DS 156

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Ok, I came across a couple of posts today talking about this DS-156 something form. Is it needed in ALL cases? Only for K/non-immigrant visas? Or also for CR1-IR1 and DCF? Do tell.

Len, clueless...

[YuAndDan 153]

There are 2 different forms used for the K-Visas, DS-156 (Non-immigrant Visa application) and DS-156K for the (K-visas K-1 and K-3)

From DOS:

Applying for a Visa

The embassy or consulate where you, the spouse of an American citizen, will apply for a K-3 visa must be in the country where your marriage took place. Here are the procedures to apply. The embassy or consulate will let you know any additional things to do, such as where you need to go for the required medical examination. During the interview process, an ink-free, digital fingerprint scan will be taken. The following is required:

• Two copies of form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application
  
• One DS-156K, Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application form
  
• Police certificates from all places lived in since the age of 16
  
• Birth certificates
  
• Marriage certificate for spouse
  
• Death and divorce certificates from any previous spouses
  
• Medical examination (except vaccinations)
  
• A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States .
  
• Two nonimmigrant visa photos, two inches/50 X 50 mm square, showing full face, against a light background)
  
• Proof of financial support (Form I-134 Affidavit of Support may be requested.)
  
• Payment of fees, as explained below
  

The consular officer may ask for additional information. It is a good idea to bring marriage photographs and other proof that the marriage is genuine.

Documents in foreign languages should be translated. Take clear, legible photocopies of civil documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, to the visa interview. Original documents can then be returned to you.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_2993.html

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Allrighty then.. that means DCF does not need said form. Correct me if wrong.

[YuAndDan 153]

Allrighty then.. that means DCF does not need said form. Correct me if wrong.

Correct, DCF is for IR-1 or CR-1 Immigrant visas, and immigrant visas don't ues the DS-156 and DS-156K forms used by NON-Immigrant K-Visas.

DS-156: Nonimmigrant Visa Application

DS-156K: Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) Visa Application

IR-1/CR-1 Uses DS-230 part 2 instead.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Gratzie!

L.