DS-156, DS-157, DS-158 Is this replaced by DS-160 or do I still need to fill these out?

[Robertpaul 1]

Hi,

K1 Visa

Do I need to Fill out DS-156, DS-157, DS-158 for US consulate in China.It appears going through previous posts these are replaced by DS-160 or do I still need to fill(156/157/158) these out? These documents are still listed in the link that was set to us.

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/forms.html

I f someone could confirm it would be mush appreciated.

Thanks in advanced

[Pitaya 2,577]

Would someone that has recently received their K-1 visa through the GUZ please post pdf copies of Packet 3 and Packet 4 contents? It seems that the form requirements have changed.

Thanks for your assistance.

Edited May 20, 2016 by Pitaya

[Vu&Nhung 2]

DS 160 then visit http://ustraveldocs.com/cn/index.html

Edited May 20, 2016 by Vu&Nhung

[Joanna Chen 2]

Hi,

You do not need any other forms except DS 160. I can't access to any photo copy machine currently so sorry it's quite inconvenient for me to send you any PDF docs...

Don't worry. Just fill DS-160 online then you will be fine.

Good luck!

[Robertpaul 1]

HI,

So for the consulate interview they will not need DS-156, DS-157, DS-158

DS-160 will replace these documents.

Is this correct?

Thank You All for the replies

[Robertpaul 1]

I am a little nervous...I don't want to miss any information for interview.

[Joanna Chen 2]

HI,

So for the consulate interview they will not need DS-156, DS-157, DS-158

DS-160 will replace these documents.

Is this correct?

Thank You All for the replies

Thats correct.

[Robertpaul 1]

Thanks interview for her is next week

[Chris and ZhiJia 146]

Here is an Image album I prepared to help others earlier for the IV4 Process. I have added a copy of Packet 3 to it.

http://imgur.com/a/oFc1x

Images are in this order.

1. Packet 3

2. Instructions on how to get the Packet 4 Instructions

3 and 4. Where to find Packet 4 on the website.

5 and 6. Where to look for appointment availability and what the calendar looks like when scheduling an appointment.

Packet 3 is literally 3 parts.

1. Fillout the DS-160 Page, and print the confirmation page (IN CHINESE, I made the mistake of printing it in english and had to get her a last minute copy when she was at the medical exam)

2. 2 Passport style photos

3. Copy of your Passports Personal page

Edited June 6, 2016 by Chris and ZhiJia

[Chris and ZhiJia 146]

It's worth noting that the reason the DS-156/157/158 are no-longer required, is because they have all been wrapped together in the DS-160.

Even when my wife applied for her B1/B2 Visa back in September she only had to do the DS-160.

[Michael&Daisy 4]

Thanks for the packet 3 image Chris. It's very helpful.

What about for Packet 4? Do we still fill out DS-230, but not DS156/157/156K? Or? A little confused.

Thanks for the help!

[Chris and ZhiJia 146]

There are no more DS forms to fill out after DS160. If you follow the images I posted you can look at packet 4 from the USTravel docs website. Sorry for the short reply, I'm on my phone right now getting ready to turn in for the night.

[Michael&Daisy 4]

ahhh ok

I printed out the old K Visa Instructions from the Embassy page.

I got it. Thanks Chris!

[YL&JL 0]

Thank you so much for posting this. It is very helpful.

I just checked out all required documents listed on the USTravel docs website and it doesn't seem like we need to provide a marital status certificate to prove the beneficiary is single if he/she is not previously married. Do you know if a certificate to prove the beneficiary is single is necessary or did you provide one?

Here is an Image album I prepared to help others earlier for the IV4 Process. I have added a copy of Packet 3 to it.

http://imgur.com/a/oFc1x

Images are in this order.

1. Packet 3

2. Instructions on how to get the Packet 4 Instructions

3 and 4. Where to find Packet 4 on the website.

5 and 6. Where to look for appointment availability and what the calendar looks like when scheduling an appointment.

Packet 3 is literally 3 parts.

1. Fillout the DS-160 Page, and print the confirmation page (IN CHINESE, I made the mistake of printing it in english and had to get her a last minute copy when she was at the medical exam)

2. 2 Passport style photos

3. Copy of your Passports Personal page

[Chris and ZhiJia 146]

Thank you so much for posting this. It is very helpful.

I just checked out all required documents listed on the USTravel docs website and it doesn't seem like we need to provide a marital status certificate to prove the beneficiary is single if he/she is not previously married. Do you know if a certificate to prove the beneficiary is single is necessary or did you provide one?

You will save yourselves a lot of hassle and delays if you take the time to go to the local registry and get a certificate from them stating that he/she has not registered a marriage with them. We did this, as well as everyone else going through the K-1 Process. It may not be directly listed in the document, but it is something they want.