The DS-160 won't kick you out if you arrive prepared
CEAC times out in ~60 seconds per page and wipes your progress. Prepare every answer here first — guided, autosaved, plain-English help on every trap — then fill the official form in one clean pass.
The CEAC form gives you ~60 seconds per page
Answer everything HERE first — at your pace, saved automatically.
Then transfer into CEAC section by section without losing a single answer to a timeout. Progress saves on your device.
Free: first 3 sections · Full guided form + export: $19
Every section, decoded
What CEAC asks, what it actually means, and where people get it wrong.
Personal Information 1: Name, Date of Birth
Personal Information 1
8 questions · 3 insider tips
Personal Information 2: Nationality, National ID
Personal Information 2
5 questions · 2 insider tips
Address and Phone Information
Home Address & Phone
8 questions · 2 insider tips
Passport Information
Passport Information
8 questions · 2 insider tips
Travel Information
Travel Information
9 questions · 2 insider tips
Travel Companions Information
Travel Companions
3 questions · 1 insider tips
Previous U.S. Travel Information
Previous US Travel
8 questions · 2 insider tips
U.S. Contact Information
US Contact
6 questions · 2 insider tips
Family Information: Relatives
Family Information
10 questions · 2 insider tips
Work and Education Information
Work & Education 1
8 questions · 2 insider tips
Work and Education: Previous Employment, Education, Languages
Work & Education 2
6 questions · 2 insider tips
Security and Background: Medical, Criminal, Immigration Violations
Security & Background 1–3
7 questions · 3 insider tips
Security and Background: Miscellany
Security & Background 4–5
7 questions · 2 insider tips
Review, Signature, and Submission
Review & Submit
4 questions · 3 insider tips
FAQ
Why does the official DS-160 keep losing my answers?
CEAC's security policy times out each page after roughly one minute of inactivity and returns you to the start. The form was designed for security, not comfort. The fix is preparation: have every answer written before you open CEAC, so each page takes under a minute. That's exactly what this tool produces.
Is this the official DS-160 form?
No — and no private site is. The official form is free at ceac.state.gov. We are a preparation tool: we walk you through every question with plain-English guidance, save your answers locally on your device, and generate a worksheet you transfer into the official form.
Do you submit the form for me?
No. Nobody but you (or someone you authorize in CEAC) can submit your DS-160. We prepare you to complete it quickly and accurately. Submission happens on the official government site.
Where are my answers stored?
On your own device, in your browser's local storage. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Clearing your browser data clears your answers, so export your worksheet when finished.
What if my situation doesn't fit a question?
Every question includes plain-English guidance on when 'Does Not Apply' is the right answer — and when it isn't. For complex cases (prior overstays, criminal history, drug use), the tool flags when consulting a licensed immigration attorney is genuinely advisable.
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