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The DS-260 is being used for IMMIGRANT visas. K visas are non-immigrant. Read it like this... the top paragraph tells us how the 260 is replacing the paper 230. Then some other stuff... blah blah blah. And in the last paragraph, oh by the way, the 260 is not used for K visas.

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The DS-260 is being used for IMMIGRANT visas. K visas are non-immigrant. Read it like this... the top paragraph tells us how the 260 is replacing the paper 230. Then some other stuff... blah blah blah. And in the last paragraph, oh by the way, the 260 is not used for K visas.

Nice break down ;)

By the way "blah blah blah" is an actual government term! Lol

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Hello Hank,

First let me say that if anyone ever asked if you ever changed a life in a positive way, you are one man that can honestly reply back " in more ways than I can count "

On behalf of a whole lot of people on this site, I say thank you.

Here is where I am getting confused Hank, let me say this, I am a very black and white type personality.

So when I read the following : "The Immigrant Visa Unit only accepts K visa applicants (K1, K2, K3, and K4) who have completed DS-156, DS-156K (for K1 applicants only), DS-157, and DS-230 application forms."

I read it as this, since you are going to the interview WITH completed DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, and DS-230, then you are required to complete the DS-260.

You see it does not say anything like if they have been completed, received, and filed prior to the date of your interview.

See where my confusion is coming in?

hey..i told u..why keep u confusing yourself... ive been to the latest interview.,....dont stress yourself... they only need DS156..DS157 and DS156K...

they dont even need the DS230!!!!!!

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Hank_ Grand Master

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Hello Hank,

First let me say that if anyone ever asked if you ever changed a life in a positive way, you are one man that can honestly reply back " in more ways than I can count "

On behalf of a whole lot of people on this site, I say thank you.

Here is where I am getting confused Hank, let me say this, I am a very black and white type personality.

So when I read the following : "The Immigrant Visa Unit only accepts K visa applicants (K1, K2, K3, and K4) who have completed DS-156, DS-156K (for K1 applicants only), DS-157, and DS-230 application forms."

I read it as this, since you are going to the interview WITH completed DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, and DS-230, then you are required to complete the DS-260.

You see it does not say anything like if they have been completed, received, and filed prior to the date of your interview.

See where my confusion is coming in?

No I do not see where your confusion is coming from. What are you referring to about completed/received/filed prior to the date of your interview? Why would you think you would bring a form that is not even mentioned? That is not very black and white thinking.

You bring what is listed in the embassy instructions letter. Instructions letter goes so far in regards to the DS-230 to say they only want PART 1 as well. Now that is black and white ;)

Hank

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You won't need the DS-260.

However, fill out part one of the DS-230 and take it to the interview. Even if they don't ask for it on interview day, it's still listed on the USEM's interview instructions letter for K-1ers.

The USEM may or may not send your fiancée the letter which tells her that she is eligible to schedule an interview and that gives her instructions on how to prepare for the interview. Chinook and I are still holding our breath waiting for it. Check out Tintin's link and read it for yourself.

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Hank_ Grand Master

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hey..i told u..why keep u confusing yourself... ive been to the latest interview.,....dont stress yourself... they only need DS156..DS157 and DS156K...

they dont even need the DS230!!!!!!

I would not give that advice regarding the DS-230, it IS listed as a required form in the Embassy Instructions Letter. All the COs at the embassy may not be asking for it.... YET, but some are asking, as that has been posted here on VJ.

Only reason I can think of for it not being asked for all the time yet is it takes a few months to process through everyone using the old instructions letter. Not everyone knows how to get things done very quickly.

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Hi Hank,

I think I am seeing grey now. Hank your a true blessing to this site. Thank you for your help.

You bring what is listed in the embassy instructions letter. Instructions letter goes so far in regards to the DS-230 to say they only want PART 1 as well. Now that is black and white wink.png

To everyone who posted, thank you so very very much for your replies.

I will mention Nov 2012, she applied for a C-1 Transit visa as advisded by United Airlines.

Here is the United Airlines flight routing : MNL - Guam - Hawaii - Houston - San Jose, Costa Rica.

We gathered all the documents, got the interview. At her interview : DENIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She was advised she needs a TOUREST VISA. They did not even give her a chance to submitt flight itenery or anything. Just DENIED.

So you can understand that we are still licking our wounds from that experience. I'm not taking any chances this time.

Please keep in mind that some dates are only known after receipt of another document.
For example, the USPS Form 3811. The stamped receiving date was not know until the original Form 3811 was received on 07/13/2013 1:30 p/m CST.

07/05/2013 3:07 p/m CST I-129F pouch tendered to United States Postal Service in Houston, TX
07/09/2013 UNKNWN USPS Form 3811 / Signiture Receipt Card / Stamped and Received at USCIS Dallas Lockbox *
07/09/2013 UNKNWN USCIS / WEB SITE / receives petition and mails notice
07/12/2013 UNKNWN I-129F Check Presented to bank for payment
07/12/2013 2:51 p/m CST Text Message Received / G-1145 / I-129F Form / VSC - Documents sent to VSC
07/12/2013 2:51 p/m CST Email Received Received / G-1145 / I-129F Form / VSC - Documents sent to VSC
07/12/2013 UNKNWN I-129F Check coverted to ACH Payment to USCIS DALLAS PAYMENT
07/13/2013 1:30 p/m CST USPS Form 3811 / Signiture Receipt (GREEN) Card received from USCIS Dallas Lockbox *
07/13/2013 4:24 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Set up user account to track case status / https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/logon.do
07/15/2013 4:24 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Indicates "ACCEPTANCE"
07/16/2013 7:30 p/m CST USCIS / WEB SITE / Log in to check site / Indicates "INITIAL REVIEW"
07/17/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA1) / Received in mail today. (Notice Date : 07/11/2013, VSC) (Stamp date on envelope : 07/15/13)

* Advising case has been opened.
07/18/2013 8:31 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Advising Alien Registration Number has been changed
07/18/2013 8:35 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov
07/18/2013 8:31 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Advising Alien Registration Number has been changed
07/18/2013 8:35 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 6:45 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 6:47 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/07/2013 7:00 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/09/2013 6:30 p/m CST Email Received / USCIS / Case has been transfered from VSC

08/09/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOAT) / Rcv'd in mail (Notice Date : 08/06/2013, VSC) (Stamp date on envelope : 08/07/2013)**

** Advising that the case has been transfered from VSC to TSC

08/09/2013 7:30 p/m CST USCIS / WEB STIE / Logged in to check site / Indicatted "INITIAL REVIEW

08/26/2013 8:45 p/m CST Email Recieved / USCIS / On 08/26/13, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E).

08/26/2013 8:47 p/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/26/2013 8:48 p/m CST USCIS / WEB STIE / Logged in to check site / Indicatted "POST DECISION ACTIVITY"

08/27/2013 7:15 a/m CST Text Message Received / USCIS / Advising "My Case Status" has been updated at www.uscis.gov

08/27/2013 7:15 a/m CST Email Received / USCIS / On August 27, 2013, we shipped this approved or re-affirmed case to the Department of State for visa processing.

08/29/2013 UNKNWN I-797C, Notice of Action (NOA2) / Rcv'd in mail. (Notice Date : 08/26/2013) (Stamp date on env. : 08/27/18) / Advising i-129F has been APPROVED.

09/05/2013 UNKNWN Phone Call to NVC / Petition received and MNL Number issued

09/06/2013 15:58 EST Documents shipped out via DHL AWB 8774193982 ( http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/302190-dhl-tracking-from-nvc-to-us-embassy/ ) EXCELLANT

09/09/2013 10:45 MNL Documents rcvd at Embassy signed for L Bernardion

Summary : Date mailed : 07/05; Docs rcv'd USCIS : 07/09; NOA1 issued : 07/11; NOA2 issued : 08/26, NOA2 rcv'd in mail : 08/29; NVC Rcv'd : 09/05/; MNL Emby rcv'd docs : 09/09

Total Number of Days : 67 days (Mailing date of I-129F at U.S. Post Office to Receipt of documents in Manila Embassy)

Projected Dates (Not Actual Dates) : Based on research on VJ Website, other members statements, and documents going to VSC Service Center
07/18/13 : Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated between December 11, 2013 and December 24, 2013

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Hank_ Grand Master

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Hi Hank,

I think I am seeing grey now. Hank your a true blessing to this site. Thank you for your help.

You bring what is listed in the embassy instructions letter. Instructions letter goes so far in regards to the DS-230 to say they only want PART 1 as well. Now that is black and white wink.png

To everyone who posted, thank you so very very much for your replies.

I will mention Nov 2012, she applied for a C-1 Transit visa as advisded by United Airlines.

Here is the United Airlines flight routing : MNL - Guam - Hawaii - Houston - San Jose, Costa Rica.

We gathered all the documents, got the interview. At her interview : DENIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She was advised she needs a TOUREST VISA. They did not even give her a chance to submitt flight itenery or anything. Just DENIED.

So you can understand that we are still licking our wounds from that experience. I'm not taking any chances this time.

Being denied a transit visa or tourist visa (for sure the tourist visa) at USEM is nothing to be concerned about... in fact being denied is pretty common with those in the Philippines.

K-1 visa is a whole different ballgame.

Hank

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Being denied a transit visa or tourist visa (for sure the tourist visa) at USEM is nothing to be concerned about... in fact being denied is pretty common with those in the Philippines.

K-1 visa is a whole different ballgame.

hi do you have any idea on how to correct the submitted ds260?
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