DS 160 Previous employment & Primary Occupation

[abhijeet.kushe]

Hi,

I have 2 questions which is holding me from submitting the DS-160 form

1) Primary Occupation : I have done my Masters in Information Systems and Bachelors in India in Information Technology and I am currently working as a Software Engineer

So should I entire as Computer Science or Engineer or Other ?

2) Previous Employment : Here is my case I have worked in India in TCS prior to MS and have done my Co-op(same as internship) at Goldman Sachs as a part of Masters program during Mid Summer and Fall 2011.I have also done 2 on campus jobs during Spring 2011 and Spring & Summer 2012.These on campus jobs have nothing related to Software Engineering or programming.

The previous employment allows me to list on 2 jobs in the form.So what should I enter on the form.If I enter by latest I have to enter the 2 on campus jobs so I cannot enter my Co-op and TCS work exp in the form which I feel are my strengths. But if I enter these workexperiences then I cannot enter my latest jobs i.e on campus for which University is my employer Please try to reply ASAP as I have to go to India in December and have to fill out this is form at the earliest

[abhijeet.kushe]

Somebody please respond to this.If there is anyone who has done Masters then his situation might be similar to mine.Let me know what information you guys have added

[bpl]

Hi, These are just my opinions.

1. I'd go with ENGINEERING. That's what your degree certificate says right? (BE and MS Engg).

2. If have done MS here, if I were you I'd leave the non-technical campus jobs out. Do mention the Coop and TCS work experiances that could boost your case.

Also, don't worry.....there are dates available for December in all consulates. They have opend dates only until late Nov as of now.

Good luck

[abhijeet.kushe]

Hey Thnks for the opinion buddy.

Well my degree certificate is Master of Science in Info Sys.My lawyer says Computer Science is fine as the degree is equivalent to that.

Regarding the jobs Many of my friends also say the same thing as you are.Even I was thinking on those lines. My lawyer however says that it is recommended to enter the latest but she is answering it technically.I guess I have to use a touch and go strategy