DS-261

[Danny Boy 0]

Hello, I want to see what a DS-261 form and instructions actually looks like. Couldn't find one on this forum. Search on the net and couldn't find neither. It looks like it is just a way of registering one's contact info( email) for the applicant or spouse. Is this optional or is the application process now done all on line? When in the timeline does the DS-261 get filed. Any info would be greatly appreciated, Thank You . Danny Boy

[Ian H. 207]

I think it's required, this is new because when I did it for my spouse it was a paper version with a four digit number. It's for the NVC to know where to send all the petition related info to. You would just put your address and email and other contact info that they ask for. It's better to have them send the documentation to the petitioner (I assume you are) since they are responsible for submitting the required documentation and fees. It would be what you file before everything else. In my case it was the first thing we had to submit. I assume it's the same for everybody.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Hello, I want to see what a DS-261 form and instructions actually looks like. Couldn't find one on this forum. Search on the net and couldn't find neither. It looks like it is just a way of registering one's contact info( email) for the applicant or spouse. Is this optional or is the application process now done all on line? When in the timeline does the DS-261 get filed. Any info would be greatly appreciated, Thank You . Danny Boy

Yes its required without filing it your IV fee bill will never be invoiced and you will sit.

Here is the NVC Process wiki alot of good information for you.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Edited July 28, 2014 by dwheels76

[Danny Boy 0]

Thank you for the replies. Previously I have looked at the info under the "Guides" tab, Option 2 to do a K-3 and K-4 application. I have wandered around the site, mostly doing searches for info. I did read some posts on DS-261. But they didn't answer my questions so that is why I posted my question. Thank you for the link Wiki NVC process. I have seen Wiki's before but never but never used them much. This one does has some very good info. I will have to study it.

Without the info on this site it is very difficult to figure out the timing of what happens ( and when) during this process. We have been waiting for the NVC to tell us to submit our application but so far they have only asked us to pay the AOS processing fee and to submit invoices number with that payment. The letter says IF we need to give a new address then to go online and submit it or to call them. We sent them 3 payments of $88 and the three different invoices # that they gave us. Sounds like only one needed to be paid.( Found that info from one of the posts). So we need to file that DS-261 on line and they will contact us by email, right? Computers are not that friendly to us and was hoping to get lettesr at the post office. We are so old world sometimes.

Thank goodness this forum exists. It is very helpful. It helps makes things clearer. Thank you again for your help. Danny Boy

[Ian H. 207]

It's unfortunate that you paid the AOS fees before reading that you only had to pay it once. I doubt they are willing to refund it though. I would try it, you never know. We're glad to help!

Thank you for the replies. Previously I have looked at the info under the "Guides" tab, Option 2 to do a K-3 and K-4 application. I have wandered around the site, mostly doing searches for info. I did read some posts on DS-261. But they didn't answer my questions so that is why I posted my question. Thank you for the link Wiki NVC process. I have seen Wiki's before but never but never used them much. This one does has some very good info. I will have to study it.

Without the info on this site it is very difficult to figure out the timing of what happens ( and when) during this process. We have been waiting for the NVC to tell us to submit our application but so far they have only asked us to pay the AOS processing fee and to submit invoices number with that payment. The letter says IF we need to give a new address then to go online and submit it or to call them. We sent them 3 payments of $88 and the three different invoices # that they gave us. Sounds like only one needed to be paid.( Found that info from one of the posts). So we need to file that DS-261 on line and they will contact us by email, right? Computers are not that friendly to us and was hoping to get lettesr at the post office. We are so old world sometimes.

Thank goodness this forum exists. It is very helpful. It helps makes things clearer. Thank you again for your help. Danny Boy