The DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, is for temporary travel to the United States, and for K (fiancé(e)) visas. Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet.

Consular Officers use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal interview, determine an applicant’s eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa.

Visa applicants must submit a completed DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application for all nonimmigrant visa categories, including applicants applying for K visas.

You may access the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/.

For more information, see the Frequently Asked Questions on the Department of State’s website at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/forms/ds-160-online-nonimmigrant-visa-application/ds-160-faqs.html.

In Illinois, as in all states, the DS-160 form is a federal requirement for those seeking a nonimmigrant visa to temporarily travel to the United States, including for K (fiancé(e)) visas. The form must be completed online and submitted electronically through the Department of State website. The information provided on the DS-160 is used by Consular Officers to process the visa application and assess the applicant's eligibility for a visa during a personal interview. It is mandatory for all nonimmigrant visa categories. Applicants can access and fill out the DS-160 form at the provided website link. For additional questions and clarifications, applicants are directed to the Frequently Asked Questions section on the Department of State’s website. It is important to note that while the process is federally regulated, local U.S. consulates or embassies may provide specific guidance relevant to applicants from Illinois.