We got our LND number

[sunnybear 0]

Ok so we got our LND number on 8/18...I called DOS again today to see if by some miracle it had actually gotten to London and no such luck. Gareth has all his packet 3 stuff filled out (not his real P3 but the one from here) also has his new police record and his medical is next Thursday (8/28/08). We are getting so anxious now and cannot wait to have that interview date!!!! Gareth doesn't want to send on his "P3" until he knows for sure London has our stuff...this is prob good idea yeah?

Ooh the waiting let me tell ya! haha....

[Alex & Rachel 78]

You're getting there sunny!

Yeah, I'd wait on sending P3 until you're sure London has it. I'm sure you'll have your interview date soon enough! Sounds like you have everything else in order so...hang in there!

[sunnybear 0]

Thanks Rachel you know this whole process has been driving me nutty! Let me tell you being sick of being a single parent is also driving my nuttiness full force in this whole process haha! Told Gareth cannot wait to be a family and share all these stresses heehee!

[SMB x2 0]

Hmm, one of the forms from packet 3 they actually send you (it's a checklist). Is there a copy of that floating about the net?

Just curious, I didn't see it until it actually turned up

Stu

[Laura+Tom 2]

Hmm, one of the forms from packet 3 they actually send you (it's a checklist). Is there a copy of that floating about the net?

Just curious, I didn't see it until it actually turned up

Stu

If you look in the gallery there's all sorts of forms. Here's the link to the Packet 3 one http://www.visajourney.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=13

[sunnybear 0]

Yup I got my P3 from another VJ'r see my post to NichNick.....on this board

[Scarlett 0]

Yep. But. Be a little bit careful because these VJ packet 3 forms are now a bit out of date I think. They say 03 at the bottom. There are threads on the UK regional forum relating to people sharing more up to date versions.

[katej0203 1]

I am not too sure what you mean by the LDN number. Is it the case number? I have received packet 3, and will get it here in the US by courier on Monday... I was thinking of Fed-exing it straight back to the embassy that night, after calling to make my medical appointment. Is that not a good idea then? Am I supposed to wait for something else?

Thanks for bringing this to my attention!

[Big Papa Zone 93]

Ok so we got our LND number on 8/18...I called DOS again today to see if by some miracle it had actually gotten to London and no such luck. Gareth has all his packet 3 stuff filled out (not his real P3 but the one from here) also has his new police record and his medical is next Thursday (8/28/08). We are getting so anxious now and cannot wait to have that interview date!!!! Gareth doesn't want to send on his "P3" until he knows for sure London has our stuff...this is prob good idea yeah?

Ooh the waiting let me tell ya! haha....

Mine's the day after on the 29th!! Shame, we could have gone on the lash afterwards!!

[Alex & Rachel 78]

I am not too sure what you mean by the LDN number. Is it the case number? I have received packet 3, and will get it here in the US by courier on Monday... I was thinking of Fed-exing it straight back to the embassy that night, after calling to make my medical appointment. Is that not a good idea then? Am I supposed to wait for something else?

Thanks for bringing this to my attention!

Your LND number will be included in the Packet 3 letter. When you send back Packet 3, you just include a letter with your full name, LND number and list of contents on.

Be aware that if you ask for Packet 3 to be signed for in London that it may take a while for them to get around to actually opening it.

[Big Papa Zone 93]

Be aware that if you ask for Packet 3 to be signed for in London that it may take a while for them to get around to actually opening it.

Really? Are you saying that it'll be opened/actioned quicker if sent by regular mail? How so?

Edited August 22, 2008 by Damian P

[Alex & Rachel 78]

Be aware that if you ask for Packet 3 to be signed for in London that it may take a while for them to get around to actually opening it.

Really? Are you saying that it'll be opened/actioned quicker if sent by regular mail? How so?

I may have interpreted it wrongly, but that was what I understood.

It's because it is delivered to a PO box and not directly to an embassy member of staff.

Having read these threads, it doesn't seem to make a huge difference:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=118828

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=59405

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=82070

Either way, I sent mine by regular first class and it arrived there fine. I guess it's really up to you!

[sunnybear 0]

Ok so we got our LND number on 8/18...I called DOS again today to see if by some miracle it had actually gotten to London and no such luck. Gareth has all his packet 3 stuff filled out (not his real P3 but the one from here) also has his new police record and his medical is next Thursday (8/28/08). We are getting so anxious now and cannot wait to have that interview date!!!! Gareth doesn't want to send on his "P3" until he knows for sure London has our stuff...this is prob good idea yeah?

Ooh the waiting let me tell ya! haha....

Mine's the day after on the 29th!! Shame, we could have gone on the lash afterwards!!

Aww Bummer Damian he would have loved that as he is already bummed about having to sit at the pub alone after waiting for the tube haha....

Oh found out yesterday our packet just got sent to London from NVC on 8/19 so most likely won't be there until late next week....ughhh this waiting we are so over it! haha....

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Oh found out yesterday our packet just got sent to London from NVC on 8/19 so most likely won't be there until late next week....ughhh this waiting we are so over it! haha....

Sunnybear--Your case was delivered 8/21/08 at 2:03 PM in Lambeth UK

I did the DHL tracking thing on yours.

But it takes a couple of days for them to get those packages opened, to the right dept, processed, whatever they do. Mine got delivered to London the 12th and their postmark of sending P3 was the 20th, so thats about a week turnaround for them. Maybe he should wait until Sat or Mon to send to make sure you're in their system, especially if he's using some fast delivery method.

And to Kate. Your new case number given by NVC starts with LNDxxxxxxx for LONDON. You can call the Dept of State and they will tell you the new number, when case leaves NVC, when P3 has been sent, when your interview has been scheduled, and when the visa officially approved and printed....all before you get snail mail with the information. DOS rocks!

Note to Sunny: DOS may not say today that London has your packet because it may not be logged in, but you could call and ask.

[sunnybear 0]

Awesome thank you so much Nich!!!! I know he wanted to wait until after the Bank Holiday anyway now to send since he said stuff always seems to go missing over them LOL....So he will prob send Tuesday/Wednesday

Thanks again! EEEEEEEE another step closer!!!!