Does each family member need to fill out a DS-160?

Yes. The DS-160 is the online nonimmigrant visa application form for the United States, and every person who needs a visa must complete and submit their own form. This applies to the primary applicant as well as dependents, such as a spouse and children, accompanying them in the L visa application.

In other words, there is no single DS-160 for the entire family. Even when the trip is taken together and the cases are linked, each individual has a separate form with their own personal information, so that the data can be reviewed individually during the consular process.

• One DS-160 per person, including each dependent.
• Each form generates its own confirmation code.
• Fill out the form carefully to avoid discrepancies in the information provided.

Because the instructions and screens may change, always read the official guidance from the U.S. Department of State when completing the form, and when in doubt, seek support from a trusted immigration professional.

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