Has anyone of you tried https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ ?

[lovers2010 4]

Hi everyone, I'm back.

I've been here since last year but never fully started the K-1 Visa process for some reasons.

But I'm back to seek answers again because we are very serious about this now.

Three years of long distance relationship is already tiring.

Anyway, I checked the Step-by-Step Guide on How to File for a K-1 Visa for your Foreign Fiance(e)

and it seems like nothing has really changed. But my friend who just got her visa approved

said that there's already a new process. That one applying should file it online through

this site https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ . She have never tried it herself coz they filed it on Feb and

this new process according to her was just last May. It says "it will assist you in expediting the visa application process."

Is this optional? An authorized site? Has anyone of you tried this one?

Thank you very much.

Cathy

[Jewel-8 21]

Anyway, I checked the [/size][/font]Step-by-Step Guide on How to File for a K-1 Visa for your Foreign Fiance(e)

and it seems like nothing has really changed. But my friend who just got her visa approved

said that there's already a new process. That one applying should file it online through

this site https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ . She have never tried it herself coz they filed it on Feb and

this new process according to her was just last May. It says "it will assist you in expediting the visa application process."

Is this optional? An authorized site? Has anyone of you tried this one?

It looks like a site to apply for a non-immigrant visa. I assume they mean student or tourist. For K-1, K-3, CR-1, etc. first the US Citizen in the relationship sends paperwork in and they perform background checks on the USC and possibly on the non-USC if they have lived in the country.

The K-1 approval on the I-129 at California and Vermont service centers means that the file can be sent to the embassy. When it is received by the embassy the non-USC submits the DS-156 and other Department of State paperwork.

[lovers2010 4]

It looks like a site to apply for a non-immigrant visa. I assume they mean student or tourist. For K-1, K-3, CR-1, etc. first the US Citizen in the relationship sends paperwork in and they perform background checks on the USC and possibly on the non-USC if they have lived in the country.

The K-1 approval on the I-129 at California and Vermont service centers means that the file can be sent to the embassy. When it is received by the embassy the non-USC submits the DS-156 and other Department of State paperwork.

Thanks for your answer. I actually tried signing up and it has an option for fiance /K1. But it's also asking for "Application Receipt/Petition Number" which I don't have. So that's maybe after payment and/or after approval of I129, I'm not sure.

But thanks for your help. Appreciated. I don't think I need to speed up the process, I just want this to run smoothly.

[Perla Austral 0]

This looks like the link for the new DS-160 online form application that replaced the DS- 156.. but this is only when you are at the consular phase.. before the interview or a non immigrant visa. i guess it does not even apply for the K1

Edited June 24, 2010 by Perla Austral

[BB & MJ 3]

Yes, that link is for the new DS-160. For your info, currently, the USEM is still using the DS-156, DS-157 and DS-156K according to their website (http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwfk1en.pdf). But it just to be on the safe side, it doesn't hurt to complete it and have it on hand. Who knows, by the the time they approve our petitions (for those who are currently in the process) things might change......Good luck!

Edited June 24, 2010 by BB & MJ

[lovers2010 4]

This looks like the link for the new DS-160 online form application that replaced the DS- 156.. but this is only when you are at the consular phase.. before the interview or a non immigrant visa. i guess it does not even apply for the K1

Yes, that link is for the new DS-160. For your info, currently, the USEM is still using the DS-156, DS-157 and DS-156K according to their website (http://manila.usemba.../wwwfk1en.pdf). But it just to be on the safe side, it doesn't hurt to complete it and have it on hand. Who knows, by the the time they approve our petitions (for those who are currently in the process) things might change......Good luck!

Thanks guys! I have yet to check that DS form. Good luck to us!