DS-160 - I am a recent medical graduate (completed in September 2021), what can I write in primary occupation?

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My question is I am a recent medical graduate from EU (completed in September 2021), what can I write in primary occupation in DS-160? I am yet to get my license.



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The 'exemplar' (sample) DS-160 form (pdf) says "Primary Occupation". The follow-up question is "present employer or school name." If you aren't currently enrolled in school and aren't working, I think you must put unemployed or not enrolled.




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What should be the primary occupation in DS 160?

If you are filing DS 160 for your Father and the question is about his duties, the response should be straight forward - \u201cA farmer by profession to engage in cultivation of food grains and other similar agricultural produce per the season and demand.\u201d

What is occupation in visa form?

Your primary occupation means the job you have experience in (within the last ten years) and want to base your immigration application on, if you are invited to apply.

What should I put for current job if unemployed?

  • If you are unemployed you need to write \u201cunemployed\u201d in that section.
  • If you are a student than its not a problem.
  • Remember, you need to provide proof of whatever you write in that section.


  • Were you previously employed in DS 160?

    Were you previously employed? - Here you must give details of your previous jobs over the past 5 years. For those of you who are full time students and have not held a fulltime job, it is fine for you to enter any part time jobs that you have held. You can enter a maximum of 2 previous jobs.



    How to Fill Out Form DS- 160: USA Visa Application 2021 (STEP BY STEP)




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