How to fix the “an error occurred while processing your photo” message when applying for a US visa?

1. How do I upload a photo to my US visa application?
2. How do I correct a mistake in DS-160?
3. How can I recover my US visa application after submission?
4. How can I review my DS-160 after submission?
5. Do I have to upload a photo for DS-160?
6. How many photos are required for US visa?
7. Can we make changes to DS-160 after submitting?
8. What if I made a mistake on my visa application?
9. Can I fill DS-160 form again?
10. How long does a DS-160 form stay valid after submitting?
11. Can we retrieve DS-160 without application ID?
12. How early should I apply for US visa?

How do I upload a photo to my US visa application?

When applying for a nonimmigrant visa, you are required to upload a digital photograph taken within the last six months as part of completing and submitting the Form DS-160. You should also bring a copy of your photograph to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the day of your interview.

How do I correct a mistake in DS-160?

Although it's true that the State Department does not provide a way for you to go back and change an already submitted DS-160, you can go back online to submit a new, corrected DS-160, print the new confirmation page, and bring that to your interview at the consulate or embassy.

How can I recover my US visa application after submission?

In order to do so, go into the Consular Electronic Application Center website and select the Embassy or Consulate at which you are applying. Hit “Option C-Retrieve Application” on the Getting Started page and enter your application ID number. From there you will be able to view and print your confirmation page.

How can I review my DS-160 after submission?

Go into the Consular Electronic Application Center website, and select the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you submitted your application, and click the “Retrieve An Application” button. On the next page, “Retrieve a DS-160 Application,” provide your application ID number, and other information as requested.

Do I have to upload a photo for DS-160?

When applying for a nonimmigrant visa, you are required to upload a digital photograph taken within the last six months as part of completing and submitting the Form DS-160. You should also bring a copy of your photograph to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate on the day of your interview.

How many photos are required for US visa?

If you are applying for an immigrant visa, using Form DS-260, you must provide two (2) identical photos at your immigrant visa interview. Your photos must be: Printed on photo quality paper. 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size.

Can we make changes to DS-160 after submitting?

Can You Change DS-160 after Submitting? Once you submit the form electronically, you can't change your information. However, you can retrieve the information as long as the application was submitted in less than 30 days before the access.

What if I made a mistake on my visa application?

Mistakes on application form can be disastrous. If the mistake is interpreted by officials as an attempt to mislead or deceive, the application must be refused. If the application is for an entry clearance, it will also lead to a 10 year ban on re-entry.

Can I fill DS-160 form again?

While information in the Form DS-160 cannot be changed or amended after the form is electronically submitted, applicants needing to make a correction may retrieve the information contained in the submitted forms in one of two ways.

How long does a DS-160 form stay valid after submitting?

You may complete your Form DS-160 over time, as long as you saved your progress. You have 30 days to return to a partially completed application and complete the DS-160. To access your application after 30 days, you must save it to your computer hard drive or USD flash drive.

Can we retrieve DS-160 without application ID?

You will be taken to the Retrieve a DS-160 Application page. Enter your Application ID. Note: If you forgot your application ID, click the Forgot your Application ID? ... Click the Retrieve Application button.

How early should I apply for US visa?

Q. 18 How long in advance of my intended date of travel should I apply for a US visa? We recommend highly that applicants start the application process about 3 months in advance of their intended date of travel since appointments are usually full 2-3 months in advance.