Packet 3 Final Questions - Photos?

[Teddy406 0]

Hello,

Sorry, I really feel like a fool now , but this packet 3 has seemingly been 5x more difficult than the rest of the whole procedure to me!

The DS-156's require two photos (one each) right? Do I need to take two Additional photos to the Interview? Do they have to be the same photo? The same as my initial application?

My Finacée sent me a complete replication of the I-129f package, do I need this still? Do I need it for the interview?

I am proceeding like this:

TOMORROW : Mailing DS-230 Part I, DS-156 (two copies), DS-156K, DS-157 to the embassy

MONDAY : BOOKING MEDICAL

Then I start collecting the nessacery evidence for the interview before finally mailing My packet 3 checklist back to the embassy once everything is in order?

Sorry for so many questions, things were going so well, now my brain has hit a brick wall, i am finding this the most scariest and stressfull thing i have ever done!

Teddy

[joeyjoey 1]

Hello,

Sorry, I really feel like a fool now , but this packet 3 has seemingly been 5x more difficult than the rest of the whole procedure to me!

The DS-156's require two photos (one each) right? Do I need to take two Additional photos to the Interview? Do they have to be the same photo? The same as my initial application?

My Finacée sent me a complete replication of the I-129f package, do I need this still? Do I need it for the interview?

I am proceeding like this:

TOMORROW : Mailing DS-230 Part I, DS-156 (two copies), DS-156K, DS-157 to the embassy

MONDAY : BOOKING MEDICAL

Then I start collecting the nessacery evidence for the interview before finally mailing My packet 3 checklist back to the embassy once everything is in order?

Sorry for so many questions, things were going so well, now my brain has hit a brick wall, i am finding this the most scariest and stressfull thing i have ever done!

Teddy

The copy of the entire I-129F application is not needed at the Interview, but having all that was submitted when you are in the Interview has to make you feel a little more comfy and in control!

ONLY the DS-230 Pt 1 and DS-2001 should be returned to the Consulate now. Then the Consulate will schedule your Interview. All the other forms go with you UNSIGNED to the Interview where they are signed in fornt of a Consul Officer.

The DS-156 requires 2 photos. You are submitting 2 forms.

My Fiancee is taking a couple extra passport photos for the Interview, just in case.

In your forms list, there is also a "FS-257a", unless your Consulate does not require it. Maybe it's only a Brazil thing.

NOTE: Make the copies for the beneficiary also. The Consulate wants the originals and normally 1 copy also.

[Tigersden 0]

ONLY the DS-230 Pt 1 and DS-2001 should be returned to the Consulate now. Then the Consulate will schedule your Interview. All the other forms go with you UNSIGNED to the Interview where they are signed in fornt of a Consul Officer.

The DS-156 requires 2 photos. You are submitting 2 forms.

My Fiancee is taking a couple extra passport photos for the Interview, just in case.

In your forms list, there is also a "FS-257a", unless your Consulate does not require it. Maybe it's only a Brazil thing.

NOTE: Make the copies for the beneficiary also. The Consulate wants the originals and normally 1 copy also.

Just a quick note - it looks like the original poster is going through the US Embassy in London. Having sent mine off recently, I should point out that the form specifically states:

"Please complete and return the following forms to us straight away [..]

DS-230 Part I [..]

DS-156 [..]

DS-156K [..]

DS157 [..]"

So it looks like the US Embassy in London _does_ need the DS-156 to be sent in with the rest of the Packet III docs. Looks like each embassy is a little bit different

And to the OP: Yeah, Packet III is a PITA I have found that Klick Photopoint do two US passport photos for £4.99 - make sure you do it via their laser-printer service, and not the self-service booths. I managed to get 6 - two for the DS-156's, two for the interview, one for the medical, and one to send to C . Whilst they probably don't have to be identical, they should be similar

[Teddy406 0]

Copies of the docs?

I havent done any copies...can i scan the docs i have done and keep them as TIF files?

Or do I need to use the forms to produce originals again?

[joeyjoey 1]

Copies of the docs?

I havent done any copies...can i scan the docs i have done and keep them as TIF files?

Or do I need to use the forms to produce originals again?

For copies, scanning them would be easier. If you are intending on sending the docs to London and they get lost in the mail, it would be a good idea to have a backup copy.

Tigersden, thanks for clearing up what Teddy406 actually needs to send to the Consulate

[Tigersden 0]

Copies of the docs?

I havent done any copies...can i scan the docs i have done and keep them as TIF files?

Or do I need to use the forms to produce originals again?

For copies, scanning them would be easier. If you are intending on sending the docs to London and they get lost in the mail, it would be a good idea to have a backup copy.

Tigersden, thanks for clearing up what Teddy406 actually needs to send to the Consulate

I've done scan / print copies of the documents - should be okay The advantage of the scan is that you tend to find it is of a better quality than a photocopier anyway.

I have to admit to being a little overzealous and having an extra two sets of everything, lol

And you are welcome - it's quite a confusing process and just wanted to make sure that the OP didn't end up "losing out" because they misread the form or used instructions for another embassy