Questions about DS-230 form

[Britsimon]

Momo1980, or other person, please tell me something.


I'm going to apply for the dv-2015 and I've read the instructions both in english and in spanish, but I have a doubt in the first question.

In the instructions in english it says "Last/Family Name", and that we should "Enter your name exactly as listed on your passport". Whereas in the spanish instructions it only says "apellido" (surname).

I have two surnames, mother surname + father surname, as is traditional in some coutries, and there's where my doubt is.

Should I put both surnames, or just one?


In some forums I've read, it is advised that we should write just one surname to avoid strange things farther on, while other people say that they will put both surnames.

Also I know that in the United States it would be better to follow the american naming format, as it would alleviate potential complications like applying for a social security number or getting a driving license.


Thanks in advance

My wife is Spanish so has had the same issue.

The short answer is you put both names because that is your documented identity to this point and that it matches your passport is VERY important for the DV process - what you have been told (listing only one name) is wrong and could cause you problems.

On the passport both your names are listed, my wife has hers shown under apellido, but one on top of the other. Yours will probably be the same. List both on the DV process in the order you use them - the top name being the first surname.

One slight question I have is where you say your names are mother surname + father surname. My wife lists them the other way around i.e. father surname + mother surname - but in any case enter the DV instructions how you use them which will then match other documents you have.

Regarding later on - you can change things if you prefer in the States, but plenty of people I know in the USA have double barreled names (like yours) - so it isn't going to cause you problems - their population is largely hispanic so their systems are used to dealing with two names (although some systems give preference to the first surname).

 

[RgbLed]

Hi britsimon,

My surnames are like "mother surname + father surname" and on the same line in the passport (and not one top of the other) because I'm not spanish (I'm portuguese).

Most of what I know comes from peter-roth(dot)blogspot(dot)com, "Como inscribirse en la Loteria de Visas Americanas".

He says "NO UTILIZAR LOS DOS APELLIDOS" although when repplying to comments he also says it's ok to write both surnames, so it's confusing



Note: sorry if this post shows up twice. the first time I had a link and a message came up saying the post was awaiting moderation.

 

[Britsimon]

Hi britsimon,

My surnames are like "mother surname + father surname" and on the same line in the passport (and not one top of the other) because I'm not spanish (I'm portuguese).

Most of what I know comes from peter-roth(dot)blogspot(dot)com, "Como inscribirse en la Loteria de Visas Americanas".

He says "NO UTILIZAR LOS DOS APELLIDOS" although when repplying to comments he also says it's ok to write both surnames, so it's confusing



Note: sorry if this post shows up twice. the first time I had a link and a message came up saying the post was awaiting moderation.

Peter Roth has been on here several times trying to get information for his readers. However, I can tell you that we wrote both names for my wife to make sure it matches to her passport (we do the same for air travel). That was on our DV entry but we have not been interviewed yet. You'll have to make your own mind up which way to go... but read the instructions carefully once they are published for DV2015

 

[yaimalfonso]

Hello everyone,

I have a question. So i am on the DS-230 part of my journey... and my mother wants to fill out a DS-230 for my 13 year old brother too (a minor). Can i send it together with her DS230? And if i can, do i pay for his application with a money order? should i let the NVC know about this? thanks so much for your help!

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed

 

[Sm1smom]

Your post is in the wrong forum. This particular one is for DV based GC application. Please repost your question in the applicable forum in order to get appropriate response from those knowledgeable in that area.

Hello everyone,

I have a question. So i am on the DS-230 part of my journey... and my mother wants to fill out a DS-230 for my 13 year old brother too (a minor). Can i send it together with her DS230? And if i can, do i pay for his application with a money order? should i let the NVC know about this? thanks so much for your help!

01/17/2013- Form I-130 Mailed out Priority Mail
01/22/2013- Delivered 10:18 am LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92607
02/04/2013- Received I-797C (Notice of Action) by USPS (CASE IS IN INITIAL REVIEW) with Priority Date 01/25/2013
07/18/2013- Received email with approval notification for Step-Father
07/19/2013- Received email with approval notification for Mother
08/01/2013- Received NVC Case Number for both parents, AOS Invoices & Immigrant Visa Processing Invoice
08/02/2013- Paid AOS invoice
08/05/2013- Found name error in father's petition, Called and emailed NVC my father's first page of passport so they can correct his name.
08/05-2013- Mailed AOS and all supporting documents.
08/05/2013- Sent completed DS-230 to parents in Cuba for signatures. Now waiting for the applications back and all other documentations i need to send the DS-230 back to the NVC.
08/06/2013- AOS status updated to PAID
08/07/2013- AOS Delivered
08/07/2013- Request to withdraw attorney from both cases. Emailed

 

[yaimalfonso]

i would love to find the correct Forum. but this is all i find on DS230 application. thanks

 

[SusieQQQ]

i would love to find the correct Forum. but this is all i find on DS230 application. thanks

Sorry, but you're unlikely to find anyone here who can help. You need to find the forum for the type of visa you are applying for (family-based, etc) and post the question there.

 

[Britsimon]

Exactly as Susie and Sm1smom said

If your application is family based, then this might be the right forum..
http://forums.immigration.com/forum...ed-Green-Cards-Through-Marriage-or-a-Relative

 

[yaimalfonso]

Thanks for all your help

 

[Matti111]

Hi guys. I just got the ds230 form and am a married man with 4 kids. All the questions I had have been answered by you guys so thank you very much. I just have one more question. On the form it says "complete one copy of this form for yourself and each member of your family, regardless of age, who will immigrate with you". Does this mean every member of the family will have their own individual form or I just need one form for all of us.

 

[Matti111]

I need the answer urgently. Thanks

 

[Sm1smom]

Hi guys. I just got the ds230 form and am a married man with 4 kids. All the questions I had have been answered by you guys so thank you very much. I just have one more question. On the form it says "complete one copy of this form for yourself and each member of your family, regardless of age, who will immigrate with you". Does this mean every member of the family will have their own individual form or I just need one form for all of us.

Yes, each member needs an individual form filled and submitted.

 

[Sm1smom]

I need the answer urgently. Thanks

There's really no need for this demand. We already understand the need for urgency and reassurance selectees are hoping for. Remember the guidance you're getting is free, people respond to posted questions when they're able to do so. We're not obligated to be online 24/7 to assist people.

 

[Matti111]

There's really no need for this demand. We already understand the need for urgency and reassurance selectees are hoping for. Remember the guidance you're getting is free, people respond to posted questions when they're able to do so. We're not obligated to be online 24/7 to assist people.

Thank you very much

 

[SusieQQQ]

I need the answer urgently. Thanks

This was posted at 3am in my (and the moderators) time zone. FYI.

By the way I assume you were mistaken saying DS230 and not DS260. Only the latter is now accepted.

 

[Matti111]

This was posted at 3am in my (and the moderators) time zone. FYI.

By the way I assume you were mistaken saying DS230 and not DS260. Only the latter is now accepted.

Thanks..it was 11am my time that's why. Didn't mean to offend anyone. Thanks for the help anyways.

 

[SusieQQQ]

Thanks..it was 11am my time that's why. Didn't mean to offend anyone. Thanks for the help anyways.

Yup, as mom hinted, generally, you'll find that a thanks for the people who spend their own time helping out here unpaid goes down better than demands.

 

[mrstar]

is it okay to apply with a a picture taken with a phone camera with good picture quality ....and does me getting a confirmation number mean that my picture is a good one ?

 

[SusieQQQ]

is it okay to apply with a a picture taken with a phone camera with good picture quality ....and does me getting a confirmation number mean that my picture is a good one ?

Yes (we won with phone pictures) but not necessarily to the second question. It checks for certain technical aspects.