DS-160 Form 2026: How to Complete the Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application — Complete Guide
The DS-160 is the official online nonimmigrant visa application form required for B-1/B-2, F-1, H-1B, J-1, and virtually every other U.S. temporary visa. This complete 2026 guide covers who needs it, how to fill it out section by section, photo requirements, social media rules, the confirmation barcode, and the most common mistakes that lead to visa denial.