DS 260, what in the ever loving hell?

[Abby&Mario 100]

We've sent our AOS package to NVC and have the IV one ready to go. So today I went to take a closer look at what we're going to have to do in the coming weeks/months.

It looks like the DS 260 form is going to require every single address where the intended immigrant has lived since age 16. I can't for the life of me fathom why this information is important or necessary. He had seven addresses just for the past five years on the G325A. Was that not enough information already? At 16 he moved to Medellín for college and moved around a lot. He worked there until age 28, when he got a job that took him to Perú for two months and then Argentina for five years, where he also moved around a ton. Then he moved back to Colombia. Now we are back in Argentina. Ack! Many of these places were furnished rooms or apartments with all services included that were rented for a period of a few months, the addresses long since forgotten, places his name was never associated with in any official capacity (no bills, no rental contract, etc.) I know we'll be able to click "add another" on the form, but even if we could recover every single address where he laid his head on a pillow at night for a few months, I'm sure it would add up to at least 20, if not more.

I know we can't leave gaps in time on the form. We certainly don't intend to lie. But I am wondering what the hell people do for this section of the form. What about people who live in rural areas with no address? Or like, nomadic tribespeople? What about people who move a ####### ton, or have jobs that require frequent extended travel that makes maintaining any long-term residence impossible, like my husband? We are stressed about this. I told him to dig up every address he possibly can, and that we'll go from there. He's always used his parents' address for his permanent address. Could we somehow use that to our advantage?

Please help! I wanted to ask here before calling NVC...

[NikLR 13,220]

Permanent addresses, where he got his mail sent to, the address on his driver's license, his abode at college, etc...

Yes you need them all. I moved 18 times from 16 to 32. I googled and mapped and even drove to them for addresses. But all were places I was not at temporarily, at least not on purpose.

[Rlelle09 28]

What happens if you miss one?

[Dualie 185]

I lived in a ####ton of places also, especially being in the military. This form is gonna be a nightmare for me. I tell you though, I will have the addresses, but the EXACT DATES??? Not so much.

[NikLR 13,220]

Try your best. If you miss one or two it's not the end of the world, you just need to try your best as this is a legal form and you dont want misrepresentation hanging over your head. The human memory is not perfect however.

You need month/year not exact dates.

[NikLR 13,220]

Also the reason it is necessary is for background checks, imho. My husband, who works for the US government, had to send in security forms saying where he's lived the last 10 years and who could verify. Those people were supposed to send back forms saying how they knew him and verify his information without knowing what he wrote. In the end he had an hour long interview with the FBI. He held secret security clearance in the military already and was no stranger to a security check like this. Now the US govt is trying to do the same sort of thing here for the beneficiary only not as indepth. They're protecting themselves the best they think they can. Any first world country would require this or more. It's really not their problem when you're the one who wants a visa that is a privilege, not a right. Not saying I agree or disagree with the US govt or you, just stating it like it is. Immigration is one of those things where you have to bend and give a great deal without transparency into the process to get what you want. But my mother taught me in elementary school, find out what the teacher wants, give it to them, and you'll get the marks YOU want. I apply that in life and it's worked out pretty well.

Edited June 25, 2014 by NLR

[Rlelle09 28]

Also the reason it is necessary is for background checks, imho. My husband, who works for the US government, had to send in security forms saying where he's lived the last 10 years and who could verify. Those people were supposed to send back forms saying how they knew him and verify his information without knowing what he wrote. In the end he had an hour long interview with the FBI. He held secret security clearance in the military already and was no stranger to a security check like this. Now the US govt is trying to do the same sort of thing here for the beneficiary only not as indepth. They're protecting themselves the best they think they can. Any first world country would require this or more. It's really not their problem when you're the one who wants a visa that is a privilege, not a right. Not saying I agree or disagree with the US govt or you, just stating it like it is. Immigration is one of those things where you have to bend and give a great deal without transparency into the process to get what you want. But my mother taught me in elementary school, find out what the teacher wants, give it to them, and you'll get the marks YOU want. I apply that in life and it's worked out pretty well.

Great way to put it. I'll be driving around Toronto I guess :-) . Thank God its only within Toronto for me. Do they ask for postal codes n such as well?

[NikLR 13,220]

Great way to put it. I'll be driving around Toronto I guess :-) . Thank God its only within Toronto for me. Do they ask for postal codes n such as well?

Yes.

I used google maps for the most part and Canada post for the postal codes once I knew the address.

[Rlelle09 28]

Yes.

I used google maps for the most part and Canada post for the postal codes once I knew the address.

I edited my post, because I read what I wrote and thought to myself " what a stupid question" lol!

[NikLR 13,220]

I edited my post, because I read what I wrote and thought to myself " what a stupid question" lol!

LOL... well actually you just quoted your post. you can ask for a mod to edit it if you'd like.

[Rlelle09 28]

LOL... well actually you just quoted your post. you can ask for a mod to edit it if you'd like.

Nope i'll let everyone else enjoy my stupidity as well :-).

[NikLR 13,220]

Nope i'll let everyone else enjoy my stupidity as well :-).

Ah well.... fun times had by all?! lol

[Rlelle09 28]

Ah well.... fun times had by all?! lol[/quote

Exactly!!lol!

[Kolewenoik31 57]

We've sent our AOS package to NVC and have the IV one ready to go. So today I went to take a closer look at what we're going to have to do in the coming weeks/months.

It looks like the DS 260 form is going to require every single address where the intended immigrant has lived since age 16. I can't for the life of me fathom why this information is important or necessary. He had seven addresses just for the past five years on the G325A. Was that not enough information already? At 16 he moved to Medellín for college and moved around a lot. He worked there until age 28, when he got a job that took him to Perú for two months and then Argentina for five years, where he also moved around a ton. Then he moved back to Colombia. Now we are back in Argentina. Ack! Many of these places were furnished rooms or apartments with all services included that were rented for a period of a few months, the addresses long since forgotten, places his name was never associated with in any official capacity (no bills, no rental contract, etc.) I know we'll be able to click "add another" on the form, but even if we could recover every single address where he laid his head on a pillow at night for a few months, I'm sure it would add up to at least 20, if not more.

I know we can't leave gaps in time on the form. We certainly don't intend to lie. But I am wondering what the hell people do for this section of the form. What about people who live in rural areas with no address? Or like, nomadic tribespeople? What about people who move a ####### ton, or have jobs that require frequent extended travel that makes maintaining any long-term residence impossible, like my husband? We are stressed about this. I told him to dig up every address he possibly can, and that we'll go from there. He's always used his parents' address for his permanent address. Could we somehow use that to our advantage?

Please help! I wanted to ask here before calling NVC...

Not making light of your situation because you must be frustrated. I know I would, but I want to that you for your unknown humour. Today was a really awful day for me and as I started to read your post I just chuckled a little because I to have live in 5 places within the past 4 years. Mercy just to think that we will be going through this stage any day now. I am the Petitioner and it was difficult to connect my info to cover gaps. Hope all the best and yes you can take advantage of where all of his mail was sent to hopefully it was a couple places. Consider this though what about his police clearances {if you have not done them already}, what will they show? I know you must get one for every place/country that he has lived at, at anytime in the past. Keep us posted!

[Tina and Johan 206]

Agreed. that form is a nightmare!