How to Retrieve Ds 160 Without Application Id
* Canadian citizens are not required to apply for a visa to enter the United States as an F-1 or J-1, but must still pay theSEVIS Fee and present their I-20 or DS-2019 at the U.S. port of entry. However, if the visitor has "Landed Immigrant" status in Canada, a U.S. visa is required to enter the United States.
Visa Appointments
Read the U.S. Department of State website for more information about the visa application process and Temporary Visitors to the U.S.
Visa Wait Times
Since visa appointments are limited and visa processing times can be lengthy, make your appointment as early as possible. Consulates will generally accept appointments up to 120 days prior to the start of studies. There may be long waiting periods for appointments, especially May through August. However, consulates may give priority to F-1 and J-1 student applicants, if requested.
Additional Information
Increased Visa Screening
Be mindful of your social media presence!
The DS-160 visa application includes specific questions requiring you to list all social media platforms, identifiers, and handles used in the previous 5 years.
The DS-160 may also require:
- Point of Contact in the US? F/J Enrolled Students should use the Berkeley International Office contact address and phone and provide the name of the DSO/ARO who issued your I-20/DS-2019.J-1 Scholars should use the name and contact information from their host department.
- Address Where You will Stay in the US?If you don't know your U.S address, use the address you will use when you first arrive in the US, which might be a temporary address like a hotel or friend.
- Five years of previously used telephone numbers, email addresses, and international travel
- Admission of all prior immigration violations
- Whether specified family members have been involved in terrorist activities
Visa Interviews & Required Documents
When going to the visa interview, bring:
- Passport (valid at least six months into the future)
- Valid Certificate of Eligibility I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1)
- Proof of admission (F/J new students) or proof enrollment (F/J currently enrolled students) or UC Berkeley appointment letter ( J scholars)
- Evidence of Financial Support (F/J Enrolled EAP or Degree-Seeking Students)
- Evidence of financial support (J scholars)
- Visa application forms and fees
- SEVIS Fee receipt (F-1 and J-1 only)
- F-1 Students on OPT or STEM OPT Extensiondo not require proof of enrollment, but they must also bring an unexpired EAD card and a job offer letter or current employment verification letter.
- J-1 Students on post-completion J-1 Academic Training will need the J-1 AT DS-2019 and job offer letter or current employment verification letter.
Some consulates may require additional documentation, so check the consulate website for visa application instructions. Visa application forms and fees can be found on the consulate website.
Security Clearances
In some cases, the consulate may require a security clearance on the visa application. A visa may be approved, but cannot be issued until the security check is cleared. It is common for the security clearance to take a couple of weeks to a couple of months. If you are subject to a security clearance, please email Berkeley International Office at InternationalOffice@berkeley.edu so we can advise on the implications of a delayed arrival.
How to Retrieve Ds 160 Without Application Id
Source: https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/visa-application