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DS-260 Preparation Worksheet

Plan your answers before logging into CEAC

⚠️ Privacy Notice (cannot be dismissed): This is a personal planning tool. It is not connected to USCIS, NVC, or any official system. Do not submit it, share it, or send it to anyone. Your answers are only stored in your current browser tab — if you close or refresh this tab, your answers are gone. Save your work using the Print or Copy buttons below before closing.
⚡ CEAC Warning: CEAC times out after ~10 minutes of inactivity and is very unreliable. Complete this worksheet in full before logging in. Once you submit the DS-260 you cannot edit it — double-check every answer. The DS-260 confirmation page must be printed and brought to your medical and interview.

Section 1 — Personal Information (Beneficiary)

Section 2 — Address and Contact

Optional

Section 3 — Passport / Travel Document

Section 4 — Travel to the US

Section 5 — US Contacts

Section 6 — Family

Section 7 — Work and Education

Section 8 — Security Questions

Answer truthfully. These questions mirror the actual DS-260. Your answers here are never stored or submitted — this worksheet is for your own preparation only.