Form DS-260. Immigrant Visa Electronic Application

Form DS-260, Immigrant Visa Electronic Application, is an online form that is required for individuals seeking to apply for an immigrant visa to the United States. The purpose of the form is to collect biographical information from the applicant and to determine their eligibility for an immigrant visa.

The form consists of several parts, including personal information, address and phone number, family information, education and work history, and travel history. The important fields in the form include the applicant's name, date of birth, and passport information, as well as their address and phone number. Additionally, the form requires information about the applicant's family members, including their names and relationship to the applicant.

The parties involved in completing the form include the applicant, their attorney or legal representative, and the Department of State. It is important to consider the specific guidelines and requirements when completing the form, as any errors or omissions can result in delays or denials of the application.

Data that will be required when filling out the form includes the applicant's personal information, including their name, date of birth, and passport information. In addition, the form requires information about the applicant's family members, including their names and relationship to the applicant. Documents that must be attached to the form include the applicant's passport, birth certificate, and marriage certificate (if applicable).

Practice and use cases of the DS-260 form include individuals applying for immigrant visas, such as immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens, and certain employment-based visas.

Strengths of the form include its ability to collect biographical information from the applicant and to determine their eligibility for an immigrant visa, while weaknesses include the potential for delays or denials if the form is not completed correctly. Alternative forms and analogues include the DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, which is used for nonimmigrant visa applications.

To fill out the form, the applicant must first create an account on the Department of State's Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website. Once logged in, the applicant can access the DS-260 form and complete it online. The completed form should be submitted electronically to the Department of State.

The completed form is stored electronically by the Department of State and used to determine the eligibility of the applicant for an immigrant visa.