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Application “times out,” or error received while saving DS-160

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What if I lose my internet connection, the application “times out,” or I receive an error? Will my application be lost?

All information is automatically saved when each page is completed, so your application will not be lost. You will need to enter the application ID number, and answer other questions as prompted, to retrieve your application. Once your application has been retrieved, it will begin at the last page you completed. You will be able to edit previous pages, if needed.

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I forgot my application ID number, What am I suppposed to do?

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Send the consulate an email explaining the issue. They are pretty good about responding to emails.

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