DS-260 question about secondary education

[Kaptan 0]

Hi,

Regarding the education section of the DS-260, is it necessary to provide a document such as a diploma or transcript for EACH school/level completed, or would the most recent/highest one be sufficient?

The highest level degree I have obtained is a master's and I do have my original diploma for it. I also have official transcripts in English pertaining to my bachelor's degree. However, I do not believe I have my high school diploma anymore. Should I contact my high school to obtain a duplicate copy or some other kind of proof? Or would it perhaps not be a big deal since I would be providing documents pertaining to my bachelor's and master's anyway? Not sure if they would really look for proof that I finished high school if I am already able to prove higher levels of education.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

[EmilyW 1,222]

From my understanding, you need to have that high school diploma as a minimum requirement.

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

Hi,

Regarding the education section of the DS-260, is it necessary to provide a document such as a diploma or transcript for EACH school/level completed, or would the most recent/highest one be sufficient?

The highest level degree I have obtained is a master's and I do have my original diploma for it. I also have official transcripts in English pertaining to my bachelor's degree. However, I do not believe I have my high school diploma anymore. Should I contact my high school to obtain a duplicate copy or some other kind of proof? Or would it perhaps not be a big deal since I would be providing documents pertaining to my bachelor's and master's anyway? Not sure if they would really look for proof that I finished high school if I am already able to prove higher levels of education.

Thanks in advance for your advice.

This seems very embassy dependent, and even officer dependent. Some only want to see the highest qualification obtained, some only want to see the high school diploma and don't care about further study, and some (like the guy who interviewed me) wanted to see both my high school diploma and my highest degree (masters). So it is best to get hold of a copy of your high school diploma, in case you get one of those as your interviewing officer.

[vladek15425 7]

Without the original of your high school diploma, you will be denied if you chose to qualify on education.

[Kaptan 0]

Thanks for all your feedback. In that case, I'd better get to work finding my dusty old diploma or obtaining a duplicate copy from my high school, just in case.

[SusieQQQ 11,584]

Thanks for all your feedback. In that case, I'd better get to work finding my dusty old diploma or obtaining a duplicate copy from my high school, just in case.

Yeah, the thing about this process is: it is the easiest way in the world to get an immigrant visa (if you qualify obviously), but you need to be sure all your ducks are in a row. The golden rules are (1) ensure that you have read and followed all instructions (2) better safe than sorry when it comes to proving eligibility requirements.

[mario_tr 0]

Hi Kaptan

High school diplomas are kept by universities in Turkey, probably we can not obtain the original one.If you find a way please let me know.

Edited May 25, 2014 by mario_tr

[Kaptan 0]

Hi Mario,

Really? It has been such a long time that I cannot remember whether the university kept my high school diploma or not. I will take your word for it. In that case, it might be necessary for me to approach my high school for a duplicate diploma (if possible) or a letter confirming my attendance and graduation at the very least.