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anoras87   9

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hi guys

i just found out for those who are new here that if your case is already with nvc and they have generated an nvc case number. do also ask for another number which is called the invoice identification number which is an 8 digit number. you will need it come the time you need ti fill up the online IV forms ds261 and ds260.

just a thought you might wanna know to save your time. i had to call nvc twice. first to ask for nvc case number and then after couple of weeks, the Invoice identification number. had i known i would need thosetwo. i could have just asked both numbers in one call...

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Nikkosan   127

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Interesting information, but, aren't we only supposed to complete Form DS-160?

That's what my packet 3 says (US Consulate Naples, Italy).

F-1 Visa: Academic years 2007/2010.

K-1 Visa: I-129F sent Aug 2013; Approved Jan 2014.

Green Card: AOS sent Feb 2014; Approved Jan 2015.

Removal of Conditions: I-751 sent Nov 2016; Approved Apr 2018.

US Citizenship: Application sent Nov 2017; Fingerprints Nov 2017; Civics/English exam March 2018; Oath May 2018.

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Nikkosan   127

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I believe so coz when I search for the DS260, it said thats its for the immigrant visa application and the DS 160 is for nonimmigrant visa application in which K1 is under?

Absolutely.

F-1 Visa: Academic years 2007/2010.

K-1 Visa: I-129F sent Aug 2013; Approved Jan 2014.

Green Card: AOS sent Feb 2014; Approved Jan 2015.

Removal of Conditions: I-751 sent Nov 2016; Approved Apr 2018.

US Citizenship: Application sent Nov 2017; Fingerprints Nov 2017; Civics/English exam March 2018; Oath May 2018.

Vanitas Proficient

Vanitas   310

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I believe so coz when I search for the DS260, it said thats its for the immigrant visa application and the DS 160 is for nonimmigrant visa application in which K1 is under?

Maybe if you actually read what the embassies want, or the Department of State site itself. Most, if not all the embassies want DS-160 now and have done since around halfway through October or so, if not earlier. The DOS considers K1s to be nonimmigrant despite the fact that a K1 visa allows you to immigrate via the AOS process later on.

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TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   49,710

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The above is correct. The K-1 is a "hybrid" visa -- a nonimmigrant visa with immigrant intent.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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hi guys

i just found out for those who are new here that if your case is already with nvc and they have generated an nvc case number. do also ask for another number which is called the invoice identification number which is an 8 digit number. you will need it come the time you need ti fill up the online IV forms ds261 and ds260.

just a thought you might wanna know to save your time. i had to call nvc twice. first to ask for nvc case number and then after couple of weeks, the Invoice identification number. had i known i would need thosetwo. i could have just asked both numbers in one call...

FYI - In Manila the DS-260 and DS-261 are NOT used with the K-1 ! Plus the K-1 visa does not have a invoice number as it is NOT an immigrant visa.

Oh... now that you have your MNL # ... it's ROCK 'N' ROLL time!!

Follow the flashing arrow below..

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