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Dear All

I have sent an email to KCC to ask them to clarify the below points. Do you think it can harm my application in any way? Also if you could help in the below points as well that would be great!

Please see below:


"1. Personal, Address and Phone Information
"Full Name in Native Language /Native Alphabet” - My question here is whether I need to provide my name not only in my native alphabet (so using special characters, like „á” or „é”) but also in the name order that we use in Hungary? In Hungary, we put surnames first and given names last. In my DS-260 application for this specific question, I kept the American order (given names first, surname last) and only modified some characters to match my native alphabet. So currently it looks like this: given names with the special characters, surname with the special characters. Can you please confirm whether this would be sufficient or should I put my name in Hungarian order instead?

2. Previous U.S. Travel Information
"Were you issued an Alien Registration Number by the Department of Homeland Security?” - To this question, I put „no” as my answer. I have been an exchange student in the United States from 2013 to 2014 on a J-1 Visa, but as far as I am aware that visa does not come with an Alien Registration Number. Can you please confirm?

3. Work/Education/Training Information
(To put things into perspective, I have both a completed University degree and previous work history, so in my application, I filled out the details for both.)
a. "Present Employer or School Name - Does this job require at least 2 years of training or experience?” - I put „yes” as an answer, however, I have only ca. 17 months of previous work experience. The method behind my thinking: I put „yes” as an answer because although I do not have 2 years of work experience, reflecting on the original question, the position itself that I hold requires at least 2 years of work experience. In Hungary employers sometimes decide to hire someone for these positions if the person has a good work history or education, even though they do not have the required years of work experience yet. Do you think I should modify my answer to „no” or can I leave it as it is now?
b. "Have you belonged to, contributed to, or worked for any professional, social, or charitable organization?” - For this question, I put „yes” as an answer and listed again all the previous professional workplaces that I have already given under the "current and previous work history" tabs. Would this be the correct approach?

4. Security and Background Information
"Do you seek to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but have not yet been certified by the Secretary of Labor?” - I am planning to start working once I get my green card and arrive in the United States. In my DS-260 application, I put „no” to this question. Can you please help me whether this is the correct approach or should I modify my answer to „yes”?

Can you please let me know whether my thinking and logic were sufficient when I filled out the answers to these questions? In case I have made some errors, I would like to ask you to please re-open my DS-260 form and I would be more than happy to correct any possible mistakes."


Thank you so much for your answers in advance!
 
Congratulations to everyone!

I have a quick question. My mother has been selected and will appear with my father for the interview, however, I live in a different country and I will be unable to be present for their interview. What happens in this case? Do I have to go for an interview at the embassy where I reside or do I have to travel to where they live?

Thank you in advance for your help!
 
Dear All

I have sent an email to KCC to ask them to clarify the below points. Do you think it can harm my application in any way? Also if you could help in the below points as well that would be great!

Please see below:


"1. Personal, Address and Phone Information
"Full Name in Native Language /Native Alphabet” - My question here is whether I need to provide my name not only in my native alphabet (so using special characters, like „á” or „é”) but also in the name order that we use in Hungary? In Hungary, we put surnames first and given names last. In my DS-260 application for this specific question, I kept the American order (given names first, surname last) and only modified some characters to match my native alphabet. So currently it looks like this: given names with the special characters, surname with the special characters. Can you please confirm whether this would be sufficient or should I put my name in Hungarian order instead?

2. Previous U.S. Travel Information
"Were you issued an Alien Registration Number by the Department of Homeland Security?” - To this question, I put „no” as my answer. I have been an exchange student in the United States from 2013 to 2014 on a J-1 Visa, but as far as I am aware that visa does not come with an Alien Registration Number. Can you please confirm?

3. Work/Education/Training Information
(To put things into perspective, I have both a completed University degree and previous work history, so in my application, I filled out the details for both.)
a. "Present Employer or School Name - Does this job require at least 2 years of training or experience?” - I put „yes” as an answer, however, I have only ca. 17 months of previous work experience. The method behind my thinking: I put „yes” as an answer because although I do not have 2 years of work experience, reflecting on the original question, the position itself that I hold requires at least 2 years of work experience. In Hungary employers sometimes decide to hire someone for these positions if the person has a good work history or education, even though they do not have the required years of work experience yet. Do you think I should modify my answer to „no” or can I leave it as it is now?
b. "Have you belonged to, contributed to, or worked for any professional, social, or charitable organization?” - For this question, I put „yes” as an answer and listed again all the previous professional workplaces that I have already given under the "current and previous work history" tabs. Would this be the correct approach?

4. Security and Background Information
"Do you seek to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but have not yet been certified by the Secretary of Labor?” - I am planning to start working once I get my green card and arrive in the United States. In my DS-260 application, I put „no” to this question. Can you please help me whether this is the correct approach or should I modify my answer to „yes”?

Can you please let me know whether my thinking and logic were sufficient when I filled out the answers to these questions? In case I have made some errors, I would like to ask you to please re-open my DS-260 form and I would be more than happy to correct any possible mistakes."


Thank you so much for your answers in advance!

The email itself will not harm your application, however KCC will not respond to your specific questions. Imagine if all selectees write and ask them to review their response to the questions on the DS260 form, they will not be able to process documents or schedule people’s interviews.
 
Congratulations to everyone!

I have a quick question. My mother has been selected and will appear with my father for the interview, however, I live in a different country and I will be unable to be present for their interview. What happens in this case? Do I have to go for an interview at the embassy where I reside or do I have to travel to where they live?

Thank you in advance for your help!

If you’re eligible to be processed as a derivative of your mother’s selection, you’re expected to attend the interview with her.
 
I have a quick question. Job Title on the DS-260. I'm putting down "Engineer" which is my current title. I'm a bit concerned it's too vague for them to match to the ONET Online Database so I'm considering changing it to "Mechanical Engineer" which is what my degree is. And I pretty much do mechanical engineering on a day to day basis at my job.

Is it alright to do that or should I just keep it "Engineer" and put an explanation in the description field?

Thanks so much!
 
I have a quick question. Job Title on the DS-260. I'm putting down "Engineer" which is my current title. I'm a bit concerned it's too vague for them to match to the ONET Online Database so I'm considering changing it to "Mechanical Engineer" which is what my degree is. And I pretty much do mechanical engineering on a day to day basis at my job.

Is it alright to do that or should I just keep it "Engineer" and put an explanation in the description field?

Thanks so much!
Presumably you are qualifying on education? So don’t worry about matching onet (and if you were using work experience, you need a lot more proof than what’s written on the ds260 anyway).
 
Dear All

I have sent an email to KCC to ask them to clarify the below points. Do you think it can harm my application in any way? Also if you could help in the below points as well that would be great!

Please see below:


"1. Personal, Address and Phone Information
"Full Name in Native Language /Native Alphabet” - My question here is whether I need to provide my name not only in my native alphabet (so using special characters, like „á” or „é”) but also in the name order that we use in Hungary? In Hungary, we put surnames first and given names last. In my DS-260 application for this specific question, I kept the American order (given names first, surname last) and only modified some characters to match my native alphabet. So currently it looks like this: given names with the special characters, surname with the special characters. Can you please confirm whether this would be sufficient or should I put my name in Hungarian order instead?

2. Previous U.S. Travel Information
"Were you issued an Alien Registration Number by the Department of Homeland Security?” - To this question, I put „no” as my answer. I have been an exchange student in the United States from 2013 to 2014 on a J-1 Visa, but as far as I am aware that visa does not come with an Alien Registration Number. Can you please confirm?

3. Work/Education/Training Information
(To put things into perspective, I have both a completed University degree and previous work history, so in my application, I filled out the details for both.)
a. "Present Employer or School Name - Does this job require at least 2 years of training or experience?” - I put „yes” as an answer, however, I have only ca. 17 months of previous work experience. The method behind my thinking: I put „yes” as an answer because although I do not have 2 years of work experience, reflecting on the original question, the position itself that I hold requires at least 2 years of work experience. In Hungary employers sometimes decide to hire someone for these positions if the person has a good work history or education, even though they do not have the required years of work experience yet. Do you think I should modify my answer to „no” or can I leave it as it is now?
b. "Have you belonged to, contributed to, or worked for any professional, social, or charitable organization?” - For this question, I put „yes” as an answer and listed again all the previous professional workplaces that I have already given under the "current and previous work history" tabs. Would this be the correct approach?

4. Security and Background Information
"Do you seek to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but have not yet been certified by the Secretary of Labor?” - I am planning to start working once I get my green card and arrive in the United States. In my DS-260 application, I put „no” to this question. Can you please help me whether this is the correct approach or should I modify my answer to „yes”?

Can you please let me know whether my thinking and logic were sufficient when I filled out the answers to these questions? In case I have made some errors, I would like to ask you to please re-open my DS-260 form and I would be more than happy to correct any possible mistakes."


Thank you so much for your answers in advance!

They can respond to your questions if you call them but definitely not if you email them. Via email, they respond with the most generic response ever. Even via phone, they won't be able to provide a 100% accurate answer but it shouldn't hurt your application anyways.

Regarding your "previous US Travel Info" this article should help xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx "Alien Registration Numbers are assigned to everyone who applies for a green card, regardless of whether they’re eligible through family ties, employment, or as a refugee or asylee. All immigrants — meaning anyone who intends to live permanently in the United States — get an Alien Registration Number. "

Security and background info have been discussed in this thread. Our understanding is that you should answer "No" since they are talking about a PERM certification. (H1Bs and EBs with certified labor certifications also fill out DS-260) Also here: https://hammondlawgroup.com/healthc...-errors-on-ds-230-immigrant-visa-application/ "Answer “no” to this question. While you are entering to perform labor that does not require “certification” of a PERM application by the Department of Labor "
 
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Presumably you are qualifying on education? So don’t worry about matching onet (and if you were using work experience, you need a lot more proof than what’s written on the ds260 anyway).

Yes I'll qualify on education but I want to make sure I have all angles covered in case the CO asks further questions. Thanks.
 
They can respond to your questions if you call them but definitely not if you email them. Via email, they respond with the most generic response ever. Even via phone, they won't be able to provide a 100% accurate answer but it shouldn't hurt your application anyways.

Regarding your "previous US Travel Info" this article should help xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx "Alien Registration Numbers are assigned to everyone who applies for a green card, regardless of whether they’re eligible through family ties, employment, or as a refugee or asylee. All immigrants — meaning anyone who intends to live permanently in the United States — get an Alien Registration Number. "

Security and background info have been discussed in this thread. Our understanding is that you should answer "No" since they are talking about a PERM certification. (H1Bs and EBs with certified labor certifications also fill out DS-260) Also here: https://hammondlawgroup.com/healthc...-errors-on-ds-230-immigrant-visa-application/ "Answer “no” to this question. While you are entering to perform labor that does not require “certification” of a PERM application by the Department of Labor "

Your post was edited for the purpose of removing the link to the website you quoted because:
That is a business website - a pay for service immigration website - this website cannot be used to promote their services
 
Yes I'll qualify on education but I want to make sure I have all angles covered in case the CO asks further questions. Thanks.
Honestly, they’re just not going to go into that much examination of what you write there. Occupation engineer, degrees listed, jobs listed, they’re not going to look anything up on onet from that question on the DS.
 
Dear All

I have sent an email to KCC to ask them to clarify the below points. Do you think it can harm my application in any way? Also if you could help in the below points as well that would be great!

Please see below:


"1. Personal, Address and Phone Information
"Full Name in Native Language /Native Alphabet” - My question here is whether I need to provide my name not only in my native alphabet (so using special characters, like „á” or „é”) but also in the name order that we use in Hungary? In Hungary, we put surnames first and given names last. In my DS-260 application for this specific question, I kept the American order (given names first, surname last) and only modified some characters to match my native alphabet. So currently it looks like this: given names with the special characters, surname with the special characters. Can you please confirm whether this would be sufficient or should I put my name in Hungarian order instead?

Thank you so much for your answers in advance!

This is interesting for me as well.

When I provided my name in my native alphabet I put it First name, Last name format, which looks more natural for me. I wonder what's the correct way.
 
This is interesting for me as well.

When I provided my name in my native alphabet I put it First name, Last name format, which looks more natural for me. I wonder what's the correct way.

I just called KCC and they said that the order does not matter. It is good either way. Hope this helps.
 
budayg

Thank you for sharing, it helps a lot.

When I filled out the form I also assumed it would not matter. But every now and then I get this fear that I made mistakes)
 
Hello! I made a mistake when I filled in DS 260 form and particularly the number of my US visa (B1/B2). I wrote "0" instead "C". Can I get denied for this mistake?
 
MrMakaveli

If you have already submitted your DS260 form and you want to correct your mistake, you can just send email to KCC and ask to unlock the form. They will do so without problems, you can amend anything you want and submit again.
 
When does the KCC respond to the request to unlock the DS form after sending e-mail?
It can take days, sometimes it’s quicker, depends how busy they are.
Ensure you include all required info about your case in the email you send them, as instructed for contacting them in your selection letter.
 
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