In order to improve and speed up the customer experience on the date of interview, the online DS-160 application form must be completed, submitted online and the DS-160 number needs to be included in your profile, no earlier than one year and no later than one week before the interview date. Applicants who provide DS-160s that have been completed less than one week before the interview date may be turned away. This new policy is effective from JANUARY 1, 2024.” “Example: Interview date is 01/08/2024, please complete the DS-160 before 01/01/2024. However, if you have already completed a DS-160 within 1 year, you DO NOT need to complete another one unless you receive an email from the consular section asking you to do so. Any changes or corrections to the DS-160 that occur within one week of the interview should be identified to the consular staff on the day of the interview.
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