Step 1 - To begin your DS-160 visa application visit https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

Note: Ensure that the Internet browser you are using to complete the online form meets the requirements as stated on the website. DO NOT try to complete this form on a tablet or phone as the embassy website does NOT support this.

Step 2 - From the drop down field, select the location where you are scheduled to attend your visa interview appointment. Either 'ENGLAND,

LONDON' or 'NORTHERN IRELAND, BELFAST'.

Note: Test Photo (Optional) – You will need a recent passport photo to apply for your visa. If you have one try to upload your photo here before you begin your application. By testing this at the start of the application, you will save time at the end. In some instances, the form may allow you to upload a photo, even though it does not meet the photo requirements. This is why you MUST bring 2 passport photos to your appointment.

Step 3 –

First Timers Returners (Select 2 or 3. Alternatively you’ll have to start again with 1!) (1) Select ‘Option A - Start a New Application’.

You will now be given an ‘Application ID’ (in the top right corner of your screen) consisting of a combination of 10 letters and digits starting 'AA00...'. Please write this number down, as you will need it to book your appointment. You will also need it to retrieve your DS-160 application when you come to complete the form. Now select and complete your preferred ‘Security Question’ then click ‘Continue’.

(2) If you recorded your ID number (the number that starts AA00...) from your previous application, but did not save the application to your computer, select 'Retrieve an application'.

Enter your application ID number and click 'Retrieve Application'.

Answer the Security questions and click 'Retrieve Application'.

Click on 'Create New Application, and click 'Continue'. This will upload all your data from the previous application, which you can now amend as necessary. You will be assigned a new ‘Application ID’ so ensure you record this. Go to Step 6.

(3) If you SAVED your previous application to your computer (or on a stick), select 'Upload an application’. Browse to the file's location (the filename will start 'CEACAA00...'). Answer the Security questions and click 'Upload Data'. This will upload all your data from the previous application, which you can now amend as necessary. You will be assigned a new ‘Application ID’ so ensure you record this. Go to Step 6.

J1 Visa Application Starting your DS-160 Visa Application

Select ENGLAND, LONDON; or NORTHERN IRELAND, BELFAST

Select one of these options, as per Step 3 below

Step 4 – Click ‘Save’ on the red bar when you get to the end of the questions

Surnames Enter your surname(s) as it appears on your passport

Given names Enter your given name(s) as it appears on your passport

Full name in native alphabet Only complete this section if your name on your passport is written in a native (non-English) alphabet. Otherwise, tick ‘Does not apply’

‘Have you ever used any other names?’ Answer appropriately

Do you have a telecode that represents your name?’

Your answer should be ‘no’ unless you have a telecode (see ‘Help’ information in margin of application for details on ‘telecode’)

Sex Answer appropriately

Marital status Answer appropriately

Date of birth Enter your DOB as it appears on your passport

City of birth Enter the city (town/village) where you were born or as it appears on your passport (if shown in your passport)

State/Province of birth Enter this information if applicable

Country of birth Enter your country of birth as it appears on your passport

Click 'Save' on the red bar

Step 5 – Click ‘Save Application to File’ so that you can access your DS-160 again when you come to complete the form in full.

Remember to save it to a memory stick if you’re on a public computer.

Do not complete any more of your DS-160 application at this time

Step 6 – Go back to the ‘Visa’ section of your Camp Leaders application to download the ‘Book Interview” instructions. Follow these

step by step!

One week prior to your visa interview…

Step 7 - Download the ‘MALE Applicants’ or ‘FEMALE Applicants’ document from the ‘Visa’ section of your Camp Leaders profile and return

to https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/, ‘Retrieve’ your DS-160 Application using your ‘Application ID’ and complete the remaining sections of your

DS-160 application form.