What should I fill in DS-160 current employment section if I am a freelancer for an F1 visa? [closed]

1. What should be the primary occupation in DS-160?
2. Can I do freelance work on F1 visa?
3. Can I fill multiple DS-160 form?
4. Do I need to fill 2 DS-160 for parents?
5. What are the examples of primary occupation?
6. What should I write in occupation in visa form?
7. Can I hire someone with a F1 visa?
8. Does an F1 visa allow you to work?
9. How can a F1 student apply for a work permit?
10. Can I take visa appointment without submitting DS-160?
11. How many days DS-160 is valid?
12. How long is DS-160 fee valid?

What should be the primary occupation in DS-160?

Primary occupation is your degree title . The degree you use for the job on h1b application . For example, my graduation is engineering /computer sciences which is the degree used for the job as it's in IT so I will select computer programmer or computer engineering from the options .

Can I do freelance work on F1 visa?

It is a version of work and it is regulated for those on F1 visas. During the first year of school on an F1 visa, you can not engage in freelance work. ... After the first year of school, you can use OPT in order to perform freelance or self-employment work that is directly related to your field of study.

Can I fill multiple DS-160 form?

Yes, you can use information from a previously submitted DS-160 to populate some fields on a new form.

Do I need to fill 2 DS-160 for parents?

If several members of a family or group apply for a U.S. visa, a separate DS-160 form is required for each applicant, independent of age.

What are the examples of primary occupation?

PRIMARY OCCUPATION A primary occupation means work that involves taking raw material from the environment. Example: farmers, fisherman, miners etc. (i) Activities of man related to land, e.g., hunting, fishing, agriculture, mining.

What should I write in occupation in visa form?

Current Occupation

In principle, write the occupation indicated on the passport; if you indicate a different occupation, please write a short explanation, for example: “professor (former student)” or “retired (former sales manager)”. If you have no occupation, write “no occupation”.

Can I hire someone with a F1 visa?

Isn't it illegal to hire international students because they do not have a green card? No. Federal regulations permit the employment of international students on F-1 and J-1 visas within certain limits. These visas allow students to work in jobs related to their major field of study.

Does an F1 visa allow you to work?

For most international students on an F1 visa, obtaining an on-campus job is the most feasible option for part-time work. In fact, this is the only option available for F1 students during their first academic year in the US. ... However, during breaks, students are able to work full time – up to 40 hours a week.

How can a F1 student apply for a work permit?

Prepare Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. File the Form I-765 with your Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility of Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status, and any other documents specified in the filing instructions. Your Form I-20 must be endorsed by a Designated School Official within the past 30 days.

Can I take visa appointment without submitting DS-160?

The Form DS-160 must be submitted online and the printed confirmation page must be brought to the interview. The Embassy or Consulate will not accept handwritten or typed applications and you will not be permitted to attend your interview without a Form DS-160 confirmation page.

How many days DS-160 is valid?

You may complete your Form DS-160 over time, as long as you saved your progress. You have 30 days to return to a partially completed application and complete the DS-160. To access your application after 30 days, you must save it to your computer hard drive or USD flash drive.

How long is DS-160 fee valid?

Your visa application fee is non-refundable and you cannot transfer it to another person. You will receive a receipt after paying the application fee. This receipt is valid for one year from the date of payment and allows you to schedule your interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.