Work experience or school requirement

[alex88 3]

From the instructions: The principal diversity visa applicant must have a high school education, or its equivalent, OR two years of qualifying work experience in the last five years

1 - Since I've both (I'm a software engineer), would be disqualifying entering both and not having the work one (maybe because they need some documents I don't have?)

2 - Here in Italy we've 2 kinds of school, primary from 6 to 10 yo, secondary which is splitted in minor (from 11 to 13 yo) and major (from 14 to 18 yo), since it asks about secondary schools, what should I fill at the "Number of Educational Institutions Attended" field? Here in italy the minor and major secondary school were 2 different schools.

Thanks in advance

[Britsimon 18]

From the instructions: The principal diversity visa applicant must have a high school education, or its equivalent, OR two years of qualifying work experience in the last five years

1 - Since I've both (I'm a software engineer), would be disqualifying entering both and not having the work one (maybe because they need some documents I don't have?)

2 - Here in Italy we've 2 kinds of school, primary from 6 to 10 yo, secondary which is splitted in minor (from 11 to 13 yo) and major (from 14 to 18 yo), since it asks about secondary schools, what should I fill at the "Number of Educational Institutions Attended" field? Here in italy the minor and major secondary school were 2 different schools.

Thanks in advance

1. You only have to show one thing or the other. Just go with education - (which is good enough in your case) and don't bother trying to document work experience. You don't get an extra Green Card for being doubly qualified.

2. Sounds like you attended two secondary schools! It's not a big deal - you will need to show all that proof at the interview.

[alex88 3]

Thanks a lot Britsimon!

[DVer 0]

Are you sure you have a choice between education and experience in the DS-260. I haven't started filling the form but it seems that you have to fill both. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Are you sure you have a choice between education and experience in the DS-260. I haven't started filling the form but it seems that you have to fill both. Correct me if I'm wrong.

You fill in all questions asked on the form. However when it comes to the interview and showing the CO you are eligible - then you can choose which one to show you qualify by, and the education one is much easier.

[DVer 0]

You fill in all questions asked on the form. However when it comes to the interview and showing the CO you are eligible - then you can choose which one to show you qualify by, and the education one is much easier.

Thanks Susie, what can I do without you