DS-156

[evergreen 0]

We are completing the DS-156, and have some questions! Some of the questions on the form do not seem to apply to those who are seeking an I129F/K3 visa. I am worried about answering these questions the wrong way and possibly having my husband's visa denied.

Question 22: When do you intend to arrive in the U.S.? It asks for a specific date - but all we know is that he intends to arrive in the U.S. after his visa is issued.

Question 25: Name and telephone numbers of persons in U.S. who you will be staying with or visiting for tourism or business? He will be staying with me - but not for tourism or business - and not for a visit - but for the maximum amount of time allowed under an I129F/K3 until either an I130 visa is issued or he applies for adjustment of status.

Question 26: How long do you intend to stay in the U.S.? He plans to stay indefinitely, but if we put that on our application what will happen?

Question 27: What is the purpose of your trip? It's not really a trip, it's a move, to be with his spouse.

Question 28: Who will pay for your trip? Again, it's not a trip - but since he has to quit his job to move here, I will be supporting him.

Question 37: Do you intend to work in the U.S.? Yes, he does - but not without a work permit. But if we answer yes, will it cause problems in getting the visa? And if we answer no, will it cause problems getting a work permit later?

Question 38: Do you intend to study in the U.S.? Again, he hopes to go back to school eventually, but will answering yes cause them to question or deny his K3 visa?

Question 36: Has anyone ever filed an immigrant visa petition on your behalf? Of course, because an I130 is required in order to apply for the K3!

Thanks so much! We're afraid to complete the form because of the negative experiences we've had at the border!

[YuAndDan 153]

Wow you are ahead of the curve there!

Anyway to answer a few questions:

Most consulates prefer the electronic filed form with the barcode. Look here for it.

https://evisaforms.state.gov/ds156.asp

There is a very good example form on VJ.

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Form-DS-156.pdf

In which direction are we moving?? You indicate "moving here" on question 28 Is the US Citizen moving to foreign country?? The form is filled out from the immigrant's point of view. Please clarify your questions.

Question 36: NO they are asking about someone other than your current spouse such as parent, or another prior fiance.

Look at the example form.

[Yodrak 7]

evergreen,

You seem to understand - DS-156 is an all-purpose non-immigrant visa application form. Many of the questions have a different significance depending on the type of non-immigrant visa being applied for. So just answer the questions as asked without trying to 2nd-guess them, the answers will be considered in the appropriate context.

Read each question fully - you seem to have missed something about Q22.

Why does your experiences with CBP affect your expectations of consular officers?

Yodrak

We are completing the DS-156, and have some questions! Some of the questions on the form do not seem to apply to those who are seeking an I129F/K3 visa. I am worried about answering these questions the wrong way and possibly having my husband's visa denied.

Question 22: When do you intend to arrive in the U.S.? It asks for a specific date - but all we know is that he intends to arrive in the U.S. after his visa is issued.

Question 25: Name and telephone numbers of persons in U.S. who you will be staying with or visiting for tourism or business? He will be staying with me - but not for tourism or business - and not for a visit - but for the maximum amount of time allowed under an I129F/K3 until either an I130 visa is issued or he applies for adjustment of status.

Question 26: How long do you intend to stay in the U.S.? He plans to stay indefinitely, but if we put that on our application what will happen?

Question 27: What is the purpose of your trip? It's not really a trip, it's a move, to be with his spouse.

Question 28: Who will pay for your trip? Again, it's not a trip - but since he has to quit his job to move here, I will be supporting him.

Question 37: Do you intend to work in the U.S.? Yes, he does - but not without a work permit. But if we answer yes, will it cause problems in getting the visa? And if we answer no, will it cause problems getting a work permit later?

Question 38: Do you intend to study in the U.S.? Again, he hopes to go back to school eventually, but will answering yes cause them to question or deny his K3 visa?

Question 36: Has anyone ever filed an immigrant visa petition on your behalf? Of course, because an I130 is required in order to apply for the K3!

Thanks so much! We're afraid to complete the form because of the negative experiences we've had at the border!

Edited September 6, 2006 by Yodrak

[evergreen 0]

Because the border patrol officers made assumptions, jumped to conclusions, made unfounded accusations, and we were not given a chance to respond - until finally their supervisor came out, allowed us to respond, and allowed my husband into the U.S. as a visitor (this was before we were married).

[meauxna 15]

There is a very good example form on VJ.

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Form-DS-156.pdf

Question 36: NO they are asking about someone other than your current spouse such as parent, or another prior fiance.

Look at the example form.

The example form you offer is for a single person, not married. The example form is not appropriate for a K-3 petition + visa application.

Question 36 is NOT answered 'no'; a petition HAS been filed on her behalf, and is a required part of this particular I-129f!