Some Questions about Packet 3 and onward!

[slangofoil 50]

Make sure John gets the DS-2032 from the Dr. after the medical. He didn't give it to my husband. It is VERY important for AOS!!!! Did the P3 not mention the DS-160? If it did, it should say when to do it, but I'm guessing that he should do it the day he posts the letter of readiness. If it didn't mention it I'd do the hard copy paperwork AND the DS-160. Better safe than sorry!

My husband's police cert was a pain in the butt too. They had no idea what he was talking about and eventually he had to talk to the District Superintendent. Took maybe 3-4 weeks.

No, it didn't mention it. I think they implemented that after his P3 was sent. But I also just found this on the FAQ page (http://travel.state.gov/visa/forms/forms_4401.html)

"16. In addition to the Fiancé(e) Visa (K1/K2), are there any other visa categories for which I should not fill out the DS-160?

Yes. If you are applying for any of the visa categories below, you should fill out the DS-156, not the DS-160. "

...and then it gives a table of other visas. So it seems K-1's still just do the DS-156/k. Confusing!

Regarding the medical... it's the vaccination worksheet John needs right? Or is it a copy of the rest of the medical as well? These form names are confusing because of their similar numbers and I haven't found clear definitions on VJ yet. I told John to get a copy of the DS-3025, which is the vaccination worksheet. Does he need the rest of the medical results as well? What exactly is the DS-2032?

Thanks for your help!

[hxxrmonkey 0]

Yes, sorry, I meant 3025. It's been a year since we've been through all this Tell him to bring the x-rays in his carry-on luggage too but he probably won't need it.

[Larysa 0]

Found this on the DOS:

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 Fiancé(e) 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.

If I'm reading this wrong, it seems like if you are doing the K-1...then you can't use the DS-160 at this point. Maybe I'm reading it wrong I don't know. That you still have to fill out the DS-156/K and the DS-230, but can NOT use the DS-160 yet for the K-1. Am I wrong here?

[slangofoil 50]

Found this on the DOS:

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 Fiancé(e) 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.

If I'm reading this wrong, it seems like if you are doing the K-1...then you can't use the DS-160 at this point. Maybe I'm reading it wrong I don't know. That you still have to fill out the DS-156/K and the DS-230, but can NOT use the DS-160 yet for the K-1. Am I wrong here?

I concur. But that quote doesn't clearly say that the DS-160 is NOT to be used at all. It could easily still mean that you need to do both the DS-160 AND the DS-156/k. But FAQ #16 from further down the page that I referenced seems to clear up any ambiguity.

I think our conclusions are correct and that the DS-160 is not to be used at all.

Yes, sorry, I meant 3025. It's been a year since we've been through all this Tell him to bring the x-rays in his carry-on luggage too but he probably won't need it.

Ha, no problem! I just wanted to be sure. I'll tell him about the x-rays.

[Gingerpants 8]

I know how it is trying to get the Irish male motivated to work on paperwork. It took a little nagging, but it eventually got done. They're just not planners like us American chicks. They like to go with the flow

Haha and here I just thought my Fiance was the only one, good to know it's just in their blood

Actually mine has gotten off ridiculously easy, he hasn't filled out a single form, I've done everything! And usually when I need information from him he hasn't a clue and I end up fishing through our room for what I need.

Can we go ahead and get his medical (assuming the Dublin doctor permits it) and police certs now even though we're still waiting on the NOA1?

[hxxrmonkey 0]

Haha and here I just thought my Fiance was the only one, good to know it's just in their blood

Actually mine has gotten off ridiculously easy, he hasn't filled out a single form, I've done everything! And usually when I need information from him he hasn't a clue and I end up fishing through our room for what I need.

Can we go ahead and get his medical (assuming the Dublin doctor permits it) and police certs now even though we're still waiting on the NOA1?

I probably wouldn't go for either of those things until at least 2 months after you receive your NOA1, otherwise they might not be valid by the time the interview rolls around. Irish K-1s seem to be taking roughly 80-90 days right now, so if you start working on them around day 60 you should be good to go.

[Gingerpants 8]

I probably wouldn't go for either of those things until at least 2 months after you receive your NOA1, otherwise they might not be valid by the time the interview rolls around. Irish K-1s seem to be taking roughly 80-90 days right now, so if you start working on them around day 60 you should be good to go.

Okay, Thanks!