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 Wisconsin, as in all states of the United States, the DS-160 form is the standard online application used for most nonimmigrant visas, including temporary travel and K (fiancé(e)) visas. The form is electronically submitted through the Department of State website. The information provided on the DS-160 is crucial for Consular Officers to process the visa application and assess the applicant's eligibility during the personal interview. All applicants for nonimmigrant visas are required to complete the DS-160 form. The form can be accessed online at the provided URL. For additional guidance and answers to common questions, applicants are encouraged to review the Frequently Asked Questions section on the Department of State’s website.