Need guidance urgently on DS 230-1

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My father’s brother is sponsoring his immigrant visa –F4. My father has retired from Govt. Service. My mother is the derivative beneficiary. Questions regarding the following items on primary applicant’s (my father) DS 230 part 1

#10- (Permanent address in US where applicant will live)
My parents will live with me, but I may move from my current address prior to their approval. Does it matter if the permanent address as requested in this item changes between now and approval of visa?

#11- (Address where the Green Card will be mailed)
Could this be my office address (which is also the agent’s address) rather than my residential address? It is my understanding that US post office will not forward green cards if the permanent address changes?

#16- The Place of Birth for my father’s father (my grandfather, who died in 1988) is not available. Same for my mother's father. What should be filled in? Will INDIA be sufficient?

#18- The Date and Place of Birth for my father’s mother (my grandmother, who died in 1971) is not available. Same for my mother's mother. What should be filled in? Is it critical to fill in these items or "Not available" will suffice?

I do not believe that any affidavits are required to establish this data (in item #16 and #18) for my grandparents.

#22- (Employment )
My father does not intend to work in the US. Can the section “In what occupation do you intend to work in the US” be left blank at this time or state N/A

The instructions that came with the package state that birth, marriage and police clearance certificates need NOT be sent with DS 230 part 1 but should be brought along with DS 230 part 2 for the interview. However, I have read in other immigration forums that these certificates should be sent with DS 230 part 1 as well. Is that necessary or advisable to send them now?

These may be trivial questions, but I cannot seem to get around them!

:confused:
 
#10- (Permanent address in US where applicant will live)
My parents will live with me, but I may move from my current address prior to their approval. Does it matter if the permanent address as requested in this item changes between now and approval of visa?
no, it doesn't matter.
#11- (Address where the Green Card will be mailed)
Could this be my office address (which is also the agent’s address) rather than my residential address? It is my understanding that US post office will not forward green cards if the permanent address changes?
yes, it can be any address, as long as you actually get the card there
#16- The Place of Birth for my father’s father (my grandfather, who died in 1988) is not available. Same for my mother's father. What should be filled in? Will INDIA be sufficient?
it should be
#18- The Date and Place of Birth for my father’s mother (my grandmother, who died in 1971) is not available. Same for my mother's mother. What should be filled in? Is it critical to fill in these items or "Not available" will suffice?
if it's not available, it's not available.

#22- (Employment )
My father does not intend to work in the US. Can the section “In what occupation do you intend to work in the US” be left blank at this time or state N/A
N/A or you could write pretty much anything there.

The instructions that came with the package state that birth, marriage and police clearance certificates need NOT be sent with DS 230 part 1 but should be brought along with DS 230 part 2 for the interview. However, I have read in other immigration forums that these certificates should be sent with DS 230 part 1 as well. Is that necessary or advisable to send them now?
copies of birth and marriage certificates were submitted with I-130. Now, bring the rest to the interview.
 
Family based immigration

My father’s brother is sponsoring his immigrant visa –F4. My father has retired from Govt. Service. My mother is the derivative beneficiary. Questions regarding the following items on primary applicant’s (my father) DS 230 part 1

#10- (Permanent address in US where applicant will live)
My parents will live with me, but I may move from my current address prior to their approval. Does it matter if the permanent address as requested in this item changes between now and approval of visa?

#11- (Address where the Green Card will be mailed)
Could this be my office address (which is also the agent’s address) rather than my residential address? It is my understanding that US post office will not forward green cards if the permanent address changes?

#16- The Place of Birth for my father’s father (my grandfather, who died in 1988) is not available. Same for my mother's father. What should be filled in? Will INDIA be sufficient?

#18- The Date and Place of Birth for my father’s mother (my grandmother, who died in 1971) is not available. Same for my mother's mother. What should be filled in? Is it critical to fill in these items or "Not available" will suffice?

I do not believe that any affidavits are required to establish this data (in item #16 and #18) for my grandparents.

#22- (Employment )
My father does not intend to work in the US. Can the section “In what occupation do you intend to work in the US” be left blank at this time or state N/A

The instructions that came with the package state that birth, marriage and police clearance certificates need NOT be sent with DS 230 part 1 but should be brought along with DS 230 part 2 for the interview. However, I have read in other immigration forums that these certificates should be sent with DS 230 part 1 as well. Is that necessary or advisable to send them now?

These may be trivial questions, but I cannot seem to get around them!

:confused:

I do not have answers to all your questions. But here is what I think

#11 You need an address that is good till Greencard arrives. Or there should be a way to update the address in case of a change.

#16, #18 - You may want to put most likely place that you know of. As you said, there will not be any verification of it.

#22 - follow the instructions on DS 230. I think it asks you to put N/A

Regarding the docs to be sent with DS230 part 1, follow NVC's instructions. That's what we did. I don't know what you are referring to in terms of other forums, but keep in mind that there are some consulates for which DS230 part 1 and part 2 along with all docs are to be submitted to NVC. For most other consulates, DS230 part 2 and docs are to be taken to the interview. Hence it is best to follow the instructions.
 
help appreciated

Thanks for your responses. After some more research through the family tree, I have found the most probable place of birth for my grandparents. There date of birth is still not the most accurate date that I have, so that is what I am really working on right now.
Again, any pointers are most welcome:)
 
I was able to find probable year of birth for my grandparents. did anyone have a similar situation while filing GC for their parents where the date of birth for the parents' parents were not available?
I will be sending the DS -230 to NVC shortly. So any suggestions or comments would be welcome.
 
I was able to find probable year of birth for my grandparents. did anyone have a similar situation while filing GC for their parents where the date of birth for the parents' parents were not available?
I will be sending the DS -230 to NVC shortly. So any suggestions or comments would be welcome.
It's really not important, especially if they are deceased.
FYI, in the AOS form - G325A, it says:
"Date, City and Country of Birth (if Known)".
 
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