Typo???

[Eric-Pris 1,606]

Hi all,

My son's fiancee is getting ready for her k-1 interview and working through the checklist that the embassy sent her.  It's been a long time since my wife and I went through this process, so I don't remember the form numbers.  but they mention both the DS-160 and DS-260 forms on the checklist in two different areas.  I don't know if it's a typo or what.

 

• ( ) Each applicant must complete (in English) the on line Form DS‐160, Nonimmigrant Visa Application, in the following website: http://evisaforms/state.gov.

               When you have completed the form, print the Confirmation Sheet twice, this contains barcodes on the top right and button left side.

 

•  To perform the medical examinations, each applicant needs to bring the DS 260 confirmation form and 7 2x2‐inch photographs.

 

They will contact the embassy but any help would be appreciated in the mean time.

[Crazy Cat 41,791]

DS-260 is not applicable to a K-1.  

[Eric-Pris 1,606]

That's strange because the instructions that she received from the Costa Rican consulate state on (page 9, attached) to bring the DS 260 confirm.

 

Typo then?

 

K1 Instructions CE.pdf

[Mike E 11,739]

1 hour ago, Eric-Pris said:

Typo then?

I think a sloppy cut and paste job. 
 

You’ve no choice here. DS-160.  

[Eric-Pris 1,606]

Check out this link, from the embassy website.  It's for fiancee visa interview.  I think if I remember from when my wife and I went through it, Costa Rica considers a K-1 an immigrant visa.

 

https://cr.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee/the-interview/

 

After you have completed the steps on the Immigrant Visa Process on usvisas.state.gov, including paying the necessary fees and submitting the required immigrant visa application form (DS-260), Affidavit of Support, and supporting documents to the National Visa Center (NVC), they will review your file for completeness. Once your case becomes qualified for an interview, NVC will work with us to schedule an interview appointment for you.

[Mike E 11,739]

What can I say to convince you? I’ve been through the entire K-1 process with my now wife and she took oath of citizenship last month. 
 

No DS-160 = no K-1 visa. 

[Eric-Pris 1,606]

13 minutes ago, Mike E said:

What can I say to convince you? I’ve been through the entire K-1 process with my now wife and she took oath of citizenship last month. 
 

No DS-160 = no K-1 visa. 

Sorry, I'm not disputing the DS-160.  That's a given.  

 

But apparently, they require DS-260 also because Costa Rica considers a K-1 an immigrant visa.  The State Dept and most embassies consider it a nonimmigrant visa.

[Mike E 11,739]

2 hours ago, Eric-Pris said:

Sorry, I'm not disputing the DS-160.  That's a given.  

 

But apparently, they require DS-260 also because Costa Rica considers a K-1 an immigrant visa.  The State Dept and most embassies consider it a nonimmigrant visa.

Every embassy I know of can’t make up its mind about  what a K-1 is. 
 

 

[Mike E 11,739]

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/policy_updates/Using_ds_160_for_K_Visa_Applications_October_2013.pdf
 

UNCLASSIFIED STATE 00140650
SUBJECT: USING DS-160 FOR K VISA APPLICATIONS

Summary: Effective immediately, the DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application will replace the DS-156 Electronic Visa Application form (EVAF), the DS-156K (Nonimmigrant Fiance Visa Application), and the paper-based DS-230 Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (parts I and II) for processing K-1 and K-2 nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applications. This message describes the timeline for deployment and provides guidance to posts during the transition. End Summary.

WORLDWIDE USE OF DS-160 FOR NEW K VISA CASES MANDATORY
The DS-160 replaces the DS-156
Electronic Visa Application form (EVAF), the DS-156K (Nonimmigrant Fiance Visa Application), and the paper-based DS-230 Application for Immigrant Visa (IV) and Alien Registration (parts I and II) for processing K-1 and K-2 applications. K-1 and K-2 visas may only be processed at IV-processing posts. K-3 and K-4 visas may be processed at any NIV-issuing post using the normal NIV processing procedure.
USING DS-160

You may accept K visa applications using the DS-160 immediately. Posts must require the DS-160 for all K visa applications received more than one week after the date of this message.
As we transition to mandatory use of the DS-160 for K visas, the following exceptions apply:
-- We will not require DS-160s for beneficiaries of cases that have already been scheduled for an interview or have been interviewed and are pending additional documentation or administrative processing.
-- For cases received at post prior to receipt of this guidance, if petitioners have already submitted a DS-156, DS-156K, or DS-230, or received instructions to do so, you should accept those forms. If you have not yet provided petitioners instructions on how to submit their applications, you must require the DS-160. You should not, as a general rule, require the submission of a DS-160 if a valid, signed, unexpired DS-156, DS-156K, or DS-230 is already on file and requiring the DS-160 would result in a 221(g) refusal for an otherwise issuable case.

-- You may not, under any circumstances, accept DS-260 Immigrant Visa Electronic Application forms for K visa applications.
Kerry
UNCLASSIFIED STATE 00140650

 

 

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So report the embassy to the Secretary of State since it is not in compliance with a mandatory policy. 

Edited March 7, 2023 by Mike E

[Mike E 11,739]

 

[Mike E 11,739]

 

[TBoneTX 45,241]

2 hours ago, Eric-Pris said:

Costa Rica considers a K-1 an immigrant visa.  The State Dept and most embassies consider it a nonimmigrant visa.

The K-1 is a hybrid visa -- a nonimmigrant visa with immigrant intent.  This is why every consulate processes K-1 applicants in the Immigrant Visa unit.

[Mike E 11,739]

@setwhi perhaps you csn share your experience.  

[Crazy Cat 41,791]

9 hours ago, Eric-Pris said:

Check out this link, from the embassy website.  It's for fiancee visa interview.  I think if I remember from when my wife and I went through it, Costa Rica considers a K-1 an immigrant visa.

 

https://cr.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee/the-interview/

 

After you have completed the steps on the Immigrant Visa Process on usvisas.state.gov, including paying the necessary fees and submitting the required immigrant visa application form (DS-260), Affidavit of Support, and supporting documents to the National Visa Center (NVC), they will review your file for completeness. Once your case becomes qualified for an interview, NVC will work with us to schedule an interview appointment for you.

NVC NEVER schedules a K-1 interview---NEVER.  A K-1 never pays fees to NVC.  That whole paragraph is for immigrant visas not a K-1.   Loks like a poor job by the web site manager.

Edited March 7, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Gary Rich 261]

12 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

NVC NEVER schedules a K-1 interview---NEVER.  A K-1 never pays fees to NVC.  That whole paragraph is for immigrant visas not a K-1.

@Crazycat. How many time i tell folks to listen to the VJ Veterans.. some people make things hard for themselves. There one thing that yall mention to people, and they just don't do it.

  yall tell them to do your Research.  for me I'm like in kindergarten school.. learning. ( sorry if i come off rude )