Hi guys. I was looking at DS156 and DS156K and I got few questions.

- On question number 36 : Has Anyone Ever Filed an Immigrant Visa Petition on Your Behalf?
Should I click yes because my fiance filed I-129F or no cuz it refers to any other petitions ever filed before
this one ?

- The only one that I should leave unsigned (should be signed in front of the consular) is just the DS 156K,
right?

- The DS 156K needs an evidence of our engagement. We did not hold a formal engagement ceremony or
anything....so, how important is this proof?

Um...sorry if I am repeating questions.....and thanks a lot.

No unless someone filed before this one. Look at the example form.
http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Form-DS-156.pdf
Correct, the DS-156K is a Sworn Affidavit, much like DS-230 part II So it needs to be signed infront of consular officer.

Prepare a new letter of intent, from both Beneficiary and Petitioner.
http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Fiance...r_of_Intent.doc

Thank you so much!

Detty,

- What gives you the impression that the question refers to other petitions filed before the current petition?

- Not sure what the procedure is at your consulate. My wife signed only her DS-230-I in advance, everything else at the interview.

- Your word on it, and your actions, is generally enough evidence of engagement. As YuAndDan mentions some consulates like to see a written re-affirmation of the petitioner's intent, especially if the petitioner is not present and a long time has passed since the petition was submitted.

Yodrak

Yodrak : I dunno.... it just came up in my head. So....do I have to click yes or no? I was told to click no before....what do you think? And uh... DS-156 should be left unsigned also? Er...what does it mean whe they tell you to have it in duplicate...are you supposed to copy it before you sign both of them or should you fill out another form so that they both have different bar codes? .........sorry if i sound stupid.....but better to ask now than sorry.

Detty,

If a petition has ever been filed for you, select 'yes' and provide the information. (Note that this question does not have the same significance that it would if you were applying for some other type of non-immigrant visa, or that it would if you'd previously applied for a K visa.)

I don't know if the consulate you are dealing with expects the DS-156 to be signed in advance or at the interview.

The issue of submitting I-156 in duplicate is interesting, now that the form must be filled out electronically. I think that I would fill out the form electronically 1 time, then photocopy the printed form so as to have 2 paper forms to hand in at the interview in accordance with the instructions you have. (The same as I would have done before they went to the electronic version with bar code.)

Yodrak