DS230 Question

[Mrsm31 0]

Hi I am concern about the DS230 part

I am planning on doing all the paperwork for my husband acting as his agent to not waste time

now what i want to know is

Does he have to get the ds230 paper and sign it??? or can I just fill it out myself through email even sign his name by filling it all out in the email?? or do he have to Sign it himself?? I made him an email to so it seem like it is him doing it..that what I was told to do>

But i am worried about him having to sign the signature part of it???? can somebody please help me I am going crazy and so confused..

[Peter&Jaime 1]

Yes, the immigrating spouse has to sign part I of the DS-230.

[JAPrincess 27]

Hi I am concern about the DS230 part

I am planning on doing all the paperwork for my husband acting as his agent to not waste time

now what i want to know is

Does he have to get the ds230 paper and sign it??? or can I just fill it out myself through email even sign his name by filling it all out in the email?? or do he have to Sign it himself?? I made him an email to so it seem like it is him doing it..that what I was told to do>

But i am worried about him having to sign the signature part of it???? can somebody please help me I am going crazy and so confused..

I would e-mail it to him, have him go to a computer shop and they will help him print it.

Have him sign it and send it to you with the police certificate.

I found this place by doing a google search you may want to call them first to make sure they can help.

Computer Wiz

Shop #11 Island Plaza,

Ocho Rios, St. Ann

Tel : 974-5844 / 443-0469

(8.30am - 7.30pm, Mon - Thurs;

8.30am - 9.30pm, Fri - Sat;

1pm - 5pm, Sun)

take a deep breath, it will all come together

[Mrsm31 0]

Yes, the immigrating spouse has to sign part I of the DS-230.

What?? I thought folks said they did everything through email???? now I have to wait on nvc to send me the info ds230 forms that is I talked to them the other day they said it is going to take 4-6 wks for me to get my number etc

So a real signature have to be on the form when i swore most folks just filled out everything online correct me if am wrong

[TJ 4EVER 40]

Well I've read that it could be sent electronically, an electronic signature will do. But before everyone jumps on my back I could be wrong! To be absolutely sure, call NVC and ask a general question.

[JAPrincess 27]

What?? I thought folks said they did everything through email???? now I have to wait on nvc to send me the info ds230 forms that is I talked to them the other day they said it is going to take 4-6 wks for me to get my number etc

So a real signature have to be on the form when i swore most folks just filled out everything online correct me if am wrong

You do not have to wait for the NVC to mail you the DS230

here is a link to the form: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/81807.pdf

Fill it out, save it, and send it to his e-mail

[JAPrincess 27]

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/James's_Shortcuts

[pushbrk 12,824]

Well I've read that it could be sent electronically, an electronic signature will do. But before everyone jumps on my back I could be wrong! To be absolutely sure, call NVC and ask a general question.

Then you have read wrong. The DS 230 must be signed by hand. For some countries, NVC will accept a scan of the signed form by email but it is still hand signed. The OP has not indicated the country. The actual paper signed by the visa applicant must be provided to NVC unless one of the listed countries that can do electronic NVC filing. It's a short list, very short.

Edited April 27, 2011 by pushbrk

[JAPrincess 27]

Then you have read wrong. The DS 230 must be signed by hand. For some countries, NVC will accept a scan of the signed form by email but it is still hand signed. The OP has not indicated the country. The actual paper signed by the visa applicant must be provided to NVC unless one of the listed countries that can do electronic NVC filing. It's a short list, very short.

The OP's beneficiary is in Jamaica and no, they are not on the list.

Her husband should be able to get it printed and sent back to her with the police cert.

[Dave and Kinnari 31]

Then you have read wrong. The DS 230 must be signed by hand. For some countries, NVC will accept a scan of the signed form by email but it is still hand signed. The OP has not indicated the country. The actual paper signed by the visa applicant must be provided to NVC unless one of the listed countries that can do electronic NVC filing. It's a short list, very short.

Where can you find this list?

[TJ 4EVER 40]

Then you have read wrong. The DS 230 must be signed by hand. For some countries, NVC will accept a scan of the signed form by email but it is still hand signed. The OP has not indicated the country. The actual paper signed by the visa applicant must be provided to NVC unless one of the listed countries that can do electronic NVC filing. It's a short list, very short.

My BAD pushbrk,,,like I said "I could be wrong" and I followed my statement by saying follow up with calling and asking. At least I know for sure for myself when it is time to send ours in.

[OBX 51]

Where can you find this list?

Optional EP

Required EP

[JAPrincess 27]

Where can you find this list?

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_5165.html

[Casprd 167]

Has to be signed by the beneficiary. Never ever ever sign for them. Even though it may take longer for them to mail the signed form back, it is better to wait the week or so rather than risking everything for having a forged document. Check if Jamaica will accept a scanned copy for the NVC part, but have your spouse bring the signed original with him to the interview.

[m60man 5]

Your DS-230 Part 1, needs to have his actual signature when submitted. Do not sign DS-230 Part 2, it must be signed in the presence of the Immigration Officer during interview process.