Immigration Law Group LLP – 2019
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Form DS-160 Questions & Answers
Have you ever served in the military? If “yes,” provide the country you served, branch of
service, rank/position, military specialty, and date of service.
Have you ever served in, been a member of, or been involved with a paramilitary unit,
vigilante unit, rebel group, guerrilla group, or insurgent organizations? If “yes”, explain in
detail, and expect delays as a background check is likely required.
SECURITY AND BACKGROUND
If you check “yes” to any of these questions, you may be denied the visa. Please seek advice
from an immigration attorney should you have questions regarding this section.
TEMPORY WORK VISA INFORMATION
If you indicated that the purpose of your trip to the US is to work temporarily, provide the additional
information about your employer.
UPLOAD PHOTO
Click on the “Upload Your Photo” button. Your photo must be in JPEG image format and the file
size should be 240 KB or less. If your photo is accepted, it will indicate so. If not, it will display
the specific error messages regarding what is wrong with the photograph and you may choose to
update another photo that meets the requirements, or you can proceed without a photo. If you
proceed without a photo, you will have to submit a regular photo at the time of interview or in
advance in some cases depending on the procedures at that consulate/embassy.
Preparer of Application: If the application was prepared by another person on your behalf,
answer “yes” and ask that person to fill out this section. However, note that you must be the one
to click the “submit” button since it serves as your electronic signature.
Signature: If the applicant is under 16 or is unable to electronically sign the form for any reason,
their parents, guardians or other individuals who have legal custody over them must submit the
form on their behalf.
Confirmation Page: Once you complete the online form, carry the printout of the confirmation
sheet with a barcode. That will allow the consular officer to access the information contained in