question about online form DS-160

[bogartnoir 1]

on the online form it asks how long you plan on staying in the united states once you get here. it's not something where you can type in "n/a" or "forever because i'm getting married". it lets you type in (blank) # of years. i'm considering putting in 20 years, but i'm fairly bewildered at the question altogether and the lack of explanation you can give! really bizarre.

has anyone filled this out? how many years did you put?

thanks in advance, guys!

[lovica_l 0]

you should definately put permanent

[bogartnoir 1]

you should definately put permanent

you can't TYPE anything in. you have to put an actual number of years. i guess i could put 50 or 100, but i want to put what they are looking for specifically because we are so close and this stupid question is the last thing i want screwing us up.

Edited April 16, 2009 by bogartnoir

[scandal 951]

you should definately put permanent

you can't TYPE anything in. you have to put an actual number of years. i guess i could put 50 or 100, but i want to put what they are looking for specifically because we are so close and this stupid question is the last thing i want screwing us up.

Are you sure you have the right form?

DS 160 is intended for nonimmigrant visas such as B2.

See http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/form_ds160.htmlv

The online form for spousal and fiance petitions is DS-156

On that form, in box 26 "How long do you intend to stay in the US?" we entered "Permanently"

[bogartnoir 1]

you should definately put permanent

you can't TYPE anything in. you have to put an actual number of years. i guess i could put 50 or 100, but i want to put what they are looking for specifically because we are so close and this stupid question is the last thing i want screwing us up.

Are you sure you have the right form?

DS 160 is intended for nonimmigrant visas such as B2.

See http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/form_ds160.htmlv

The online form for spousal and fiance petitions is DS-156

On that form, in box 26 "How long do you intend to stay in the US?" we entered "Permanently"

how long ago did you fill that out?

"DS-160 (NEW): Coming Soon. The new DS-160 Online, Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, will eventually replace current nonimmigrant application forms DS-156, 157, 158, and other related forms, such as the DS-156E, 156K, and 156V. The roll-out of the new DS-160 will be gradual. Therefore, not all U.S. Embassies and Consulates will be required to use the form at the same time. U.S. Embassies and Consulates currently using the new form DS-160 are the following:CANADA: Vancouver and Montreal only, IRELAND: Dublin, LIBYA: Tripoli, MEXICO: Nuevo Laredo, Ciudad Juarez, Matamoros and Monterrey only and Hong Kong S.A.R. Nonimmigrant visa applicants will need to review U.S. Embassy website how-to-apply instructions for more details, as well as these Frequently Asked Questions for using DS-160 Online. Learn More about the form DS-160. Check back later for implementation update announcements. "

our paperwork wants DS-160. and there is no place to write "permanently" or anything else :\

Edited April 16, 2009 by bogartnoir

[Kimbear 53]

yes that is the new online form replacing the 156. just put any number of years. a few have put 10 or 50..it won't cause any issues whichever number you put.

[Jenni and Bo 0]

you should definately put permanent

you can't TYPE anything in. you have to put an actual number of years. i guess i could put 50 or 100, but i want to put what they are looking for specifically because we are so close and this stupid question is the last thing i want screwing us up.

Are you sure you have the right form?

DS 160 is intended for nonimmigrant visas such as B2.

See http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/form_ds160.htmlv

The online form for spousal and fiance petitions is DS-156

On that form, in box 26 "How long do you intend to stay in the US?" we entered "Permanently"

Yeah, Canada has been using the DS-160 since putting out P3's late last fall. I put 75 years or something on mine, I think it is more of just something to fill in.

Actually, if you look up the definition of a K-1, it is considered a "non-immigrant" visa, as you apply for your AOS after the terms of the K-1 have been met. So the DS-160 actually works in this case

[scandal 951]

you should definately put permanent

you can't TYPE anything in. you have to put an actual number of years. i guess i could put 50 or 100, but i want to put what they are looking for specifically because we are so close and this stupid question is the last thing i want screwing us up.

Are you sure you have the right form?

DS 160 is intended for nonimmigrant visas such as B2.

See http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/form_ds160.htmlv

The online form for spousal and fiance petitions is DS-156

On that form, in box 26 "How long do you intend to stay in the US?" we entered "Permanently"

Yeah, Canada has been using the DS-160 since putting out P3's late last fall. I put 75 years or something on mine, I think it is more of just something to fill in.

Actually, if you look up the definition of a K-1, it is considered a "non-immigrant" visa, as you apply for your AOS after the terms of the K-1 have been met. So the DS-160 actually works in this case

You guys are quite right.

Thailand is still using DS 156, hence my reference to that form.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

you should definately put permanent

you can't TYPE anything in. you have to put an actual number of years. i guess i could put 50 or 100, but i want to put what they are looking for specifically because we are so close and this stupid question is the last thing i want screwing us up.

Are you sure you have the right form?

DS 160 is intended for nonimmigrant visas such as B2.

See http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/form_ds160.htmlv

The online form for spousal and fiance petitions is DS-156

On that form, in box 26 "How long do you intend to stay in the US?" we entered "Permanently"

Yeah, Canada has been using the DS-160 since putting out P3's late last fall. I put 75 years or something on mine, I think it is more of just something to fill in.

Actually, if you look up the definition of a K-1, it is considered a "non-immigrant" visa, as you apply for your AOS after the terms of the K-1 have been met. So the DS-160 actually works in this case

You guys are quite right.

Thailand is still using DS 156, hence my reference to that form.

We actually need to fill in both. When you get your packet 3 they request you fill out the DS 160 online form, then with your packet 4 and interview letter, they request you also fill in the DS 156 which is very very similar to the 160. From what i've heard, they generally don't ask you any information from the 160 at the interview and instead focus on the information you put in your DS 156.

For the intended time in the US I put 75 years! I figured they would be pretty clear of my intentions that way

[bogartnoir 1]

thanks so much, you guys! good stuff to know!

[Arabella 4]

thanks so much, you guys! good stuff to know!

I had my fiance fill it out (way too early) and put 80 years. lol

We'll probably have to do it again since we haven't even received the NOA2 yet. I've filled out all of the paperwork for the interview already, just left the dates blank, and gave it to my fiance when he was here last week. I'm OCD when it comes to paperwork. I don't want to waste any time at all filling out forms and possibly delaying the interview.

Edited April 16, 2009 by Arabella

[Kimbear 53]

thanks so much, you guys! good stuff to know!

I had my fiance fill it out (way too early) and put 80 years. lol

We'll probably have to do it again since we haven't even received the NOA2 yet. I've filled out all of the paperwork for the interview already, just left the dates blank, and gave it to my fiance when he was here last week. I'm OCD when it comes to paperwork. I don't want to waste any time at all filling out forms and possibly delaying the interview.

i've done almost the same thing lol i've d/l all example forms etc. and real forms to fill out so i don't make any mistakes..if i can have as much done ahead of time the better.

[Arabella 4]

thanks so much, you guys! good stuff to know!

I had my fiance fill it out (way too early) and put 80 years. lol

We'll probably have to do it again since we haven't even received the NOA2 yet. I've filled out all of the paperwork for the interview already, just left the dates blank, and gave it to my fiance when he was here last week. I'm OCD when it comes to paperwork. I don't want to waste any time at all filling out forms and possibly delaying the interview.

i've done almost the same thing lol i've d/l all example forms etc. and real forms to fill out so i don't make any mistakes..if i can have as much done ahead of time the better.

It's cuz we are both uber gamers and you know what they say about gamers (ok so I don't know what they say I am too busy raiding lol). =p

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Wow you guys are making me feel bad... My interview is in less then 2 weeks and I haven't filled out all the forms yet I'm just kinda lazy... But I put together the 129F packet in like an hour so I like to feel the pressure of deadlines!