Q: Ds-260 application, question for grandchildren mom's address?
My granddaughters mom works in another country and she has a contract of five years to work there. She comes back home at least once a year. I think she's only there with a work visa, not a residency of any kind but it's a long term stay. Would her address that I use still be their home country or where she's currently staying in the other country?
A:
In filling out the DS-260 application, it's important to provide accurate and current information. For your granddaughter's mother, who is working abroad on a temporary basis, the appropriate address to list would depend on the nature and duration of her stay in the foreign country.
Since she is there on a work visa and not as a permanent resident, and given that her employment contract is for a fixed term of five years, her primary residence is likely still considered to be in her home country. This is especially relevant if she maintains a residence and returns there at least annually.
However, it would also be prudent to include her temporary address in the foreign country, especially if that is where she spends most of her time currently. This can be noted as her current address, while her home country address can be listed as her permanent address.
In summary, list her permanent address as in her home country and her current, temporary address in the country where she is working. This approach ensures that all relevant information is accurately represented on the DS-260 application.
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