DS160 Specialised skills

[Britingermany 4]

Where it asks 'do you have any specialised skills'

I'm a researcher so am a fairly competent Molecular biologist, Biochemist, histologist, microbiologist. I wouldnt say they are particularly specialised? I'm pretty much a generic biologist so work across the specialties?

Should I list those? Or does it mean more military type skills?

Tempted to put no?

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

I read something on this once. That Is a question for security purposes, just like ones asking countries visited. A person could be put into what is commonly called AP (additional processing or administrative processing) for many weeks following the interview if their answers tick the security red flag. Being from or visiting countries more known for terrorism will get you delayed in London. But the other thing this article said was having specialized scientific skills where explosives, biological or chemical warfare, or other terroristic possibilities might exist could get you screened further through additional databases. That takes more time and a visa is delayed. So pumping yourself up as a highly skilled biologist or biochemist isn't going to make them think you are a valuable scientist and approve the visa more quickly...having an American fiancé is enough. Too many high level scientific skills could delay your visa.

The government is very secretive about their additional processing for security and this was a piece discussing things legal experts have seen become a pattern. It is speculation about what triggers the extra delay and not something you would find published on the Dept of State website.

While I'm here, I also want to point you to the UK forum and our guide specific to London K1s in case you haven't found it yet. You might find useful tips for the process after NOA2 http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/474161-london-k1-a-complete-guide/

[Britingermany 4]

Thanks, I'm a German resident so hoping to go through FRN if it moves quickly.. but my job finishes here in 6 weeks..