Blank fields- how to handle

[JustinS 44]

Hi all,

In one last once over, I see the instructions say if a field doesn't apply to you, enter N/A.  Did anyone get away with leaving blanks?  Otherwise I guess N/A in everything from spouse 2 to preparers signature.  Just seems like an awful lot of N/A's.  I didn't know if the USCIS officer would really care or if it's just a guideline.  Thanks!

[JustinS 44]

Nevermind. Most fields on the form won't allow a "/" to be typed in.  I think it makes more sense to either type the whole thing or write it as opposed to not inputting N/A. 

[j&ana 380]

just type NA they will know or if you want type N leave a space type A then draw a slash in between with a pen

Edited June 3, 2017 by j&ana

[pushbrk 13,173]

5 hours ago, j&ana said:

just type NA they will know or if you want type N leave a space type A then draw a slash in between with a pen

That will work, with or without the slash.  However for complete sections of the form that are not applicable or where NONE is the correct answer, just give one answer NA or NONE, and it will be clear the rest of the questions in the section are also none or N/A.

 

USCIS is not really very picky about this but for example, when asked to enter previous spouse information, the question is applicable but the answer is NONE, rendering all other spaces asking about former spouses N/A, so leaving them blank is fine.  Same thing for the preparer information.  Where NONE is the correct answer, enter NONE.  Exceptions would be where asked for a middle name.  The old forms would allow my recommended ---- but the new ones won't so type No Middle Name.  None is actually a name in more than one language. It's pronounced Naw Nay. 

[JustinS 44]

Thank you all. On my way to put this in the mail right now!