Assembling DS 230 Packet. I need your help and opinions =)

[sonny&sunny 0]

Greetings!

Some of the questions in DS230 got me confused. Please help me out.

IN WHAT OCCUPATION DO YOU INTEND TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES? My answer: To be determined. (Am I correct?)

#43b. DO YOU WANT THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO ASSIGN YOU A SSN ANS ISSUE A CARD? YES NO MY answer: Yes (Am I correct?)

All of my answers in #40 to 43a is NO... But the #43b got me confused.

Do I have to staple my DS230 form as well as my kids forms?

I got a lot of documents that I have to attach that's why I don't want NVC to miss or misplace some of my original docs.

Do I have to send two folders to NVC? 1 One for the DS230 and Original docs.... and 1 one for all the photocopies (DS230 and docs) OR just DS230 form and original docs (birthcertificate, police clearance, NBI clearance etc) and photocopy of our passports

What do you think the best courier in sending this important documents in NVC? LBC?

Please I need your insights about this. Assembling this form make me looks stupid. Argh!

Thanks in advance! (L)

[Saylin 1,605]

Greetings!

Some of the questions in DS230 got me confused. Please help me out.

IN WHAT OCCUPATION DO YOU INTEND TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES? My answer: To be determined. (Am I correct?)

If you don't know what your occupation will be, then yes, you can put "to be determined" or "unknown".

#43b. DO YOU WANT THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO ASSIGN YOU A SSN ANS ISSUE A CARD? YES NO MY answer: Yes (Am I correct?)

All of my answers in #40 to 43a is NO... But the #43b got me confused.

#43b has nothing to do with questions 40-42. It applies to question 43 about the SSN. If you checked no to getting a SSN, then check no for 43b as well.

Do I have to staple my DS230 form as well as my kids forms?

I got a lot of documents that I have to attach that's why I don't want NVC to miss or misplace some of my original docs.

I would suggest using paperclips over staples. Paperclips are much easier to remove than staples.

Do I have to send two folders to NVC? 1 One for the DS230 and Original docs.... and 1 one for all the photocopies (DS230 and docs) OR just DS230 form and original docs (birthcertificate, police clearance, NBI clearance etc) and photocopy of our passports

You only have to send a set of photocopies of the original/certified copies of: birth certificate, marriage certificate, and police/NBI certificates. Nothing else needs to have a photocopy too. Just send everything in one envelope/folder.

What do you think the best courier in sending this important documents in NVC? LBC?

Sorry, can't answer this question as I don't know anything about your courier service

Please I need your insights about this. Assembling this form make me looks stupid. Argh!

Thanks in advance! (L)

Answers added above in blue + bold

Edited August 2, 2011 by Saylin

[iMean 4]

IN WHAT OCCUPATION DO YOU INTEND TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES? My answer: To be determined. (Am I correct?)

I think that's fine, but you can put any job that you would want to do.

#43b. DO YOU WANT THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION TO ASSIGN YOU A SSN ANS ISSUE A CARD? YES NO MY answer: Yes (Am I correct?)

All of my answers in #40 to 43a is NO... But the #43b got me confused.

That’s correct, YES

Do I have to staple my DS230 form as well as my kids forms?

I got a lot of documents that I have to attach that's why I don't want NVC to miss or misplace some of my original docs.

Paper clip is better and it to have a cover letter with all the list of documents is very helpful but not necessary.

Do I have to send two folders to NVC? 1 One for the DS230 and Original docs.... and 1 one for all the photocopies (DS230 and docs) OR just DS230 form and original docs (birthcertificate, police clearance, NBI clearance etc) and photocopy of our passports

Just send everything in one envelope, separate originals and photocopies. Btw, you don’t need to send a photocopy of DS230 plus make sure you put your NVC case number on all the documents.

What do you think the best courier in sending this important documents in NVC? LBC?

If you’re sending it from the US, US postal is fine and make sure the registered one. If you’re from the Philippines, Fedex is better, fast and safe.