DS-230 confusion regarding Q's 14 and 31a.

[VisaJourney2011 14]

Hi guys,

I am trying to prepare for form DS-230 and a bit confused at the wording of this question.

DS-230 is filled by Beneficiary so in Question 14-17. It's asking for Spouse's information.

My q's: Is it asking about the petitioner's name & info? in this case US Citizen's petitioner's info?

If so, then In Question #31a, What do i put? Petitioner's name? (if the Petitioner goes to Beneficiary's country for support during Interview and come back together).

Thanks in Advance

DS-230 link:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3194.html

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/81807.pdf

Edited September 12, 2011 by VisaJourney2011

[evelyn1140 18]

Hi guys,

I am trying to prepare for form DS-230 and a bit confused at the wording of this question.

DS-230 is filled by Beneficiary so in Question 14-17. It's asking for Spouse's information.

My q's: Is it asking about the petitioner's name & info? in this case US Citizen's petitioner's info?

If so, then In Question #31a, What do i put? Petitioner's name? (if the Petitioner goes to Beneficiary's country for support during Interview and come back together).

Thanks in Advance

I want to add on it. the petitioner has to fill one. Also the beneficiary ? PLZ HELP

DS-230 link:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3194.html

http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/81807.pdf

[Sam&Kathleen 1]

Hi,

Question #14-17: Petitioner

Question #31A: Petitioner

#31A n #31B is the same name (petitioner), because will be and follow with you in USA.

Remember this form is for Beneficiary, therefore, this info is about wife/husband´s beneficiary.

Edited September 12, 2011 by samriv

[evelyn1140 18]

Hi,

Question #14-17: Petitioner

Question #31A: Petitioner

#31A n #31B is the same name (petitioner), because will be and follow with you in USA.

Remember this form is for Beneficiary, therefore, this info is about wife/husband´s beneficiary.

I want to add on it.The petitioner has to fill one. Also the beneficiary ? PLZ HELP[/size]

Edited September 12, 2011 by evelyn1140

[Ryan H 3,819]

Question #31A: Petitioner

#31A n #31B is the same name (petitioner), because will be and follow with you in USA.

Incorrect as it relates to the OP's question. For the purpose of that question, accompany or follow means is who is immigrating with the beneficiary, a US Citizen or US LPR petitioner would not be immigrating with the beneficiary.

OP: Questions 14-17 would be the petitioner's information

Question #31 (a and b) the answer would be "none" even if the petitioner and beneficiary come to the US together after the interview, the petitioner is not immigrating.

[Ryan H 3,819]

I want to add on it.The petitioner has to fill one. Also the beneficiary ? PLZ HELP[/size]

Only the beneficiary submits a DS-230, not the petitioner. So the information that is completed on the DS-230 is about the beneficiary.

[VisaJourney2011 14]

THANK YOU RYAN H!!!!!!!!

You cleared it for me 100%.

Curious, did you file CR1 DS-230? went through this same confusion driven question?

Incorrect as it relates to the OP's question. For the purpose of that question, accompany or follow means is who is immigrating with the beneficiary, a US Citizen or US LPR petitioner would not be immigrating with the beneficiary.

OP: Questions 14-17 would be the petitioner's information

Question #31 (a and b) the answer would be "none" even if the petitioner and beneficiary come to the US together after the interview, the petitioner is not immigrating.

[Sam&Kathleen 1]

I want to add on it.The petitioner has to fill one. Also the beneficiary ? PLZ HELP[/size]

I said before: Remember this form is for Beneficiary

[Sam&Kathleen 1]

Incorrect as it relates to the OP's question. For the purpose of that question, accompany or follow means is who is immigrating with the beneficiary, a US Citizen or US LPR petitioner would not be immigrating with the beneficiary.

OP: Questions 14-17 would be the petitioner's information

Question #31 (a and b) the answer would be "none" even if the petitioner and beneficiary come to the US together after the interview, the petitioner is not immigrating.

thanks for correction, because someone told us that info.

Edited September 12, 2011 by samriv

[VisaJourney2011 14]

Only Beneficiary files the DS-230.

Beneficiary Fills the DS-230 Part 1 and Part 2.

But the Beneficiary only singes DS-230 Part 1.

I think you should read this, it helped understand quite a bit.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/LingChe_NVC_ShortCut#FROM_BENEFICIARY_.28DS-3032_and_components_for_DS-230_IV_Package.29

I want to add on it.The petitioner has to fill one. Also the beneficiary ? PLZ HELP[/size]

[Palladin 18]

Ryan is right, fill in the petitioner in question 14, because a spouse is a spouse. But 31a really means the person who will accompany to immigrate to the USA together, thus put in none.

[evelyn1140 18]

Ryan is right, fill in the petitioner in question 14, because a spouse is a spouse. But 31a really means the person who will accompany to immigrate to the USA together, thus put in none.

but my husband is in turkey, can I sign for him? or he needs to sign it . I am going to turkey next month I am trying to get as much paperwork done as possible

[Sam&Kathleen 1]

but my husband is in turkey, can I sign for him? or he needs to sign it . I am going to turkey next month I am trying to get as much paperwork done as possible

What we did about sign papers... I filled out and sign all, and sent them to my wife. Colombia-USA only take 9 days.

Edited September 12, 2011 by samriv

[caly 48]

but my husband is in turkey, can I sign for him? or he needs to sign it . I am going to turkey next month I am trying to get as much paperwork done as possible

The beneficiary's original signature is needed on the DS-230.