mrpsmith

Yes, they're still allowing the DS-3032 (over the online DS-261). But the DS-260 (online version of the DS-230) is REQUIRED. The DS-230 will not be accepted at NVC.

Just bring the copy of your DS-230 to the interview though as they're going to ask for it. Unless they've finally gotten used to the online system, but as this is dealing with the government, I highly doubt it

Ahhhh, okay everything is starting to make sense now. =D Haha, very true about the online system and the government I would imagine. Thank you very much again.

- Michael

Thank you both very much for the helpful replies. =D Very good suggestions.

I had the same problem as you as a Canadian. I had been visiting the US since I was a baby, never needed a visa (except for when I moved and lived in the US for 2 years), and couldn't possibly remember all the visits I had. What I would highly recommend doing is what I did. Write 'see additional sheet' on that question. Then, on an additional sheet, follow what I did here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lNEm0btviWXw89jNWv0fh1sgPpo8-f2DpVXdv3SFWss/edit?hl=en_US

And by the way, as a Canadian, you should be filling out the DS-260, an online form. And on that form, you only need to list that last FIVE visits to the US (unless they've changed it since I filled it out last February). You should be bringing a DS-230 to the interview though, so this question might be about that point of the process. Hard to tell since your timeline hasn't been filled out.

@Saylin:

About the DS-260. I originally filled out a DS-3032, which they mailed me. They accepted it. So, I never filled out the DS-261 (I believe that is the online version of the DS-3032?). I thought I remembered reading that the DS-261 was a pre-requisite to the DS-260, but I definitely could be wrong.

UPDATE : Actually, I just logged into "Consular Electronic Application Center" and it indeed says to fill out DS-260 online (it is NOT grayed out or unlisted). So, I guess the DS-230 is not the way to go like you suggested. I suppose not filling out the DS-261 must have been okay? Especially since they did "snail-mail" me one in the first place, maybe they will accept that one by mail for a while longer or something.

Thank you again and you're right, I should fill out a time-line. I'm pretty new to the site so I never thought of it. =)

- Michael

Hello Everyone =)

I have a question about Form DS-230 regarding Question 35 "List dates of all previous visits to or residence in the United States. (If never, write "never") Give type of visa status, if known.

Give DHS "A" number if any."

I am Canadian and my Wife is American. I visit my wife in the US frequently (2 or sometimes 3 days a week). But, being Canadian I have never needed a "Visa" or had my passport stamped. The only time I had my passport stamped in the last, say, 6 years is when I traveled to Europe and had to fly back into the US. Never worked or been a student in the US either.

I have read on the wiki : "For Q.35: List dates of all previous visits in US. within past 10 years Must list all visits stamped on the passport, even those that lasted one or two days. Pay close attention to the most recent 3 years."

So my question is, would I write "Never" for this question? Do my social visits have to be listed? Thanks in advance! =D

- Mike

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate the information you've given me! =) Take care.

- Michael

If they received the first DS-3032 and accepted it, then you're fine. Keep an eye on the payment portal and the IV bill should be invoiced soon.

As a Canadian, yes, you should have done the DS-261. It probably would have been accepted faster as it's done online. But NVC is still taking DS-3032 from countries eligible for online forms. But as you already sent in the DS-3032, and they received it, do not fill out the DS-261. One choice of agent form is enough.

Just make sure you fill out the DS-260 as that's mandatory.

Hello Everyone,

I am Canadian and my wife is a US citizen. My wife sponsored me and is my petitioner, so I can gain residency in the US.

My wife was mailed form DS-3032. Being the applicant I filled it out and mailed it back, as I opted myself to be "choice of attorney". But, later I was mailed a package also with form DS-3032. My questions are:

1) I/we don't need to fill out the second DS-3032 correct? It is only for the choice of attorney for the applicant (myself)?

2) Being Canadian, should I have filled out (online) form DS-261 instead? If so, is it too late to fill it out because I already submitted DS-3032?

I e-mailed the NVC asking about the second DS-3032 form, not the DS-261 though. But, they simply responded saying they received the first one.

Thank you so much! =D

- Michael

Do you intend to live in a border town and commute back and forth to Canada?

That is exactly right. The border would be like 5 minutes away. The total commute is maybe 25 minutes. Thank you for the replies so far; they are incredibly helpful.

Hello everyone,

This is my first post on these forums. First let me explain my situation. My girlfriend and I have been dating for over 5 years. I live in Canada and my girlfriend lives in the US. What we would like to do is get married first; probably in Canada. After, we plan on buying a house and living together in the US. I currently have a full-time job in Canada and would like to keep this job. My girlfriend works in the US. From what I have read it seems the K-3 Spouse Visa is the fastest route to take to achieve our goal, but I'm wondering if there is faster or simpler method anyone else has found who was/is a similar situation. I would still like to work in Canada and I am wondering if there is any other forms or anything that have to be filled out to achieve this. If I work in Canada, do I get taxed more or anything because I live in the US? Also, I would like to have dual-citizenship (Canada-US). I am wondering if anything else needs to be done to obtain this, or would this be implied if I got the K-3 Visa? Just wondering if anyone has any useful suggestions or different routes to take. Thank you so much in advance, I apologize if I missed any information after browsing this site that was easily obtainable.

- Michael