DS230 Last Min confusions!

[JinyAndJony 0]

Folks, On DS230,

1. For question number 19 and 24 - where they ask for Father's and mother's middle names... do we leave it blank or write 'NONE' if they dont have a middle name? In the VJ Sample form , I see it is left blank, though instructions mostly say - dont leave any field blank.

2. Again, the item # 23 and #28, where they say 'If deceased give year of death'... should we leave blank or write 'N/A' ?

3. Does it anywhere say we have to use black ink? I am a lil worried about black ink making it look like a photo-copy esp the signature part.

4. For current address of Father and Mother.. questions - 22 and 27, can I write, 'SAME AS ITEM # 13' (Item #13 is my present address and I live with my parents) If its not good to write so, I have to use an additional sheet because the address is big!

5. didyu all staple the photos with DS230..? the stapler-pin marks on the photos are okay? I cud make a paper pouch and pin the pouch to the form if need be

6. Did someone write the case number on original docs with a removable sticker or something? Or do we just write the case number on the DS230 form and just the photocopies of docs?

[thekfc 26]

I also have a question to #22 & #27.

If one of the parents is deceased - what do you write for current address?

Do you put their last address before they died or do you put DECEASED in the current address box or N/A?

[LiLMermaid 2]

I didn't leave any blanks...put none or N/a. If they are deceased then put N/a for current address or deceased. If their current address is the same as yours I'm sure 'same as item 13' would be fine. I wouldn't put holes in the pictures...I put mine in a plastic baggie and attached that to the form. Don't worry about the black ink. You're over thinking it. Just make sure all the questions are answered and it'll be fine