DS-160

[Beth & Chard 8]

I thought I should start a new topic with this, so I am copy/pasting from my other reply, hope that is cool.

Is the DS-160 required for K1 Visa processing at the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines?

The Revised K1 Instruction Packet does not list it as a document that “You must bring”.

Do I assume that Since it is an on line form, I would not be “bringing” it?

Link to the Revised K1 Instruction Packet:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/306605/atienzalb/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3_.pdf

The Manila Philippines Embassy site on the link below, under Application Process, 2. Required Documents: specifically states that “All applicants must complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application”

Link to information about Required Documents:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhniv1.html#1

Link to the Consular Electronic Application Center for DS-160 Application:

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

The US Department of State site at the link below specifically states that the DS-160 is NOT needed for a K Visa.

Link to US Department of State site dealing with DS-160

http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4401.html#visa_categories

This site also gives good info on filling out the DS-160-FYI

So I am assuming that this is where the conflicting information comes from, some Embassies world wide do not require it, but US Embassy Manila does?

Can any of you that have been through the process here in Manila confirm this?

[Tahoma 2,292]

^^^The U.S. Embassy Manila does not use the DS-160 for K-1erz.

[sunandmoon 450]

The Manila Philippines Embassy site on the link below, under Application Process, 2. Required Documents: specifically states that “All applicants must complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application”

Link to information about Required Documents:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhniv1.html#1

that web page does seem cause some confusion. might be helpful if they added this...

Although the K visas are described as nonimmigrant visas, these visas are processed at the Immigrant Visa Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Manila. Please view the Immigrant Visas pages of this website for more details.

^^^The U.S. Embassy Manila does not use the DS-160 for K-1erz.

ditto

[Zen Den 18]

I thought I should start a new topic with this, so I am copy/pasting from my other reply, hope that is cool.

Is the DS-160 required for K1 Visa processing at the US Embassy in Manila, Philippines?

The Revised K1 Instruction Packet does not list it as a document that “You must bring”.

Do I assume that Since it is an on line form, I would not be “bringing” it?

Link to the Revised K1 Instruction Packet:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/306605/atienzalb/Revised%20K1%20Instruction%20Packet%20_3_.pdf

The Manila Philippines Embassy site on the link below, under Application Process, 2. Required Documents: specifically states that “All applicants must complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application”

Link to information about Required Documents:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhniv1.html#1

Link to the Consular Electronic Application Center for DS-160 Application:

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

The US Department of State site at the link below specifically states that the DS-160 is NOT needed for a K Visa.

Link to US Department of State site dealing with DS-160

http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4401.html#visa_categories

This site also gives good info on filling out the DS-160-FYI

So I am assuming that this is where the conflicting information comes from, some Embassies world wide do not require it, but US Embassy Manila does?

Can any of you that have been through the process here in Manila confirm this?

according to nvc.gov...

•DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application (for all nonimmigrant categories except K, N, S, T, U applications)