Does The DS-160 Form Apply To K-1?

[Dallas Steve 0]

Today at Banco Helm somebody mentioned that we needed to fill out Form DS-160. The K1 interview packet said nothing about DS-160. It said we need to fill out DS-156 and DS-156K. Do we need to do the DS-160 also? I don't think so, but I'll do it if necessary.

Thanks mucho

[Ken y Leidys 20]

Today at Banco Helm somebody mentioned that we needed to fill out Form DS-160. The K1 interview packet said nothing about DS-160. It said we need to fill out DS-156 and DS-156K. Do we need to do the DS-160 also? I don't think so, but I'll do it if necessary.

Thanks mucho

Just carry it with you to the Embassy and there may be a provision for it in the CARPETA they hand your beneficiary. This might be something new???

[K & M 0]

Just carry it with you to the Embassy and there may be a provision for it in the CARPETA they hand your beneficiary. This might be something new???

The problem is that the DS-160 isn't a form you print, you submit it online.

It was taken in effect 1st of March and will replace the DS-156, DS-157 and DS-158 but they seem to be doing it in different locations at different times.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_4230.html

[dakay ♥ 10]

Today at Banco Helm somebody mentioned that we needed to fill out Form DS-160. The K1 interview packet said nothing about DS-160. It said we need to fill out DS-156 and DS-156K. Do we need to do the DS-160 also? I don't think so, but I'll do it if necessary.

Thanks mucho

that form is not necessary for K1-Visa in Colombia, you´ll be fine with ds-156 and 156K forms.

best wishes today Steven!

[sugarapple 1]

Today at Banco Helm somebody mentioned that we needed to fill out Form DS-160. The K1 interview packet said nothing about DS-160. It said we need to fill out DS-156 and DS-156K. Do we need to do the DS-160 also? I don't think so, but I'll do it if necessary.

Thanks mucho

The form is not needed for k1 visa filing.

[Tech-MoLeidy 1]

The form is not needed for k1 visa filing.

Today my fiancé was told the DS160 was required, I called the bank from here and spoke to a somewhat English speaking individual who reiterated that fact. He's wrong..... Flat Wrong!

On this page:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_4230.html

The following statement resides;

"The new DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, is a fully integrated online application form that will be used to collect the necessary application information from persons seeking a nonimmigrant visa. The DS-160 will be submitted electronically to the Department of State via the Internet. Consular Officers will use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal interview, will determine an applicant’s eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa.

U.S. Embassies and Consulates Requiring the Form DS-160

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates listed below require nonimmigrant visa applicants (excluding K-1/2 fiancée and E-1/2 Treaty Trader visa classes) to use the new Online DS-160. Review this important guidance:"

And further more the FAQ's linked to this page says the following;

"13. When I apply for a nonimmigrant visa using the online DS-160, are additional forms required?

No, with two exceptions. When applying at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate that is using the new DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application, you will use only one (1) form. For Embassies and Consulates that have converted to this new process, the DS-160 has replaced all of the following forms: DS-156, DS-157, DS-158, and DS-3032, which are no longer necessary.NOTE: The exceptions are Fiancée Visas (K-1/2) which still require use of the forms DS-156 and DS-156K, and the Treaty Trader/Treaty Investor visa application, which is explained in #14 below."

The fools at the bank sent my fiancé on her marry way without accepting her payment. They also mentioned the the fact that her statement of being "unemployed" was incorrect and that she should enter "homemaker" or something similar. Who in the hell are they to concern themselves with this?

I'm pissed and I honestly don't know what steps to take to rectify this. My fiance will return to the bank next Tuesday (earliest opportunity)and plead her case to include any suggestions you folks might have. Bottom line is that the are asking for it and they shouldn't. I've read that submitting unnecessary documents can confuse the situation and should be avoided.

Other than bringing a printed/translated version of the above webpages with her I'm at a loss.

Suggestions?

Thanks