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The DS-260 was the form used for the past couple years for K-1 applicants at Juarez. They have changed to the DS-160 for ALL K-1 applicants across the globe. It happened rather suddenly, but it is not a bad thing to streamline the process and make the same form requirement for everyone no matter what country you interview in. Kerry sent a memo about the change, and the last part of his memo is quite clear about not using the DS-260 for a K-1 >

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/Using_ds_160_for_K_Visa_Applications_October_2013.pdf

Whatever site you are using is directing you to the DS-260 because that form is used for immigrant visas. A K-1 is technically a non-immigrant visa, but the consulates process them under the immigrant section because the K-1 actually does have immigrant intent. Just go directly to the DS-160 online form and fill that one out. It is the one you need. https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

Removal of Conditions


Sept 24 2016 - resent packet (1st attempt arrived 2 days too early due to miscalculation of 90 days)




AOS Timeline


8/9/14- Mailed I-485/131/765 (took a long time to get our Marriage Certificate)


8/15/14- notified via text and email that application was accepted on 8/12 and being processed.


9/8/14- Biometric done; 11/5/14- EAD/I-131 Approved/Card Production


11/5/14- AOS moved to testing/interview; 11/13/14- EAD/AP Combo card REC'D


12/16/14- AOS Interview- APPROVED! 1/3/15- Green card approved.



K1 Timeline


8/16/2013 I-129F Sent via UPS to Lewisville, TX 9/25/2013 Hard copy of NOA 2 received dancin5hr.gif


8/19/2013 I-129F CSC Received 10/29/2013 Got email from NVC with case number (NVC rec'd)


8/20/2013 NOA1 10/30/2013 Left NVC


8/22/2013 Notice that Alien Registration Number was changed 11/04/2013 Consulate Rec'd


8/26/2013 NOA1 Received by mail 11/12/2013 Packet 3 rec'd


9/20/2013 Email notice of NOA2 (31 days)



02/04/2014 After many months of waiting and frustration, FI finally got his birth certificate, passport and police clearance from his home country and we received an SMS today stating that his SA Police Clearance was finalized.


02/18/14 Police Clearance rec'd


2/20/14- Second packet 3 sent to consulate


2/27/14 Followed up with Consulate to get interview date. They schedule an interview for 2/20 when he submitted the application of readiness (what we had to do to extend his NOA2) on 1/21, but they didn't notify us of that appointment, so we missed it.


3/27/14- Interview- APPROVED!!!


4/10/14- FI entered US via LAX and flew to SF 6/14/14- Civil Ceremony

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meuy99 Explorer

meuy99   4

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Thank you Jay Kay. That is really helpful information and makes it very clear for me. This makes my life much easier since I've pretty much completed the DS 160.

Does anyone know if we'll need that information ie employment history for the last 10yrs and address since the age of 16 for AOS? I suppose I can just look it up and not be lazy. Thanks all for the clarification, it is much appreciated!

Removal of Conditions


Sept 24 2016 - resent packet (1st attempt arrived 2 days too early due to miscalculation of 90 days)




AOS Timeline


8/9/14- Mailed I-485/131/765 (took a long time to get our Marriage Certificate)


8/15/14- notified via text and email that application was accepted on 8/12 and being processed.


9/8/14- Biometric done; 11/5/14- EAD/I-131 Approved/Card Production


11/5/14- AOS moved to testing/interview; 11/13/14- EAD/AP Combo card REC'D


12/16/14- AOS Interview- APPROVED! 1/3/15- Green card approved.



K1 Timeline


8/16/2013 I-129F Sent via UPS to Lewisville, TX 9/25/2013 Hard copy of NOA 2 received dancin5hr.gif


8/19/2013 I-129F CSC Received 10/29/2013 Got email from NVC with case number (NVC rec'd)


8/20/2013 NOA1 10/30/2013 Left NVC


8/22/2013 Notice that Alien Registration Number was changed 11/04/2013 Consulate Rec'd


8/26/2013 NOA1 Received by mail 11/12/2013 Packet 3 rec'd


9/20/2013 Email notice of NOA2 (31 days)



02/04/2014 After many months of waiting and frustration, FI finally got his birth certificate, passport and police clearance from his home country and we received an SMS today stating that his SA Police Clearance was finalized.


02/18/14 Police Clearance rec'd


2/20/14- Second packet 3 sent to consulate


2/27/14 Followed up with Consulate to get interview date. They schedule an interview for 2/20 when he submitted the application of readiness (what we had to do to extend his NOA2) on 1/21, but they didn't notify us of that appointment, so we missed it.


3/27/14- Interview- APPROVED!!!


4/10/14- FI entered US via LAX and flew to SF 6/14/14- Civil Ceremony

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Nick Niche, Thank you so much!!! I was so amazed and just filled with admiration that you took the time out to write that information for me! I shared it with my fiance!

My lawyer wants me to fill out the form for a DS-260, but like meuy 99 said the DS-260 is a very complex form asking for addresses since the age of 16 and employers and your managers name for the past 10 years. I sat there that night when our lawyer told me and I thought ok, Ive had 3 jobs in the last 10 years. The first job I was with the company for a year until we relocated and my manager was called Sean, but we were on first name terms and I can't remember his last name the same applied to my 2nd job, I was with the company 3 and half years until they made us all redundant and relocated our service to India. So what am I suppose to say oh yes, my manager was Sean something and the next was Matt something, but I can't tell you as Matt is now redundant from that position as I am? That's why that night I got so upset. I didn't want to fill in a form that was needless and put myself through stress that was so unnecessary, as let's be honest here guys, don't we go through enough stress during the process and the anxiety of not being with the love of our life's!?!?!

Removal of Conditions..  TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK

 

Time to reset the tick tock clock again.   Roll my eyes.

 

GC  Conditional date:  05/26/2015

N400.  Application:      02/28/2018       

Biometrics:                    02/22/2018

 

Waiting............    Roll my eyes again :(

 

USA citizen as of 25th of July 2018. :)

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Nick Niche, Thank you so much!!! I was so amazed and just filled with admiration that you took the time out to write that information for me! I shared it with my fiance!



My lawyer wants me to fill out the form for a DS-260, but like meuy 99 said the DS-260 is a very complex form asking for addresses since the age of 16 and employers and your managers name for the past 10 years. I sat there that night when our lawyer told me and I thought ok, Ive had 3 jobs in the last 10 years. The first job I was with the company for a year until we relocated and my manager was called Sean, but we were on first name terms and I can't remember his last name the same applied to my 2nd job, I was with the company 3 and half years until they made us all redundant and relocated our service to India. So what am I suppose to say oh yes, my manager was Sean something and the next was Matt something, but I can't tell you as Matt is now redundant from that position as I am? That's why that night I got so upset. I didn't want to fill in a form that was needless and put myself through stress that was so unnecessary, as let's be honest here guys, don't we go through enough stress during the process and the anxiety of not being with the love of our life's!?!?! P.S posting this again as somehow I ended up posting on meuy 99 posts. Just another blonde moment!! Sorry.


Removal of Conditions..  TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK

 

Time to reset the tick tock clock again.   Roll my eyes.

 

GC  Conditional date:  05/26/2015

N400.  Application:      02/28/2018       

Biometrics:                    02/22/2018

 

Waiting............    Roll my eyes again :(

 

USA citizen as of 25th of July 2018. :)

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Perhaps not it seems I have now sent the message twice!! I will get the hang of this guys eventually!

Removal of Conditions..  TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK

 

Time to reset the tick tock clock again.   Roll my eyes.

 

GC  Conditional date:  05/26/2015

N400.  Application:      02/28/2018       

Biometrics:                    02/22/2018

 

Waiting............    Roll my eyes again :(

 

USA citizen as of 25th of July 2018. :)

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anyone has info on K1 visa if we need to complete DS-261? for Laos, I've completed DS-160/DS-260 but have difficulty with whether or not I need to complete DS-261 Choose of Agent

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