DS-160

[Vizzle M. 0]

I've been totally stressed for weeks because I've asked for my interview and heard nothing. I was just browsing through the London US embassy site to see if there is something I missed or something I did wrong and I noticed that the DS-160 has been released and that it says the 156 will no longer be accepted. The page that my original embassy letter told me to go to still asks for the 156, but I have no idea if I've maybe done something incorrectly or not sent something or if I'm now supposed to be filling out the 160.

I'm planning on calling them this afternoon with the hope of not irritating them. But if anyone has any solid answers on this, it would be awesome, as well as expected wait times to be given an interview date. The rest of my process was fairly rapid so now I'm just frustrated and paranoid that this is taking so long.

[MrStrain14 2]

Hi Vizzle,

I assume you're applying for a K-1 visa as you've posted in the K-1 thread, but your profile just says N/A...

The DS-160 seems to be causing some confusion, as the London embassy website states that it has replaced the DS-156 for all non-immigrant visas, yet it also indicates that this does not apply for K-1 visas (K visas are not included on the list of non-immigrant visas that the 160 relates to - http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/niv/index.html ).

Common sense would dictate that if you sent in the exact documents (i.e. 156) as specified in your Packet 3 letter, this will be accepted by the embassy and there would be no requirement to change this. This is just my opinion though, I can't speak from experience yet i'm afraid.

Unfortunately the wait time for interviews seems to be a couple of months minimum at the moment, we're still waiting for Packet 3 and it's just so frustrating that even when I complete and return it, there will still be a long wait ahead to get an interview. Good luck, i'm sure you'll be fine with what you've sent and I hope you get your interview date soon.

Edited April 15, 2010 by MrStrain14

[TracyTN 237]

Moving thread from K1 process forum to consular forum.

[Nik+Heather 121]

Interviews in London tend to be assigned all at once in big chunks. Could be you just missed one interview cycle. Have you been following the 2010 interview thread in the UK forum? You may be able to tell from people posting the receipt of their interview dates where they are in that cycle.

It's hard for anyone to say for sure, because, as you note, it's a new thing, so there won't be any experience here, and this is an experience based board. You may have to be our guinea pig! I would fill out the new form and bring it to the interview, or have it ready in case London mails you back and asks for you to send that in instead.

All the best.

[Closed account 1]

Hi Vizzle,

I assume you're applying for a K-1 visa as you've posted in the K-1 thread, but your profile just says N/A...

The DS-160 seems to be causing some confusion, as the London embassy website states that it has replaced the DS-156 for all non-immigrant visas, yet it also indicates that this does not apply for K-1 visas (K visas are not included on the list of non-immigrant visas that the 160 relates to - http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/niv/index.html ).

Common sense would dictate that if you sent in the exact documents (i.e. 156) as specified in your Packet 3 letter, this will be accepted by the embassy and there would be no requirement to change this. This is just my opinion though, I can't speak from experience yet i'm afraid.

Unfortunately the wait time for interviews seems to be a couple of months minimum at the moment, we're still waiting for Packet 3 and it's just so frustrating that even when I complete and return it, there will still be a long wait ahead to get an interview. Good luck, i'm sure you'll be fine with what you've sent and I hope you get your interview date soon.

I sent my packet 3 back on the 25th March and have called DOS who have said that London has received it and are processing it for the interview date, i'm guessing i will have to wait a couple more weeks. come on over to the 2010 interview thread in the UK forum as there are a few of us all waiting for dates it also gives contact numbers of DOS. Good luck

[Darnell 8,478]

The DS-160 is NOT used for K-1 visas, at all. Stop stressing, and DO NOT USE THIS FORM.

Good Luck !

[toogroove 3]

Sorry for 'piling on' but I found this in the FAQ of the DOS website. I hope this helps.

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 Fiancee 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.

It is important to check the Embassy or Consulate website where you will apply for your nonimmigrant visa for information on the application process in place. Embassies and consulates worldwide will transition one-by-one to the DS-160. Therefore, those Embassies which have not yet converted to the new DS-160 online form continue to require all application forms, as necessary.