DS-156 - can I put "None" as an answer????

[bond 2]

I have a question regarding DS-156.

I am not sure if I can put in “None” or “N/A” for some questions.

Question 8: Other Surnames Used. Question 9: Other First and Middle Names Used. Question 14: National Identification Number

On the bottom is the following advice:

“When “None” or “NA” are entered into any of the following the fields: “Other Surnames Used”, “Other First and Middle Names Used”, and “National Identification Number”, the text will be removed by the EVAF software from the data in the 2D barcode. If the applicant’s name actually is None or NA the post must enter the name manually into NIV or RDS. The following fields have been removed:

- “None” was removed from the 2D barcaide for item 8 (Other Surnames Used)

- “None” was removed from the 2D barcaide for item 8 (Other First and Middle Names Used)

- “None” was removed from the 2D barcaide for item 8 (National Identification Number)

Therefore it should be no problem to answer all questions with “None”. Same for Question 18. Spouse’s Full Name. I would put “None” since I wasn’t married yet. Or did I get it wrong?

I am just asking cause I was reading in some of the discussions here that to write “None” in the DS-156 causes problems.

I also wanted to know if I have to glue my photo on the form or do I just bring it to the interview?

Thanks

-Adam

[Otto 83]

I also wanted to know if I have to glue my photo on the form or do I just bring it to the interview?

Do not glue anything - let the Embassy/Consulate do that - just bring the photos

[bond 2]

I also wanted to know if I have to glue my photo on the form or do I just bring it to the interview?

Do not glue anything - let the Embassy/Consulate do that - just bring the photos

so I don't even put it into the envelope with the documents? I just bring it to the interview?

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

I have a question regarding DS-156.

I am not sure if I can put in "None" or "N/A" for some questions.

Question 8: Other Surnames Used. Question 9: Other First and Middle Names Used. Question 14: National Identification Number

On the bottom is the following advice:

"When "None" or "NA" are entered into any of the following the fields: "Other Surnames Used", "Other First and Middle Names Used", and "National Identification Number", the text will be removed by the EVAF software from the data in the 2D barcode. If the applicant's name actually is None or NA the post must enter the name manually into NIV or RDS. The following fields have been removed:

- "None" was removed from the 2D barcaide for item 8 (Other Surnames Used)

- "None" was removed from the 2D barcaide for item 8 (Other First and Middle Names Used)

- "None" was removed from the 2D barcaide for item 8 (National Identification Number)

Therefore it should be no problem to answer all questions with "None". Same for Question 18. Spouse's Full Name. I would put "None" since I wasn't married yet. Or did I get it wrong?

I am just asking cause I was reading in some of the discussions here that to write "None" in the DS-156 causes problems.

I also wanted to know if I have to glue my photo on the form or do I just bring it to the interview?

Thanks

-Adam

If none, write None. If the question does not apply to you, write NA. Leave nothing blank unless specifically instructed to do so by your consulate. As stated in the text quoted above, the software automatically strips out None and NA answers to certain questions when generating the barcode.