K1: after NOA2...

[Tahoma 2,292]

regarding the DS-156

i think it's just better to prepare it.

but in the website (USEM) they have a new nonimmigrant visa application procedure. they have included K (fiancee) visa applicants who would need to use DS-160 forms. when you also go to the NVC website to download a DS-156 form since you won't be able to find this form in USEM. when you click on the DS-156 form you will be asked to check your consulate's requirements. Because they said ALL embassies and consulates now accept DS-160. but some embassies and consulates accept DS-156. when you click on MANILA as your consulate it will direct you to the same NONIMMIGRANT visa procedure that i was telling you about.

here's the link of the forms on NVC website -- http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_1342.html

however i have downloaded the forms -- DS-156K and DS-157 just in case..

since you can fill that out offline and print it. and it doesn't have a barcode.

with the DS-156 I will fill out the form juts to be sure right after I'm done filling out my DS-160. since it will send them an electronic file of the form. i don't want them to have 2 forms with the same name. since the DS-160 is more important and is recently being used. i will fill that out first.

for the DS-160 guide --

also, there's somebody who just got interviewed and approved last June 8, 2010 at the USEM for a K1 visa. he used a DS-160. but he said it's better to bring the 3 other forms too. now i'm not sure if they asked for the 3 other forms since it was just 4 days after they have implemented the MRV fee. (The new DS-160 is the new machine readable visa application form.)

either way i think it's better to bring everything that we can.

I think you made the same mistake that I made...we both kept missing the "with a few exceptions" language when reading about the new DS-160. The K-1 "exception" is clearly spelled out on FAQ #13 of the DOS web site. K-1ers do not use the DS-160.

[pinkhonu 5]

happy independence day PHILIPPINES!

[Tahoma 2,292]

happy independence day PHILIPPINES!

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[duskyThings 1]

Ainee! Thanks for asking those questions, I have the same questions in my mind...

it's like after NOA2, now what?? hehehe!

And thanks Tahoma for answering Ainee's question----you answered my questions as well..

[Tahoma 2,292]

Ainee! Thanks for asking those questions, I have the same questions in my mind...

it's like after NOA2, now what?? hehehe!

And thanks Tahoma for answering Ainee's question----you answered my questions as well..

duskyThings...walang anuman...and good luck with your journey!

[pinkhonu 5]

Ainee! Thanks for asking those questions, I have the same questions in my mind...

it's like after NOA2, now what?? hehehe!

And thanks Tahoma for answering Ainee's question----you answered my questions as well..

hi duskythings!

ey!! how about if we update each other?

since we're on the same boat.. might help us to stay in touch!!