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BEP Training

for the DS-160

U.S. Embassy, New DelhiJanuary 8, 2010

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IMPORTANT REMINDER!!

• You must update your password with VFS before January 19, 2010.

• Email [email protected] immediately if you have not received instructions

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•DS-160 is an online non immigrant visa (NIV) form•Replaces the following forms:

•DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application•DS-157 Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application•DS-158 Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant

•Starting January 19, 2010, all appointment scheduled through VFS will require a completed DS-160

Background

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Key Changes

Before• Use VFS online for the form and scheduling• Up to three forms• Print both form and

confirmation pages• Individual applications

After• Use VFS online

only for scheduling• One form• Print only

confirmation pages• Family/group

feature• Electronic photo

upload

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Your Role

It is important to fully and correctly complete the DS-160

•Incomplete or incorrect forms will not be accepted

•Applicants will not be able to interview until a correct form has been re-submitted

You must identify yourself if you are completing the form on a client’s behalf

•We have the ability to identify the source of any submitted application

Bottom line:

•Consistently poor completion may result in potential punitive measures

•Poorly completed forms create delays for interviews issuances

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Tips

•Save often

•Be thorough and specific

•Only use “do not know” or “does not apply”, if true. Use

explanation fields as appropriate

•Be honest; ask applicant more questions if needed

•Ensure photo meets quality standards

•Confirmation page should have a clearly printed bar code

•Advise applicants to bring old passports to the interview

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IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SAVE THE APPLICATION WHILE IT’S BEING FILLED OUT.

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IF THE CHOSEN SELECTION IS WRONG , THE INFORMATION IN THE DS-160 WILL BE SENT TO A DIFFERENT DATABASE.

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THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THESE FIELDS WILL BE PRINTED ON THE VISA.

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FIELDS THAT DETERMINE IFADDITIONAL QUESTIONS WILL BE REQUIRED.

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THESE FIELDS ARE FREQUENTLY IGNORED OR LEFT BLANK.

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THIS EXAMPLE SHOWS WHERE THE INFORMATION WAS EXCLUDED.

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MONTHLY SALARY AMOUNT AND SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES SHOULD BE STATED.

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IT IS VERY HELPFUL FORAPPLICANTS TO SPECIFY AS MANY CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS AS POSSIBLE.

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EXAMPLE WHERE INFORMATION IS FREQUENTLY EXCLUDED.

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NOT BEING HONEST WHEN ANSWERING THESE QUESTIONS COULD RESULT IN A PERMANENT INELIGIBILITY

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PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION CORRECTLY CAN SPEED UP THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

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IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO STATE IF THE APPLICATION WAS FILLED OUT BY A DIFFERENT PERSON OTHER THAN THE APPLICANT.

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In Summary

• The new form is required as of January 19, 2010 for all

appointments scheduled on or after February 1, 2010

• Application form will be completed at for

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

• Continue to use VFS to schedule appointments

• Continue to pay fees at HDFC

• Frequently Asked Questions are located at

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_4401.html

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Questions?

[email protected]