Applying for a US visa involves several steps, one of which includes filling out the DS-160 online form. This form is mandatory for anyone applying for a non-immigrant visa to the United States. Once you submit the DS-160 form online, you receive a confirmation number/page that you will need to book your visa interview. However, losing the confirmation number or realizing you made a mistake on the DS-160 can be quite stressful. Luckily, there are ways to rectify such situations and proceed with your US visa interview without much hassle. In this blog, we will outline the possible actions to take if you lose or forget your DS-160 confirmation number or make a mistake on the DS-160 form.

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Retrieving the Lost or Forgotten DS-160 Confirmation Number

1. Check Your Email

   The first and easiest step to retrieve your lost or forgotten DS-160 confirmation number is to check your email. When you initially submit your DS-160 form, a confirmation email with the confirmation number is sent to the email address you provided on the application form. Search your inbox and spam folders for an email from the U.S. Department of State.

2. Retrieve Your DS-160 Application

   If you cannot find the email or did not receive one, you can retrieve your DS-160 application by visiting the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website. You will need the following information:

   Your Application ID: This is the unique identifier for your DS-160 application. If you cannot remember your Application ID, you may be able to retrieve it by providing your name, email address, date of birth, and the answer to your security question.

   The security question you answered when filling out your DS-160.

   Once you have retrieved your DS-160 application, you can find your confirmation number on the confirmation page of the application.

3. Fill Out a New DS-160 Form

   If above methods fail, you can fill out a new DS-160 form. Be aware that you will have to provide all the information again, and any previous information that you had submitted will be lost. After you complete and submit the new DS-160 form, you will receive a new confirmation number that you can use to book your U.S. visa interview.

Correcting Mistakes on DS-160 Form

Once the DS-160 form is submitted, you cannot edit the information. However, you can address mistakes in the following ways:

1. Submit a New DS-160 Form

   The easiest solution to correct a mistake on the DS-160 form is to submit a new one online:

2. Fill Out a New DS-160 Form

   Complete a new DS-160 form on the CEAC website, ensuring that you review all the information carefully to avoid repeating the same mistake.

3. Print the New Confirmation Page

   Print the new confirmation page after completing the DS-160 form.

4. Notify the U.S. Embassy or Consulate

   Inform the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you scheduled your interview about the new DS-160 form. It's advisable to bring both the old and new DS-160 confirmation pages to your visa interview.

5. Inform Consular Officer During the Interview

   If you can't submit a new DS-160 form before your interview, inform the consular officer about the mistake during your interview. The officer will decide if the mistake requires a new DS-160 form. If a new form is needed, you may have to reschedule your interview.

Losing your DS-160 confirmation number or making a mistake on the DS-160 form can be concerning, but it's important to stay calm and address the issue promptly. Follow this guide to recover your lost or forgotten confirmation number or correct a mistake on the DS-160 form. Make sure to review all the information on the DS-160 form carefully to avoid any problems during your visa application process. Good luck!