Who Needs Form DS-0234?
Form DS-0234 which is officially called Special Immigrant Visa Biodata Form is created for the applicants who’d like to get resettlement assistance from the Department of State. The form is also filled out by all the family members of the main applicant.
What is Form DS-0234 for?
According to U.S. Refugee Admissions Program the most vulnerable refugees can be admitted to the United States and get appropriate help during their stay in US. With Form DS-0234 an individual who is considered to be a refugee can move to U.S. and get resettlement and humanitarian help.
Is Form DS-0234 Accompanied by Other Forms?
Besides Form DS-0234 that main applicant fills out for themselves, they’re also required to submit one copy of the form filled out by each family member.
When is Form DS-0234 due?
Form DS-0234 has no strict time limitations. It is completed when it is needed.
How Do I Fill out Form DS-0234?
Generally, Form DS-0234 doesn’t pose any difficulties. If you qualify to fill it out then the completion process won’t take much time. Consisting of two pages, Form DS-0234 is split into five sections each marked with a letter:
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Section A contains details about particular case. This section is no for applicant's use
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Section B asks for the applicant’s identifying information that includes name, marital status, date of birth, address, education, native and other languages, health problems if any.
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Section C refers to possible applicant’s relatives living in U.S. who also have their special immigrant visa.
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Section D is for U.S. ties. An applicant must provide information about their U.S. relatives if any
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Section E is for the comments.
Where Do I Send Form DS-0234?
Once you’ve finished filling out your DS-0234, mail it to the National Visa Center as a scanned attachment.