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 Rhode Island, as in all states, the DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, is a federal requirement for those seeking to travel temporarily to the United States or for those applying for K (fiancé(e)) visas. The form must be completed and submitted electronically via 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 nonimmigrant visa during a personal interview. All applicants for nonimmigrant visas, including K visa applicants, are required to submit a completed DS-160 form. The form can be accessed online at the provided URL. For additional details and assistance, applicants are encouraged to review the Frequently Asked Questions on the Department of State’s website. It's important to note that while the process is federally regulated, local U.S. embassies and consulates may provide specific guidance relevant to applicants in Rhode Island.