HOW TO FILL OUT THE DS-160 VISA APPLICATION FORM TO GET YOUR VISA APPROVED | US VISA

In this video, I take you through all the step-by-step processes in filling out your visa application form correctly.
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[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

Hello Friends, I hope you find this video helpful. Let me know your thoughts in the comments section. Like, share and subscribe to support the channel. Thank you.

[@nwokoemmanuel5440]

Please I need your help

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

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[@Bancy2014]

Hello, I'm in Kenya and i'm not able to see the log in part. Please help me

[@africamission3109]

Hi sir please how about tourist visa approval tips?

[@myaaaav]

Super helpful thank you 😊

[@michaelewusi-sekyi]

Direct and straight to the point. No waste of time.

[@richardholdbrook5966]

I followed your application and I am now in the US. I have been here since DCecember, 2022. Thank you Boss.

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

Congratulations

[@user-qi7vi3pc1h]

​@@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad good morning, my appointment letter doesn't have my middle name. I called the embassy and they said I can still attend the interview. Please will that affect me? I want to know if the appointment letter becomes irrelevant after entering? Thanks

[@johnoliald2374]

Hello I’m John From Burkina Faso and I would like to thank you a lot for your videos...I followed them and I get my F1 visas approved yesterday. Many thanks may God bless you .

[@richardkofifosu9847]

Hello John I have my interview this month in Burkina Faso,any tips?

[@anyanwuuchechi-je5nv]

Hello I'm Stella from Nigeria please what are the process of opening an account for ds_160 please I need your help

[@munachinkem8243]

how do u do it

[@omogbolahanidowu5965]

This is very informative and useful. I will watch this video again when I'm about to fill my DS-160 form. Thank you

[@camizd1995]

I just found you and I like the naturality of your explainatons,

[@frank_justin]

Thanks, man just came by your channel and I love your content

[@fredericksafoagyei373]

Great content by all standard. Peace be unto you Mr. Appiah

[@chinnymalay4694]

This is very informative video, kudos Alfred.

[@fatmatabintajalloh9331]

Thank you for the good work, may God bless you abundantly

[@pasanteasante6423]

thanks, man this is really helpful

[@niiaryettey9560]

Very helpful video. God bless you.

[@rebeccanduro8030]

Thank you soo much for this information Alfred

[@thegraced]

This video was/is very helpful...good job explaining i got it well well

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

Glad it helped!

[@godspoweronyenekwe3748]

Very educating. Thanks

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

Thank you

[@travelabroadoppoturnitiesbag]

Great content😊

[@rebeccanduro8030]

Very informative

[@milcadurkwa7231]

Thank you sir

[@Author237]

Thanks for this vital information Sir. A quick question, If you have a bachelor's degree and applied for a 2years associate program in a US community college (a program different from your BSc) and got admitted, should you still include your Bachelor's degree in the visa application form even if you ain't taking up a master's degree?

[@theverybasicspod]

This is very helpful

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

Thank you

[@memesworld9834]

Thank you, Mr. Appiah for the good job you are doing. I have on my I-20 family funds as my sponsor, on the DS-160, who should I input that is paying for my trip?

[@olasehindejesutomi2062]

Very educative.... Thanks for this video, pls I’m applying for my Student visa dis year Nd my passport will expired next year, Sud I reapply for my passport bfr the date of my interview.

[@ananekingsley2683]

🎉 Thanks

[@nanaadjoa8998]

Thanks for the information, you saved me on this. My question is, can i take the passport picture anywhere and use it for the form or the embassy has a special place for that? secondary when i walk in to gt bank for the 160 dollars , is that the sevis fee or?

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

Use a photographer who understands the dimensions. Visa fee is what you pay at GT bank, not sevis

[@sandraegharevba9481]

Please make a video on how to book an interview date

[@tituskipchumba3254]

Thank you

[@timlawal7276]

Hello Alfred, pls do you think it is important for an F1 applicant who filled in "not employed" at the primary occupation part, to go fill another DS-160?

[@emmanuelasamoahaddo7567]

This is very informative. I would want to know: should you choose 'parent' as a sponsor if the person is actually a 'god-father'?

[@AMPEMPD]

hello please do you pay at the bank before you fill the forms or you can fill the forms and pay later??

[@muhammadabdelazim6290]

hi there, i would like to ask if i submitted an old photo in my ds-160 but i want to take a new one to the interview ?. will it be accepted to have 2 different photos or i must give them the same one in my ds-160

[@samoyacochrane]

What if you have multiple people for sponsorship on your I20 .. who do you put as paying?

[@Calebosjr]

Wow this is real ..thanks sir..please can I have your digits I really need to speak to you.Thanks

[@graciousnasrda4017]

Same with me sir

[@dalisaygeneral155]

Hello Mr. Alfred. I'm a senior citizen already is there a possibility that i will be approved for tourist visa? Thanks.

[@samoyacochrane]

If I had an affidavit of support for free room and board that was used to issue my I20.. do I still use my school address or use the address of the person I will be living with?

[@Preshel_]

As regards employment on the DS 160, is it a red flag to fill in a previous occupation that was entirely different from your degree?. I am a graduate of maths, I was a content writer before I started working as an analyst. Would it be wrong to fill in the content writer stuff or should I ignore it, considering the fact that I may not have enough time to explain my reasons for doing that job to the consular

[@abigailantwi4856]

Please supposing I have a full assistantship from my school and it is stated on my I-20. Who should I choose for the “ who is sponsoring your trip part”? Thank you

[@benjaminoseiowusu4871]

Please thank you for the video. Please I want to apply for the US visa for a visit. Do I need to fill this form

[@christellemashika8623]

Mr Alfred so who is going to feel the DS160 ? The person in USA or the person Overseas ?

[@stevejeffery4947]

If I have a step brother in the United state and I said I don’t have any other relative in the u.s, is there any way they can find out from their computer?

[@trulyincivilengineering]

Hi Alfred! Thank you for this video. Please I am currently self employed as a fashion designer. my last employment ended March 2023 as a corp member (NYSC April 2022-march 2023). How do I fill in details for self employment. Do I use my self as employer or do I select unemployed but explain in the description that I'm self employed, then fill up for previous employment(2022-2023)

[@philandavis7868]

Thanks for the video, very helpful. If your funding is by full tuition waiver on I-20 form, who should you select to pay for your trip?

[@veronicaavisseh2314]

Who’s paying for the ticket?

[@mash_ramz6685]

I currently live in Korea but I’m from South Africa

[@safiraiddriss4012]

Hi Alfred Appiah, I am trying to apply for my parents to come and visit me. I tried applying for them from here in the states (they are coming from Ghana) but the site keeps kicking me out each time I click on save/next page. Is it because i am applying from the US? Thanks

[@ifeomaobi8474]

At Mr content creator please be explaining what is the full meaning of ds160 form for people like me dat is still a novice also help me with the link for the USA website

[@mercek2991]

Hi. I won a Green Card before, but I was eliminated in the interview because of an error I filling out the application form. I will apply for a tourist visa. I would like to help with two questions in the form of DS-160. 1- HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ISSUED A U.S Visa 2- HAVE YOU EVER BEEN BEEN Refused A U.S. Visa or Been Refused Admiysion to the United States, Or Withdrawn Your Application for Admiysion at The Port Entry. How should I answer these two questions as someone who has been eliminated from Greencard and has never applied for an American visa before.

[@franciskwarteng6726]

What if you are being sponsored by your family and that is on the I-20, when filling out the DS 160 on your sponsors part you don't see family, how do you go about it

[@robotech2754]

What about adding youtube identefication? Is youtube identefication not required? Cause I never see people add it

[@morrisboadu7543]

Please with the b1b2 visa application, lets assume I'm going for a graduation with my wife , they ask about the travelling companion..do i have to fill a form for both spouses?

[@ejerenwadaniel4167]

Sir can I fill the ds160 form before paying my sevis fee.and also before I book the interview I will also pay the visa fee right.

[@glorynwaiwu7698]

if i am already a student in nigeria but got scholarships in USA, should i state it in my DS 160 form ??? if i select student and include the university i am presently in, will this affect them giving me a visa due to the fact that i am already an undergraduate in my home country? or i should just say i am unemployed?

[@sayedsayedi3906]

Hi, when we make appointment? after summiting the foam thanks 🙏

[@nivu007]

thanks

[@mosesazu7547]

18:40 It's recommended to present work and education experience in reverse chronological order instead.

[@chukwuemekaezeking4036]

Brother please.........I think I have a big problem. After I "start an application" and try to go further, it keeps taking me back and doesn't let me go in anymore. Please what might be the problem?

[@thetemilade]

Hello. Thank you for this information. For the "person/entity paying for your trip" question, what do you suggest I fill when my i-20 shows that I have more than a means of payment: personal(which is loan), scholarship and sponsor(employer). What do you suggest I fill in this situation?

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

Chose the largest of your sponsor and use it on your i20

[@Redjanuary17]

in the languages section, should i mention the language that i can only read n im not fluent in. or should i only mention languages that i am fluent in

[@The-masked-Christian]

The secondary school part , do I add my current school?

[@ExcessiveVisas]

I’m doing for my wife she’s overseas. Do I have to fill out a separate am DS160 application for the both of us ?

[@mariamhamidu4613]

Please I have not yet received my i20, can I start my application and book for interview before I receive it? Thank you

[@theophilusfrempong9945]

Please if u have lost your old passport which has expired, Do you still report it on your DS-160 as lost even though u have a new available

[@edhivya]

Hi pls clarify my doubt my i have completed my ds 160 on july 2019. I tried retrieve it today shows me confirmation page only. On tat time i was trying to apply for b1/b2. After got my confirmation page.i didnt book slots but i was looking for..unfortunately my dad passed away.so i stopped my process. But now im trying to apply for f1 visa. The old ds160 will give any trouble.in consulate ,is they will ask abt this?

[@simdysylvia9631]

Hello Alfred, In my former ds160 form I imputed that I have a sister in the USA.. right now am trying to reapply should I click No or still write my sister’s name??

[@ejerenwadaniel4167]

Sir please how can I open an account as a new user...I tried but it did not open.

[@9cooperlawrence9]

hello Alfred, you provide your occupation when applying for a passport. I'll want to know if that should match with the current occupation on the DS-160 form since they require your passport document number? thank you.

[@rhauf_tv247]

Not exactly visa application only requires the printed details on the first page of your passport Apart From m that any details you submitted to get your passport can be changed when applying for visa

[@bellahdidyazid8885]

Hello bro , if we are living in other country with temporary visa ,how will show that in the application because its mentioned only permanent resident.??

[@deborahmfum3629]

Please are you supposed to change your ds 160 when you get deny . Supposing you have change your school and program are u supposed to change certain things.

[@benjaminb.agyemang1998]

Please I have been searching for the video on how to create the account

[@joybampoe9920]

When are you suppose to print your bank statement for the interview

[@babayevadinara592]

If i not employed , what can i write to EXPLAIN

[@dianadiary1960]

Thanks alot for this. Who do I put for person sponsoring my trip? I got a partial scholarship and then I using the Mpower loan for the balance. What do i write in that area?

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

Feel free to contact our team baetlamadedu.com/contact/

[@Chapo992]

Great video Alfred i looked at your video like 4 times detail in detail out before i filled the form out but my question is that my uncle will be sponsoring my studies so he need to full out a form i-134 so that i could bring to the interview with me?? looking forward to your response

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

No your uncle don’t have to fill the I-134 form if you’re f1 visa applicant

[@Chapo992]

@@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad what If I will be living with him and not on campus?

[@JoyDubai]

Thank you so much bro. am filling that form as we speak right now. fingers crossed hope i get a visit visa. Thank you for the elaboration. My question is i know a number of languages at a learner level, can i include them. briefly am a ugandan, but i can speak, hind, french, arabic, tagalog(phi;ipino language) all at learner's level.

[@myaaaav]

Did you get your visa ?

[@luqmankolawole9506]

@Baet Lamad Edu.... Pls i need help my CGI dashboard did see show any avaliable date for the past 1 week now. i can't book my visa appointment. this so sad

[@AB-qj3mq]

HELLO BRO PLEASE I WOULD LIKE TO ASK IF IT IS RIGHT AND NECESSARY TO PROVIDE YOUR SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY DETAILS ON THE SECTION THAT ASK FOR EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION. SHOULD YO PROVIDE ONLY YOUR UNIVERSITY DETAILS IS IT GOING A LONG WAY TO AFFECT YOU?

[@shidenzekarias1279]

Cool presentation. So if u get teaching assistanship what do you fill the entity paying for ur trip?

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

Use the school

[@_nar.ki6769]

@@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamadHi. Please what about loan?

[@abdifatahmohamedhire5914]

Hi Afred, if am attending Training or Conference, which Application Form am apply online

[@kelvinmwangi3033]

Hi sir, i filled my DS-160 form but on my passport there is no city for my place of birth. But in the DS-160 you need to put city and there is no option of does not apply, if i put my country city that is Nairobi will it affect the application since it will be different with the passport details? Kindly help so that i can update. Thank you

[@naaayimaammaggie8450]

Hello mr Alfred,thank your for the good work please am planning to go to the us but am in UAE now please I want to go from here please I need your help thank you

[@ruelynkassie]

Is there any reason why you are to submit your DS160 3 before the interview?

[@acethompson7653]

After the DS 160 form has been submitted can it be updated. For example: my Passport Photo I want to change it.

[@jennehareola6161]

What should you put in the section where they ask who is sponsoring your trip.....when you have part funding/assistantship from the university and a relative filling up the deficit

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

feel free to contact us via baetlamadedu.com/contact/

[@sriyankabasak6021]

If I have completed my course, I cannot say I am a student. Then will it be a problem to say that I am unemployed?

[@rosybskitchen1625]

Please can one use a referee that is currently in the United States?

[@christalphafila7894]

J'avais déjà confirmé mon DS160 par contre je n'avais pas imprimé le contenue de mon des DS 160 S'il vous plait je demandais comment puis je faire pour récupérer le contenue des information que j'ai inscris sur le DS 160 ??

[@Free_Africa]

Great stuff, Alfredo. However, in my case, I applied for visit visa in 2015 and was denied. With ties in the US, should I be honest in filling my ds160? I also fear I might be asked during the interview. Any suggestions please??

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

Yes Be honest as much as possible in your application, especially past refusals, don't lie about it

[@Free_Africa]

@@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad alright, Sir. Glacias

[@emilyjay226]

@@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad I want to study nursing , and my uncle would be the one sponsoring me. So to prove my ties can I say my uncle has a clinic or a hospital that he would want me to come manage after my studies in the US even Dow he doesn’t have any hospital or clinic can I say that?

[@raw-soul]

@@emilyjay226 are you mad? Don’t you think they would want proof of your uncle’s business?

[@allihammed9560]

My cousin is sponsoring my education to united state, how can I prove to the VO that my cousin can fund my education. Need a guide to these

[@emmymarian1238]

Please if you did not school after shs what do you put at what you do

[@tahirugaselmi6992]

Very informative video thank you so much bro I have two questions can i pay MRV before i submit the DS 160 ? My next question is the DV lottery photo size is same whith this one ? thank you

[@halimaomaradan6385]

Hi Tahir I have same issues did you get the feedback

[@tahirugaselmi6992]

Yeah i got Initially you have to submit DS 160 then pay for MRV

[@halimaomaradan6385]

@@tahirugaselmi6992 how much is the MRV

[@graciouslymade]

But if you don't submit after filling the form how do you get an expedite date

[@ibukunoluwaaina6802]

HELLO PLEASE THE LINK ON HOW TO SCHEDULE A VISA INTERVIEW

[@yvonnetenkorang9902]

Can I get the video on how to book the visa interview please

[@owususnow947]

Hello sir, please I want to confirm something for me, My bank statement, the opening balance is ¢4,447 and closing balance is ¢932,863. But my problem is, the statement period is within one month ( march 1th to June 26th). Would it be a problem when I take it to the embassy?

[@vlorasmith1017]

Can you do one for B2 visa

[@shittuomotayo5850]

Hi alfred, I have some questions on dis, 1. What if am going with dependant (wife and a child) will I still fill campus address? 2. What if am sponsoring my self with our family savings (claiming to have a business that fetch us the money plus my own monthly salary) what will b my option on the form? Please assist me on this

[@adaobiegeonu6011]

Hello sir, I have already submitted my Dd 160 before seeing this video and applied for interview. How do I retrieve it and make corrections?

[@soheilaanali7199]

Hello My wife has received a work visa for five years in the UK. My 5 -year -old child and I want to join him and need a visa. How to fill him. He does not know the application form. We live in Sweden. Can you help.

[@nsubugatonny6640]

Failing to edit u.s point contact....when i un check the organization box, then the names of contact person disappear

[@halimaibrahim6769]

Thanks for the detailed video. For someone with graduate assistantship with full funding, the person paying for the trip is the employer in the US or self?

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

Yes Your sponsorship in Ghana But at the interview, when ask, who is sponsoring your education, you say, your school gave you full scholarship that covers you tuition and assistantship for your living expenses, your sponsor in Ghana will pay for your ticket to and from America

[@halimaibrahim6769]

@@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad thanks a lot for your reply. I will be paying for my trip, so I will just answer "self" in the form. I'm a Nigerian in Nigeria though😊

[@clintonaddae8579]

Can I use the personal ID number on the Ghanacard to fill the "National ID number" section of the DS-160 form?

[@ejerenwadaniel4167]

@@halimaibrahim6769 please how I create an account.

[@9cooperlawrence9]

@@clintonaddae8579 nope, you are not yet in the US.

[@gracecharles1536]

Please, I'm reaching out with questions about the ds-160 form. As of now, I'm not sure of the school I'll be picking but I want to start filling in the form so I can book a visa date and then complete it later on. Do you know if the ds160 form has a deadline? Like from the time you start filling in the form, is there a deadline for submission from when you start? Looking forward to hearing from you.

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

Feel free to contact us here baetlamadedu.com/

[@wenanyaugustine3311]

brother for someone working i think its ok to right self for the trip as you can see there is ni option for school official , this is just incase you have a full funding snd only the school name is in your i-20

[@StudyAbroadwithbaetlamad]

Yes you can

[@kevintendong64]

Sir what kind of photo do they accept?