DS-156

[Daniel321 0]

need help answering questions # 36 (does this include myself filing I-129f)

#37 Does this mean the fiancee living in usa

#38 says on 1 example form any yes answer will be denied the visa

Any help is appreciated

Dp

[tfroyland 0]

We had the same dilemma about #36 and checked the "yes" box. We reasoned that while the I-129 is not technically a petition for an IMMIGRANT visa (such as an I-130) our K-1 visa will ultimately lead to permanent residency through the Adjustment of Status process. So we checked the "yes" box and inserted my name (petitioner) in the space provided.

If the fiance(e) is living in the US (as in our case) then the ""yes" box is checked and the word "fiance" is selected and the fiance's status (US Citizen, Resident Alien, etc) is put on the line to the right. Mind you we had to fill out an "online" DS156 due to my sweetie's embassy requirements. You may be doing a paper form and will see some slight differences.

The footnote at the bottom of the section 38 questions indicates a "yes" answer does not preclude issuance of a visa but may require a personal interview. K-1 visa applicants all attend interviews. That said, I admit we don't have an issue with any of the question 38 items so lack experience that might be more helpful to anyone who does.

Best of luck and happiness to you both

[Andie 147]

My thinking is that #36 should be 'No' because it asks if anyone has 'petitioned' for an Immigrant visa and the I129F is a Non-Immigrant visa application. The DS156 Form is for a Non-Immigrant Visa Application (as stated at the top). The AOS is then applied for by the K1 Visa holder (beneficiary) after marriage. #37 should be 'Yes' because Fiance/ee needs to have citizen status to petition. Maybe someone can just reconfirm?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Visa Journey has example forms filled in that may help you. See the lighter blue menu bar.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/examples