DS-156

[perez525 8]

Hey VJ,

I have filled out all of the forms that my fiance will need to have for the K1/K2 visa interview because he doesn't know English. Which are the DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, and the DS-230. The DS-156 prints out with a bar code, now the blank form sent in packet 4 already has a bar code printed, now does it have to be typed up or can I just use the one I have filled out that has a different bar code? Don't know if the bar code makes a difference in the beneficiary's visa application package?

Another question in reference to this form is that, the last questions asks if this form was filled out by someone else. Do I have to put my information on it? Or can I just leave my fiance's name as he is the one that filled it out himself?

thanks in advance guys

[Lisa and Ian 7]

Hey VJ,

I have filled out all of the forms that my fiance will need to have for the K1/K2 visa interview because he doesn't know English. Which are the DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, and the DS-230. The DS-156 prints out with a bar code, now the blank form sent in packet 4 already has a bar code printed, now does it have to be typed up or can I just use the one I have filled out that has a different bar code? Don't know if the bar code makes a difference in the beneficiary's visa application package?

Another question in reference to this form is that, the last questions asks if this form was filled out by someone else. Do I have to put my information on it? Or can I just leave my fiance's name as he is the one that filled it out himself?

thanks in advance guys

We did the eform. It says "The barcode that prints on the last page contains the information you entered and will help us process your application more quickly."

I've read other threads where people say you should complete question 40 because you answered the questions on his behalf. (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/302780-ds-156-question-40/)

[MrTee12 64]

Hey VJ,

I have filled out all of the forms that my fiance will need to have for the K1/K2 visa interview because he doesn't know English. Which are the DS-156, DS-156K, DS-157, and the DS-230. The DS-156 prints out with a bar code, now the blank form sent in packet 4 already has a bar code printed, now does it have to be typed up or can I just use the one I have filled out that has a different bar code? Don't know if the bar code makes a difference in the beneficiary's visa application package?

Another question in reference to this form is that, the last questions asks if this form was filled out by someone else. Do I have to put my information on it? Or can I just leave my fiance's name as he is the one that filled it out himself?

thanks in advance guys

You definitely need to have the form with barcode included with your case. Typed or written won't be an issue.

Q. 40 is up to you. You can put your name as the person who prepared it. If he puts his name there and they "know he doesn't speak English" it could raise a red flag at the interview. It will be better to include your name.

[perez525 8]

Thanks guys! So well just do that one manually

[Speeds03 16]

Thanks guys! So well just do that one manually

That is not necessary. The ones you typed up is fine. The one he recieved in his packet are pretty much useless now since you have filed them yourself. Just make sure that you put your information if YOU are the one filling the form on his behalf. Each form comes with a barcode for faster processing. My fiancee also recieved her packet with all her forms. But they are useless to me because I was the one who filled out all of those forms for her, so I had to print them out myself.

Edited May 9, 2012 by Speeds03

[perez525 8]

ohhhhhhh okay so in other words since I'm the one that filled them out for him I can just use the ones that I print out? I just want to avoid any delays or headaches.