The DS-156K form serves as a vital component of the United States immigration process for those seeking to enter the country on a nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa. It is an essential requirement designed to be used alongside the DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application, with both forms needing to be completed in full. These forms play a crucial role in assessing the eligibility of applicants who wish to enter the U.S. under the status of being engaged to marry a U.S. citizen. The application process demands accurate and comprehensive responses to questions about personal details such as family names, dates of birth, places of birth, marital status, and information regarding any unmarried children under 21 years of age. Importantly, it also outlines the necessity for applicants to attach supporting documents including birth certificates, divorce decrees if applicable, evidence of engagement, and financial support documentation. This paperwork not only aids in the visa application process but is also essential when applying for the adjustment of status to becoming a lawful permanent resident with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Additionally, the form underscores the severe consequences of providing false statements or concealing material facts, highlighting the importance of transparency and honesty in the pursuit of entering the United States to marry a U.S. citizen. Understanding the DS-156K form is the first step towards navigating the complexities of the U.S. immigration system for fiancé(e) visa applicants.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Ds 156K Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | Agrawal, Washington, FIANC, ds 156k |
U.S. Department of State |
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EXPIRES: 11/30/2016 |
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NONIMMIGRANT FIANCÉ(E) VISA APPLICATION |
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ESTIMATED BURDEN: 1 HOUR* |
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The following questions must be answered by all applicants for visas to enter the United States as the fiancée or fiancé of a U.S. citizen in order that a determination may be made as to visa eligibility.
This form, together with Form
1. Family Name
First Name
Middle Name
2.Date of Birth
3.Place of Birth (City, Province, Country)
4.Marital Status
If you are now married or were previously married, answer the following:
a.Name of Spouse
b.Date
c.How and When was Marriage Terminated
d.If presently married, how will you marry your U.S. citizen fiancé(e)? Explain*
* NOTE If presently married to anyone, you are not eligible for a fiancé(e) visa.
5.List name, date and place of birth of all unmarried children under 21 years of age.
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Birth Place |
Will Accompany You |
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THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR A FIANCE(E) NONIMMIGRANT VISA.
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Your Birth Certificate
Divorce Decree (if any)
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Marriage Certificate (if any)
Death Certificate of Spouse (if any)
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Evidence of Engagement to Your Fiancé(e) |
• Evidence of Financial Support |
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Birth Certificates of All Children Listed in Number Five • Police Certificates |
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NOTE All of the above documents will also be required by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) when you apply for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. The USCIS will accept these documents for that purpose.
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
The consular officer will assist you in answering this part.
I understand that I am required to submit my visa to the United States Immigration Officer at the place where I apply to enter the United States, and that the possession of a visa does not entitle me to enter the United States if at that time I am found to be inadmissible under the immigration laws. I further understand that my adjustment of status to permanent resident alien is dependent upon marriage to a U.S. citizen and upon meeting all of the requirements of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
I understand that any willfully false or misleading statement or willful concealment of a material fact made by me herein may subject me to permanent exclusion from the United States and, if I am admitted to the United States, may subject me to criminal prosecution and/or deportation.
I hereby certify that I am legally free to marry and intend to marry |
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, a U.S. citizen, within 90 |
days of my admission into the United States. |
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I do solemnly swear or affirm that all statements which appear in this application have been made by me and are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Signature of Applicant
Subscribed and sworn to before me this |
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United States Consular Officer
Confidentiality Statement - INA Section 222(f) provides that visa issuance and refusal records shall be considered confidential and shall be used only for the formulation, amendment, administration, or enforcement of the immigration, nationality, and other laws of the United States. Certified copies of visa records may be made available to a court which certifies that the information contained in such records is needed in a case pending before the court.
Paperwork Reduction Act Statement - *Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including time required for searching existing data sources, gathering the necessary documentation, providing the information and/or documents required, and reviewing the final collection. You do not have to supply this information unless this collection displays a currently valid OMB control number. If you have comments on the accuracy of this burden estimate and/or recommendations for reducing it, please send them to: PRA_BurdenComments@state.gov.
PREVIOUS EDITIONS OBSOLETE |
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