Should You Enter an A-Number on Form DS-3035?
Current DOS instructions say to skip the Alien Registration Number field on DS-3035 because A-Numbers are no longer required for waiver processing.
Current DOS instructions say to skip the field
DOS expressly states that Alien Registration Numbers are no longer required for processing the waiver recommendation application.
Do not assume every immigration identifier belongs on DS-3035
The waiver form has its own current data requirements, which can differ from USCIS forms or older versions of the DOS process.
Follow the current online instructions
Applicants should use the live J Visa Waiver Online form and current DOS instructions rather than relying on an old saved form or checklist.
The waiver case number remains important
The waiver case number generated through the online system remains the principal identifier used to track the DOS waiver recommendation case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does DOS currently require an A-Number on DS-3035?
No. Current instructions say to skip the field.
Should I use an old DS-3035 that requests different information?
No. Use the current online form.
What number does DOS use to track the waiver case?
The waiver case number generated by J Visa Waiver Online.
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