Confused by email from Sydney Consulate-Anyone else get one of these recently?

[StephKyle 3]

Hi All,

Last week we received an email from the Sydney consulate informing us that they had received our approved petition. The email was simply addressed to "Visa Applicant", and provided us with an appointment time. We are bit confused because we thought we needed to complete the DS-160 and mail back some forms (packet 3?) before they'd schedule us for our interview. The email contained a long list of instructions for K1 visa with lists of things to do (medical, background check, paying visa fee) and the DSL-1076 checklist.

The email said not to follow the instructions on the website because they are currently updating their site. Has anyone else received this type of Packet 3/Packet 4 combination email? The email doesn't really specify what to do with all of the documents (e.g., mail back before interview) except that the DSL-1076 checklist should be completed and submitted at the interview...

Thanks for your help!

Edited March 18, 2014 by StephKyle

[sweetswinks 400]

Hi All,

Last week we received an email from the Sydney consulate informing us that they had received our approved petition. The email was simply addressed to "Visa Applicant", and provided us with an appointment time. We are bit confused because we thought we needed to complete the DS-160 and mail back some forms (packet 3?) before they'd schedule us for our interview. The email contained a long list of instructions for K1 visa with lists of things to do (medical, background check, paying visa fee) and the DSL-1076 checklist.

The email said not to follow the instructions on the website because they are currently updating their site. Has anyone else received this type of Packet 3/Packet 4 combination email? The email doesn't really specify what to do with all of the documents (e.g., mail back before interview) except that the DSL-1076 checklist should be completed and submitted at the interview...

Thanks for your help!

So there was no attachments to the email with the checklist or further instructions? Just a notification with an interview date?

I haven't heard of this before but i'm keen to find out if others have experienced this!

[zarirahc 9]

Yep, we got the same thing. We are just getting all the forms/information together for my fiance to take to the interview.

[StephKyle 3]

Yep, we got the same thing. We are just getting all the forms/information together for my fiance to take to the interview.

Oh that's good news that you got the same email! We are scheduled for our interviews on the same day as well! Thanks for responding.

So there was no attachments to the email with the checklist or further instructions? Just a notification with an interview date?

I haven't heard of this before but i'm keen to find out if others have experienced this!

The email had a list of instructions embedded in it, and then they sent the DSL-1076 checklist as a separate attachment. The email also included an interview date and time...

[darin&josh 18]

We got the same email with the checklist attached and our interview date already scheduled (and my interview date is the 8/04 as well). I emailed the Consulate on Monday to confirm if they want the documents before the interview or for them to be brought on the day. If/when I get a reply I will update this thread.

[StephKyle 3]

I just received an email from Sydney consulate and they said, yes the email was intended for us, and not to mail anything in before the interview, just bring in the documents. They must be overhauling their process! I guess this saves us some worry and extra work : )

We got the same email with the checklist attached and our interview date already scheduled (and my interview date is the 8/04 as well). I emailed the Consulate on Monday to confirm if they want the documents before the interview or for them to be brought on the day. If/when I get a reply I will update this thread.

[darin&josh 18]

I just received an email from Sydney consulate and they said, yes the email was intended for us, and not to mail anything in before the interview, just bring in the documents. They must be overhauling their process! I guess this saves us some worry and extra work : )

Thanks for posting the update - that's great that it now involves fewer stages and means the interview gets scheduled sooner. I guess I will most likely see you at the Consulate on the 8th

[Rinni 3]

Interesting to see they're cutting down on time nowadays. Feels like I must be one of the last few that went through Packet 3. The only slight annoyance I see here is a lot more cases going through to Administrative Processing due to insufficient supporting evidence. I know I'm pretty OCD about making sure EVERYTHING is there. Hope this doesn't make too many people's lives go on hold. On the other hand, much faster if you have everything ready and to their satisfaction. No stressing about sending original documents in the mail. (Something I really didn't want to do.)

[euphoria79 8]

I am starting to get anxious as we haven't received any email yet from sydney. The status on the CEAC website states that it is "Ready". How long does it usually take for them to send it?

[aruadha 58]

I am starting to get anxious as we haven't received any email yet from sydney. The status on the CEAC website states that it is "Ready". How long does it usually take for them to send it?

Grats on getting your interview date! I peeked at your timeline. lol.

[euphoria79 8]

Grats on getting your interview date! I peeked at your timeline. lol.

Yeah, the email came through later that day, figures! They sent it to my fiance's email address. I was worried because I had moved 4 months earlier, and didnt know whether that would affect anything. It had been at the embassy almost a week by that stage.