How to Compress PDF Documents for the US Visa Application (DS-160)
Learn how to compress your PDF documents for the DS-160 form and US Visa consular portals securely, locally, and to the exact file size required.
## File Requirements for the US Visa Application and DS-160 Form The US visa application process requires applicants to complete the DS-160 form and, at various stages of the consular workflow (such as the CEAC portal or appointment scheduling systems), upload supporting documentation. These files typically include scanned passports, birth certificates, employment letters, bank statements, and tax records. However, Department of State platforms enforce strict file size limitations per document, usually between 1MB and 2MB, immediately rejecting oversized files. Attempting to upload a file that
