DS-160

[Norm and Missy 0]

Hi all...

I was looking at the US Embassy - Brazil web page and saw an announcement about a new DS-160 form that came into effect on April 5... I then went to their "Forms for Fiance(e) Visas" page (Link here) and saw the following note:

Note:

1) DS-156 and DS-157s are still required for K and Refugees Visas, until further notice. DS-160 will be accepted on those cases.

2) Applicant must present two copies of this form. It will only be accepted in the electronic version.

I do not understand Note 1... What does "DS-160 will be accepted on those cases" mean? Is DS-156 and DS-157s still required? Is DS-160 accepted in their place?

Can anyone clarify this new Form DS-160?

Thanks in advance

[Darnell 8,478]

It's my understanding that the DS-160 is not used for K-1 visas that were filed with an I-129F petition.

I smell some ambiguity on that embssy's web portal, alas.

[milimelo 4,231]

Moving to US Embassy and consulate section.

[Bernie C 24]

I agree 100% - very confusing!

I searched through the web site and it certainly looks like the DS-160 is absolutely required. However on that page you linked it makes it sound like you need the DS-156 and DS-157 also.

I thought I was pretty smart but right now I'm just stumped

Based in your timeline it looks like you've got time to get answers, maybe someone else is going through this now and can advise on the experience!

[Bernie C 24]

As usual you can't get strait answers form other govt resources either. I went to the travel.state.gov website and they don't even have Brazil on the list of Embassies and Consulates requiring the use of this form yet!!!

[DoneWaiting 15]

One other K1 petitioner posted/said the following:

**********************************IMPORTANT NOTICE****************************

* The application process for U.S. visas will change as of April 5, 2010. Appointments made for April 5 and beyond REQUIRE that you complete the new DS-160, and upload your photo electronically. As of March 15, you may access and fill out the new form found at this link: https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/

* For appointments made for April 5, 2010 and beyond, the Consulate will ONLY accept the new DS-160 form. Applicants who do not present the DS-160 form as of April 5,2010 will NOT be interviewed and MUST reschedule their appointments for the next available date.

* Your DS-160 application must be completed no less than 2 days prior to your appointment date.

* For additional information about the DS-160, please click here.

* For additional information about visas for the United States, please click here.

Just wanted to post here since it seems to impact all of us as a heads up.

beijos!

*******************************************************************************

We have a small forum about Brazil K1 that could help you a bit..

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/224868-brazil-k1-processexperience-feedback-concerns-advise/page__st__195

Good luck

Edited April 9, 2010 by ImWaiting

[Norm and Missy 0]

I got a straight answer (reply to an e-mail) from the US Embassy in Rio... Surprisingly, they responded within 1 hour!

Here is their response (in case anyone else has the same question):

The new form DS-160 is not used for K1 visas. You can still use forms DS-156 and DS-157 for this purpose.

Regards,

Consular Communications Office

United States Consulate General

Rio de Janeiro - RJ - Brazil

I guess that is pretty definitive, so we will have forms DS-156 and DS-157 in our documentation packet for my fiancee's interview... Of course, we still haven't even received our NOA2! ... (101 days, and not even a touch)

Thanks to everyone for their input.

[Bernie C 24]

I got a straight answer (reply to an e-mail) from the US Embassy in Rio... Surprisingly, they responded within 1 hour!

Here is their response (in case anyone else has the same question):

I guess that is pretty definitive, so we will have forms DS-156 and DS-157 in our documentation packet for my fiancee's interview... Of course, we still haven't even received our NOA2! ... (101 days, and not even a touch)

Thanks to everyone for their input.

Cool! Glad you got your answer - and fast too!!

Hope you hear news soon on your NOA2 and good luck along your journey!

[Audy_Rob 26]

Well that was a very good response from the Consulate/Embassy an very timely too. You cannot be any clearer than that.

[DoneWaiting 15]

I got a straight answer (reply to an e-mail) from the US Embassy in Rio... Surprisingly, they responded within 1 hour!

Here is their response (in case anyone else has the same question):

I guess that is pretty definitive, so we will have forms DS-156 and DS-157 in our documentation packet for my fiancee's interview... Of course, we still haven't even received our NOA2! ... (101 days, and not even a touch)

Thanks to everyone for their input.

Thanks for the update on both forums..

Best of luck on your process

[Darnell 8,478]

Here's a nice video from the Consul General in BeiJing -

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTUwMTk2ODg0.html

It's NOT for I-129F or I-130 petitions, at all.