Mistake in entering birth date in DS 160 form

[ashray70]

While filling the details of my DS 160 form, while scrolling for birthdate, the birthdate got entered as April instead of May, the date and year are right. I have paid my visa fees also and I am in the process for fixing my appointment. We are taking a family appointment. Will there be a problem during the interview? Can I rectify this mistake? Do let me know so that I can plan my interview accordingly.

[Libra_14]

Yes, name, DOB & place of birth are the key identifiers. Details in the form & in your passport should match exactly.

Call the consulate & let them know that you would like to correct some basic & required typos.

[ashray70]

Done

Yes, name, DOB & place of birth are the key identifiers. Details in the form & in your passport should match exactly.

Call the consulate & let them know that you would like to correct some basic & required typos.

As per the advice, I mailed them and they immediately reverted back that I can retrieve my previous application, correct the mistake, take a fresh print out of the new DS 160 form and carry both forms for the biometrics. That is because appointment was already taken. Had it not been taken, things would have worked only with the new form.

[ashray70]

Opinion

Another question that I had that we have scheduled our visa interview as a family, my wife, my daughter, my mom and I. My wife and I are doctors, daughter is studying for PG in a government college and mom is a widow. Mom has been to the US on my occasions in the past. She had her Green card too which she used only in 2005 when it was first issued. She came back to India but was unable to go back due to father's ill health. He underwent surgeries but now is no more. He too had a green card. These cards expired in May 2015. What is her status? What are the chances of her getting a B2 visa? What are our chances of getting a B2 visa? Will her status affect our chances too? Actually we all want to go in August 2016 because my brother's son in getting married. My brother is a US citizen, his whole family is. Also my sister and her family are US citizens. My son has recently gone there on J1 visa. Please guide and help.

[Libra_14]

Another question that I had that we have scheduled our visa interview as a family, my wife, my daughter, my mom and I. My wife and I are doctors, daughter is studying for PG in a government college and mom is a widow. Mom has been to the US on my occasions in the past. She had her Green card too which she used only in 2005 when it was first issued. She came back to India but was unable to go back due to father's ill health. He underwent surgeries but now is no more. He too had a green card. These cards expired in May 2015. What is her status? What are the chances of her getting a B2 visa? What are our chances of getting a B2 visa? Will her status affect our chances too? Actually we all want to go in August 2016 because my brother's son in getting married. My brother is a US citizen, his whole family is. Also my sister and her family are US citizens. My son has recently gone there on J1 visa. Please guide and help.

Your mom's GC is expired & since your brother/sister are there, she can apply for B2 visa. Chances are 50-50, coz she will be treated as potential immigrant.

If applied together, her status can really impact the group, hence I would suggest you to apply separately.

If your mother is 70+ years old, she will be qualified for drop box - IWP. Otherwise your brother can sponsor her visit.

Rest all can apply together, as self sponsored trip to visit brother/sister & roam around few cities of USA.

[ashray70]

Your mom's GC is expired & since your brother/sister are there, she can apply for B2 visa. Chances are 50-50, coz she will be treated as potential immigrant.

If applied together, her status can really impact the group, hence I would suggest you to apply separately.

If your mother is 70+ years old, she will be qualified for drop box - IWP. Otherwise your brother can sponsor her visit.

Rest all can apply together, as self sponsored trip to visit brother/sister & roam around few cities of USA.

Thanks for the reply. Will see how things work out. Have to take the chance. Our main intention was visiting our son, my brother and sister, the wedding and some sight seeing. Daughter is unlikely to come because she is till studying but we are just applying for her so that she has a visa in hand. Mom's visa can be a problem, I am aware of that. I guess she should have got her green card renewed in time.

[Libra_14]

I guess she should have got her green card renewed in time.

To maintain her GC, she needed to stay in USA for more than 180 days in every calendar year.

[ashray70]

Interiew date

My VAC appointment and interview is scheduled for tomorrow and the day after. Any last minute tips?

[daggit]

. Any last minute tips?

Be honest and straightforward at the interview. And take a deep breath..

[ashray70]

Thanks

Haha, thanks a lot.

[Libra_14]

Haha, thanks a lot.

Best of luck !!

[ashray70]

Visa done

Hi!!
Visa done. Interview was a breeze. Everyone was given the visa. Some very simple questions asked. No documents asked, no papers seen. All was smooth. I will put details soon once I am out of the daze. Thanks a lot for all the guidance received.

[daggit]

. No documents asked, no papers seen.

Exactly

Now can you inscribe that on a gold-plated plaque for all others to follow?

[Libra_14]

Hi!!
Visa done. Interview was a breeze. Everyone was given the visa. Some very simple questions asked. No documents asked, no papers seen. All was smooth. I will put details soon once I am out of the daze. Thanks a lot for all the guidance received.

Congratulations !!

[ashray70]

Thanks