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Before scheduling a visa interview, applicants must complete the Form DS-160 online. This form is necessary for temporary travel to the United States and is utilized by consular officers to process the visa application. A copy of the confirmation page is required when attending the interview at the embassy or consulate.

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How to submit?

Form DS-160 is an online application for nonimmigrant visa applicants to complete. Consular officers use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and combined with an interview to determine an applicant’s eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa.

To apply for an exchange visa, complete the Form DS-160 via the CEAC website (estimate 90 minutes). Before program acceptance, participants may complete this form through the last step (and then complete it upon issuance of the SEVIS ID).

Step 1 Gather necessary documents and information ahead of time
Step 2 Complete Form DS-160 until the last step
Step 3 After program acceptance, complete the last step by entering the SEVIS ID
Step 4 Upload photo
Step 5 Submit and generate a digital copy of the alpha-numeric barcode confirmation page

After completing the form, upload a copy of the receipt for our record and print out a hard copy and bring it to the visa interview. See Part A of the Visa Application panel for the applicant’s SEVIS ID and program number.

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Cheat sheet
Travel Information

Travel information. Participants are allowed to enter the US within 30 days before, and leave the US within 30 days after, their program period. For the “intended date of arrival,” enter an arrival date that is at least one week after the visa interview date and 72 hours before the program start date. Even though it may change if the surrounding circumstances dictate so, you should have a clear idea of where you will be residing upon arrival when completing this form.

1 Purpose of Trip to the US EXCHANGE VISITOR (J)
2 Specify EXCHANGE VISITOR (J1)
3 Have you made specific travel plans? YES/NO
4 Intended date of arrival
5 Intended stay length days or weeks
6 Address Where You Will Stay in the US As per PDF #25. Temporary information (e.g., hotel address) is acceptable. Click HERE for more.
7 Person/Entity Paying for Your Trip SELF (or OTHER PERSON, PRESENT EMPLOYER, EMPLOYER IN THE US, OTHER COMPANY/ORGANIZATION)

1 Surnames _ If parents/older siblings, select “other”
2 Given Names _
3 Telephone Number _
4 Email Address _
5 Relationship to You _
6 Is the address of the party paying for your trip the same as your home/mailing address? YES/NO

Travel Companions Information. Provide the following travel companion information. You should answer Yes to this question if you are traveling with family, as part of an organized tour, or as part of a performing group or athletic team. You do not need to list individuals who are traveling with you for the purposes of employment with the same employer.

1 Are there other persons travelling with you? YES/NO
2 Are you travelling as part of a group or organization? YES/NO

Previous US Travel Information. Provide the following previous U.S. travel information. Provide complete and accurate information to all questions that require an explanation.

1 Have you ever been in the US? YES/NO
2 Have you ever been issued a US visa? YES/NO
3 Have you ever been refused a US visa, been refused admission to the US, or withdrawn your application for admission at the port of entry? YES/NO
4 Has anyone ever filed an immigrant petition on your behalf with the USCIS? YES/NO

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Cheat sheet
Past & Present Employment Information

Present Work/Education/Training Information. Answer the following questions as per Part D of the Participant Application panel (unless the participant has recently graduated).

1 Primary Occupation STUDENT Unless you have recently graduated
2 Present Employer or School Name
3 Street Address (line 1)
4 Street Address (line 2)
5 City
6 State/Province
7 Postal Zone/Zip Code
8 Country
9 Start Date
10 Monthly Salary in Local Currency (if employed) DOES NOT APPLY Unless you have recently graduated
11 Briefly Describe your Duties I am a full-time student studying at

Previous Work Information. Answer the following questions based on the participant’s past employment over the last five years. Be reminded that exchange interns are seeking “entry-level” experience. As per CFR Part 22 62.22(e)(3), exchange programs “must not duplicate participants’ prior work experience or training received elsewhere.” Exchange interns should have 0 years of experience related to their listed internship/training field.

1 Were you previously employed? YES/NO Generally NO

Previous Education/Training Information. Answer the following questions as per the participant’s postsecondary-level or above education. Answer YES, then enter accordingly.

Have you attended any educational institutions at a secondary level or above? YES/NO

1 Name of institution
2 Street address (line 1) / Street address (line 2) / City / State/Province / Postal zone/ZIP Code
3 Country
4 Course of study
5 From/To -

Additional Work/Education/Training Information. Answer the following questions concerning the participant’s background and travel history.

1 Do you belong to a clan or tribe? YES/NO
2 Language Name English Add additional language(s)
3 Have you traveled to any countries/regions within the last five years? Select each country
4 Do you have any specialized skills or training, such as firearms, explosives, nuclear, biological, or chemical experience? YES/NO
5 Have you ever served in the military? YES/NO
6 Have you ever served in, been a member of, or been involved with a paramilitary unit, vigilante unit, rebel group, guerrilla group, or insurgent organization? YES/NO

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