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Unfortunately, you can’t change information on a DS-160 after it has been submitted. But you can create a new DS-160 and still keep your original appointment time.If it is within 30 days from when the original application was submitted, the first option is to log into the CEAC system and select “Retrieve an Application” using the application ID number.Next, you will be asked whether you want to go to the confirmation page or create a new application.Select create a new application, and the entire application will appear, except for travel plans to the U.S. Then, you will need to edit and update the information and submit again.Alternatively, if you saved the DAT file (the file extension of the application) from the original application, you can access and amend the information at any time from an already submitted application. Once the changes have been made, save and submit the new application.Next, update your DS-160 form number online on your appointments page.For due diligence you can also email [email protected] explaining what happened, and send them a scanned copy of your new DS-160 confirmation page for reference.Please note that, if the original DS-160 was used to book your visa appointment or pay the Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fee, you must provide the confirmation pages from both the original and new DS-160 applications in your interview because each submission creates a different barcode.Pro Tip – Adequate medical insurance for visitors to the U.S.A. is vital. So once you know your travel dates make sure you have visitors insurance to protect yourself in case you experience any unforeseeable injuries or illnesses.Medical, Visitor, & Trip Protection - G1G.com

H1B visa is in-between a specific employer with a specific person. Therefore, dependent’s name cannot be included into same H1B visa application.If the dependent ( e.g. wife) do not intend to study/ work at usa, same form DS160 will have to be filled, but separate from main ( husband’s) DS160.(H4 is a dependent visa. H4 dependents may study and apply for employment authorization document (EAD) to work in the US.)You have to fill the separate forms and separate fee receipts.While you are filling for dependent( e.g. wife ), you will come across a question which says "Are you a primary applicant". Here, you have to fill in the Answer as “no”. This- or here- is the difference, in-between the main applicant applying for H1B visa, and the dependent application.A tip – not asked for :After filling the DS-160 form do not exit the session, then start the family application.. so that you can get the interview date and time -togethe r- on the same day.Even if you fill separately, you can take the appointment on the same day (select the option - whether any co-workers/family members joining the interview) so that you can get on the same dayWish you all the best.

From the nearest US consulate, obtain a DS-160 form (or download it from the internet by going to the travel.state.gov website and searching for DS-160) fill it up and attach required documents wanted from you and deliver it to the consulate nearest to you for evaluation.