How to Retrieve Your DS-160 Without an Application ID?

Learn how to access your DS-160 application using your security question, even without your application ID.

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To retrieve your DS-160 without an application ID, you can use your security question provided during the initial application. Visit the CEAC website, choose the 'Retrieve an Application' option, and enter the required information (e.g., surname, year of birth, and answer to the security question).

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is a DS-160 form? The DS-160 form is an online application used for nonimmigrant visa applications.
  2. What should I do if I forgot my DS-160 application ID? You can retrieve your DS-160 by answering your security question on the CEAC website.
  3. Where can I find the CEAC website? The Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website can be accessed online through the U.S. Department of State's official website.

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