Question re DS-230, part I

[grinchus 11]

Hi everyone,

I received my fiance's packet from the Naples Consulate today! Hooray! First of all, is it normal that I get it, or should they have sent it to him. Regardless, I'm going to fill out all the parts I can 'cause they're in English - and bureaucratic English at that - and then send them to him via courier to sign (at least what he's supposed to sign in advance).

Here's my question: In question 22 they as what he's planning to do when he's here for a job. Does he have to answer that question? He's going to spend the first year learning English and hopefully coaching a sport, but then he'll either do something in the fitness/coaching profession or something administrative like he currently does in Italy. Should I leave it blank, or write something vague like "I will seek administrative work" or "I will coach (fill in blank with sport)"?

Thanks!

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Sounds like you're referring to the DS-156, not the DS-230. DS-230 doesn't ask about plans for employment.

Take a look at the DS-156 example form here on VJ - the suggested answer is Yes - "With employment authorization, employer unknown."

[grinchus 11]

Sounds like you're referring to the DS-156, not the DS-230. DS-230 doesn't ask about plans for employment.

Take a look at the DS-156 example form here on VJ - the suggested answer is Yes - "With employment authorization, employer unknown."

The DS-156 does ask such a question, but so does the DS-230 part I. I have it in front of me and in question 22 where it asks you to list all employers for the last 10 years, there is a question at the bottom: "In what occupation do you intend to work in the United States." Is it required to answer this question, or may I leave it blank?

[Hugglebuggles 60]

I just put unknown. Its a safe answer, as plans change, the economy changes and really... you just don't know.

[Otto 83]

Sounds like you're referring to the DS-156, not the DS-230. DS-230 doesn't ask about plans for employment.

Take a look at the DS-156 example form here on VJ - the suggested answer is Yes - "With employment authorization, employer unknown."

The DS-156 does ask such a question, but so does the DS-230 part I. I have it in front of me and in question 22 where it asks you to list all employers for the last 10 years, there is a question at the bottom: "In what occupation do you intend to work in the United States." Is it required to answer this question, or may I leave it blank?

Its question 32 (on the actual form and 22 on the example form ) and it is asking for an Occupation (Which occupation do you intend to...?)

Banker, Lawyer, Doctor, Baker, Candle Stick Maker are all occupations... If none - write "Unknown."

[grinchus 11]

Its question 32 (on the actual form and 22 on the example form ) and it is asking for an Occupation (Which occupation do you intend to...?)

Banker, Lawyer, Doctor, Baker, Candle Stick Maker are all occupations... If none - write "Unknown."

"Unknown". Perfect. Thank you!

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Sounds like you're referring to the DS-156, not the DS-230. DS-230 doesn't ask about plans for employment.

Take a look at the DS-156 example form here on VJ - the suggested answer is Yes - "With employment authorization, employer unknown."

D'oh! I'm the one who's confused, not you. Elisha and I filled out the DS-230 so long ago, I forgot about that little question underneath the employment history section.

Anyway, we put "No current employment plans." "Unknown" would probably work too.