Do not use downloaded computer forms???

[libragodess 1]

Hi all fellow VJer's,

I just recieved my IV bill today in the mail and while reading the intructions I came across this:

"When we recieve your Immigrant Visa fees, we will send you the Immigrant Visa application (form DS-230 Part 1) along with further instructions. Return ONLY the original application that we send to you. Do not use downloaded computer forms."

Now of coarse this comes as a surprise to me. My husband has already completed the "downloaded" form and is preparing to send it to me via FED EX this week.

Is this a new procedure? Do I really have to wait for the form to come from NVC and then mail it to Morocco and then wait while my Love mails it back to me and then back to NVC???

Please Help!

Totally Confused!

[hafiz 1]

oh boy, so much for shortcuts

[AInfante-Saraireh 0]

Try calling the NVC and ask them

[aussiewench 9]

That has been very standard from NVC for as long as Ive known, because many many sites not officiated with NVC (department of state) have forms for download. What they are not wanting is outdated forms being used which can happen if downloaded from other sites. However, I have never noted a DS-230 refused from NVC when downloaded forms have been used. Afterall the Department of State site itself also has these forms for download and use.

[Marilyn. 340]

yeah, I remember that same thing when I was going through that part of the process, they said not to use the downloaded forms..... but I had to use the downloaded ones because the lawyer seriously messed up the ones he sent me ( the smart guy thought he was being helpful and filled out a lot of the stuff but with the wrong info )...

anywho, the NVC never said a word about my downloaded forms

[Euro 3]

That has been very standard from NVC for as long as Ive known, because many many sites not officiated with NVC (department of state) have forms for download. What they are not wanting is outdated forms being used which can happen if downloaded from other sites. However, I have never noted a DS-230 refused from NVC when downloaded forms have been used. Afterall the Department of State site itself also has these forms for download and use.

I agree, I used a downloaded DS-230 with NO problems, I think they are probably trying to stop people mailing it in too soon

[libragodess 1]

Thanks everyone for your replys. Your information has given us a great sense of relief.

Sometimes I feel like I'm looking at this process through a microscope!

[pja002 0]

I had the same question, so thanks for the answer. I've already got my husband's completed & signed, but downloaded, form. He'll read this and be very relieved.