Complete the DS-160 form by providing the following details on the first page after receiving your I-20:
- Full Name (as it appears on your passport)
- Marital Status
- Date of Birth
- Full Name in Alphabetical Order (if not applicable, indicate “Does Not Apply”)
Ensure that all information is accurately filled out. Save the first page for future reference. The DS-160 confirmation number, located on the top right corner of the DS-160 page, will be needed for scheduling an appointment in the CJI portal. Take a screenshot of the confirmation number for booking purposes.
https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/
Link to CJI portal to book visa appointment date or Visa Interview date. Make sure you have your DS160 confirmation number I-20 And Passport with you!
For Ghana Pay it at GT bank
- Register with your full name and email address
Location click Ghana/ IC register and generate coupon before - After Registering, on your left hand side of your screen you will see Scheduled Appointment or New Appointment click that
- Select Non immigrant Visa
- Select F1, M, F2 etc
- Fill this page with your passport, I-20 and DS160 details
- Click Continue and Input your GT bank payment Receipt Reference number
- Dates will pop up, Select earliest available date and Hunt for favorable dates available to your start date.
Anytime you can go and check if the are favorable dates available.
Just click on Reschedule Appointment and check if there are favorable dates available
How to go back and continue DS-160 Form
- Visit https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx
- Enter the location where you submitted your form, followed the CAPTCHA.
*Click Retrieve Application * - In the next page, enter the DS-160 Confirmation Number.
- After that, enter your surname, year of birth and answer the security question.