DS 230 Part 1 question

[getcr1 0]

Hi there,

a question about the DS 230 part 1 form. I noticed on the example form, the form didnt list the name of the spouse. For the name of the spouse, you write the name of the American spouse....correct?

Also, for line 31a. Do I write the name of the American spouse as well? for question 31a and 31b, it gives you two choices. I am a bit confused as to which one I should fill out.

31a says; Person named in 14 and 29 who will accompany you to the US now.

31b says; Person named in 14 and 29 who will follow you to the US at a later date.

Even though we are applying for my visa now, and want to move to the states as soon as possible (and together), does this mean that I am to say that we are going to the US now? or at a later date?

Any info would be great!

[pushbrk 12,979]

Hi there,

a question about the DS 230 part 1 form. I noticed on the example form, the form didnt list the name of the spouse. For the name of the spouse, you write the name of the American spouse....correct?

Also, for line 31a. Do I write the name of the American spouse as well? for question 31a and 31b, it gives you two choices. I am a bit confused as to which one I should fill out.

31a says; Person named in 14 and 29 who will accompany you to the US now.

31b says; Person named in 14 and 29 who will follow you to the US at a later date.

Even though we are applying for my visa now, and want to move to the states as soon as possible (and together), does this mean that I am to say that we are going to the US now? or at a later date?

Any info would be great!

Whenever you are asked about your spouse, give the name of any and all spouses. In a CR1 or IR1 visa case, the visa applicant should have one spouse only and they better be a US Citizen. Otherwise your visa will be denied. The answer to 31a and 31b is "None". Your US Citizen spouse is not immigrating. Only foreigners immigrate to the USA.

[getcr1 0]

Whenever you are asked about your spouse, give the name of any and all spouses. In a CR1 or IR1 visa case, the visa applicant should have one spouse only and they better be a US Citizen. Otherwise your visa will be denied. The answer to 31a and 31b is "None". Your US Citizen spouse is not immigrating. Only foreigners immigrate to the USA.

but isnt the person named in 14 the american spouse? so wouldnt i be writing his name in 31a or 31 b?

[pushbrk 12,979]

but isnt the person named in 14 the american spouse? so wouldnt i be writing his name in 31a or 31 b?

No. Now, you've asked twice and received an answer and the explanation of why the answer is correct. Will that be enough?

[estrellademiel 7]

Hi there,

a question about the DS 230 part 1 form. I noticed on the example form, the form didnt list the name of the spouse. For the name of the spouse, you write the name of the American spouse....correct?

Also, for line 31a. Do I write the name of the American spouse as well? for question 31a and 31b, it gives you two choices. I am a bit confused as to which one I should fill out.

31a says; Person named in 14 and 29 who will accompany you to the US now.

31b says; Person named in 14 and 29 who will follow you to the US at a later date.

Even though we are applying for my visa now, and want to move to the states as soon as possible (and together), does this mean that I am to say that we are going to the US now? or at a later date?

Any info would be great!

about the example is because is an example of a person that is not married..remember that there is different ways to obtain a inmigrant visa

if you are the beneficiary your wrote down the name of your spouse...if you are the petitioner your spouse write down your name in that question..remember that this from is fill out by the beneficiary

in the 31 a and 31b you put NONE if your petitioner /spouse lives in United states..normally this question is for those united state citizen who lives abroad...

[pushbrk 12,979]

about the example is because is an example of a person that is not married..remember that there is different ways to obtain a inmigrant visa

if you are the beneficiary your wrote down the name of your spouse...if you are the petitioner your spouse write down your name in that question..remember that this from is fill out by the beneficiary

in the 31 a and 31b you put NONE if your petitioner /spouse lives in United states..normally this question is for those united state citizen who lives abroad...

No, the question is for when the immigrant visa application is used for the US Citizen's other relatives, not their spouse. Regardless of where a US Citizen lives, they will not be immigrating to the USA. If the USC's parents are applying for visas, then they would each list their spouse in that section. In short, it's for when a couple is immigrating.

[getcr1 0]

No, the question is for when the immigrant visa application is used for the US Citizen's other relatives, not their spouse. Regardless of where a US Citizen lives, they will not be immigrating to the USA. If the USC's parents are applying for visas, then they would each list their spouse in that section. In short, it's for when a couple is immigrating.

great. thanks! I really appreciate all the advice and im sorry if I am asking this question, but....actually, we are both living in Japan so wouldn't I have to write his name because we would be coming to america together? (even though he is a US citizen?)

[jaremedios 1]

great. thanks! I really appreciate all the advice and im sorry if I am asking this question, but....actually, we are both living in Japan so wouldn't I have to write his name because we would be coming to america together? (even though he is a US citizen?)

I agree. I think you should put your spouse's (the US citizen)'s name as the questions does NOT ask "who will be IMMIGRATING with you". It asks who from Question #14 (in which you listed your spouse) is ACCOMPANYING you. Since you are both in Japan and he will be accompanying you when you go to the States, I think it makes sense. I am in the same situation. I am USC living in Mexico. We will both go to the States together once he gets his visa. We also have a daughter who we listed in Question #29 so when it asked who will be ACCOMPANYING him to the US now, I put both my name and our daughter's.

[jaremedios 1]

I agree. I think you should put your spouse's (the US citizen)'s name as the questions does NOT ask "who will be IMMIGRATING with you". It asks who from Question #14 (in which you listed your spouse) is ACCOMPANYING you. Since you are both in Japan and he will be accompanying you when you go to the States, I think it makes sense. I am in the same situation. I am USC living in Mexico. We will both go to the States together once he gets his visa. We also have a daughter who we listed in Question #29 so when it asked who will be ACCOMPANYING him to the US now, I put both my name and our daughter's.

Also, I think this should be moved to DCF forum. Hopefully someone there can give some input.

[trailmix 77]

Moved to DCF forum

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Good move to the DCF forum -- I can see that its presence in the IR1/CR1 forum was causing some confusion.

While pushbrk's answer may be correct if the USC spouse and/or children are in the US, for most DCF couples this will not be the case. jaremedios is right -- the question is about who is ACCOMPANYING you to the US. In 31a, you write the name of your spouse (and any USC children); 31b is N/A (unless your spouse and/or children will be flying back at a later date).

No. Now, you've asked twice and received an answer and the explanation of why the answer is correct. Will that be enough?

The question says nothing about spouses immigrating; it is about accompanying. Sometimes it helps to read the form itself to assure oneself of the terminology and then consider the context in which the OP is asking a question (here: DCF) before posting.

Edited February 14, 2010 by elmcitymaven

[getcr1 0]

thanks so much everyone~!

[Marina-Del 10]

Okay, so to reiterate:

I-the USC spouse- write myself on the 31a line?? Taking into affect that I do live in Brazil with my husband and we will both be moving to the US at the same time?

Thanks!!!

[jaremedios 1]

Yes, Marina-Del, I think so!

[trailmix 77]

Accompanying: A type of visa in which family members travel with the principal applicant, (in immigrant visa cases, within six months of issuance of an immigrant visa to the principal applicant).

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/glossary/glossary_1363.html#A

Doesn't sound to me like they want you to list people you are just travelling with (ie: people not listed as visa applicants)