Would there be a problem if the petitioner filed the D160 after NOA2? Can they find out?

[SJordanS 343]

Hi there,

 

I was reading in another group that it was NOT a good idea for the petitioner to file the D160 from their computer since technically the beneficiary is supposed to apply. But there is a language barrier so I know some petitioners do it for their fiances but that there may be an issue as they can find out from IP address. Anyone have anything to share about this? Many thanks.

[arken 4,197]

Where does it say “beneficiary is supposed to fill the form”?

 

It’s exactly the opposite. It says “if the applicant has problem filling DS 160 or 260 or any other forms, use third party”. That 3rd prty could be anyone including the petitioner.

 

 

 

[panamerican 36]

13 minutes ago, SJordanS said:

Hi there,

 

I was reading in another group that it was NOT a good idea for the petitioner to file the D160 from their computer since technically the beneficiary is supposed to apply. But there is a language barrier so I know some petitioners do it for their fiances but that there may be an issue as they can find out from IP address. Anyone have anything to share about this? Many thanks.

Can confirm that IP addresses can certainly identify the country from which the form was sent, but I can't imagine they really go that in depth.

Edited April 10, 2019 by panamerican

[payxibka 10,047]

14 minutes ago, SJordanS said:

Hi there,

 

I was reading in another group that it was NOT a good idea for the petitioner to file the D160 from their computer since technically the beneficiary is supposed to apply. But there is a language barrier so I know some petitioners do it for their fiances but that there may be an issue as they can find out from IP address. Anyone have anything to share about this? Many thanks.

What is the basis of this other group's position that it is not a good idea?

[geowrian 22,338]

There is a box on the signature page to indicate a preparer. Use that.

[VNN 147]

15 minutes ago, SJordanS said:

Hi there,

 

I was reading in another group that it was NOT a good idea for the petitioner to file the D160 from their computer since technically the beneficiary is supposed to apply. But there is a language barrier so I know some petitioners do it for their fiances but that there may be an issue as they can find out from IP address. Anyone have anything to share about this? Many thanks.

• No issue - many petitioners did this, including me (for DS-260), I was just on the phone with my wife when we were working on DS-260 and I declared myself as preparer.
• People can use VPN, can remote, etc. They probably do keep track of login IP but for security purpose.

[SJordanS 343]

6 minutes ago, arken said:

Where does it say “beneficiary is supposed to fill the form”?

 

It’s exactly the opposite. It says “if the applicant has problem filling DS 160 or 260 or any other forms, use third party”. That 3rd prty could be anyone including the petitioner.

 

 

 

PERFECT!! Thank you I feel so much better. 

[SJordanS 343]

5 minutes ago, payxibka said:

What is the basis of this other group's position that it is not a good idea?

Yes that it should be the beneficiary as a few were told by their lawyers not to do that. 

[payxibka 10,047]

Just now, SJordanS said:

Yes that it should be the beneficiary as a few were told by their lawyers not to do that. 

Therefore no basis