philip0607
Registered Users (C)
Hi,
I just got a DV 2009 NL.
I was extremely happy until I looked into DS-230.
By the way – is there any deadline for sending back the DS-230 and DSP-122?
My NL came a bit later, though its date is from April? Is this a problem?
Now on the topic.
I don’t have any SSN number, nor I have address in the US (or mailbox). I have just a couple of known people in the US, but they are not family members or so. Distant friends more likely.
I read almost all information about DS-230 in this forum, but there are too many opinions.
I would like to synthesize the information, which I gathered, so it could be useful to any one who comes to read this. Please, someone who can verify my statements below, to confirm or deny, otherwise this post could lead to confusion of other people.
General questions:
Q. Can I use DHL, UPS or other tracked mail/courier service to send the DS-230 back to KCC.
A: Yes, you can. Not a problem.
Q. What if I got married or plan to marry?
A1: If you got married since you apllied initially for the DV lottery, ask your wife to fill in a DS-230 form as well. Send it along with yours and with a copy of your marriage certificate.
A2: If your planning to marry and you already received the NL from KCC, it is better to do the wedding before sending back the DS-230 forms. Once you are married sent DS-230 and your marriage certificate.
DS-230 questions:
Q10. Permanent address in the United States where you intend to live, if
known (street address including ZIP code). Include the name of a person
who currently lives there.
A: This could be left N/A. Leaving it N/A will not affect your chances for getting the visa, right?
Q11. Address in the United States where you want your Permanent
Resident Card (Green Card) mailed, if different from address in item #10
(include the name of a person who currently lives there).
A: Also, could be N/A, but is better to give at least some friend's address here. If left N/A could be filled later on the interview, because this is the address where you will receive your actual Green Card Plastic once you enter USA.
21a. Person(s) named in 14 and 19 who will accompany you to the United States now.
A: Write each other’s (spouse’s) names. The husband writes his wife’s name. The wife writes her husband’s name.
Q23. List below all educational institutions attended.
A: SCHOOL AND LOCATION: write school name, city and country only.
Q29. Name and Address of Petitioner
The petitioner is the one who won the lottery. All other family members should write him/her as the petitioner.
Q33a. Do you want the Social Security Administration to assign you an SSN (and
issue a card) or issue you a new card (if you have an SSN)? You must
answer "Yes" to this question and to the "Consent To Disclosure" in order
to receive an SSN and/or card."
A: Better to choose YES. However, later on you need to go personally to the local office to collect your SSN card, because it is unlikely you will receive it via mail with your GC. Is that correct?
So, this is all the information I was able to gather.
I’d like to ask once again for a verification of the above answers from someone experienced in the matter.
Thanks in Advance!
I just got a DV 2009 NL.
I was extremely happy until I looked into DS-230.
By the way – is there any deadline for sending back the DS-230 and DSP-122?
My NL came a bit later, though its date is from April? Is this a problem?
Now on the topic.
I don’t have any SSN number, nor I have address in the US (or mailbox). I have just a couple of known people in the US, but they are not family members or so. Distant friends more likely.
I read almost all information about DS-230 in this forum, but there are too many opinions.
I would like to synthesize the information, which I gathered, so it could be useful to any one who comes to read this. Please, someone who can verify my statements below, to confirm or deny, otherwise this post could lead to confusion of other people.
General questions:
Q. Can I use DHL, UPS or other tracked mail/courier service to send the DS-230 back to KCC.
A: Yes, you can. Not a problem.
Q. What if I got married or plan to marry?
A1: If you got married since you apllied initially for the DV lottery, ask your wife to fill in a DS-230 form as well. Send it along with yours and with a copy of your marriage certificate.
A2: If your planning to marry and you already received the NL from KCC, it is better to do the wedding before sending back the DS-230 forms. Once you are married sent DS-230 and your marriage certificate.
DS-230 questions:
Q10. Permanent address in the United States where you intend to live, if
known (street address including ZIP code). Include the name of a person
who currently lives there.
A: This could be left N/A. Leaving it N/A will not affect your chances for getting the visa, right?
Q11. Address in the United States where you want your Permanent
Resident Card (Green Card) mailed, if different from address in item #10
(include the name of a person who currently lives there).
A: Also, could be N/A, but is better to give at least some friend's address here. If left N/A could be filled later on the interview, because this is the address where you will receive your actual Green Card Plastic once you enter USA.
21a. Person(s) named in 14 and 19 who will accompany you to the United States now.
A: Write each other’s (spouse’s) names. The husband writes his wife’s name. The wife writes her husband’s name.
Q23. List below all educational institutions attended.
A: SCHOOL AND LOCATION: write school name, city and country only.
Q29. Name and Address of Petitioner
The petitioner is the one who won the lottery. All other family members should write him/her as the petitioner.
Q33a. Do you want the Social Security Administration to assign you an SSN (and
issue a card) or issue you a new card (if you have an SSN)? You must
answer "Yes" to this question and to the "Consent To Disclosure" in order
to receive an SSN and/or card."
A: Better to choose YES. However, later on you need to go personally to the local office to collect your SSN card, because it is unlikely you will receive it via mail with your GC. Is that correct?
So, this is all the information I was able to gather.
I’d like to ask once again for a verification of the above answers from someone experienced in the matter.
Thanks in Advance!