DS-260 online question

[dirk_diggler 107]

One of the questions on the DS-260 relates to visits to the U.S. and their associated duration.  However, the beneficiary in my case is currently present in the U.S. on a B2 visit and I don't know what the duration will be depending on flight cancellations.

 

Any suggestions on how to address this question?  A number in days is required for the form.

[OrihimeandIchigo 216]

On 8/7/2020 at 5:54 PM, dirk_diggler said:

One of the questions on the DS-260 relates to visits to the U.S. and their associated duration.  However, the beneficiary in my case is currently present in the U.S. on a B2 visit and I don't know what the duration will be depending on flight cancellations.

 

Any suggestions on how to address this question?  A number in days is required for the form.

Can you not wait to fill out and complete his or hers DS-260 until he or she returns back to their home country?

[dirk_diggler 107]

6 hours ago, OrihimeandIchigo said:

Can you not wait to fill out and complete his or hers DS-260 until he or she returns back to their home country?

That is definitely an option -- my preference is to not wait to do that just to save processing time.  

[OrihimeandIchigo 216]

49 minutes ago, dirk_diggler said:

That is definitely an option -- my preference is to not wait to do that just to save processing time.  

So think of it this way. You rather put down a made up date that might not be accurate and risk a denial if they find out the dates don't match? And also the beneficiary also swears the DS-260 is accurate. 

[dirk_diggler 107]

4 minutes ago, OrihimeandIchigo said:

So think of it this way. You rather put down a made up date that might not be accurate and risk a denial if they find out the dates don't match? And also the beneficiary also swears the DS-260 is accurate. 

I'm definitely not suggesting putting any incorrect information.

 

I guess I'm asking whether there's any way to indicate if the visit is ongoing and duration is not known at the time.