Do I need to print the DS-160?

Yes. The DS-160 is the online form required when applying for a U.S. visa, including the O-1, and it gathers the personal and professional information that will be reviewed during the consular process. Once you complete the form, you receive a confirmation page with a barcode.

That confirmation page is what you need to print and bring. It is typically required at the embassy or consulate interview, and presenting it shows that you followed the correct steps in the process.

• Complete the DS-160 online and review your information before submitting.
• Print the confirmation page with the barcode.
• Keep it together with your other interview documents.

Since requirements may include specific details, it is worth checking the official instructions from the consulate and USCIS and, if in doubt, seeking guidance from a reliable source before your interview.

About the author

Victoria Harper

Editor-in-Chief

Meet the author

As a journalist and lead editor at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps ensure that immigration topics are covered in a clear, trustworthy, and easy-to-understand way. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.