DS-230, Name in Native Alphabet

[celldoc 21]

Hi all,

Question #3 in the DS-230 requires the beneficiary to write their name in their native alphabet.

My wife's from India, and she has 2 copies of her birth certificate, 1) in English and 2) Hindi/Gujarati.

Question is, should she write her MAIDEN name out in Gujarati (thereby being in concurrence with the birth certificate) or her married name?

Her passport currently reflects her maiden name, however we're applying for her visa with married name.

I'm inclined to say that she ought to write her maiden name in Gujarati, but I'd feel better if some kind VJers out there with more experience can weigh in.

Additionally, does it matter if the DS-230 is typed in all CAPS or not? I don't think this matters, but again, never a bad idea to run things past experienced folks

As always, thanks for the help

Edited March 19, 2011 by celldoc

[Samoray 165]

I wrote Names, Locations and Addresses in CAPS, and everything else Normal

[celldoc 21]

I wrote Names, Locations and Addresses in CAPS, and everything else Normal

Thanks for the input

[Neal851 3]

Use the married name. Means use your name as her maiden name.

For native alphabet ,write down your name in your language. Like in hindi or gujju. If your birth certi is in gujju then use gujju.

And yes u can write all information with CAPS.