Question 1

What is "Have you ever been removed, excluded, or deported from the United States?" on Form DS-160?

Accepted Answer

This field appears in Security and Background — Immigration Law Violations of Form DS-160 (Nonimmigrant visa application). Use Viziq to get a plain-English explanation of exactly what to enter.

Question 2

Why does DS-160 ask for "Have you ever been removed, excluded, or deported from the United States?"?

Accepted Answer

USCIS requires this information as part of the Security and Background — Immigration Law Violations section. Viziq explains why each field is asked and what common mistakes to avoid.

Have you ever been removed, excluded, or deported from the United States?

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