DS-230 Question

[keysjangle 145]

I've made about 9 total visits to the U.S. in the last ~10 years.

I don't remember the dates of my first trip, when I went to Michigan. There was also a trip long before that (I was under 10 I think - over 10 years ago) which I don't really remember at all; all I know is that I went with my aunt and uncle.

So, all my past 6 trips to see my husband (petitioner), my trip to L.A. in 2008, and an evening trip to Buffalo (also 2008) I have all the information for. Will the other two trips (mentioned above) need to be listed? Or is there an example form that would show how I can list all my visits plus a brief explanation of those two visits?

Also! I'm Canadian, and two of my trips to see my husband I got a B2 stamp. Would I list that under "Type of Visa"? I can supply original photocopies to back it up need be. And I obviously had no A# so that's that.

Thanks

[canadian_wife 1,823]

If you were specifically stamped B2 then I would list it

Attach a note indicating that you traveled to the US multiple times and don't remember the date but list the ones you do remember with their details

Good luck

[keysjangle 145]

Another question:

I'll be doing electronic processing (through Montreal).. so since I haven't seen the DS-260 online (screenshots anyone?), I'm wondering if this question has the option to add more slots so you don't have to add an attached sheet when sending off supporting documents.

*Thanks for your response, Canadian_Wife. It makes sense and is pretty much what I'll do

Edited May 17, 2011 by Gervl

[jennie ann 15]

Try to list all of the visits to the best of your knowledge. Since there aren't enough lines, I would write on the last line something like: (Continued on attached sheet) or (Please see attached sheet). This is how I formatted my continuation sheets (use the question numbers from the form):

In the upper right hand corner, put your name, date of birth, and the form number (DS-230).

Then:

Form DS-230, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration

Attached sheet for continuation of responses

35. List dates of all previous visits to or residence in the United States.

(Continued)

[Then list the rest of your visits following the same format as the form – I made a table.]

Signature of Applicant: _____________________________ Date: _____________

That's what I did (with prettier formatting, of course) when I needed to add more info.

EDIT: Oh right, I'm not sure how it works with the electronic form, but if you do have to attach additional pages, I would go with this format, but obviously change the form name and question numbers as applicable.

Edited May 17, 2011 by jennie ann

[keysjangle 145]

Yeah, I'm figuring I'd have to add an extra sheet in my supporting documents .pdf. Nicely typed up, formatted cleanly and with an organized table. Sounds good to me.

Thanks guys

[Saylin 1,605]

Good news for you! The DS-260 only asks for the last FIVE visits to the USA! As long as you remember all the info for those 5, you don't need any additional sheets.

And here's a site with screenshots of the DS-260: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/49845403/DS-260-screen-shots

[jennie ann 15]

Saylin, resident electronic processing expert, to the rescue!

[Saylin 1,605]

Saylin, resident electronic processing expert, to the rescue!

[keysjangle 145]

Good news for you! The DS-260 only asks for the last FIVE visits to the USA! As long as you remember all the info for those 5, you don't need any additional sheets.

And here's a site with screenshots of the DS-260: http://www.docstoc.com/docs/49845403/DS-260-screen-shots

!! That's great news, thank you :)

[Saylin 1,605]

!! That's great news, thank you :)

You're very welcome!

I was in the same predicament as you as I've been visiting the US all my life, and besides the last few, I had no way of knowing the dates of my visits. But thankfully the DS-260 only asks for the last 5, which is so much easier to deal with.