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Hi -

I am planning to try to use the GUZ P3 Shortcut as described on the vjwiki ... has anyone used that lately? I want to make sure the forms I am using are exactly what they will be sending me (I mean my beneficiary) ... Do the forms need barcodes? Some of the forms have an expiry date (which I know might be the OMB date and not important) ...

Looking for someone that has recently used the GUZ forms as found on their website.

Thanks!! James

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You could always study the OF-169, then compare forms from THAT formlist, see whats what.

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Yes, the forms on the Guangzhou embassy website for the P3 is the same as the package they send you through EMS. You can easily fill them out and have them ready when you do receive the package.

The only thing you will not have is your case number. That comes with the P3 cover letter. You can't send the P3 back to the embassy without that case number.

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Yes, the forms on the Guangzhou embassy website for the P3 is the same as the package they send you through EMS. You can easily fill them out and have them ready when you do receive the package.

The only thing you will not have is your case number. That comes with the P3 cover letter. You can't send the P3 back to the embassy without that case number.

The OF-169 is slightly different now. They don't ask for a copy of the bio page of your current passport.

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The OF-169 is slightly different now. They don't ask for a copy of the bio page of your current passport.

SmileSunShine,

I downloaded OF-169 and read in the second paragraph:

Complete and send the enclosed form DS-230 Part I, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration as well as this document (Form 169) together with a copy of the bio page of your current passport.

The file name is "Form OF-169 - K Instruction -Aug_ 10.pdf"

Are we looking at the same file?

Thanks :)

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SmileSunShine,

I downloaded OF-169 and read in the second paragraph:

Complete and send the enclosed form DS-230 Part I, Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration as well as this document (Form 169) together with a copy of the bio page of your current passport.

The file name is "Form OF-169 - K Instruction -Aug_ 10.pdf"

Are we looking at the same file?

Thanks :)

The one from their website is older I guess. The one received didn't request the copy of bio page of the passport. I suggest wait for the real one to come in so you know for sure what they need you to present.

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GUZ IV will take any 'current' form, so if you get it off the USCIS or DOS website, it should be current.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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You could always study the OF-169, then compare forms from THAT formlist, see whats what.

Yes thanks, of course we have studied the OF-169 and know exactly which forms and info they want... the question is, are the forms found on the websites the exact same (or good enough) as they will send in the package.

Yes, the forms on the Guangzhou embassy website for the P3 is the same as the package they send you through EMS. You can easily fill them out and have them ready when you do receive the package.

The reason for the question is that I will send my forms back to GUZ *before* they send me the package of forms to fill out. That's the point of the shortcut.

The only thing you will not have is your case number. That comes with the P3 cover letter. You can't send the P3 back to the embassy without that case number.

The case number is the one that is assigned by the NVC (the GUZxxxx number) ... that can be requested by calling NVC (unless I missed something big).

Thanks,

James

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James,

How did it go? Did your fiancee send her P3 (forms downloaded from consulate website) before receiving actual P3 from the consulate?

I'm very interested in how this worked out for you.

Thank you,

Bobby

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2014-05-15 (Thurs) Received "USPS picked up mail from USCIS" text and email

2014-05-15 (Thurs) Received "card mailed" text and email

2014-05-14 (Wed) Received "card production" text and email

2014-05-12 (Mon) Received approval letter

2014-05-08 (Thurs) Date of Decision - Approved!

2013-11-29 (Fri) Early Biometrics done on Black Friday

2013-11-18 (Mon) Received Biometrics Appointment letter for 12/04/13

2013-11-09 (Sat) NOA1 Hardcopy

2013-11-08 (Fri) Check cashed

2013-11-06 (Wed) NOA1 Receipt Date

2013-11-04 (Mon) Mailed ROC Package

AOS

2012-02-11 (Sat) Green Card arrived!!

2012-02-09 (Thurs) Received Permanent Resident Welcome Letter

2012-02-07 (Tues) 12:45am I-485 Card Production (ordered production)

2012-02-06 (Mon) 6:45pm I-485 Decision (registered PR status)

2012-02-06 (Mon) 3:00pm I-485 Card Production (ordered production)

2011-12-08 (Thurs) Received EAD/AP combo card

2011-11-30 (Wed) Email/text: I-131(AP) approved. I-765(EAD) card production.

2011-10-25 (Tues) Completed biometrics

2011-10-21 (Fri) I-485 case transferred

2011-10-10 (Tues) Two NOA's: I-485 and I-765 payment receipts. Notice date 10/03/11

2011-10-08 (Sat) Biometrics Appointment letter for 10/25/11

2011-10-04 (Tues) Check cashed.

2011-10-03 (Mon) NOA's for I-485, I-131, and I-765

2011-09-30 (Fri) USCIS web status shows receipt for I-485, I-131, and I-765

2011-09-29 (Thurs) USPS delivery confirmation

2011-09-27 (Tues) Mailed AOS package

k-1

2011-07-25 (Mon) Visa in hand!!

2011-07-19 (Tue) Interview at 7:30am - Approved!!

2011-07-18 (Mon) Document in-take at 12:30pm

2011-05-19 (Thu) NOA2 (160 days from NOA1)

2010-12-15 (Wed) NOA1 hard copy received

2010-12-09 (Thu) I-129F package arrived USCIS PO Box in Dallas

2010-12-07 (Tue) Mailed I-129F package

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