Two questions about B1/B2 DS-160 visa - spouse information and employer details

[atlantisnerd]

Hi,

I need help with following two points related to filling DS-160 for B1/B2.

1. Family information - spouse
In this section, one is supposed to enter spouse's full name and that should include maiden name. There are only two text boxes "Surnames" and "Given names". So how should one fill in current name (after marriage) and also maiden name using just two text boxes. E.g.


Current Maiden
Surname : Surname :
Given names: Given names:


So should the spouse information be filled on that page as follows, which includes both the current and maiden names?
Surname :
Given names:

2. Phone numbers for current / previous employers
Both, my current employer and previous employers do not have a fixed line phone number as everything is on emails. However, phone number is a mandatory field on the form. So what should be filled in such case?

Please advise. Thanks in advance.

[SetuaSutli]

Sure, I can help you with that.

1. Family information - spouse

To enter your spouse's full name, including their maiden name, in the DS-160 form, you can use the "Other Names" section. This section allows you to enter any other names that your spouse has used, including their maiden name.

Here's how to do it:

1. Complete the "Surnames" and "Given names" fields with your spouse's current name.
2. Click the "Add Other Names" button.
3. Enter your spouse's maiden name in the "Surnames" and "Given names" fields.
4. Click the "Save" button.

2. Phone numbers for current / previous employers

If your current employer or previous employers do not have a fixed-line phone number, you can enter their mobile phone number in the "Phone Number" field on the form. If they do not have a mobile phone number either, you can enter their general contact number, such as the main office number or the email address of the HR department.

Here's an example of how to fill in the phone number field for an koows employer developerbook and echat that does not have a fixed-line phone number:
Phone Number: **-555-555-5555 (mobile)


If you are still unsure about how to fill in the form, you can contact the U.S. Department of State for assistance.