DS-260 Question

[Tala202 27]

I remember reading somewhere that the DS-260 (or another form in the same stage) requires you to give all addresses you've lived in since turning 16, regardless of whether it was longer than 6 months or not. Two years ago, I spent 4 months in the Philippines on a tourist visa and co-signed a lease there. I also had no other address at the time. I assume I'd have to include that in the form, but can anyone confirm this? Thanks!

[NikLR 13,227]

yes you have to include it, any period of stay for any period of time, of your legal residence

I included my 3 month stay in California on a college internship even though I never got a driver's license there, but I didn't have another address until I returned to my mother's for a month and then back to college for the next term.

Edited February 19, 2014 by NLR

[cee-gee 20]

Yes, you would include all addresses you resided at regardless of the time period you lived there.

[Tala202 27]

Hmm okay now what if I forgot to mention that on my G-325A? I just put in the Canadian address I had prior to leaving for the Philippines for the whole duration. It honestly completely slipped my mind that that lease had ended earlier. Is this gonna be a problem in the future?

[NikLR 13,227]

Hmm okay now what if I forgot to mention that on my G-325A? I just put in the Canadian address I had prior to leaving for the Philippines for the whole duration. It honestly completely slipped my mind that that lease had ended earlier. Is this gonna be a problem in the future?

They likely will not compare it and I think the G-325a says residences over 6 months.

[Tala202 27]

They likely will not compare it and I think the G-325a says residences over 6 months.

Are you sure? I hope the G-325A is like that, because I just realized I also forgot to include my 4 months J1 stay in the US (although I did maintain a residence in Canada at the time). How could I forget to include all this!

[NikLR 13,227]

Okay a) you should look this stuff up yourself; you're an adult going through a life changing event Not to make you feel bad but you need to pay attention. And b) no I looked myself and it says "Applicant's residence for last 5 years. List present address first."

So if you didn't list it, you didn't and you forgot.. You can mention that at the interview if it comes up. I have no idea if the G-325a is only for the USCIS reference or if it makes it way along with the rest of the case.

[Tala202 27]

Okay a) you should look this stuff up yourself; you're an adult going through a life changing event Not to make you feel bad but you need to pay attention. And b) no I looked myself and it says "Applicant's residence for last 5 years. List present address first."

So if you didn't list it, you didn't and you forgot.. You can mention that at the interview if it comes up. I have no idea if the G-325a is only for the USCIS reference or if it makes it way along with the rest of the case.

Yea definitely agree.

I think our logic was that "residence" implied being a resident of said country at the time (in which case, I wouldn't include the Philippines/US). Now I don't know whether I should ride this logic through and see if it results in an RFE/question at interview, or nonchalantly slip it into the DS-260. I feel like the former option is safer, no?

[NikLR 13,227]

I am of the opinion you tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Like I said, I put my 3 month stay in California on the DS-260. I did not have a visa, at the time I didn't even know I would need one. Not a question was asked. I moved 18 times from age 16 - 32. Not a question was asked but each address and dates were written down as best I could manage. You do what you feel is best.

[Tala202 27]

I am of the opinion you tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Like I said, I put my 3 month stay in California on the DS-260. I did not have a visa, at the time I didn't even know I would need one. Not a question was asked. I moved 18 times from age 16 - 32. Not a question was asked but each address and dates were written down as best I could manage. You do what you feel is best.

I suppose I'll mull this over (read, obsess) until I actually get to the DS-260 haha Thanks for your help!