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Confusion with DS260 &DS160

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chazbow   0

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I am hoping somebody can clear up my confusion with the new forms.

The embassy website says DS260 has replaced DS230 part 1 and 2 and is filled out online.

The next paragraph down, it says K visa applicants must fill out DS160 online.

No mention is made of DS156, DS156K, or DS157. I thought I read somewhere these are not used anymore.

Does anybody know exactly what is an is not needed when going to USEM for a interview?

KayDeeCee Grand Master

KayDeeCee   4,896

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DS-160 is for K-1 applicants. It replaces all the other forms.

These are the instructions from the Manila Embassy website > http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/325288/packets/K1%20and%20K2%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_10%20October%202013_.pdf

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   46,117

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The above is accurate. Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum, because topic involves that phase.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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I am hoping somebody can clear up my confusion with the new forms.

The embassy website says DS260 has replaced DS230 part 1 and 2 and is filled out online.

The next paragraph down, it says K visa applicants must fill out DS160 online.

No mention is made of DS156, DS156K, or DS157. I thought I read somewhere these are not used anymore.

Does anybody know exactly what is an is not needed when going to USEM for a interview?

You use the DS-160, the DS-160 replaces all the other DS forms.

(Manila only) Follow the embassy instructions letter (for more info follow the flashing arrow)

Embassy Instructions Letter

Notice (9 Oct 2013): New instructions letter for the embassy listing the DS-160

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html

** The embassy instructions letter is 9 pages long!! MAP on page 8 for SLEC & USEM!!

(This is the Instruction Letter from the Embassy - you need to complete everything listed here)

English version instructions letter

Tagalog version instructions letter

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

From USEM website:

Exempted from filing Form DS-160 are applicants whose cases have already been scheduled for an interview prior to October 7, or have been interviewed and are pending additional documentation or administrative processing, or whose cases have been received at Embassy Manila prior to the said date and submitted Forms DS-156, DS-156K and DS-230.

Hank

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