DS156K or DS230??

[lady_anne 0]

We just received instructions from our lawyer about filling up the forms. I noticed that she asked me to fill up the DS 157 and DS230I (and she will fill up the DS156 on my behalf)...

Not that I doubt our lawyer , I checked the DS230I and compared it to the DS156K and noticed that they are not the same forms( are they? ). The instructions I received is to fill up these forms and handcarry them to the Consulate.

So which is which? DS156K or DS230I or BOTH??

[lirachadsbaby 0]

pls read this guideline http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=68967

it's DS-156k

Edited January 31, 2008 by lirachadsbaby

[Joe's Wife 4ever 0]

DS230 forms are for immigrant visa applicant like CR1/IR1..

[lady_anne 0]

Thank you. I mailed her and told her DS230 is not included in my packet from the Consulate. She must have forgotten that I am in K1 route!

[rjp44 1]

Thank you. I mailed her and told her DS230 is not included in my packet from the Consulate. She must have forgotten that I am in K1 route!

Typical help too many get from a lawyer. No one fills out both the 156 and 230. If your lawyer is going to handle the 157 hope they know the fee has increased to $131.

[amy n 0]

Thank you. I mailed her and told her DS230 is not included in my packet from the Consulate. She must have forgotten that I am in K1 route!

Typical help too many get from a lawyer. No one fills out both the 156 and 230. If your lawyer is going to handle the 157 hope they know the fee has increased to $131.

That is true. I personally knew someone who had her interview last Jan.4 and just rely on their lawyer, but the lawyer didnt knew probably about the 650 verification fee so, they just pay it on the day of the interview. Sad to note,up to this date they are still waiting for the visa. Good thing that Lady_anne is a member of VJ and very inquisitive that justify her intelligence KEEP IT UP VJ FAMILY

[lady_anne 0]

Thanks Ms Amy.

I asked our lawyer about the DS 230 form and here is what she replied...

Hello. The DS156 has been E Filed and is included in the financial packet. The others (DS156K, DS157, DS230) are attached below in an editable format so you can complete them. The DS230, part one, absolutely needs to be completed. The forms attached do not need to be E Filed as far as I know.

Thank you for your prompt attention with the DS156 supplement.

Edited February 1, 2008 by lady_anne

[sunandmoon 450]

Thanks Ms Amy.

I asked our lawyer about the DS 230 form and here is what she replied...

Hello. The DS156 has been E Filed and is included in the financial packet. The others (DS156K, DS157, DS230) are attached below in an editable format so you can complete them. The DS230, part one, absolutely needs to be completed. The forms attached do not need to be E Filed as far as I know.

Thank you for your prompt attention with the DS156 supplement.

the DS-230 is not needed for a K-1 in Manila. from what I know, the DS-156 is not e filed. the data entered on it is transcribed into a bar code which is printed on a third page. you present the DS-156 on the day of your interview. is your lawyer familar with the process for a K-1 in Manila?

[lady_anne 0]

[sunandmoon 450]

go by the instructions in the appointment packet. i think your lawyer is misinformed.

http://usembassy.state.gov/manila/wwwfivk1.pdf

[rjp44 1]

You can get good info on what is needed for the interview at the US Embassy Manila page and click on preparing for the interview.

[lady_anne 0]

thank you so much for the replies. Like Ms Amy said, good thing I am a member of VJ.

[David-and-Mae 15]

go by the instructions in the appointment packet. i think your lawyer is misinformed.

http://usembassy.state.gov/manila/wwwfivk1.pdf

If I were you, I will send her that link above. It will give your lawyer ideas that we don't need DS230 for K1 route.

--Mae

[amy n 0]

go by the instructions in the appointment packet. i think your lawyer is misinformed.

http://usembassy.state.gov/manila/wwwfivk1.pdf

Pineapple,

that is a good advice...just send that linked....maybe your lawyer will admit that you are right with the forms.

By the way, I changed my early medical schedule ... can't make it on the 6th and 7th because of WORK INTERVENTIONS. I will have my early medical on 21st and 22nd though. Will you gonna pushed on the 6&7 schedule right? Cristinasophia and Gemindsims might be there also... GOODLUCK to all of you .