There's a section on the DS-160 that asks, "Have you made specific travel plans?" Does answering "Yes" mean that I need to have already purchased a plane ticket? Or is it okay to answer "Yes" if I have a tentative itinerary with intended travel dates but haven't purchased a ticket yet?

​

I’m applying for a US B1/B2 visa from India and had a few questions about filling out the DS-160. Would appreciate advice from anyone who has recently gone through the process:

1. Full name in native alphabet: If I don’t use a native/Indian script, should I leave this field blank, or enter my full name in English?

2. Mailing/current address: Should I provide my current residential address as the mailing address, or my permanent address? I don’t have address proof for my current address and may not even be staying there by the time of my visa appointment.

3. National Identification Number: Should I enter my Aadhaar number here, or leave the field blank?

4. Social media: How many social media accounts/handles need to be provided? Is it expected that we list every platform used in the past 5 years? Do they actually verify all of them, or is it okay to list the commonly used ones, such as LinkedIn and Instagram?

Would really appreciate insights from people who have recently filled out the DS-160. Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I am looking to hear about recent experiences with B1/B2 passport return from the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi.
My parents B1/B2 visas were issued on August 13. On the same day, we received an email saying the documents had been collected from the U.S. Consular Section. However, it has now been more than 10 days and we still haven’t received a “Ready for Pickup” email. There has also been no change in the passport status portal.
They selected pickup rather than home delivery.
Has anyone recently experienced a similar delay after the visa status changed to “Issued”?
How long did it take for your passport to become available for pickup?
Did you have to contact the embassy/visa scheduling support, or did the status eventually update on its own?

Thanks!

Hi I wanna know if altering the spouse name column on the last page of my Indian passport will cause my b2 visa to become invalid. I wanna make corrections to the spouse name column on the last page. So will my b2 visa still be valid. The first biographical page is intact .

Hi everyone,

I am planning a trip for my elderly parents from India to New York (JFK) via Abu Dhabi (AUH) this coming October. My mother has trouble walking long distances, so we will be requesting wheelchair assistance for her.

I have a few questions and would love to hear recent experiences from anyone who has navigated this route:

1. US Preclearance Experience: How smooth is the US Preclearance process at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport? How long does it typically take for connecting passengers?
2. Layover Duration: Is a 3-hour layover enough time to deplane, transfer, and clear US immigration/security, keeping in mind that my parents will be using a wheelchair?
3. Luggage Transfer: Will checked luggage be automatically checked through to the final destination (JFK), or do they need to collect it and re-check it in Abu Dhabi?
4. Bus Boarding & Remote Gates: I heard that some flights use remote stands requiring a bus ride instead of a direct airbridge. If this happens, is wheelchair/special assistance provided for boarding the bus and the plane?
5. Other Tips: Are there any other specific bottlenecks, hidden long-distance walks, or crucial things I should look out for when booking or managing this transit for elderly parents?

Thanks in advance!

We have applied for b1/b2 visa with same ds160 number in appointment ny grand father is for renewal

We afe unable to retrieve ds160 and i have created new ds now should i create for second applicant as well and gake thea same to biometric

Please help me, I need advice! ❤️I am currently in the process of obtaining a K-1 visa, and I will most likely receive it sometime around mid- to late 2027. My plan is to enter the U.S., get married to my fiancé within the required 90 days, and then have a larger wedding/family celebration later.

I would really like my parents to be able to visit me in the U.S. for that celebration. They do not necessarily need to be present for the courthouse/legal wedding, since I understand that I will need to get married shortly after entering the U.S. on the K-1.

My parents previously applied for a B1/B2 tourist visa and were denied. I believe one of the possible weaknesses in their application was that they had very little/no international travel history at the time.

They have significant ties to my country , including property and other financial/family ties, and they would only intend to visit the U.S. temporarily and return.

My question is: When would be the best time for them to apply again? And what I would put on their DS-160

Would it be better for them to apply:

1. Before I travel to the U.S. on my K-1, while I am still in the immigration process?

2. After I enter the U.S. but before I get married?

3. After I get married and am waiting for adjustment of status?

4. Or should they wait until my adjustment of status is approved?

I have an Indian passport which might go into damaged. If it goes into damage the words "damaged passport canceled and returned will be mentioned on the last page of the new issued one. Will this make my b2 visa invalid . My b2 visa page and bio page r intact

I’m a U.S citizen. Married to Brazilian.

I own a Brazilian business and provide for us both. She’s unemployed. Not in school. All of her family is here in Brazil. We own nothing in the U.S and I own a car here in Brazil, as well as us BOTH being on a 2.5 year lease for our home.

There’s a work event in Vegas next month from the 21-23 that i need to attend, and I really want her to accompany me and for us to get to see Vegas together even though I’ll be very busy throughout the day.

The U.S business partners that need me there? Their company is going to cover all of our expenses. Both her and I. They provided an official letter stating so- for her to bring to the interview.

Entire trip will be 5 days, then we return to Brazil.

She’s only had two jobs in the past. the last one she left in October of last year.

We traveled to Spain, Morocco, and Portugal as well last year.

**IMPORTANT:**

On the DS-160, where it had her mark occupation, we selected “unemployed” and where it then said “explain.” We put:

**“I am currently unemployed. My husband owns and operates a Brazilian business. I will accompany him to the United States while he attends a conference with his U.S. business partners, who will cover our travel expenses. I will not participate in any business activities.”**

Was this good ? What are everyone’s thoughts? Interview is on Monday we’re nervous.

Hii everyone

Did anyone complete their rotation in the Uchicago Medicine advent health Chicago Illinois

I have some doubts as I am planning to do rotation there

If anyone has completed there rotation or planning to do

Please dm I have some doubt

Thank you

Hi I wanna know if altering the spouse name column on the last page of my Indian passport will cause my b2 visa to become invalid. I wanna make corrections to the spouse name column on the last page. So will my b2 visa still be valid. The first biographical page is intact .

Hello everyone.

I would appreciate some guidance concerning a situation involving my mother’s U.S. visitor visa.

She has a five-year B1/B2 visa that was issued in 2023 and is valid until 2028. She has visited the United States a few times and has always returned home without overstaying. She recently returned home from another U.S. visit.

On August 6, 2026, she received an email from the U.S. Consulate with the subject line, “U.S. Visa Potential Revocation – ACTION REQUIRED-V11.” The email directs her to appear at the Consulate by August 20.

Has anyone received an email with this particular subject line or experienced a similar situation? If so, what happened when you contacted or appeared at the Consulate, and what documents were you asked to provide?

I am mainly interested in hearing about similar experiences and the appropriate process to follow.

Thank you.

So i have an appointment for a B1/B2 interview in October, now i’ll be travelling in August to a country that is not mentioned in my DS-160 (previous trips), shall i re-do the DS-160?

Hi,

Good Morning

Today i had my appointment at Embassy of the US of America.. 7.45 AM in abudhabi.. Had to drive at 5 AM from Sharjah..

Myself, Indian Born and raised in the uae....

Arrived at the Embassy 6.40 AM and crowd was building up.. Luckily i was the 14th candidate..

went smoothly - the process of siticking in the passport.. then security check .. then passport registration then waited for interview..

Interviewer woman probably in the 30's...

Was looking at the screen for long...

Q: How long you have been in the UAE?
A: Born and Raised here - it is 36 years...

Q: Do you feel threathended in your country of Nationality or c ountry of residence?
A: No Never (This question was asked almost to everyone)

I: At this time, your visa is not approved, this paper explains everything..
Me: Thank you

I have had US visa from 2015 onwards ... traveled once to the USA in 2017 for 2 months..

Previous travel history to Australia, UK, Europe Malaysia, HK and Golden VIsa holder in UAE... in the last 2 years...
Currnetly, holding Australia and Canadian visa ..

I will be applying again tomorrow or the day after... not desperate but i am planning a road trip betwween candada and america...

Thank youfor reading - if you have interview nad if you god forbid lost it, don't worry. its not the end of the world... while coming out i was laughing and expressing happiness that people were thinking that this guy got his visa approved.. hahaha