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T_and_A   3

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I'm just wondering on packet 4, there were DS156, DS157 and DS 156K forms included... When bringing it to the interview, do i have to use those forms and handwrite it or is it possible to fill it out online and print it directly so everything will be neat and clean? (not that my handwriting is that bad, but it will be more clearer and cleaner if it will be printed.. hehehe... lol :P )

The next question is... where does the barcode on the form come from? How do i get it? Who issues the barcode?

Am i right in saying that in paying the visa fee, the bank will validate one copy of the DS157 and this will be the same exact form you have to bring with you on the interview?

any clarification on this one anyone? Im confused here... :wacko:

thanks

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chris4gretchen   1

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I'm just wondering on packet 4, there were DS156, DS157 and DS 156K forms included... When bringing it to the interview, do i have to use those forms and handwrite it or is it possible to fill it out online and print it directly so everything will be neat and clean? (not that my handwriting is that bad, but it will be more clearer and cleaner if it will be printed.. hehehe... lol :P )

The next question is... where does the barcode on the form come from? How do i get it? Who issues the barcode?

Am i right in saying that in paying the visa fee, the bank will validate one copy of the DS157 and this will be the same exact form you have to bring with you on the interview?

any clarification on this one anyone? Im confused here... :wacko:

thanks

Hi, this is where you get the barcode. Fill out this form and then click CONTINUE. it will generate the forms with your barcode. THEN you print it out.

DS 156 Form for barcode

yes you will bring the bank validated form to your interview. It shows you paid for the visa. All these forms are not expired. They are good until 9/08 or 2010.

DS 157

DS 156K

Chris

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T_and_A   3

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Thanks for this link.. This is indeed very helpful.. :thumbs:

I'm just wondering on packet 4, there were DS156, DS157 and DS 156K forms included... When bringing it to the interview, do i have to use those forms and handwrite it or is it possible to fill it out online and print it directly so everything will be neat and clean? (not that my handwriting is that bad, but it will be more clearer and cleaner if it will be printed.. hehehe... lol :P )

The next question is... where does the barcode on the form come from? How do i get it? Who issues the barcode?

Am i right in saying that in paying the visa fee, the bank will validate one copy of the DS157 and this will be the same exact form you have to bring with you on the interview?

any clarification on this one anyone? Im confused here... :wacko:

thanks

Hi, this is where you get the barcode. Fill out this form and then click CONTINUE. it will generate the forms with your barcode. THEN you print it out.

DS 156 Form for barcode

yes you will bring the bank validated form to your interview. It shows you paid for the visa. All these forms are not expired. They are good until 9/08 or 2010.

DS 157

DS 156K

Chris

------- @>-@>-@>--------

AOS

Jul 23, 2008 ---> Mailed AOS, EAD and AP package

July 27, 2008 ---> check cleared

Jul 29, 2008 ---> NOA Date

Aug 2, 2008 ---> received confirmation mail for AOS, EAD and AP

Aug 9, 2008 ---> received biometrics appointment letter

Aug 21, 2008 ---> BIOMETRICS schedule at 3 pm

Aug 12, 2008 ---> took Biometrics in advance as a walk in

Aug 12, 2008 ---> touched

Aug 18, 2008 ---> I-485 notice of transfer to CSC

Sept 23, 2008 ---> touched

Nov 18, 2008 ---> GC RECEIVED!!!

EAD

Sept 30, 2008 ---> Card production ordered <expect to receive within 30 days>

Oct 11, 2008 ---> EAD received

AP

Sept 30, 2008 ---> AP approved <NOA mailed>

Oct 10, 2008 ---> AP received

ROC

Oct 11, 2010 ---> Mailed ROC packet

Oct 12, 2010 ---> Signed for and received by destination

Oct 14, 2010 ---> Money order cashed

Oct 18, 2010 ---> NOA1 received in mail

Nov 15, 2010 ---> Biometrics and fingerprinting appointment

Jan 28, 2011 ---> ROC approved

Jan 31, 2011 ---> Card mailed out

Feb 2, 2011 ---> Card received in the mail.

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sunandmoon   450

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the barcode contains info you entered on the form. it helps speed up processing when you go for your interview.

US Embassy Manila website. bringing your spouse/fiancee to USA

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3204.html

T_and_A Enthusiast

T_and_A   3

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when printing the DS156 form, since there should be 2 copies of DS 156 that will be submitted, does it have to be the same barcode or do you have to just print 2 copies of the same barcode? or does it have to be two different barcodes for each?

the barcode contains info you entered on the form. it helps speed up processing when you go for your interview.

------- @>-@>-@>--------

AOS

Jul 23, 2008 ---> Mailed AOS, EAD and AP package

July 27, 2008 ---> check cleared

Jul 29, 2008 ---> NOA Date

Aug 2, 2008 ---> received confirmation mail for AOS, EAD and AP

Aug 9, 2008 ---> received biometrics appointment letter

Aug 21, 2008 ---> BIOMETRICS schedule at 3 pm

Aug 12, 2008 ---> took Biometrics in advance as a walk in

Aug 12, 2008 ---> touched

Aug 18, 2008 ---> I-485 notice of transfer to CSC

Sept 23, 2008 ---> touched

Nov 18, 2008 ---> GC RECEIVED!!!

EAD

Sept 30, 2008 ---> Card production ordered <expect to receive within 30 days>

Oct 11, 2008 ---> EAD received

AP

Sept 30, 2008 ---> AP approved <NOA mailed>

Oct 10, 2008 ---> AP received

ROC

Oct 11, 2010 ---> Mailed ROC packet

Oct 12, 2010 ---> Signed for and received by destination

Oct 14, 2010 ---> Money order cashed

Oct 18, 2010 ---> NOA1 received in mail

Nov 15, 2010 ---> Biometrics and fingerprinting appointment

Jan 28, 2011 ---> ROC approved

Jan 31, 2011 ---> Card mailed out

Feb 2, 2011 ---> Card received in the mail.

David-and-Mae Experienced

David-and-Mae   15

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when printing the DS156 form, since there should be 2 copies of DS 156 that will be submitted, does it have to be the same barcode or do you have to just print 2 copies of the same barcode? or does it have to be two different barcodes for each?

the barcode contains info you entered on the form. it helps speed up processing when you go for your interview.

It should be the same barcode... I believe you can generate another copy with the same barcode if you will just take a look closely at those buttons at the bottom of the online form. If it won't work for you, you can also try printing one, then don't sign it yet and then photocopy it. That way, you'll still have two sets of it with original signatures.

Good luck!

--Mae

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04/21/2011 - Early Biometrics (was scheduled on May 4, 2011)

05/09/2011 - Case Status Notification - In line for interview and testing

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when printing the DS156 form, since there should be 2 copies of DS 156 that will be submitted, does it have to be the same barcode or do you have to just print 2 copies of the same barcode? or does it have to be two different barcodes for each?

the barcode contains info you entered on the form. it helps speed up processing when you go for your interview.

same barcode.

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