DS-230 Form Expiration Date

[World Traveller 4]

My fiancee will have interview somewhere in March. She downloaded "Latest" form DS-230 from USCIS (http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3194.html) website. However the form has expiration date 02/29/2012 on it. USCIS does not have the form with later expiration date. Any suggestions what to do in that case?

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

My fiancee will have interview somewhere in March. She downloaded "Latest" form DS-230 from USCIS (http://travel.state..../info_3194.html) website. However the form has expiration date 02/29/2012 on it. USCIS does not have the form with later expiration date. Any suggestions what to do in that case?

First, the DS-230 is a Department of State form. USCIS has nothing to do with it.

Second, the "expiration date" is of no concern to you. It's a bureaucratic matter between the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of State. As long as you use the most current version of the form provided by the agency, you're in the clear.

[Hank_ 9,174]

When did the DS-230 become part of the K-1 process? Or is that something that is country specific?

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

When did the DS-230 become part of the K-1 process? Or is that something that is country specific?

I believe AMCON Manila is fairly unique in NOT requiring DS-230. Even though the K-1 is technically a non-immigrant visa, it's processed in almost all respects like an immigrant visa. As such, most embassies/consulates require DS-230 Part I as part of their Packet 3 paperwork.

[C-ma'am 684]

When did the DS-230 become part of the K-1 process? Or is that something that is country specific?

It's part of the packet 3. Must be completed by the beneficiary.

[anadgzmn 1]

No need for ds 230. Only ds 156,156k and ds 157! it will be fine I'm

Done interview today. I print ds 230 but they didn't ask

Me that form in the embassy manila

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

No need for ds 230. Only ds 156,156k and ds 157! it will be fine I'm

Done interview today. I print ds 230 but they didn't ask

Me that form in the embassy manila

It's been established that the DS-230 is not required for K-1 applicants in Manila. Other consulates differ. Seoul required it for our case, and apparently the consulate where the OP will interview requires it too. Please don't make blanket statements like "No need for ds 230" when you can't possibly know whether that statement is true in 100 percent of K-1 cases at 100 percent of consulates.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I believe AMCON Manila is fairly unique in NOT requiring DS-230. Even though the K-1 is technically a non-immigrant visa, it's processed in almost all respects like an immigrant visa. As such, most embassies/consulates require DS-230 Part I as part of their Packet 3 paperwork.

Thanks!

[brian_n_phuong 193]

No need for ds 230. Only ds 156,156k and ds 157! it will be fine I'm

Done interview today. I print ds 230 but they didn't ask

Me that form in the embassy manila

This is wrong !!!!

The world doesn't revolve around Manila and their requirements !

[Dan & Jenni 457]

This is wrong !!!!

The world doesn't revolve around Manila and their requirements !

the UK requires DS-230 part 1

[Penny Lane 8,159]

the UK requires DS-230 part 1

Yep, it is also required in Canada.

[brian_n_phuong 193]

Yep, it is also required in Canada.

Yep also required in Viet Nam !

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Also required by the State Department in the Foreign Affairs Manual, 9 FAM 41.81 PN3.2: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/87393.pdf So Manila's definitely the exception, not the rule here.