How to complete the DS 260 Form

[@evangelistngwanyiolivier5283]

Good job bro

[@kayeiaramariedeocampo7980]

I cannot find where to put previous employers?

[@lifewiththemillers120]

That’s one’s that’s traveling are they the one who going to fill it out

[@charityblessabra2465]

Please if they ask you did anyone assisted you in filling the DS260? What should be your answer

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Yes - in case someone filled it for or assisted THE APPLICANT CONCERNED; No - in case THE APPLICANT CONCERNED did it all by himself/herself.

[@mshaakir4155]

Can tell you tell me that DS have beginning time to fill and deadline that you can't fill it

[@diversityvisaguidance]

There's no established time table when it comes to filling out the DS-260. You choose when to fill it out - based on your 'reality'.

[@jumamukaria2952]

@@diversityvisaguidance I have submitted my ds 260 but when sign in its say incomplete why

[@zarinayusupova3808]

Hey, what if I don’t have any acquaintances in the USA, how can I fill the part with permanent address where the green card would be mailed🥹

[@MattyHM1996]

Hello, when filling "mailing and permanent address information (address where I intend to live when in the US)" form which US address have I to insert if I don't have one yet?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

None - obviously.

[@ednankrah]

Please I have been trying to fill out my DS-260 form for the dv2023 but I keep getting “Your request cannot be processed at this time”. Feedback? Can you please explain why? And does the form has a time to open?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Not that the form has a set time to open, but it may still be early for the DS-260s to be available. Remember that the results were just released a couple of days ago. So leave the form and return much later. (There's no harm in doing that). It may be available by then.

[@ednankrah]

@@diversityvisaguidance thank you

[@wendmgezahumetaferia4413]

after sumiting ds260 or finish emaialing kcc tom or no

[@u.e.cultimateeatingchampio9645]

i already on the last page when i about to enter my passport number and captcha the passport box marked as red arrow what does it mean? i keep enter but it does work.

[@taniacarvajalpineda3211]

How is this form filled out for petionning a minor

[@AD-ASTRA61]

Sir i have a question.. I mistakenly marked ''YES'' at the preparer section despite filling the form myself. I put my own info in that section.. should i inform them or i should wait and explain it to the visa officer at the time of interview. Thank you.

[@sushiloli7490]

Sir , should main applicant should include their child information on ds260 form who is 25 years of old... because in my father case,he didn't include me in initial edv lottery registration form because of 25 year

[@ashotofbaileys]

How long do you have to finish filling out the form; do we have a year to fill out all tabs in this form? What does the expiration on the top right mean - I should fill out and submit by that date?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

No, not a year! If you're an applicant of the DV 2023 Program, then you should complete the form as soon as possible as the Program kicks off next week. And do not concern yourself with that date. It has nothing to do with submitting the form.

[@ashotofbaileys]

@@diversityvisaguidance thanks

[@StephenTaylor-l9z]

What happened if I didn't play with a child or children, what do I do while filling out the ds 260 form?

[@malouisdeka7746]

Still add their name . It will help faster the process when u later file for them cus they already have their name on file.

[@SilviaNiculescu]

Hello and thank you for this video! I have been selected for the green card visa, and now I am gathering all the info to fill out our DS260. However, we have a situation with the addresses - we are currently living at an address, but my ID is still under my old address, as I didn't update my ID yet. The question is - what address should I fill out in the "Present Address" section? The current address we live at, or the one found on my ID? We will fill out the "Mailing address" section with our current location, but I want to make sure this will not be a problem or create any confusion. Thank you!

[@missyslim5382]

Put an address where you will be able to receive any documentation in case the embassy wants to reach you.

[@sushiloli7490]

What if the principal applicant's child is above 22 years.should be add child information on ds 260 form

[@u.e.cultimateeatingchampio9645]

im on the final page when i try to fill in my case no. and passport the last box is the captcha ..when i click submit the passport box marked as red.. what does it means

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Red arrows indicate errors. Check for any/all possible errors and correct them; also enter you case number without the leading zeros; and make sure you tick the little box above by clicking in it to indicate that you read the notice concerning the SSS. Do all these before submitting.

[@Abdikarimserious]

Hi Sir, I would like you to tell me whether the IGCS O-level certificate for High School Education is acceptable or not

[@diversityvisaguidance]

I'm not acquainted with said certificate. If it's the equivalent of a U.S. high school education (which normally takes 12 years to complete), then it's acceptable. If it's less, then no.

[@neba883]

Hello .can I feel the form without my spouse passport ready if I have mine as the principal applicant?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Yes. But you'll need her passport to complete hers.

[@Naola330]

Is sponsor or a person who accept you mainly required pls answer??

[@akelkass2265]

Hullo thnx fr your time, do u have ds260 formats tht can be used fr practice

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Sorry, I don't. But you could "practice" with the real form. You're not obliged to submit the form right away. Save it as you fill it out, log out when you wish, return later and verify the info you've entered, make corrections if necessary and then save again. You could do that for as long as is necessary - until you are finally satisfied, then submit.

[@Royal.majestty]

Good afternoon. Please I’m between the age of 18-25 fall under selective service system. I don’t know how to work on that. I can’t submit my application and I don’t know if is due to that. I did everything right just can’t submit my application

[@diversityvisaguidance]

There's a little box on the left side of the SSS notice. Click in it to tick it. That should settle the issue. (Also be sure not to include the initial zeros in your case number when entering it on the sign and submit page as requested).

[@nyabokewinnie9375]

Hi, thanks for the video, filled the form but unfortunately have not received the (DS-260) confirmation,how can i have it??

[@diversityvisaguidance]

It's probably because you didn't submit the form. So follow the instructions on the final page and do that; the confirmation will appear on the screen right after you submit.

[@nyabokewinnie9375]

Ok, thank you.

[@adarojemfamily6375]

Hi! Thank you for this video. My question is, i have a problem filling on the street address line 1, it says invalid what should i do i already wrote my correct address and its not accepted? Thank you for the reply.

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Sign out, leave the form for a few days, and try again. Or try making the correction from the review page (after you've completed filling out).

[@NKILGOUENKILNGOUE]

Thank you. But about Present work/Education/Training information, you did'nt say anything "Primary occupation"...

[@Dae_Q]

Hello sir, do I have to put my post office box address in my mailing address since my present address is not the same as my mailing address? Please I need your help

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Yes, you do.

[@ekowanderson6396]

Please iv been hearing one has to pay some affidavid of support fee . Please what's that about.

[@diversityvisaguidance]

There's no affidavit of support fee. If you are selected, you must have a sponsor i.e. a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident who will file an affidavit of support on your behalf or demonstrate by other means (finance or a logical plan) that you will not become a public charge upon arriving in the U.S.

[@maheenkhan6805]

My sign and submit button isn't working after filling DS-260

[@diversityvisaguidance]

It seems you didn't respond to the notice on FGM. There's a brief paragraph before you go through the signing and submitting 'formalities'. Click in the little box beside it (to tick it) to indicate that you read the notice. That's when you'll be able to submit the form. Good luck!

[@maheenkhan6805]

Ok sure I try again then Thanks alot

[@Angel_whitnell]

Hi mam I was filling up my husband’s ds 260 form for cr1 category but my husband has an Indian passport where he has no last name on his passport his passport show mika singh on his given name and last name is blank I don’t know how to fill up ds 260 form as we can’t leave last name blank but on his petition with uscis i130 I put first name mika and last name singh and it’s approved but here have to fill according to passport in ds 260 form please suggest me

[@abdulrahman3736]

Good evening, thank you for educating us, my question is after the case number, my surname, confirmation number date of birth, I was asked to enter the digits in a box ,after that they said the case information you entered does not match. How will I get it right. Thank you

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Leave it for a few days and try again.

[@brianasaba5505]

Sir how come that you dont experience this thing your request can not be processed at this time

[@jumamukaria2952]

My ds 260 say ìncomplete and I have signed and submitted

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Did you get the confirmation page after submitting?

[@surafeals11n48]

dear sir ihave a question on your video should immigrant visa aplicants must register for ds-260 form printed paper on the interview or is it only for diversity visa pleas respond????

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Sorry, I don't quite get your question.

[@unknown-ds3vu]

Thanks for your guidance! My question regarding level of education. If having UK GCSE school certificates plus college BTEC First Certificate in business is enough?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Yes, it's enough. In fact, what's required is a minimum of high school/secondary school education.

[@unknown-ds3vu]

@@diversityvisaguidance thanks, but i found out some people suggested that its not enough and not equivalent to US high school diploma, therefore the recommendation or equivalent is should be UK A level which is studied after secondary school.... I hope you do a little more research, because I'm still unsure and its risky to rely on this qualifications.... Thank you so much

[@diversityvisaguidance]

@@unknown-ds3vu The yardstick used by embassies is whether the certificate in question guarantees a 'normal' entry into university in the country concerned. And most times, that is assessed by the successful completion of a state or regional examination. The confusion (like what you're experiencing) usually comes in when it's foreign exams. What is acceptable at one embassy may not be at another.

[@larrycatana2072]

I have university degree what I should fill in education university degree or high school ??????

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Include all, beginning at junior secondary school.

[@rnbtv.]

Thanks a lot for the informative video. I have a question regarding following scenario. Let's say if someone submitted the DS-260 form with the current passport but it will expire before the interview. What are the correct steps to follow because after submission, we cannot make changes unless we request KCC to unlock. Will there be any consequences of changing the passport number after submitting?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

You don't need to unlock. Get a new passport and take both passports to the interview.

[@bakhtzamanstanikzai7591]

Dear sir, i have also one question that my younger brother has been selected and when he was applying for dv lottery at that time his passport was not expire and recently his pasport expired, and now taking new passport take 5 to six months in afghanistan, now can i submit ds 260 on this expired pasport or. If i can extend my passport for two or three years then can i submit ds 260 form by two years time extended passport? Note: up to the interview time i will try to make my new pasport and will take to interview along with expired one. Sir i also need ur whatsapp for getting some information about dv lottery.

[@ronaldkakooza2664]

@@bakhtzamanstanikzai7591 No need to worry. Just tell your young brother to go with two passport during the interview time that is, the expired and the new one altogether. He will explain them and the good thing is that, they are also human beings. They know the situation in some countries and people. Your brother is not the first to be with an expired passport and he is not the one who made the passport to expire before interview time. I wish you and your brother the best of luck .

[@13jmn]

Question: On the Personal Information I page at the top right corner i see there is an expiration date indicated there, what does this mean sir?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

It's called the OMB form expiration date. Official forms of the US government generally have it. The date is for administrative purpose only and does not concern your DS-260 submission.

[@13jmn]

Thank you sir

[@diversityvisaguidance]

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[@marifdard4569]

I’m filling out on behalf of my wife so after petitioner part on SSN do I put my SSN number or answer no?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Approach the questions/parts according to the individual concerned: "No" should be appropriate as the question should concern your wife (and not you).

[@marifdard4569]

@@diversityvisaguidance thank you so much

[@nadinesihsahnjong8793]

My qstn is Do u advise I present de police certificate on de day of my interview or not ,I was told of if I don't hv a police certificate from all the countries I hv visited it might lead to a visa denial.

[@anitadonkor3092]

Thanks so much. Your video is very informative. My husband has been selected for the 2023 DVD’s lottery. When he was doing the entry he wrote my gazetted name for the spouse but it’s my maiden name which is in my passport so then I would like to know which of the names he should put on the ds260, is it the one in the passport or the gazetted one? Thank you

[@diversityvisaguidance]

The one in the passport - for the spouse section in his and the personal information section in yours; and the 'gazetted' one in the "other names used" section - in yours.

[@anitadonkor3092]

Awww, thanks so much.

[@larrycatana2072]

I have university degree then i fill in education level but I didn't add high school in Ds 260 dose have any problem to it??????

[@diversityvisaguidance]

You need to include all, beginning at junior secondary school.

[@Bryanstouch]

Hello Sir do we need to first make payments to get access

[@diversityvisaguidance]

No, you don't. Watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJnUdn95h7WXirM

[@fodaymamoudsuma7180]

Thanks My date of birth in the passport and the date of birth in my high school degree result is different will that affects me in case am lucky to be selected in the random selection.

[@diversityvisaguidance]

It shouldn't, as long as you have a 'valid' reason for the difference. Moreover, there are times when selectees are not even required to present their high school degree.

[@musaturay1593]

Thanks very very much for the brilliant lecture. I am filling the ds-260 but my question is on the PRIMARY OCCUPATION (Work/Education/Training information). My primary OCCUPATION is Banking but unfortunately Banking is not found in the drop down chat. I temporarily indicated BUSINESS. Please advise

[@diversityvisaguidance]

No problem as long as it is the option closest banking.

[@princebate9158]

Thanks soo much your video was educative. I won the dv as a family. We are 4 that me , my wife and 2 kids. In the beginning of your video , there will be 4 columns because we are 4. Do i need to click on all the 4 or only my own as the principal winner

[@diversityvisaguidance]

On all four, one after the other.

[@nadinesihsahnjong8793]

I once travel to a country illegally, n I indicated dt country in my Ds260,presently I hv goten a police certificate from there

[@Angel_whitnell]

If you ever lived in that country more than 6 months or have ever committed anything illegal then yes you need pcc from that country otherwise skip

[@romeokponkanou5989]

Thanks so much my brother. Just a question. On my marriage certificate my father signed as a witness and his middle name on the marriage certificate is different from his middle name on my birthday certificate. Filling my father name on the Ds260, is it his name on my birthday certificate I will write or the one on my marriage certificate... Is there need to have an affidavit of name for my father before the interview ??

[@diversityvisaguidance]

1. On BC 2. No necessary

[@romeokponkanou5989]

@@diversityvisaguidance thanks so much

[@naqeebjanarman1623]

Sir How can find my (Electronic Diversity Visa Confirmation Number) From where i will know this Number for improve DS 260

[@diversityvisaguidance]

From your entry submission confirmation page. Explained here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJnUdn95h7WXirM

[@naqeebjanarman1623]

Sir There is geven Mesege to me Visa confirmation Number is Not wrong what i Do Now??

[@Ale-wq3hr]

hello, i recently submitted a ds-260 form and i think i made some mistakes. When I described the last 3 jobs of my the last 10 years at the following question ,if they needed at least 2 years of experience I answered yes, without checking the American site on qualifying jobs; for example i have been 3 years Resturant manager, and in Italy you need at least 2 years of experience to do it, will this result in the refusal of my ds-260? Thanks in advance

[@diversityvisaguidance]

No.

[@Ale-wq3hr]

@@diversityvisaguidance thanks for your reply, I'll try to explain the situation better because I haven't slept the last two nights for this; the doubt is all about the part "work/education/training information". My present employ is in a restaurant in Italy, where i am the restaurant manager and there is a question on the Ds-260 :"Does this job require at least 2 years of training of experience?" I answered yes, with all the duties and i did the same with my previously jobs: -Bar manager -administrative officer. only today i saw the list of jobs of the US Department of Labor, and none of my works are on that list that should qualify me for the DV visa. calculating that I should be qualified to the dv visa with my level of education, in fact to the box: "Number of educational institutions attended" I answered "3" -1 diploma at the vocational school (5 years) - 1 diploma at another vocational school -- a school of higher education attended with its final certificate. my "incorrect" answers related to my work, could cause me problems? It would be better to correct the Ds260 by answering the question "Does this job require 2 years of training?" NO? Thank you very much for your time, is that in my Ds260 I already state that I have received a refusal to an F1 visa in the past and I would not like to increase the motivations for not proceeding with the next phase and then schedule the interview at the embassy for obtaining the green card

[@naqeebjanarman1623]

Sir There is geven Mesege to me Visa confirmation Number is Not wrong what i Do Now??

[@diversityvisaguidance]

There has to be some error in the info you are entering. So be sure to countercheck EVERY BIT of it, and then correct any errors you discover.

[@pearlmediziner38]

Hi. Thank you for the detailed explanation about the DS260 form! ^ ^ But I have a question. My passport expires in just one month. What if I send it with the code of the old passport that I registered before? I recently ordered a new passport. My newly ordered passport is going to arrive after more than 10 days. And what if I explain it in the interview about my new Passport? And other one question, I have. At the Previous Work/Education/Training Information section 19:38, I personally have 6 years of continuous work experience in a publishing house together with my parents on Editor and designer of publications. "Were you previously employed?"~Should I answer Yes? Please help me by replying on this. Because it is very important to me. +Subbed!

[@missyslim5382]

Get a new passport immediately.

[@yawlegend6195]

Please can you add your kids without having passports

[@7tz468]

Hello ❤ I have a question . my age is 17Years My step mother . I submitted a request and added me with it in this request If I win and can I travel with her or not, will there be a problem because she is not my mother?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Yes you can. There's no problem.

[@7tz468]

@@diversityvisaguidance Thanks for the answer ❤️❤️

[@7tz468]

@@diversityvisaguidance I have another question, please. Can I attend the embassy interview with her without my parents?Can I travel with her in general if my father does not travel?

[@trm7999]

Great explanation, thank you so much

[@diversityvisaguidance]

You are welcome!

[@ipoetry97]

Thank you 😁

[@diversityvisaguidance]

You're welcome!

[@sandaruwansampath351]

After applying dv lottery my passport was misplaced so I apply new passport so now how I applying ds 260 how should I write passport number it should be new or all number pls advise

[@diversityvisaguidance]

It no longer matters so you can go with the new one. Explanation here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIa7oHuIhLd3iKM

[@Ariijiina]

Thanks sir for Summery Sir my question is when I reach pages of Sprouse or family should I skip all of them without saving them because they don't concern me am single. So should I save them and go next page or I don't need to save I just go next pages. Thanks

[@diversityvisaguidance]

The DS-260 is a smart form. Your initial answers (personal information) determine the parts that come afterwards. If you're single for example, you won't have parts (questions) relating to a spouse or family.

[@Ariijiina]

@@diversityvisaguidance Thank you so much sir I really appreciate your kindness respond 🙏

[@diversityvisaguidance]

@@Ariijiina Don't mention it!

[@Ariijiina]

@@diversityvisaguidance thank you so much sir I really appreciate your kindness respond 🙏

[@diversityvisaguidance]

@@Ariijiina You're welcome!

[@yawatiemo7224]

Greetings Sir I am on the final page to sign and submit application.. I have entered the passport number several times, but doesn't go through. Please, is there any explanation to this? Thank you

[@diversityvisaguidance]

What doesn't go through? Is it the passport number or the submission of the form?

[@yawatiemo7224]

@@diversityvisaguidance Thanks. I have been able to resolve it.

[@Konphetii]

@@yawatiemo7224 hello, may i ask how did you fix it? Im having the same issue

[@yawatiemo7224]

@@Konphetii the passport number has to appear in two different areas. I had it on only one area. Thanks

[@u.e.cultimateeatingchampio9645]

@@yawatiemo7224 we have same problem i enter the passport no. then the captcha and when i press send the passport box there is an arrow apprear red. i try it several times..what does it means

[@zaara3446]

Hello.. Thankyou for your video I want to ask there waa simple spelling mistake in my name when petition was filed now when i will fill this form should I write my correct name which is present on my passport or the name in the petition?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

The form is an opportunity to correct the mistake. So write your correct name as on your passport.

[@priscillaadusei1323]

While filling the child part, I selected that I will be immigrating with my child. Will my child be given a visa to immigrate with me?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Yes; each person a visa. (Hope you are aware of the rules when it comes to adding derivatives: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5zcimmOpcpooac)

[@christian-Ian]

Sir Good Day we finished filled up the DS260 but we realize that we made mistake on the question of "Did any one assist you on filing out DS60. we click NO in all our account and all 3 kids dependent. Sir what is the consequence for that? is that a big Issue? Thank you in advance

[@diversityvisaguidance]

It's not much of an issue. But you may want to correct it if your interview notification is not expected soon.

[@amjadalmaktari2494]

Do you advise me to reopen my ds 260 form again? This is my problem. In the small box that says Number of educational institutions attended I wrote 2 and after that I wrote university and institute. I should've written 3 .high school, university and institute. Do you think that it's a big mistake? Should I reopen the ds 260 form and correct it?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Yes, reopen and correct. The info to provide goes down to junior high school (from Grade 7).

[@Abdou110]

Great work thank you,, Can you fill DS 260 with your phone?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Possible, but quite challenging.

[@Abdou110]

@@diversityvisaguidance ok thanks

[@nadinesihsahnjong8793]

Hi sir pls hv a qstn for u ,Presently preparing for my interview in August

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Go ahead and ask.

[@nadinesihsahnjong8793]

@@diversityvisaguidance please I need ur advise ,I once travelled to a country illegally n I mentioned dt country in my Ds260, presently I can't get a police clearance from dere ,Can I tell the Co.the truth on the day of my interview?? If not wat do u advise me to do?

[@nadinesihsahnjong8793]

@@diversityvisaguidance Am a Dv 2022 winner presently preparing for my interview next month

[@abdirahmanwilliam7649]

I have one question Sir. I applied dv lottery last year and am waiting result on May 7th. Am married and I applied it as married. If I win should I fill the ds260 thou I didnt get yet my marriage certificate, or I should first get the marriage certificate and fill it afterwards.

[@diversityvisaguidance]

When to fill out the DS-260 depends on you; you don't need your marriage certificate to do so.

[@davidadane4390]

Thanks 👍

[@diversityvisaguidance]

You're welcome.

[@stevenathanielwilliams8644]

Thank very much brother Please I want to know something Can US immigration contact affidavit of support or a host on phone number or only by their email address?

[@diversityvisaguidance]

They may be contacted by telephone as well. But whether by phone or by email, they are generally contacted only in case of need.

[@cabdisaaqxasanfiiwdow2897]

Yes

[@Suldan-IMW]

Talk about the Married.

[@diversityvisaguidance]

The married are simply a principal applicant and a derivative applicant. In the applicant information table, you will find the names and status of both spouses; as well as the links to their respective DS-260s. Follow the procedure explained, and complete each one's DS-260. The DS-260 forms of the married are separate forms to be completely separately.

[@amidoundam9929]

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[@diversityvisaguidance]

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[@diversityvisaguidance]

Sorry, I don't get what you're trying to say.

[@kiransinhgohil1550]

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[@diversityvisaguidance]

Sorry, I don't speak Hindi.

[@bakhtzamanstanikzai7591]

Dear sir, i have also one question that my younger brother has been selected and when he was applying for dv lottery at that time his passport was not expire and recently his pasport expired, and now taking new passport take 5 to six months in afghanistan, now can i submit ds 260 on this expired pasport or. If i can extend my passport for two or three years then can i submit ds 260 form by two years time extended passport? Note: up to the interview time i will try to make my new pasport and will take to interview along with expired one. Sir i also need ur whatsapp for getting some information about dv lottery. Bakht zaman hashmi from.afghanistan

[@diversityvisaguidance]

Acquire a new passport (begin the process right now), and use it for the rest of the process, including filling out the DS-260. I'm not on WhatsApp; use this email instead: [e-mail]

[@bareqmalikzai1999]

Sir I need your help kindly help me, actually I fill the form I was in the mailing address section in and sending green card part unfortunately suddenly time is over now I’m trying to fill it out again but there written for the information you entered does not match our record plz try again or contact kcc. 🥹