Help with from Form DS-156-K - evidence of engagement

[Mark and Mindy 0]

Hi there,

Approaching the end, finally. I have my medical appointment booked for July 3rd, so now I just have to fill out and send off a few more forms to the embassy.

They're all quite straightforward, but form Form DS-156-K says that I have to attach proof of engagement in order to apply. I don't have a ring, though, and it's all just verbal. We're minimalist people and won't be worrying about a ring (yet!) as our priority is saving as much money as possible so that we can start our life together in the best way (an expensive ring will not help us with this one bit).

So, what can I send them? In the very first forms we sent we had the signed declarations of love/proposal etc, is that not enough?

Thanks

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Hi there,

Approaching the end, finally. I have my medical appointment booked for July 3rd, so now I just have to fill out and send off a few more forms to the embassy.

They're all quite straightforward, but form Form DS-156-K says that I have to attach proof of engagement in order to apply. I don't have a ring, though, and it's all just verbal. We're minimalist people and won't be worrying about a ring (yet!) as our priority is saving as much money as possible so that we can start our life together in the best way (an expensive ring will not help us with this one bit).

So, what can I send them? In the very first forms we sent we had the signed declarations of love/proposal etc, is that not enough?

Thanks

Nothing gets sent with that form despite what it says. Any evidence or documents are taken to the interview for people going through London. So no "attaching" per se. And London does not care about engagement rings or proof of your relationship. Just follow the London instructions for what documents they need.

[Mark and Mindy 0]

I don't suppose you could show me where the rules specific to London cases are? To my knowledge, I have to send: DS-230-Part 1, Form DS-156, DS-157, DS-156K, Notification of Readiness and the Affidavit of Support. This comes from https://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html. I was told to go here in a letter from the embassy.

[spareows 7]

Hi there,

Approaching the end, finally. I have my medical appointment booked for July 3rd, so now I just have to fill out and send off a few more forms to the embassy.

They're all quite straightforward, but form Form DS-156-K says that I have to attach proof of engagement in order to apply. I don't have a ring, though, and it's all just verbal. We're minimalist people and won't be worrying about a ring (yet!) as our priority is saving as much money as possible so that we can start our life together in the best way (an expensive ring will not help us with this one bit).

So, what can I send them? In the very first forms we sent we had the signed declarations of love/proposal etc, is that not enough?

Thanks

We are the same way and I was worried about this as well. I'll be interested in what they have to say!

[baron555 934]

Hi there,

Approaching the end, finally. I have my medical appointment booked for July 3rd, so now I just have to fill out and send off a few more forms to the embassy.

They're all quite straightforward, but form Form DS-156-K says that I have to attach proof of engagement in order to apply. I don't have a ring, though, and it's all just verbal. We're minimalist people and won't be worrying about a ring (yet!) as our priority is saving as much money as possible so that we can start our life together in the best way (an expensive ring will not help us with this one bit).

So, what can I send them? In the very first forms we sent we had the signed declarations of love/proposal etc, is that not enough?

Thanks

They mean the revised Letters of Intent from both of you.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I don't suppose you could show me where the rules specific to London cases are? To my knowledge, I have to send: DS-230-Part 1, Form DS-156, DS-157, DS-156K, Notification of Readiness and the Affidavit of Support. This comes from https://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html. I was told to go here in a letter from the embassy.

On the instruction page you gave the link for, see Step Two. The words "Assemble all of the documents required in support of your application" is a link to the documents you bring to the interview. Basically to get an interview, they want:

1) The 4 application forms (some are mentioned to be sent in duplicate.)

2) Medical results

3) Readiness for Interview (Form DS-2001) along with the cover letter information they request when you have gathered the documents requested and have them in hand so you are prepared to interview. You may send your application forms immediately upon receipt of their letter, and meanwhile gather your documents and affidavit of support. Once you are ready, inform them with the DS-2001.

If you will read your letter from the embassy again, it says "do not send documents to this office". They prefer you bring them to the interview. The letter you received also says they only need a new letter of intent from the petitioner if you let your NOA2 expire (four months after approval) to revalidate an expired petition. The beneficiary does not do a new letter of intent.

We are the same way and I was worried about this as well. I'll be interested in what they have to say!

I can't speak to what Canadian consulates require. Each embassy has their own procedures. Ask in the Canadian regional forum.