How Do You File A US Immigrant Visa Application (DS-230)?
So you’re an American petitioning for a U.S. visa for your alien spouse or relative. You received a Notice of Action from the USCIS telling you, your I-130 visa petition has been approved. Does this mean the beneficiary just got the visa? No! All that an approved visa petition means is you spouse can now apply for an immigrant visa. Foreigners who would like to come to the United States on an immigrant visa must apply for it with from DS-230. This must be submitted to the National Visa Center or the U.S. consulate (as directed) along with other required documents. If everything is in order, an interview with the beneficiary will be scheduled at the embassy. It is during the interview that he or she may be granted or denied the immigrant visa. Both the petitioner and beneficiary are required to submit certain forms and documents for the immigrant visa application. The petitioner must submit proof of financial support to show that the beneficiary won’t become a burden to the government.
