Question about DS-156

[arynmichael 3]

My fiance in the Netherlands received his Packet 3 today! YAY! However, we were not expecting it to come so soon as our NOA2 was September 6th, so he is working on filling out all the forms as quickly and efficiently as possible. I am trying to look at the example forms here on VJ but one part still has me stumped on the DS-156

Below 5. It states, "The following documents must be attached in order to apply for a fiance nonimmigrant visa" Two of the things it lists we are not sure how they want them attached.

1. "Proof of Engagement to your fiance" Should we attach our facebook announcement and pictures of us with the ring? Will that be sufficient proof? He does not have a receipt for it as it is a family ring and was not purchased.

2. "Evidence of Financial Support" It clearly says not to send the I-134 to the consolate and to hold onto it until the interview. What do they want us to send as Evidence of Financial Support? Should I send a letter from my employer and my bank statements?

Thank you for your help again.

[lilly1986 5]

You dont have to send any of it but bring it to the interview. sobody correct me please if i am wrong.

[arynmichael 3]

It says specifically, "The following documents must be attached in order to apply for a fiance nonimmigrant visa" on the DS-156.

[Robert&Karen 264]

I sent it all in AND my fiance took it to the interview. I figure whatever they have in advance can be RFE'd if they have issues with it, and the sooner they have the info the sooner everyone gets what they want.

The instructions for the UK said to send in a few of the forms only, but VJ folks here said no, send them ALL, which we did, and that saved at least 20 days. And make copies of EVERYTHING!

[lilly1986 5]

I sent it all in AND my fiance took it to the interview. I figure whatever they have in advance can be RFE'd if they have issues with it, and the sooner they have the info the sooner everyone gets what they want.

The instructions for the UK said to send in a few of the forms only, but VJ folks here said no, send them ALL, which we did, and that saved at least 20 days. And make copies of EVERYTHING!

how did u know that it saved u 20 days? i can only speak for me, i just sent the forms as they wanted. On the chceklist it says :

Third: Obtain the following documents on the checklist, which pertain to you. As you obtain each document, check the box before each item. Do NOT send the documents to this office.

[Robert&Karen 264]

how did u know that it saved u 20 days? i can only speak for me, i just sent the forms as they wanted. On the chceklist it says :

Third: Obtain the following documents on the checklist, which pertain to you. As you obtain each document, check the box before each item. Do NOT send the documents to this office.

I calculated that the RFE that I got added 20 days onto my time. Figure the time they take to stop processing your case and prep the RFE, the mailing and delivery time, my time to receive it and react, get the information, and return via mail, then to get back into the system to right where I left off. Add weekends, holidays, etc.

[Sirdaniel42 86]

We did not send any extra forms to the consulate but brought all the evidence to the interview.

We followed the information in package 3.

Edited September 22, 2011 by Sirdaniel42

[lilly1986 5]

We did not send any extra forms to the consulate but brought all the evidence to the interview.

We followed the information in package 3.