Be sure to complete all mandatory fields before submitting your application. Most DS-260 fields are mandatory, but some are optional and some include a “Does Not Apply” box. If you cannot complete the form in one sitting, you may click “Save”, sign out, and continue later. It is important to have complete information from inception, because the system kicks applicants out after a short period of inactivity. Form DS-260 may take a couple of hours to complete, so it is important that you have dependable internet access and you may want to work on off-peak hours. How Filling and Filing the DS-260 Form WorksĪ Form DS-260 is an online-only application, that can be found on the CEAC (Consular Electronic Application Center) website. embassy or consulate once the NVC has collected all the essential documents.įor reliable legal support with consular processing of immigrant visas (DS-260), call our team at the Law Offices of Robert M. These applications are initially handled by the National Visa Center (NVC) and are then transferred to a local U.S. Immigrant visa applicants from outside the U.S., such as foreign nationals applying for a diversity visa (green card lottery) or a marriage-based green card, must file form DS-260 (Immigrant Visa Electronic Application).
