Fill out DS-260 as a freelancer

[kaka.kadero1212 0]

I work as a freelancer in a freelance platform named Upwork, they don't hire me, they only provide an online worspace,

am applying for dv visa.

So in my country there is no law about freelance statue, and we don't pay taxes as freelancers.

should i fill out the occupation as a freelancer independent contractor? or i should not mention that am a freelancer at all?

 

[JeanneAdil 6,562]

you answer all questions honestly

and take your occupation from the drop down list on the site

 

you do have to prove education and/or work experience as per instructions

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/diversity-visa-program-entry/diversity-visa-interview/diversity-visa-prepare-for-interview.htm

 

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.

Education: Submit to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate at your interview, a certificate of completion equivalent to a U.S. diploma, school transcripts, or other evidence issued by the person or organization responsible for maintaining records, which specifies the completed course of study. The diversity visa selectee must have completed a 12-year course of elementary and secondary education in the U.S. or a comparable course of study in another country, sufficient in itself to qualify a student to apply for college admission. The following are not acceptable:

• Equivalency certificates (such as the G.E.D.) are not acceptable.
• Vocational degrees that are not considered a basis for further academic study will not be considered equivalent to U.S. high school education.

Work Experience: Submit documentation to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate at your interview demonstrating that you have two years of qualifying work experience in the last five years immediately prior to application. Qualifying work experience must be in an occupation that, by U.S. Department of Labor O*Net Online Database definitions, requires at least two years of training or experience that is designated as Job Zone 4 or 5, classified in a Specific Vocational Preparation (SVP) rating of 7.0 or higher. (See the section on Confirm Your Qualifications for information about using O*Net Online.)

[Mohamed-Kacem 0]

On 5/26/2021 at 9:39 PM, kaka.kadero1212 said:

I work as a freelancer in a freelance platform named Upwork, they don't hire me, they only provide an online worspace,

am applying for dv visa.

So in my country there is no law about freelance statue, and we don't pay taxes as freelancers.

should i fill out the occupation as a freelancer independent contractor? or i should not mention that am a freelancer at all?

 

Hey, I'm in the same situation, may I ask what did you end up doing?