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unlockingsky   94

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both person files the ds 230. you would assign yourself if possible to manage all the forms etc.

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peter.chou   3

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Hello to all,

I've paid my IV fee for my wife and now have to file the DS-230.

I am the petitioner and my wife is the beneficiary, I'd like to know who files the DS-230 form is it the petitioner or the beneficiary?

thank you

beneficiary, i assume.

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grrrrreat   109

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Hello to all,

I've paid my IV fee for my wife and now have to file the DS-230.

I am the petitioner and my wife is the beneficiary, I'd like to know who files the DS-230 form is it the petitioner or the beneficiary?

thank you

Beneficiary. The petitioner files the I-130 petition, which you've already done. The beneficiary signs and files the DS-230, which is an application for a visa and alien registration.

The petitioner will have to fill out I-864, the affidavit of support, if you haven't done so.

both person files the ds 230. you would assign yourself if possible to manage all the forms etc.

This isn't correct. DS-230 is an application for a visa, so a petitioner doesn't file it.

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reginakrys   33

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The beneficiary signs the DS-230 form. It's an Immigrant Visa Application so all info pertains to the beneficiary.

USCIS

10/01/11 - Filed (2) I-130's

10/04/11 - NOA-1

04/05/12 - NOA-2

Your I-130 was approved in 184 days from your NOA1 date.

NVC

04/23/12 - NVC received both cases (18 days/12 business days from NOA-2)

05/07/12 - Case numbers and IIN's (14 days/10 business days since NVC received)

05/07/12 - Sent out DS-3032 by email; auto-response received

05/08/12 - AOS fee invoiced, paid - "IN PROCESS"

05/09/12 - AOS fee shows as "PAID"

05/10/12 - Spouse's DS-3032 accepted; minor child's rejected = had petitioner call NVC = received verbal acceptance from operator

05/11/12 - Spouse's IV fee invoiced

05/14/12 - Daughter's IV fee invoiced, paid both IV fees - "IN PROCESS"

05/15/12 - Both IV fees show as "PAID"

05/16/12 - Sent both AOS and both IV packages to NVC via USPS (expected delivery: 05/19/12)

05/21/12 - All 4 packages delivered

05/30/12 - Received checklist for daughter's AOS

05/31/12 - Sent response to checklist via USPS (expected delivery: 06/01/12); Spouse's case completed

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Embassy

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GC's on hand: 10/31/12

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JC&Evelin   5

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Hello to all,

I've paid my IV fee for my wife and now have to file the DS-230.

I am the petitioner and my wife is the beneficiary, I'd like to know who files the DS-230 form is it the petitioner or the beneficiary?

thank you

I believe you can fill the form out for the beneficiary and have he or she sign part one of form DS-230.

Finally we all three together. We are happy :)

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grrrrreat   109

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I believe you can fill the form out for the beneficiary and have he or she sign part one of form DS-230.

Anyone can fill out anything for anybody, but the beneficiary has to read it, sign it, and certify that it is true. Not knowing the contents of your own DS-230 is a good way to get denied at the consulate interview.

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JC&Evelin   5

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Anyone can fill out anything for anybody, but the beneficiary has to read it, sign it, and certify that it is true. Not knowing the contents of your own DS-230 is a good way to get denied at the consulate interview.

But to fully understand the content of DS-230 the applicant has to understand English and many foreigners don't.

Finally we all three together. We are happy :)

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Darnell   8,478

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both person files the ds 230. you would assign yourself if possible to manage all the forms etc.

alas, the DS-230 is for the beneficiary, so if the petitioner is filling it out for the beneficiary,

the petitioner MUST USE the 'beneficiary's voice' else all becomes nonsensical.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
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grrrrreat   109

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But to fully understand the content of DS-230 the applicant has to understand English and many foreigners don't.

Then they better get someone to translate it for them. Seriously, not knowing whats in your application is a great way to get denied. How in the world can they swear to it otherwise?

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reginakrys   33

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But to fully understand the content of DS-230 the applicant has to understand English and many foreigners don't.

The beneficiary can have someone to assist her in filling out the forms, a lawyer perhaps. It would also be a good idea to start practicing English now since she/he would be coming to the States eventually.

USCIS

10/01/11 - Filed (2) I-130's

10/04/11 - NOA-1

04/05/12 - NOA-2

Your I-130 was approved in 184 days from your NOA1 date.

NVC

04/23/12 - NVC received both cases (18 days/12 business days from NOA-2)

05/07/12 - Case numbers and IIN's (14 days/10 business days since NVC received)

05/07/12 - Sent out DS-3032 by email; auto-response received

05/08/12 - AOS fee invoiced, paid - "IN PROCESS"

05/09/12 - AOS fee shows as "PAID"

05/10/12 - Spouse's DS-3032 accepted; minor child's rejected = had petitioner call NVC = received verbal acceptance from operator

05/11/12 - Spouse's IV fee invoiced

05/14/12 - Daughter's IV fee invoiced, paid both IV fees - "IN PROCESS"

05/15/12 - Both IV fees show as "PAID"

05/16/12 - Sent both AOS and both IV packages to NVC via USPS (expected delivery: 05/19/12)

05/21/12 - All 4 packages delivered

05/30/12 - Received checklist for daughter's AOS

05/31/12 - Sent response to checklist via USPS (expected delivery: 06/01/12); Spouse's case completed

06/07/12 - Daughter's case completed; waiting for interview date

06/14/12 - P4 received: interview date 07/11/12

Embassy

07/04-05/12 - Medical at SLEC

07/11/12 - Interview: APPROVED!

07/14/12 - Visas on hand

POE: 10/17/12

GC's on hand: 10/31/12

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JC&Evelin   5

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Then they better get someone to translate it for them. Seriously, not knowing whats in your application is a great way to get denied. How in the world can they swear to it otherwise?

Yeah but if I am helping my wife I can tell her what the form contents are . There is no need to have someone else doing that when I can do it myself.

The beneficiary can have someone to assist her in filling out the forms, a lawyer perhaps. It would also be a good idea to start practicing English now since she/he would be coming to the States eventually.

Yeah to learn English is a good idea. But most of us who are in this forum are doing this whole process without a lawyer because they are so expensive and some cases don't need a lawyer.

Finally we all three together. We are happy :)

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in many cases, the uscitizen petitioner fills out the form for the beneficiary, the VISA Applicant . There is NO REQUIREMENT to do this; it's just bloody convenient. In the end, the foreign spouse MUST sign this form.

IMO, the confusion comes about from 'voice', where the Petitioner fills it out as if this was HIS Visa application, instead of trying to fill it out in the VOICE of the Foreign Spouse.

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Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Here's the instructions for the whole process:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut#11._Paying_IV_Fee_Bill_Online_.26_Sending_IV_Package_.28DS-230.29

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