immigrant visa vs non immigrant visa whats the difference ?

[kalbitang 6]

I was told that since I filed finance visa I-129F ... once the petition gets approved from USCIS it becomes a immigrant visa ? so my finance will have to file a immigrant visa within the US consulate in her country ? is that true ?

DS-160: Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application

DS-230: Application for Immigrant Visa

when calling NVC... which do we choose ? nonimmigrant visa ? or immigrant visa ?

Thanks.

[ChicagoSarah 127]

The K-1 is a non-immigrant visa with visa intent (confusing I know). They'll tell you exactly which forms to fill out once you have your NOA2 and then send you further correspondence. But it will be the DS-160. The K-1 is non-immigrant because it requires the recipient to file for AOS once in the states...the AOS is what declares immigrant intent and puts the steps in place to receive a green card.

[nitsirk7562 82]

Fiancé visa is considered a nonimmigrant visa since it is contingent on marriage to the USC. DS-160 is the form you need.

However, when you look up your case on the CEAC website, it's under the immigrant category. Why they make it so complicated is beyond me!

[Pitaya 2,576]

Interesting question and one that seems to be asked every couple of months. Using the forum's custom Google search function, yielding 10 pages of "hits," including this vintage thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/189236-k1-an-immigrant-or-non-immigrant-visa/

Good luck on your immigration journey.

[kalbitang 6]

cool deals... so when calling for case number.. we are consider as being immigrant visa... but when filling out the form we are using DS160 non-immigrant online form

thank you all for your help.

[kalbitang 6]

just got thru to NVC... they said they still have not received anything from USCIS ... I got my NOA2 TXT msg on May 8,2015. lady said to call back in a few weeks.... will try back first week of June.

[YouAndMeForever 1,022]

Immigrant vs Nonimmigrant Visas http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/general/all-visa-categories.html

Edited May 27, 2015 by YouAndMeForever