Packet 3 - Sydney

[KPea 0]

Hi guys!

This is my first post

Checked USCIS status yesterday and saw that it was in Post Decision Activity and that it was approved on Nov 18 and being shipped to NVC. My US fiance did not receive text or email about this..was he only supposed to have received text/email update if he had signed up for an account on USCIS?

Now waiting for hard copy..

Just a couple of questions

- Is Packet 3 that comes from Sydney US Consulate emailed or mailed via post to me (beneficiary)? I read that Sydney consulate emails it, but I have not provided my email address anywhere in the I-129F, nor did my US fiance, so they wouldn't have our email addresses?

- Can I get my police check and medical done before even receiving the Packet 3? Are these required to be sent back to US consulate or only bought along to the interview at the consulate?

Any other general tips regarding police and medical check?

Thanks so much!

[TBoneTX 45,089]

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[cjbaker16 3]

Hi guys!

This is my first post

Checked USCIS status yesterday and saw that it was in Post Decision Activity and that it was approved on Nov 18 and being shipped to NVC. My US fiance did not receive text or email about this..was he only supposed to have received text/email update if he had signed up for an account on USCIS?

Now waiting for hard copy..

Just a couple of questions

- Is Packet 3 that comes from Sydney US Consulate emailed or mailed via post to me (beneficiary)? I read that Sydney consulate emails it, but I have not provided my email address anywhere in the I-129F, nor did my US fiance, so they wouldn't have our email addresses?

- Can I get my police check and medical done before even receiving the Packet 3? Are these required to be sent back to US consulate or only bought along to the interview at the consulate?

Any other general tips regarding police and medical check?

Thanks so much!

Did you not include the G-1145 in the original submission to USCIS? We did and included my fiancee's email address, packet 3 went to that email address and then Packet 4 came to both of our email addresses. My understanding is that if they do not have an email address they will post it by mail to your postal address on the I-129F. I guess the only annoying thing about that is it will slow you down by a few days.

As for Police Report and Medical what state are you in? I am in QLD and they wouldn't accept my booking without my alien registration number / Sydney reference number. I did my medical on the Wednesday after sending packet 3 and the results were back to me by Thursday afternoon. You want to try and time your medical to as close to sending packet 3 back as possible because it's only valid for 6 months. I booked my medical the day before I sent packet 3 back to Sydney and included my booking confirmation from the medical centre (also paid the deposit and included this in packet 3).

I did my police report about a 6 weeks earlier than I could have. QLD Police advise it can take up to 2 - 4 weeks to receive the report but I had mine back within a week (apparently this is the unofficial norm). Again it probably depends on what state you're in.

Tips for police report ... wash your hands with nice smelling soap afterwards. They stuff they use to get the ink off your fingers stinks

[Lainie B 465]

Hi guys!

This is my first post

Checked USCIS status yesterday and saw that it was in Post Decision Activity and that it was approved on Nov 18 and being shipped to NVC. My US fiance did not receive text or email about this..was he only supposed to have received text/email update if he had signed up for an account on USCIS?

Now waiting for hard copy..

Just a couple of questions

- Is Packet 3 that comes from Sydney US Consulate emailed or mailed via post to me (beneficiary)? I read that Sydney consulate emails it, but I have not provided my email address anywhere in the I-129F, nor did my US fiance, so they wouldn't have our email addresses?

- Can I get my police check and medical done before even receiving the Packet 3? Are these required to be sent back to US consulate or only bought along to the interview at the consulate?

Any other general tips regarding police and medical check?

Thanks so much!

Packet 3 is emailed. I've never heard of anyone not supplying their email address so I don't know what they would do in your situation. You could contact the Sydney consulate with your case number and ask them what to do. Are you sure you didn't include an email address anywhere in the I-129f or the G-1145?

Yes you can get your police check and medical. What state do you live in? This affects your other question (whether they are sent direct to the consulate or to you).

Edit - cjbaker beat me to it!

Edited November 21, 2013 by Lainie B

[cjbaker16 3]

Packet 3 is emailed. I've never heard of anyone not supplying their email address so I don't know what they would do in your situation. You could contact the Sydney consulate with your case number and ask them what to do. Are you sure you didn't include an email address anywhere in the I-129f or the G-1145?

Yes you can get your police check and medical. What state do you live in? This affects your other question (whether they are sent direct to the consulate or to you).

Edit - cjbaker beat me to it!

Oops haha. I almost wasn't going to reply but then I thought, people helped me when I need it so share what I know!!

[KPea 0]

Packet 3 is emailed. I've never heard of anyone not supplying their email address so I don't know what they would do in your situation. You could contact the Sydney consulate with your case number and ask them what to do. Are you sure you didn't include an email address anywhere in the I-129f or the G-1145?

Yes you can get your police check and medical. What state do you live in? This affects your other question (whether they are sent direct to the consulate or to you).

Edit - cjbaker beat me to it!

Only my fiance (petitioner/US citizen) had his email on the 1-129F and G-1145 by me as the beneficiary was never asked in the forms for an email address for me? So it would not be emailed to me....would they just email it to him (to forward to me) or post it to my address I put on the I-129F?

I live in Sydney so would be going to US Consulate in Sydney. Does anyone know if police checks are done at all Sydney police stations or only selected? And you have to book an appointment online correct? I'm aware that you need a case number from NVC for the medical, but do you need it for police check?

Thank you in advance!

[flowershoes 2]

Only my fiance (petitioner/US citizen) had his email on the 1-129F and G-1145 by me as the beneficiary was never asked in the forms for an email address for me? So it would not be emailed to me....would they just email it to him (to forward to me) or post it to my address I put on the I-129F?

I live in Sydney so would be going to US Consulate in Sydney. Does anyone know if police checks are done at all Sydney police stations or only selected? And you have to book an appointment online correct? I'm aware that you need a case number from NVC for the medical, but do you need it for police check?

Thank you in advance!

RE: your first question - they'll email it to your fiancee. There's a little note at the bottom where they tell you that you can reply back to them and request they add your email as well Happened to me!

[NatashaMaryland 1]

We kept calling NVC and once they received the packet from USCIS.... We knew they would assign us a new number. Once they receive it, they gave us the NVC number. Once this happens, set up your police check and medical. We had both scheduled before we received packet 3.... That way once Sydney sent us packet 3.... We could just send it back out the next day. I hope this helps! Good luck!

[KPea 0]

RE: your first question - they'll email it to your fiancee. There's a little note at the bottom where they tell you that you can reply back to them and request they add your email as well Happened to me!

Hi!

Can anyone that has recently obtained their visa in Sydney...can you confirm if the DS-160 is the right form to use/send off in Packet 3, and it replaces DS-156 and DS-156K despite what the instructions say? So only one copy of DS-160 is required in Packet 3 (along with DS-1076, I-134, supporting documents etc

Thank you so much, I feel so close now!

[Ozgirl1981 78]

Hi!

Can anyone that has recently obtained their visa in Sydney...can you confirm if the DS-160 is the right form to use/send off in Packet 3, and it replaces DS-156 and DS-156K despite what the instructions say? So only one copy of DS-160 is required in Packet 3 (along with DS-1076, I-134, supporting documents etc

Thank you so much, I feel so close now!

You are correct. The DS-160 is online also. So all you need to send back with packet 3 is the confirmation (which will come up at the end, print it only and send it with the rest of Packet 3 info).

DS-160, DS-1076 (checklist with everything that relates to you in that check list. ie police report birth certs etc) and the I-134 and supporting docs.