Follow the steps to successfully fill out the Ds 156 online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the online editor.
2. Begin by entering your passport number in the specified field. Ensure that it exactly matches the number on your passport.
3. Indicate the place of issuance, including the city, country, and state or province where your passport was issued.
4. Fill in the issuance date and expiration date of your passport using the format dd-mmm-yyyy.
5. Complete the surname and first and middle names sections as they appear in your passport.
6. If applicable, provide any other surnames or first and middle names you have used in the past.
7. Input your date of birth, place of birth, and nationality in the designated fields.
8. Fill in your complete home address, including postal code and country, and provide your telephone numbers.
9. State your marital status by selecting the appropriate option and provide your spouse’s full name and date of birth if applicable.
10. Identify your present employer or school, along with your occupation.
11. Specify your intended arrival date in the U.S. and the address where you will be staying.
12. Indicate the purpose of your trip and the duration of your stay in the United States.
13. Answer questions related to previous visits to the U.S., whether you have ever been issued a U.S. visa, or if any visas have been refused.
14. Complete sections concerning your travel companions, and if someone in the U.S. is hosting your stay.
15. Review questions regarding your legal history and immigration status carefully, marking 'yes' or 'no' as applicable.
16. If another person has prepared your application, fill out the relevant information in the specified section.
17. Finally, certify that the information provided is true by signing and dating the application.
18. You can now save your changes, download the completed form, print, or share it as needed.

Complete your Ds 156 application online today for a smoother visa application process.