Questions for Packet 3

[SupportGeek 21]

Hey All,

Just got my packet 3 and Im working on it now.

The instructions on the coversheet say to complete and return the forms listed: DS230, Part I

But there are 2 pages Part I and 2 pages Part II, and on Part II it says:

"This form (DS-230 Part II), together with Form DS-230 Part I, constitutes the complete Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration."

But I definitely do not need to fill out Part II?

Also the packet says on the attached checklist to indicate that I have obtained the listed documents, It doesn't say to send the checklist items though, I assume those are for the interview later then?

I had to order the long version of my birth certificate, and renew my passport since it would expire in 2 weeks anyhow, both should arrive in a couple of weeks, would It be ok if I checked it now and sent the checklist back in before those items arrive in the mail to me?

Oh, Also, I should wait until my interview date is issued before trying to get my medical exam, correct?

thanks for the help!

Edited January 18, 2010 by SupportGeek

[lgg 2]

For part II, You DO need to fill it in BUT you cannot sign it -- it will be signed at the interview.

I'm assuming you're doing a CR1 visa application? ARe you doing Electronic processing or regular? If Regular you have to send in all original documents except for your passport which you will bring to your interview.

But they need your original long form BC, marriage certificate, police record and such... make two copies of everything to keep...

hope this helps... anyone chime to add anything else...

Hey All,

Just got my packet 3 and Im working on it now.

The instructions on the coversheet say to complete and return the forms listed: DS230, Part I

But there are 2 pages Part I and 2 pages Part II, and on Part II it says:

"This form (DS-230 Part II), together with Form DS-230 Part I, constitutes the complete Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration."

But I definitely do not need to fill out Part II?

Also the packet says on the attached checklist to indicate that I have obtained the listed documents, It doesn't say to send the checklist items though, I assume those are for the interview later then?

I had to order the long version of my birth certificate, and renew my passport since it would expire in 2 weeks anyhow, both should arrive in a couple of weeks, would It be ok if I checked it now and sent the checklist back in before those items arrive in the mail to me?

Oh, Also, I should wait until my interview date is issued before trying to get my medical exam, correct?

thanks for the help!

[SupportGeek 21]

For part II, You DO need to fill it in BUT you cannot sign it -- it will be signed at the interview.

I'm assuming you're doing a CR1 visa application? ARe you doing Electronic processing or regular? If Regular you have to send in all original documents except for your passport which you will bring to your interview.

But they need your original long form BC, marriage certificate, police record and such... make two copies of everything to keep...

hope this helps... anyone chime to add anything else...

Oh sorry, I forgot to specify its a K1 Fiancee visa

The coversheet does say not to send the original documents, but send the checklist indicating that you have obtained the documents listed

I dont suppose anyone would happen to know where I can track down my vaccination records, I grew up and lived in B.C. until about 10 years ago when I moved to Ontario. I just havnt had a lot of success with B.C. so far.

[lgg 2]

oh, okay... it's a little different then, I believe you bring your documents with you but a K1er can chime in.

Um, I grew up in B.C. as well and was told by my former school board on Vancouver island that they destroy immunization records after 7 years. So, I had to go have an antibodies titre test done and then had all my immunizations boostered. It wasn't so bad. I had the MMR, TdAP and had my Hep A and B finalized (not needed but I got it anyway).

You may have to do that if you don't have your record. OH and when you get your shots boostered, make sure the doctor you go to gives you yoru yellow immunization record, you'll need that for the Panel physician...

Good luck...

LGG

Oh sorry, I forgot to specify its a K1 Fiancee visa

The coversheet does say not to send the original documents, but send the checklist indicating that you have obtained the documents listed

I dont suppose anyone would happen to know where I can track down my vaccination records, I grew up and lived in B.C. until about 10 years ago when I moved to Ontario. I just havnt had a lot of success with B.C. so far.

[LiLMermaid 2]

Part 2 is not needed for a K1 visa. You can get your medical before you have your interview date as well. You need the letter from your packet 3 with your Montreal case number. CR1 visa have to do things differently. You bring all the items on the checklist with you. Don't wait till your passport comes in, send it now..you just need to have these things come interview day. As for your immunization record...I'm from Ontario so I don't know how it works there but if you can't get them from the health clinic etc out west then I suggest to get titre tests done ASAP. You do NOT want to go to your medical without proof of your immunizations.

Edited January 19, 2010 by LiLMermaid

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Did you try to contact the health board in BC to see if they have your vaccination records? How about the school board you were educated under in elementary school? They often keep immunization records as well. If not you can have your doctor do a titre test to see what you're immune too and thus what you have been vaccinated against. I've heard this can take some time, so if you are unable to track down your records it would be wise to have it done fairly soon.

And like Mermaid said, K-1's definitely don't need need to fill out DS 230 Pt. 11. (Not really sure why we even need to fill out the DS 230 at all but that is a whole separate issue )