv/information/contact_us )
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