Visa News, DOS

[Jen90 5]

Does anyone saw this? Got this from http://travel.state.gov/visa/questions/news/news_4413.html

Department of State Transitions to DS-160 for K Visa Applications

Effective immediately, all K visa applicants are required to complete the DS-160 Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application. The DS-160 replaces forms DS-156, DS-156K, and DS-230.

For K visa cases already in process at a U.S. embassy or consulate, the DS-160 is not required when, prior to October 7, 2013, one of the following situations exist:

The K visa applicant is already scheduled for an interview.

The K visa applicant has already been interviewed and has been requested to submit additional documentation or is pending administrative processing.

The K visa applicant has already submitted a valid, signed, unexpired DS-156, DS-156K and/or DS-230 or received instructions to do so.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Awesome. It's about time they switched to the 160 only!

[Jen90 5]

Wondering how many pages the DS160 LOL, let me go check..

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Dunno how to tell. It's online, and looks to be fillable page by page.

[John&Britt 1]

That's good news! Less paperwork = less stress!

[Jen90 5]

Yes less paperwork but don't know how many pages though. If someone can tell it'll be great

Joined forces=DS-160

[Hank_ 9,174]

I wonder when USEM will implement the use of the DS-160. As of today their instructions letter has not changed.

At the moment the USEM website is still stating this:

Notice to K Visa Applicants

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. Application forms are available athttp://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html and should be completed in advance of the appointment. Any K applicant without completed application forms who appears for an interview will be referred to nearby internet cafés to complete the application forms. For your convenience, applicants who can complete the forms and return to the Embassy by 10:00 am will still be interviewed that same day. Applicants who cannot or choose not to return to the Embassy with the completed forms by 10:00 am will be advised to reschedule the interview by visiting the online appointment website at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph or by calling the Call Center at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3217.html

Looks like STATE and USEM are on different tracks - as usual.

Edited October 9, 2013 by Hank_

[Jen90 5]

I just wanted get opinions regarding this matter and of course I was waiting for the reply Of the experts.. Ok so I guess for us who hasn't set the interview appointment yet let's focus on USEM instructions since we will be having interview at USEM and not in the STATES..lol.. Just so confusing the DOS implemented the DS160 already and not the USEM..

[HunNee 15]

I know! I've started scheduling my fiancé's interview yesterday Oct 8, (so I guess am past the Oct 7 requirement), and we completed all the ds forms.. so now, I have to do ds-160 too???

[Jen90 5]

No, you don't need to I guess... Since USEM instructions hasn't changed, see the above comment..

I checked USEM and instructions hasn't changed..

I know! I've started scheduling my fiancé's interview yesterday Oct 8, (so I guess am past the Oct 7 requirement), and we completed all the ds forms.. so now, I have to do ds-160 too???

USEM Instructions are still the same.. You don't have to worry..

Notice to K Visa Applicants

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. Application forms are available athttp://manila.usemba...v/wwwh3224.html and should be completed in advance of the appointment. Any K applicant without completed application forms who appears for an interview will be referred to nearby internet cafés to complete the application forms. For your convenience, applicants who can complete the forms and return to the Embassy by 10:00 am will still be interviewed that same day. Applicants who cannot or choose not to return to the Embassy with the completed forms by 10:00 am will be advised to reschedule the interview by visiting the online appointment website at http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ph or by calling the Call Center at (632) 982-5555 or (632) 902-8930.

@HunNe good luck on your fiancé's interview

[HunNee 15]

Oh okay.. so DOS has been changing stuff and not communicating with USEM?? Will you please update here in case you hear something new/change? Thanks!

[Jen90 5]

I don't understand either .. But good luck on your fiancé's interview...

[Jen90 5]

Alright base on the USEM website http://manila.usembassy.gov/mobile/wwwh3023.html

Kindly check the link.. Nothing has changed for K visa Applicants.. Same FORMS.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I just wanted get opinions regarding this matter and of course I was waiting for the reply Of the experts.. Ok so I guess for us who hasn't set the interview appointment yet let's focus on USEM instructions since we will be having interview at USEM and not in the STATES..lol.. Just so confusing the DOS implemented the DS160 already and not the USEM..

I know! I've started scheduling my fiancé's interview yesterday Oct 8, (so I guess am past the Oct 7 requirement), and we completed all the ds forms.. so now, I have to do ds-160 too???

I checked both the embassy instructions letter and the embassy website regarding the requirements for the K-1, DS-160 isn't listed anywhere - yet. I would follow the embassy instructions.

[Jen90 5]

That's right.. :) )