DS-260 occupation question

[YoungRL 4]

Hi all,

 

We are preparing to file our NVC packet and my spouse is filling out his DS-260. There is a question, "In which occupation do you intend to work in the U.S.?" and he is not sure how to answer it as he doesn't know yet what he will be doing. He's looking to change careers when he moves here so he is more than likely going to return to school and be a student, but he has not yet decided on a career and so has not applied to any schools or programs. Should he select "other" and explain this? Not sure what the best route is, here.

 

Thanks for any help you are able to offer!

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

4 minutes ago, YoungRL said:

Hi all,

 

We are preparing to file our NVC packet and my spouse is filling out his DS-260. There is a question, "In which occupation do you intend to work in the U.S.?" and he is not sure how to answer it as he doesn't know yet what he will be doing. He's looking to change careers when he moves here so he is more than likely going to return to school and be a student, but he has not yet decided on a career and so has not applied to any schools or programs. Should he select "other" and explain this? Not sure what the best route is, here.

 

Thanks for any help you are able to offer!

There is no requirement for him to indicate that he intends to work .  However, the CR-1/IR-1 will still give him authority to work upon entry to the US. 

[JFH 12,190]

The DS-260 is a multi-purpose form that covers all immigrant visa classes. For that reason - just like the I-130 - some questions are not really relevant to spousal applications. He doesn't have to work at all. I would just select "other" and write "undecided at this point". It will not affect his application in any way. 

[YoungRL 4]

Thank you both for your helpful answers!