Fillable Form DS 260 Online
The DS 260 Online form is used by individuals applying for an immigrant visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad to convey certain important and personal information to the National Visa Center of the United States. The form may only be submitted online.
What is Form DS-260?
Form DS-260, Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application, is a form used by foreign nationals applying for family-based green cards from abroad. It is called an “immigrant visa application” (where “immigrant” means a permanent resident, not a tourist or a person who is only traveling to the United States temporarily basis.
Anyone who is applying for a family-based or marriage-based green card from outside the United States needs to file the DS-260 online form, which is handled through the National Visa Center (NVC) and your local U.S. embassy or consulate.
To get started, you’ll need the case number, beneficiary ID number, and invoice number from the original welcome notice that the National Visa Center (NVC) sent you. Further, the entire Form DS 260 must be completed in English. You must transliterate any addresses or names that are not written in the Roman alphabet.
Also include details about all of your children, including stepchildren, adopted children, and biological children, regardless of their age or whether they will be joining you in the United States.
Make a list of all addresses you’ve lived at since the age of 16, not just the ones you’ve used as your official permanent address. If you continued to use your parents’ address as your permanent address while in college despite not living there, you’ll need to mention the addresses where you actually lived.
The green card may take several months to arrive at your address in the United States, so ensure that the mailing address you indicate will be valid throughout that time.
After you’ve submitted the DS-260 Form online, you won’t be able to make corrections. Ideally, you should double-check that all of your data is right the first time around. However, if you uncover a mistake after completing your DS-260, you may simply advise the consular officer at your interview about the mistake and seek to have it corrected at that time.
Once you’ve submitted the DS-260 online, you must print the confirmation page so you can bring it to your visa interview at the U.S. consulate.
After you submit your DS-260, the NVC will send out a notice (again via mail or email) confirming receipt of your DS-260, usually on the same day. You will then need to submit your supporting documents to the National Visa Center (NVC) as well.
Depending on which consulate is processing the application, you will either upload, email, or mail all of the supporting documents to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC is in charge of obtaining and forwarding all of the forms and documents required to process your green card application to the consulate. The consulate is in charge of setting up and conducting your immigrant visa interview, as well as making a final decision on your petition.
It’s important to submit these documents in the way the National Visa Center (NVC) instructs you to—some U.S. consulates require physical copies, while others allow for emailing or uploading digital copies.
Documents from the applicant's relatives:
Documents from the sponsoring relative:
Depending on your case and the U.S. consulate processing your application, there might be additional documents required. That’s why it’s always a good idea to carefully check the notice you receive from the National Visa Center (NVC) for any special requirements.
It’s important that you submit all of your supporting documents in one package. Also, you should only submit copies of your official documents, not originals. Be prepared to bring the originals to your green card interview at the U.S. consulate.
How to fill out Form DS-260?
Using PDFQuick, you can electronically fill out and download a PDF copy of the DS 260 Form in minutes. Fill it out by following the instructions below.
Personal, Address, and Phone Information
Name Provided
Enter your full name.
Full Name in Native Language
Enter your full name in your native language.
Other Names Used
Enter other names you used, if any.
Sex
Enter your sex.
Current Marital Status
Enter your current marital status.
Date of Birth
Enter your date of birth following the format: Month, Day, Year.
City of Birth
Enter your city of birth.
State/Province of Birth
Enter your state or province of birth.
Country/Region of Birth
Enter your country or region of birth.
Country/Region of Origin (Nationality)
Enter your nationality.
Document Type
Enter the type of document you will use to prove your identity.
Document ID
Enter your document ID.
Country/Authority that Issued Document
Enter the country or authority that issued that document.
Document Type
Enter the type of document you will use to prove your identity.
Document ID
Enter your document ID.
Country/Authority that Issued Document
Enter the country or authority that issued that document.
Issuance Date
Enter the document’s issuance date, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
Expiration Date
Enter the document’s expiration date, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
Do you hold or have you held any nationality other than the one you have indicated above?
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Other Country/Region of Origin (Nationality)
If you answered yes, enter your other nationality. Otherwise, leave this space blank.
Do you hold a passport from the country/region of origin (nationality) above?
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Passport Number
If you answered yes, enter that passport number. Otherwise, leave this space blank.
Present Address
Enter your present address, including street and apartment or suite number.
City
Enter the city of your present address.
State/Province
Enter the state or province of your present address.
Postal Zone/ZIP Code
Enter the postal zone or ZIP code of your present address.
Country/Region
Enter the country or region of your present address.
From Date
Enter the date from when you started living in your present address, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
Have you lived anywhere other than this address since the age of sixteen?
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If you answered yes, complete the following information below. Otherwise, enter “N/A”.
Previous Addresses (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)
Enter your previous addresses, including street and apartment or suite number.
City
Enter the city of your previous addresses.
State/Province
Enter the state or province of your previous addresses.
Postal Zone/ZIP Code
Enter the postal zone or ZIP code of your previous addresses.
Country/Region
Enter the country or region of your previous addresses
From
Enter the date from when you started living at your previous addresses.
To
Enter the date when you left your previous addresses.
Primary Phone Number
Enter your primary phone number.
Secondary Phone Number
Enter your secondary phone number.
Work Phone Number
Enter your work phone number.
Email Address
Enter your email address.
Is your mailing address the same as your present address?
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If you answered no, complete the following information below. Otherwise, leave the spaces blank.
Address
Enter your mailing address, including street and apartment or suite number.
City
Enter the city of your mailing address.
State/Province
Enter the state or province of your mailing address.
Postal Zone/ZIP Code
Enter the postal zone or ZIP code of your mailing address.
Country/Region
Enter the country or region of your mailing address.
Do you have an address in the United States where you intend to live?
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If you answered yes, complete the following information below. Otherwise, enter “N/A”.
Name of person currently living at address
Enter the name of the person currently living at the address.
U.S. Address
Enter the complete U.S. address.
Phone Number
Enter the phone number of the address.
Is this address where you want your Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) mailed?
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If you answered yes, complete the following information below. Otherwise, enter the correct information where you want your Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) to be mailed.
Contact Person
Enter the name of your contact person.
Address
Enter the mailing address, including street and apartment or suite number.
City
Enter the city of the mailing address.
State
Enter the state of the mailing address.
ZIP Code
Enter the ZIP code of the mailing address.
Phone Number
Enter your or your contact person’s phone number.
Family Information
Father’s Surnames
Enter your father’s surnames.
Father’s Given Names
Enter your father’s given names.
Date of Birth
Enter your father’s date of birth, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
City of Birth
Enter your father’s city of birth.
State/Province of Birth
Enter your father’s state or province of birth.
Country/Region of Birth
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Is your father still living?
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If you answered no, complete the next line. Otherwise, enter “N/A”.
Year of death
Enter your father’s year of death.
Mother’s Surnames
Enter all your mother’s surnames.
Mother’s Given Names
Enter all your mother’s given names.
Date of Birth
Enter your mother’s date of birth, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
City of Birth
Enter your mother’s city of birth.
State/Province of Birth
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Country/Region of Birth
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Is your mother still living?
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If you answered no, complete the next line. Otherwise, enter “N/A”.
Year of death
Enter your mother’s year of death.
Do you have any previous spouses?
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If you answered yes, complete the following information below. Otherwise, enter “N/A”.
Previous Spouses’ Name (1 and 2)
Enter the names of your previous spouses.
Date of Birth
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Date of Marriage
Enter the date of your marriage, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
Date Marriage Ended
Enter the date your marriage ended, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
How was your marriage terminated?
Enter how your marriage was terminated (for example: through annulment, divorce, or widower).
Country/Region where marriage was terminated
Enter the country or region where your marriage was terminated.
Do you have any children?
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If you answered yes, complete the following information below. Otherwise, enter “N/A”.
Number of Children
Enter the number of children you have.
Child Name (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)
Enter your children’s names.
Date of Birth
Enter your children’s date of birth, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
City of Birth
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State of Birth
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Country/Region of Birth
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Does this child live with you?
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Address
Enter your children’s addresses, including their street and apartment or suite number.
City
Enter the city of your children’s addresses.
State/Province
Enter the state or province of your children’s addresses.
Postal Zone/ZIP Code
Enter the postal code or ZIP code of your children’s addresses.
Country/Region
Enter the country or region of your children’s addresses.
Is this child immigrating to the U.S. with you?
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Is this child immigrating to the U.S. at a later date to join you?
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Previous U.S. Travel Information
Have you ever been in the U.S.?
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Were you issued an Alien Registration Number by the Department of Homeland Security?
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If you answered yes, complete the next line. Otherwise, enter “N/A”.
Alien Registration Number
Enter your alien registration number.
Provide information on your last five U.S. visits
Date Arrived (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)
Enter the dates of your arrivals, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
Length of Stay
Enter the length of your stay (for example: one week, one month, or one year).
Have you ever been issued a U.S. visa?
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If you answered yes, complete the following information below. Otherwise, enter “N/A”.
Date Visa Was Issued
Enter the date the visa was issued, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
Visa Classification
Enter the visa classification.
Visa Number
Enter the visa number.
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, please explain below:
Have any of your U.S. visas ever been lost or stolen?
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Have any of your U.S. visas ever been cancelled or revoked?
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Have you ever been refused a U.S. visa, been refused admission to the U.S., withdrawn your application for admission at the port of entry?
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If you answered yes to any of these questions, please explain:
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Work, Education, and Training Information
Primary Occupation
Enter your primary occupation.
Do you have any other occupations?
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If you answered yes, complete the next line. Otherwise, enter “N/A”.
Other Occupations
Enter your other occupations.
In which occupation do you intend to work in the U.S.
From the mentioned occupations, enter in which one you intend to work in the United States.
Were you previously employed?
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If you answered yes, complete the following information below. Otherwise, enter “N/A”.
Employer Name (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)
Enter your employers’ names.
Employer Street Address
Enter your employers’ street addresses.
City
Enter your employer’s city.
State/Province
Enter your employers’ state or province.
Postal Zone/ZIP Code
Enter your employers’ postal zone or ZIP code.
Country/Region
Enter your employers’ country or region.
Telephone Number
Enter your employers’ telephone numbers.
Job Title
Enter your job titles.
Supervisor’s Surnames
Enter your supervisors’ surnames.
Supervisor’s Given Names
Enter your supervisors’ given names.
Employment Date From
Enter the dates of your employment, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
Employment Date To
Enter the dates you left your job, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
Have you attended any educational institutions at a secondary level or above?
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If you answered yes, complete the following information below. Otherwise, enter “N/A”.
Number of Educational Institutions Attended
Enter the number of education institutions you attended.
Name of Institution (1 and 2)
Enter the names of the institutions.
Address of Institution
Enter the addresses of the institutions.
City
Enter the city of the institutions.
State/Province
Enter the state or province of the institutions.
Postal Zone/ZIP Code
Enter the postal zone or ZIP code of the institutions.
Country/Region
Enter the country or region of the institutions.
Course of Study
Enter the courses of your study.
Degree or Diploma
Enter your degrees or diplomas.
Date of Attendance From
Enter the dates you started attending the institutions, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
Date of Attendance To
Enter the dates you ended attending the institutions, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
Have you ever served in the military?
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If you answered yes, complete the following information below. Otherwise, enter “N/A”.
Name of Country/Region
Enter the name of the country or region of the military you served.
Branch of Service
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Rank/Position
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Military Specialty
Enter your military specialty.
Date of Service From
Enter the date you started the service, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
Date of Service To
Enter the date you left the service, following the format: Month, Day, Year.
Petitioner Information
Petitioner is my
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Petitioner Name
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Petitioner Address
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City
Enter the city of the petitioner’s address.
State/Province
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Postal Zone/ZIP Code
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Country/Region
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Telephone
Enter the petitioner’s telephone number.
Mobile/Cell Telephone
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Email Address
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Security and Background Information
Do you have a communicable disease of public health significance such as tuberculosis (TB)?
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Do you have documentation to establish that you have received vaccinations in accordance with U.S. law?
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Do you have a mental or physical disorder that poses or is likely to pose a threat to the safety or welfare of yourself or others?
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Are you or have you ever been a drug abuser or addict?
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Have you ever been arrested or convicted for any offense or crime, even though subject or a pardon, amnesty, or other similar action?
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Have you ever violated, or engaged in a conspiracy to violate, any law relating to controlled substances?
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Are you the spouse, son, or daughter of an individual who has violated any controlled substance trafficking law, and have knowingly benefited from the trafficking activities in the past five years?
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Are you coming to the United States to engage in prostitution or unlawful commercialized vice or have you been engaged in prostitution or procuring prostitutes within the past 10 years?
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Have you ever been involved in, or do you seek to engage in, money laundering?
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Have you ever committed or conspired to commit to human trafficking offense in the United States or outside the United States?
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Have you ever knowingly aided, abetted, assisted, or colluded with an individual who has been identified by the President of the United States as a person who plays a significant role in a severe form of trafficking in persons?
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Are the spouse, son, or daughter of an individual who has committed or conspired to commit a human trafficking offense in the United States or outside the United States and have you within the last five years, knowingly benefited from the trafficking activities?
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Do you seek to engage in espionage, sabotage, export control violations, or any other illegal activity while in the United States?
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Do you seek to engage in terrorist activities while in the United States or have you ever engaged in terrorist activities?
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Have you ever or do you intend to provide financial assistance or other support to terrorists or terrorist organizations?
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Are you a member or representative of a terrorist organization?
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Have you ever ordered, incited, committed, assisted, or otherwise participated in genocide?
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Have you ever committed, ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in torture?
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Have you ever committed, ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in extrajudicial killings, political killings, or other acts of violence?
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Have you ever engaged in the recruitment of or the use of child soldiers?
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Have you, while serving as a government official, been responsible for or directly carried out, at any time, particularly severe violations of religious freedom?
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Are you a member of or affiliated with the Communist or other totalitarian party?
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Have you ever directly or indirectly assisted or supported any of the groups in Columbia known as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC), National Liberation Army (ELN), or United Self-Defense Forces of Columbia (AUC)?
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Have you ever, through abuse of governmental or political position converted for personal gain, confiscated or expropriated property in a foreign nation to which a United States national had claim of ownership?
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Are you the spouse, minor child, or agent of an individual who has through abuse of governmental or political position converted for personal gain, confiscated or expropriated property in a foreign nation to which a United States national had claim of ownership?
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Have you ever been directly involved in the establishment or enforcement of population controls forcing a woman to undergo an abortion against her free choice or a man or a woman to undergo sterilization against his or her free choice?
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Have you ever disclosed or trafficked in confidential U.S. business information obtained in connection with U.S. participation in the Chemical Weapons Convention?
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Are you the spouse, minor child, or agent of an individual who has disclosed or trafficked in confidential U.S. business information obtained in connection with U.S. participation in the Chemical Weapons Convention?
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Have you ever sought to obtain or assist others to obtain a visa, entry into the United States, or any other United States immigration benefit by fraud or willful misrepresentation or other unlawful means?
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Have you ever been a subject of a removal or deportation hearing?
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Have you failed to attend a hearing on removability or inadmissibility within the last five years?
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Have you ever been unlawfully present, overstayed the amount of time granted by an immigration official or otherwise violated the terms of a U.S. visa?
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Are you subject to a civil penalty under INA 274C?
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Have you been ordered removed from the U.S. during the last five year?
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Have you been ordered removed from the U.S. for a second time within the last 20 years?
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Have you ever been unlawfully present and ordered removed from the U.S. during the last ten years?
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Have you ever been convicted of an aggravated felony and been ordered removed from the U.S.?
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Have you ever been unlawfully present in the U.S. for more than 180 days (but no more than one year) and have voluntarily departed the U.S. within the last three years?
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Have you ever been unlawfully present in the U.S. for more than one year or more than one year in the aggregate at any time during the last 10 years?
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Have you ever withheld custody of a U.S. citizen child outside the United States from a person granted legal custody by a U.S. court?
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Have you ever intentionally assisted another person in withholding custody of a U.S. citizen child outside the United States from a person granted legal custody by a U.S. court?
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Have you voted in the United States in violation of any law or regulation?
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Have you ever renounced United States citizenship for the purpose of avoiding taxation?
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Have you attended a public elementary school or a public secondary school on student (F) status after November 30, 1996 without reimbursing the school?
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Do you seek to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but have not yet been certified by the Secretary of Labor?
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Are you a graduate of a foreign medical school seeking to perform medical services in the United States but have not yet passed the National Board of Medical Examiners examination or its equivalent?
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Are you a healthcare worker seeking to perform such work in the United States but have not yet received certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools or from an equivalent approved independent credentialing organization?
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Are you permanently ineligible for U.S. citizenship?
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Have you ever departed the United States in order to evade military service during a time of war?
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Are you coming to the U.S. to practice polygamy?
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Are you a former exchange visitor (J) who has not yet fulfilled the two-year foreign residence requirement?
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Has the Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States ever determined that you knowingly made a frivolous application for asylum?
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Are you likely to become a public charge after you are admitted to the United States?
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If you answer yes to any of the following questions, please explain below:
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Social Security Number Information
Have you ever applied for a Social Security number?
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Do you want the Social Security Administration to issue a Social Security number and a card?
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Do you authorize disclosure of information from this form to the Department of Homeland Security, the Social Security Administration, and such other U.S. Government agencies as may be required for the purposes of assigning you a Social Security Number (SSN) and issuing you a Social Security card and do you authorize the Social Security Administration to share your SSN with the Department of Homeland Security?
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