Do I the Petitioner have to fill out this form?

[Nishi 0]

I wanted to check and see if I have to fill out the forms named "DS-156", and form "DS-156K". I believe these should be filled out by my fiance when she goes for the interview at the consulate.

Am I correct?

Thank You,

Nishi

[Otto 83]

I (the USC/petitioner) filled out all the required forms for Karin and she simply signed what she needed to sign - if that helps.

[Nishi 0]

I (the USC/petitioner) filled out all the required forms for Karin and she simply signed what she needed to sign - if that helps.

Thanks for your response "Otto und Karin". It seems I can fill it out, however she has to sign the documents. That would be easier, since I am aware of the what documents are required.

Nishi

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

In my opinion, YOU the petitioner should fill out ALL forms from petition to AOS. This is NOT a good project for teanwork and delegation. If you are comtemplating "doing it yourself" (obviously you are) then DO IT YOURSELF. Delegating pieces around raises your chances of failure exponentially! Do it yourself, tell her where to sign.

[Martyshk 137]

In my opinion, YOU the petitioner should fill out ALL forms from petition to AOS. This is NOT a good project for teanwork and delegation. If you are comtemplating "doing it yourself" (obviously you are) then DO IT YOURSELF. Delegating pieces around raises your chances of failure exponentially! Do it yourself, tell her where to sign.

Ditto that, except make sure she knows what's exactly on the forms.

On DS-156 one of the questions asks if this form was prepared on the behalf of the beneficiary by someone.

For ours, I intend to put our name there, date and sign (I am a US petitioner)

[Nishi 0]

Ditto that, except make sure she knows what's exactly on the forms.

On DS-156 one of the questions asks if this form was prepared on the behalf of the beneficiary by someone.

For ours, I intend to put our name there, date and sign (I am a US petitioner)

Thank You, I will do that.

Nishi

[garnet80 1]

My fiance filled out his own DS156 and DS156K... he is the one applying for the visa, it makes no sense to me to fill it out myself and just have him sign it. I don't know all his details, he does. This thread baffles me.

[katie & sifa 25]

My fiance filled out his own DS156 and DS156K... he is the one applying for the visa, it makes no sense to me to fill it out myself and just have him sign it. I don't know all his details, he does. This thread baffles me.

I guess it would depend on if your fiance speaks English well? My fiance also filled out his own paperwork. I looked it over for mistakes, but he checked everything I filled out for the initial petition (and the I-134) over for me as well. Two sets of eyes are better than one, in my opinion.

[garnet80 1]

I guess it would depend on if your fiance speaks English well? My fiance also filled out his own paperwork. I looked it over for mistakes, but he checked everything I filled out for the initial petition (and the I-134) over for me as well. Two sets of eyes are better than one, in my opinion.

Good point about speaking/writing English. That is really the only way it would make sense to me. Whatever works for the couple though!

[Bernie C 24]

My fiance filled out his own DS156 and DS156K... he is the one applying for the visa, it makes no sense to me to fill it out myself and just have him sign it. I don't know all his details, he does. This thread baffles me.

Dont know all his details? You might want to learn about them!!!!!!!!

In some of the more difficult consulates it is advisable that the petitioner and beneficiary know all of each others details. People have been denied for not knowing basic information - and that is all these forms are - basic information.

We did ours togeteher so we were both equally knowledgeable about all the information contained therin.

Personal preference

[FrancElsie 6]

In my opinion, YOU the petitioner should fill out ALL forms from petition to AOS. This is NOT a good project for teanwork and delegation. If you are comtemplating "doing it yourself" (obviously you are) then DO IT YOURSELF. Delegating pieces around raises your chances of failure exponentially! Do it yourself, tell her where to sign.

I agree with this response 1000% Remove all possibility for error...fill out the forms for her and show her where to sign!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[FrancElsie 6]

My fiance filled out his own DS156 and DS156K... he is the one applying for the visa, it makes no sense to me to fill it out myself and just have him sign it. I don't know all his details, he does. This thread baffles me.

One does not "apply" for a visa...the USC "petitions" for his/her fiance(e) to immigrate to the USA. By filling it out yourself, you eliminate any chances for error or misreading by the fiance(e). In the case of two people who speak perfect English, I would agree with you. But, a large percentage of VJ'ers do not speak a common language. Going over these forms by telephone would be a good way for you to "know all his details."

Good Luck,

Franc

[Nishi 0]

One does not "apply" for a visa...the USC "petitions" for his/her fiance(e) to immigrate to the USA. By filling it out yourself, you eliminate any chances for error or misreading by the fiance(e). In the case of two people who speak perfect English, I would agree with you. But, a large percentage of VJ'ers do not speak a common language. Going over these forms by telephone would be a good way for you to "know all his details."

Good Luck,

Franc

Thanks all, I went ahead and filled out the two forms and have sent my fiancee the package. I have also placed post its on sections where she needs to sign and date the document.

Nishi