DS Forms and Signatures

[six7one 17]

Ok, I know K1/K2 applicants sign the DS-156K at the embassy when the CO instructs them do do so. My questions are...

1. When should an applicant sign the DS-156 and the DS-230? Before going to the Embassy or at the Embassy?

2. What do we do for a 4 year old K2?

Just trying to get on top of these things. Fiancee and her daughter have their interviews on Monday. Oh, and I will be joining them Thanks in advance VJers.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I believe only the DS-156K has instructions on it to not sign it until in front of the CO at the embassy.

I don't remember the DS-156 having a place to even sign it, and there is no issue with signing the DS-230 either.

I didn't have a K2 but I am sure a few others will chime in, if nothing else you can wait until at the embassy to ask how to sign the forms for the child.

[six7one 17]

I believe only the DS-156K has instructions on it to not sign it until in front of the CO at the embassy.

I don't remember the DS-156 having a place to even sign it, and there is no issue with signing the DS-230 either.

I didn't have a K2 but I am sure a few others will chime in, if nothing else you can wait until at the embassy to ask how to sign the forms for the child.

Reviewing all the required DS Forms for K1/K2, here's what I can summarize about Signatures...

DS-156: Required (Item #41)

DS-157: None

DS-156K: Required (Below Item #5) DO NOT sign until instructed to by CO

DS-230 Part I: Required (Below Item #35)

Perhaps you can add these tips to your excellent guide.

[Artisan 138]

DS-230 Part I needs to be signed. DS-230 Part II (which you don't need with a K-1 visa) must NOT be signed.

[hazel214 0]

are there forms need to be filled up in the computer or u may print it and then have it hand written.. just confused

[Hank_ 9,174]

are there forms need to be filled up in the computer or u may print it and then have it hand written.. just confused

1st - update your profile so folks know if you are K-1, IR/CR-1 or whatever. That would help greatly with asking your questions.

2nd - update your timeline as you are not going through the Armenia embassy, or are you?

Now for your question. All the forms requested by the embassy need to be completed online, then printed and the ones requiring a signature need to be signed, the DS-156K you need to wait until you are in front of the CO at the embassy where they will ask you to then sign it. Don't see the logic of printing them and then completing the forms by hand.