Did I do something WRONG? Help!

[WaitingforHubby 0]

I filled out my husband's DS-230 forms. I fedexed page 2 to him (in Dominica) to sign and send back to me with all the necessary civil documents. There's a question on page 2 that asks " In what occupation do you intend to work in the United States?"

In my opinion, they're just asking for what you think you may do for work in the United States. I gave more than one occupation. I put police officer, firefighter , and WAPA* employee.

*WAPA is the big plant on my island that provides power and public water for the US Virgin Islands and it's located on the island that we will be living on.

When my husband read that I put WAPA employee on the form, he asked me why and said it would look suspicious because he has no experience in the field.

I told him that it was nothing to fret over because you don't have to have experience in the majority in the fields in WAPA.I also said that what I listed were just possibilities. You don't have to commit to any of them.

Who's right here? Did I do something wrong?

[sachinky 465]

Ask him to fill in his own DS230. Put Service or something vague like that for that field. Ask him to sign it and send all his stuff to NVC directly.

Honestly, isn't mail expensive? What's the point you filling it up, sending it to him, him sending it back to you, you mailing it to NVC? Seems like a waste of money and extra days waiting in transit. I'm certain he is more than capable of filling up his own name, date of birth, address, residence history, employment history etc.

Edited March 17, 2010 by sachinky

[WaitingforHubby 0]

Ask him to fill in his own DS230. Put Service or something vague like that for that field. Ask him to sign it and send all his stuff to NVC directly.

Honestly, isn't mail expensive? What's the point you filling it up, sending it to him, him sending it back to you, you mailing it to NVC? Seems like a waste of money and extra days waiting in transit. I'm certain he is more than capable of filling up his own name, date of birth, address, residence history, employment history etc.

That would be wonderful but he has no access to a printer and barely has access to a computer, but back to the main question...

Was it a negative to put such specific positions? Or is it okay how it is?

[sachinky 465]

I don't think it matters honestly, never seen RFEs or questions related to that.

I put "Service/Education" as I might want to teach someday.

Honestly, not a big deal, I don't think so.

[sachinky 465]

Hang out in the March 2010 NVC thread, ya?

[pushbrk 13,181]

Ask him to fill in his own DS230. Put Service or something vague like that for that field. Ask him to sign it and send all his stuff to NVC directly.

Honestly, isn't mail expensive? What's the point you filling it up, sending it to him, him sending it back to you, you mailing it to NVC? Seems like a waste of money and extra days waiting in transit. I'm certain he is more than capable of filling up his own name, date of birth, address, residence history, employment history etc.

These choices are personal. Several of the senior members here including me, strongly advise that the US Citizen fill out ALL the forms possible throughout the process. What is critical is the correct person signs the forms, not who fills them out.

My suggestion for the occupation question is to write "To Be Determined" unless there's an actual job offer on the table.

[WaitingforHubby 0]

These choices are personal. Several of the senior members here including me, strongly advise that the US Citizen fill out ALL the forms possible throughout the process. What is critical is the correct person signs the forms, not who fills them out.

My suggestion for the occupation question is to write "To Be Determined" unless there's an actual job offer on the table.

I am the "agent of choice" (I think that's the right expression) so I've been filling out all the forms with his input. It's been going good so far so I'm gonna continue to do it this way.

Well in reality, it's too late to make those changes because my husband has already received the pages to sign. The most I can do is attach a small explanation of what we meant when I put those job positions.

What do you think of that?

[atsleumas 3]

I am the "agent of choice" (I think that's the right expression) so I've been filling out all the forms with his input. It's been going good so far so I'm gonna continue to do it this way.

Well in reality, it's too late to make those changes because my husband has already received the pages to sign. The most I can do is attach a small explanation of what we meant when I put those job positions.

What do you think of that?

I would just leave it as is. If they want more clarification- perhaps they will ask at the interview. No need adding to it IMO

[sachinky 465]

Well, I know the general attitude here on VJ is that the USC petitioner should do everything including the filling up the forms, paying the bills, organizing the information. Of course, it's a personal choice but it is also terribly patronising to beneficiaries like me who take an active interest in the entire visa process since it affects our lives too. We're not all completely incompetent, despite the general prevalent attitude. I am absolutely capable of reading the forms, interpreting and answering the questions correctly. I have no trouble with the English language and can comprehend the simple instructions written clearly on the form. When in need, I ask our dear VJ members for help. So far, I've pretty much done everything on my own, right from paying the AOS/IV bills to filling out the forms, making the cover letters, etc. -- both during the USCIS stage, and now through NVC. My husband does help, of course, but he prefers to leave the paperwork to me. I'm good with forms, completely obsessive and #######-retentive about paperwork. Besides, I have a lot more time on my hands that he does.

Our delay (due to a ridiculous AOS RFE) is actually because my husband overlooked what I marked out explicitly for him. I can understand if the beneficiary is extremely busy or his/her English is not strong enough, or doesn't have access to a computer/printed to have a little help but to insist that USC petitioners should do ALL of it is a little unfair and condescending. Sorry to vent and go off on a tangent--this just bugs me tremendously.

OP, in regard to your original question, I really don't think it is an issue at all. I wouldn't stress too much about it.

Edited March 17, 2010 by sachinky

[atsleumas 3]

Well, I know the general attitude here on VJ is that the USC petitioner should do everything including the filling up the forms, paying the bills, organizing the information. Of course, it's a personal choice but it is also terribly patronising to beneficiaries like me who take an active interest in the entire visa process since it affects our lives too. We're not all completely incompetent, despite the general prevalent attitude. I am absolutely capable of reading the forms, interpreting and answering the questions correctly. I have no trouble with the English language and can comprehend the simple instructions written clearly on the form. When in need, I ask our dear VJ members for help. So far, I've pretty much done everything on my own, right from paying the AOS/IV bills to filling out the forms, making the cover letters, etc. -- both during the USCIS stage, and now through NVC. My husband does help, of course, but he prefers to leave the paperwork to me. I'm good with forms, completely obsessive and #######-retentive about paperwork. Besides, I have a lot more time on my hands that he does.

Our delay (due to a ridiculous AOS RFE) is actually because my husband overlooked what I marked out explicitly for him. I can understand if the beneficiary is extremely busy or his/her English is not strong enough, or doesn't have access to a computer/printed to have a little help but to insist that USC petitioners should do ALL of it is a little unfair and condescending. Sorry to vent and go off on a tangent--this just bugs me tremendously.

OP, in regard to your original question, I really don't think it is an issue at all. I wouldn't stress too much about it.

Um. You ARE the help. You're the calm voice of reason when us "USC"'s lose our minds and make mistakes would make anyone In fact.. the other day when I got my RFE, before I even CALLED my husband, I looked at the time and wondered "ok, what time is it in India, cuz I need Sachinky"

Guess its safe to say that not all beneficiaries are incapable of handling the process nor are all USC's capable either.

[pushbrk 13,181]

I am the "agent of choice" (I think that's the right expression) so I've been filling out all the forms with his input. It's been going good so far so I'm gonna continue to do it this way.

Well in reality, it's too late to make those changes because my husband has already received the pages to sign. The most I can do is attach a small explanation of what we meant when I put those job positions.

What do you think of that?

I would cross out what's there and replace it with "To Be Determined".

[pushbrk 13,181]

Well, I know the general attitude here on VJ is that the USC petitioner should do everything including the filling up the forms, paying the bills, organizing the information. Of course, it's a personal choice but it is also terribly patronising to beneficiaries like me who take an active interest in the entire visa process since it affects our lives too. We're not all completely incompetent, despite the general prevalent attitude. I am absolutely capable of reading the forms, interpreting and answering the questions correctly. I have no trouble with the English language and can comprehend the simple instructions written clearly on the form. When in need, I ask our dear VJ members for help. So far, I've pretty much done everything on my own, right from paying the AOS/IV bills to filling out the forms, making the cover letters, etc. -- both during the USCIS stage, and now through NVC. My husband does help, of course, but he prefers to leave the paperwork to me. I'm good with forms, completely obsessive and #######-retentive about paperwork. Besides, I have a lot more time on my hands that he does.

Our delay (due to a ridiculous AOS RFE) is actually because my husband overlooked what I marked out explicitly for him. I can understand if the beneficiary is extremely busy or his/her English is not strong enough, or doesn't have access to a computer/printed to have a little help but to insist that USC petitioners should do ALL of it is a little unfair and condescending. Sorry to vent and go off on a tangent--this just bugs me tremendously.

OP, in regard to your original question, I really don't think it is an issue at all. I wouldn't stress too much about it.

Nobody is implying anybody is incompetent to do anything. "These are personal choices." There are many aspect of the process, the US Citizen is generally far better equipped to take charge of. US Income tax and affidavit of support issues being one of the most glaring. There are always exceptions, which is why "These are personal choices". Even native English speaking foreigners tend to have a lot of trouble interpreting the context of many instructions as do many US Citizens.

[WaitingforHubby 0]

Well, I know the general attitude here on VJ is that the USC petitioner should do everything including the filling up the forms, paying the bills, organizing the information. Of course, it's a personal choice but it is also terribly patronising to beneficiaries like me who take an active interest in the entire visa process since it affects our lives too. We're not all completely incompetent, despite the general prevalent attitude. I am absolutely capable of reading the forms, interpreting and answering the questions correctly. I have no trouble with the English language and can comprehend the simple instructions written clearly on the form. When in need, I ask our dear VJ members for help. So far, I've pretty much done everything on my own, right from paying the AOS/IV bills to filling out the forms, making the cover letters, etc. -- both during the USCIS stage, and now through NVC. My husband does help, of course, but he prefers to leave the paperwork to me. I'm good with forms, completely obsessive and #######-retentive about paperwork. Besides, I have a lot more time on my hands that he does.

Our delay (due to a ridiculous AOS RFE) is actually because my husband overlooked what I marked out explicitly for him. I can understand if the beneficiary is extremely busy or his/her English is not strong enough, or doesn't have access to a computer/printed to have a little help but to insist that USC petitioners should do ALL of it is a little unfair and condescending. Sorry to vent and go off on a tangent--this just bugs me tremendously.

OP, in regard to your original question, I really don't think it is an issue at all. I wouldn't stress too much about it.

I agree with you but for a minute their I thought you were blowing up on me. I definitely don't want to get Sachinky mad.

So I've decided to just leave it as it is, and if it comes up in the interview. Either of us will just say it was my idea to put WAPA employee being that I know they are always hiring people.

[sachinky 465]

Haha. I'm on edge waiting for this darned log-in to fail.

Can you tell?

[WaitingforHubby 0]

Haha. I'm on edge waiting for this darned log-in to fail.

Can you tell?

Which log in?