My DS-160 was submitted weeks ago and I just noticed a small mistake. Should I bring a corrected form to the interview or submit a new one?
Yes, you should submit a new DS-160 and bring the confirmation page of the updated form to your appointment. While small typos can sometimes be corrected at the biometric counter, a new form is the only way to ensure the officer sees the correct data during the actual interview.
The system allows you to create a new form by selecting the retrieve an application option and starting a new entry based on your existing one. Once the new form is submitted, the new confirmation number must be updated in your appointment profile.
Bringing both the old and new confirmation pages to the consulate avoids any confusion at the entrance. Consular officers prefer a clean and accurate record over a verbal correction made during the high pressure interview.
Realizing this feels like unnecessary redundancy, it is safer to address the error before you step into the consulate.
Yes, you should submit a new corrected DS-160 and carry the new confirmation page on the day of your interview. The visa officer will use the latest DS-160 you bring, so it is important that all the information is accurate and up to date.