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Hello,

Does anyone know if the DS-160 replaces the DS-156,Ds-156F and DS-157 Forms now for the consulate in Manila? Or do we still need to bring them to the interview? Thanks!

John

Hello John,

You will need to file the DS-156 and DS-156K, not the DS 157.

2005---We met by friend/Church member that was living in Nigeria

2006---We begin to talk about getting married

2007---I was going to met him face to face, but hurt my back couldn't walk..

2009---Was able to see each for the first time.. I got my engagement ring (WOW).. :wow:

2010-01-22 mailed I129f

2010-01-26 got NOA1

2010-05-12 called to see why no NOA2, I was told that our case is not being processed yet!!!!! No notes in the computer

other then the mailing of the NOA1!!!!!!! :angry:

2010-05-18 called SERVICE CENTER again to see what's going on with our case.. NOT BEING PROCESSED YET I WAS TOLD AGAIN!!!

2010-06-16 Got notice that NOA2 was approved 141 days after NOA1. We got our approval on Ossy's Birthday.. Happy birthday honey, I love you!!!!

2010-06-21 got NOA2 in hand

2010-06-22 called NVC to see if papers was there, but was told that my DOB was not right in the system. Just mailed a letter along with a copy of my birth certificate asking to change my DOB.. Way to go VCS..

2010-06-22 NVC received the case

2010-06-23 Case sent to Embassy in Barbados

2010-06-28 Embassy received our case

2010-08-09 Interview Administrative Review

2010-11-15 Approved for Visa (I was on the mission to make sure the INTERVIEWER that we had never interviewed anyone else and I did it).. Know that you have right and don't let the interviewer cross the line..

2010-12-10 Visa and Passport in hand!!! Thank God!!!

2010-12-19 Ossy will enter the States!!

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Ok, Great! That's what we thought but we just wanted to make sure. Thank you!

You're welcome!! I wish you the best!

2005---We met by friend/Church member that was living in Nigeria

2006---We begin to talk about getting married

2007---I was going to met him face to face, but hurt my back couldn't walk..

2009---Was able to see each for the first time.. I got my engagement ring (WOW).. :wow:

2010-01-22 mailed I129f

2010-01-26 got NOA1

2010-05-12 called to see why no NOA2, I was told that our case is not being processed yet!!!!! No notes in the computer

other then the mailing of the NOA1!!!!!!! :angry:

2010-05-18 called SERVICE CENTER again to see what's going on with our case.. NOT BEING PROCESSED YET I WAS TOLD AGAIN!!!

2010-06-16 Got notice that NOA2 was approved 141 days after NOA1. We got our approval on Ossy's Birthday.. Happy birthday honey, I love you!!!!

2010-06-21 got NOA2 in hand

2010-06-22 called NVC to see if papers was there, but was told that my DOB was not right in the system. Just mailed a letter along with a copy of my birth certificate asking to change my DOB.. Way to go VCS..

2010-06-22 NVC received the case

2010-06-23 Case sent to Embassy in Barbados

2010-06-28 Embassy received our case

2010-08-09 Interview Administrative Review

2010-11-15 Approved for Visa (I was on the mission to make sure the INTERVIEWER that we had never interviewed anyone else and I did it).. Know that you have right and don't let the interviewer cross the line..

2010-12-10 Visa and Passport in hand!!! Thank God!!!

2010-12-19 Ossy will enter the States!!

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Hello,

Does anyone know if the DS-160 replaces the DS-156,Ds-156F and DS-157 Forms now for the consulate in Manila? Or do we still need to bring them to the interview? Thanks!

John

I can't wait to be where you are!

2005---We met by friend/Church member that was living in Nigeria

2006---We begin to talk about getting married

2007---I was going to met him face to face, but hurt my back couldn't walk..

2009---Was able to see each for the first time.. I got my engagement ring (WOW).. :wow:

2010-01-22 mailed I129f

2010-01-26 got NOA1

2010-05-12 called to see why no NOA2, I was told that our case is not being processed yet!!!!! No notes in the computer

other then the mailing of the NOA1!!!!!!! :angry:

2010-05-18 called SERVICE CENTER again to see what's going on with our case.. NOT BEING PROCESSED YET I WAS TOLD AGAIN!!!

2010-06-16 Got notice that NOA2 was approved 141 days after NOA1. We got our approval on Ossy's Birthday.. Happy birthday honey, I love you!!!!

2010-06-21 got NOA2 in hand

2010-06-22 called NVC to see if papers was there, but was told that my DOB was not right in the system. Just mailed a letter along with a copy of my birth certificate asking to change my DOB.. Way to go VCS..

2010-06-22 NVC received the case

2010-06-23 Case sent to Embassy in Barbados

2010-06-28 Embassy received our case

2010-08-09 Interview Administrative Review

2010-11-15 Approved for Visa (I was on the mission to make sure the INTERVIEWER that we had never interviewed anyone else and I did it).. Know that you have right and don't let the interviewer cross the line..

2010-12-10 Visa and Passport in hand!!! Thank God!!!

2010-12-19 Ossy will enter the States!!

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JohnandMyrein   0

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I can't wait to be where you are!

You don't want to be where I am! My file is being held for extended Quality Assurance at the USCIS even though it was approved on May 5th. There is no telling how long it will be until they send it to the NVC....But thanks anyway!

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You don't want to be where I am! My file is being held for extended Quality Assurance at the USCIS even though it was approved on May 5th. There is no telling how long it will be until they send it to the NVC....But thanks anyway!

OMG!!! I hope this will be over for you soon..

Cheryl

2005---We met by friend/Church member that was living in Nigeria

2006---We begin to talk about getting married

2007---I was going to met him face to face, but hurt my back couldn't walk..

2009---Was able to see each for the first time.. I got my engagement ring (WOW).. :wow:

2010-01-22 mailed I129f

2010-01-26 got NOA1

2010-05-12 called to see why no NOA2, I was told that our case is not being processed yet!!!!! No notes in the computer

other then the mailing of the NOA1!!!!!!! :angry:

2010-05-18 called SERVICE CENTER again to see what's going on with our case.. NOT BEING PROCESSED YET I WAS TOLD AGAIN!!!

2010-06-16 Got notice that NOA2 was approved 141 days after NOA1. We got our approval on Ossy's Birthday.. Happy birthday honey, I love you!!!!

2010-06-21 got NOA2 in hand

2010-06-22 called NVC to see if papers was there, but was told that my DOB was not right in the system. Just mailed a letter along with a copy of my birth certificate asking to change my DOB.. Way to go VCS..

2010-06-22 NVC received the case

2010-06-23 Case sent to Embassy in Barbados

2010-06-28 Embassy received our case

2010-08-09 Interview Administrative Review

2010-11-15 Approved for Visa (I was on the mission to make sure the INTERVIEWER that we had never interviewed anyone else and I did it).. Know that you have right and don't let the interviewer cross the line..

2010-12-10 Visa and Passport in hand!!! Thank God!!!

2010-12-19 Ossy will enter the States!!

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Hello,

Does anyone know if the DS-160 replaces the DS-156,Ds-156F and DS-157 Forms now for the consulate in Manila? Or do we still need to bring them to the interview? Thanks!

John

John this is the same exact question I posted earlier. I was looking at the US Embassy in Manila website and noticed that their is a DS-160 form now. I'm really not sure which one the DS-160 replaces out of the 3 (DS-156,Ds-156F and DS-157). According to the website (Nonimmigrant Visa Application Procedures) it ONLY explains about the DS-160 form under the Basic Requirements section and does not mention anything at all about the other 3 forms. HOWEVER, according to the Sample Approval letter (as of May 2010) it mentions ALL 3 forms and nothing about the DS-160. The only applicants who can REALLY verify this are the ones that got their approval letters AFTER the MAY 24th DS-160 change. Those are the people I'd really like to hear from. Please note to the others who have already answered your question, no disrespect to your answers.....Just want to make sure as their is conflicting information on the US Embassy in Manila website and the sample approval letter (http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfk1en.pdf). Thanks guys!

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I know your frustration. I emailed the Manila embassy a few days ago to get the real answer and they replied that only K1 applicants should use the DS 156-157 forms. Also, when my fiancee went to the local Banco de Oro to pay for the visa fee, the DS-160 was not required.

John this is the same exact question I posted earlier. I was looking at the US Embassy in Manila website and noticed that their is a DS-160 form now. I'm really not sure which one the DS-160 replaces out of the 3 (DS-156,Ds-156F and DS-157). According to the website (Nonimmigrant Visa Application Procedures) it ONLY explains about the DS-160 form under the Basic Requirements section and does not mention anything at all about the other 3 forms. HOWEVER, according to the Sample Approval letter (as of May 2010) it mentions ALL 3 forms and nothing about the DS-160. The only applicants who can REALLY verify this are the ones that got their approval letters AFTER the MAY 24th DS-160 change. Those are the people I'd really like to hear from. Please note to the others who have already answered your question, no disrespect to your answers.....Just want to make sure as their is conflicting information on the US Embassy in Manila website and the sample approval letter (http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfk1en.pdf). Thanks guys!

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Hello John,

You will need to file the DS-156 and DS-156K, not the DS 157.

at the present time, the DS-157 is a required form in Manila.

US Embassy Manila website. bringing your spouse/fiancee to USA

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3204.html

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From reports by VJ members on a thread in the Philippines forum, it appears that the DS-156, DS-156K, and DS-157 are still required for K-1 visas at the U.S. Embassy in Manila. The new DS-160 is not required for K-1 visas.

If you look at the DS-160 announcement on the U.S. Embassy Manila web site, you will notice a link ("Frequently Asked Questions") to the Department of State web site toward the bottom of the announcement. Click on "Frequently Asked Questions" and then read question #13. Question #13 explains that K-1 visas are an exception to the new DS-160.

U.S. Embassy Manila DS-160 announcement: click here.

Department of State: "Frequently Asked Questions" about the DS-160: Click here.

Philippines forum thread which discusses K-1 visas and the new DS-160: Click here.

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From reports by VJ members on a thread in the Philippines forum, it appears that the DS-156, DS-156K, and DS-157 are still required for K-1 visas at the U.S. Embassy in Manila. The new DS-160 is not required for K-1 visas.

If you look at the DS-160 announcement on the U.S. Embassy Manila web site, you will notice a link ("Frequently Asked Questions") to the Department of State web site toward the bottom of the announcement. Click on "Frequently Asked Questions" and then read question #13. Question #13 explains that K-1 visas are an exception to the new DS-160.

U.S. Embassy Manila DS-160 announcement: click here.

Department of State: "Frequently Asked Questions" about the DS-160: Click here.

Philippines forum thread which discusses K-1 visas and the new DS-160: Click here.

Thanks for the Clarification!

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