Circumstances Have Changed Prior to Interview (Submit a new DS160?)

[thephdguy 0]

Hello all,

 

I filled out my DS-160 application for a B1/B2 visa in August 2021. I booked an interview appointment at the time for October 2022, at my country of citizenship. In June 2022 I became a Canadian PR, moved to Canada and have been living there since then. In October, I will be travelling to my home country for the US tourist visa interview. There is a question in the DS-160 about being a permanent resident of other countries which at the time of filing (August 2021) I was not. I currently live and work in Canada, but I also have a job in my home country. I have bank accounts in Canada, the US and home country as well. Is it recommended that I fill out a new DS-160 form with my new status as Canadian PR and use it for the interview? Is it still okay that I attend this appointment in my home country? (I believe so, my passport is from that country, but just would like to confirm). 

 

Thank you for your time! 

 

 

[NikoTaino 51]

4 hours ago, thephdguy said:

Hello all,

 

I filled out my DS-160 application for a B1/B2 visa in August 2021. I booked an interview appointment at the time for October 2022, at my country of citizenship. In June 2022 I became a Canadian PR, moved to Canada and have been living there since then. In October, I will be travelling to my home country for the US tourist visa interview. There is a question in the DS-160 about being a permanent resident of other countries which at the time of filing (August 2021) I was not. I currently live and work in Canada, but I also have a job in my home country. I have bank accounts in Canada, the US and home country as well. Is it recommended that I fill out a new DS-160 form with my new status as Canadian PR and use it for the interview? Is it still okay that I attend this appointment in my home country? (I believe so, my passport is from that country, but just would like to confirm). 

 

Thank you for your time! 

 

 

It's ok to have the interview. Unfortunately, as you mentioned, you can't change the DS-160 attached to your Visa application.

I would you fill out a new DS-160 and bring its confirmation page to the interview along with the other one you filed in 2021. I'm not an expert but this is how we do it in my country.

The idea is to let the office know that things have changed since then. They could decide whether to consider the new form to use the old one.

Make sure you bring documentation to support your application.

Good luck! 

[SalishSea 16,806]

10 hours ago, thephdguy said:

Hello all,

 

I filled out my DS-160 application for a B1/B2 visa in August 2021. I booked an interview appointment at the time for October 2022, at my country of citizenship. In June 2022 I became a Canadian PR, moved to Canada and have been living there since then. In October, I will be travelling to my home country for the US tourist visa interview. There is a question in the DS-160 about being a permanent resident of other countries which at the time of filing (August 2021) I was not. I currently live and work in Canada, but I also have a job in my home country. I have bank accounts in Canada, the US and home country as well. Is it recommended that I fill out a new DS-160 form with my new status as Canadian PR and use it for the interview? Is it still okay that I attend this appointment in my home country? (I believe so, my passport is from that country, but just would like to confirm). 

 

Thank you for your time! 

 

 

How will you show ties to your home country?   That is the basis for B visa approvals.

 

The US consulate in your home country will not be in a position to evaluate your ties to country.

[thephdguy 0]

15 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

How will you show ties to your home country?   That is the basis for B visa approvals.

 

The US consulate in your home country will not be in a position to evaluate your ties to country.

 

I have had multiple B1/B2 visas (had them since 1990 up until 2015). Foolishly I let the last one expire since I was in the US studying on a J1. After the J1 program (2012-2021) ended I returned to my home country. I have been working there ever since. I have a job letter and a bank account reflecting the payments from my home country. Do you think that these are not sufficient?

[SalishSea 16,806]

5 hours ago, thephdguy said:

 

I have had multiple B1/B2 visas (had them since 1990 up until 2015). Foolishly I let the last one expire since I was in the US studying on a J1. After the J1 program (2012-2021) ended I returned to my home country. I have been working there ever since. I have a job letter and a bank account reflecting the payments from my home country. Do you think that these are not sufficient?

No one can know if that is sufficient.  You have not filled out a timeline or said which consulate the interview will take place at, so we can't help much.

 

J1 visas are good for 9 years???