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[CareBear 18]

I remember getting very frustrated with this problem as it was the reason my visa was held up to. The consent form goes to the US Consulate in Auckland who then give it to the Police to process who then give the results back to Auckland who then send it back to Sydney - talk about backwards.

Looking up my dates I can tell you that I express posted the consent form to Sydney from Gold Coast on 11 August (received next day) and the response was received at Sydney on 3 September so it was around 3 weeks.

Hang in there love - I feel your pain *hugs*

[KiwiBird 132]

The form was received at the Sydney Consulate March 11th. Three weeks would have been April 1st. And the Police HQ said "We have no requests for anyone by that name" when he called. That's worrisome!

[Dave and Shannon 9]

We got approved!! yayyyyyyyy!!!! now what to dooooooooooooo!! i wanna go now!! i hope everyones hurries up to!

[CareBear 18]

Congrats on the approval

That is a little worrisome Kiwi but not necessarily a mega yet - I thought the clearances went somewhere else for processing. Maybe give it to early next week and push it again? Such a nuisance!!

[KiwiBird 132]

Congrats Dave and Shannon!

So, Sydney Consulate was telling us "We go through the Auckland Embassy"... so what did I do? I emailed the Auckland Embassy. They emailed me the form and asked him to fill it out. He did that. Then he got a reply that the completed police check from the NZ Police today and that it's being sent to Sydney by Close of Business today. I had him talk to the Police HQ on April 5th, and he apparently faxed over a new authorization form then. The one from Sydney never made it... but the Police Check was complleted based on the one he faxed over! Woo!

Yay for having it done! But boo for the one never making it from Sydney!

Edited April 8, 2011 by KiwiBird

[Wayne-Rachel 8]

We got approved!! yayyyyyyyy!!!! now what to dooooooooooooo!! i wanna go now!! i hope everyones hurries up to!

Congrats guys.... well done Hope to be posting the same real soon!

[Dave and Shannon 9]

cheers

[Dave and Shannon 9]

hey

I just have a question... abit confused.. i read that once your approved it is meant to go to the NVC first then to your consulate.. but when our congressman got a response from the uscis on our behalf, they responded with this..

Ms. B.... I-129F petition was approved on April 6, 2011. The approved petition has been sent to the U.S. Consulate in Sydney, Australia for further processing by the Department of State.

Does that mean it didnt go to the NVC and straight to our consulate?

cheers

[Dave and Shannon 9]

and is there any forms that my fiance (us citizen) need to fill out and send to me that i will need in my P3?? if so what forms?

[Wayne-Rachel 8]

and is there any forms that my fiance (us citizen) need to fill out and send to me that i will need in my P3?? if so what forms?

From this page...

What to send to your fiance(e) once the I-129F is approved (Receive NOA2):

1. A copy of the entire I-129f package (that you made when you sent the petition in) and a copy of information that you sent back due to an RFE (if you received one).

2. Send all originals of the documentary proof that you submitted for the I-129F to your fiance(e) for their interview at the embassy.

3. Send an original letter affirming your desire to marry your fiance(e) and your continued support of the K-1 Visa. Sign and date the form. This will be similar to the letter you provided with the I-129F, but dated much closer to the interview (it will have most likely been several months since you submitted your I-129F).

4. I-134 Affidavit of Support form. Ensure it is signed, with all required supporting evidence. Begin collecting the required information ahead of time, as it can often take several weeks to collect it all.

5. You will likely need at a minimum (for the above form) two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134. Specifically you will need at least 2 of the 4 options mentioned in Section II-Supporting Evidence of the I-134. See this FAQ for more tips and ueful information on the Affidavit of Support Form.

6. A copy of the NOA2 that you received in the mail.

7. Proof of your ongoing relationship. This needs to be taken to the interview! Include photos, travel documents, emails, etc from between the time you filed and present (NOA1 date-now).

Examples: Copies of phone bills, cell phone bills, emails (you can edit personal info with a marker), letters (edit personal info also), stamps on the letters (to document the date they were sent), and other written documentary proof. Provide a reasonable amount; two to four of each type. Pick a range of dates up to and including the present. You can also include a copy of engagement ring receipt (this is something that is a big optional - do not worry if you do not have a ring yet!)

[VanessaTony 3,567]

I just have a question... abit confused.. i read that once your approved it is meant to go to the NVC first then to your consulate.. but when our congressman got a response from the uscis on our behalf, they responded with this..

Ms. B.... I-129F petition was approved on April 6, 2011. The approved petition has been sent to the U.S. Consulate in Sydney, Australia for further processing by the Department of State.

Does that mean it didnt go to the NVC and straight to our consulate?

No it doesn't mean it skipped NVC. It goes to NVC to do the FBI checks etc. I would say they're just telling you it's now at Sydney.

and is there any forms that my fiance (us citizen) need to fill out and send to me that i will need in my P3?? if so what forms?

In short - the I-134 and supporting documents. Evidence of relationship (unless you print it), a further letter of intent (not required it seems but good).

Here's the P3 list: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/page__view__findpost__p__3116457

[Dave and Shannon 9]

5. You will likely need at a minimum (for the above form) two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134.

Thanks heaps guys! muchly appreciated.. We have a co-sponsor, so we just got a letter from her work stating how many hours she works, pay rate, how long she been employed etc and her w2 i think thats it... hope thats enough

i have printed out and filled in the DS-230, with the DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, it says i need internet explorer 5 at least i have like version 8 i think it is, theres a form down the bottom of the page saying ds-156, im guessing thats the one i fill in correct? do i need to fill in the Form DS-156K, Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application form? to me it will really only have a couple lines filled in as i dont have kids and never been married..

We got no problems with proof, i called her on her cell and home phone every day quiet a few times (i look obsessed by the phone records haha) since like i started talking to her on the phone a couple years back and pictures.. do you think its a good idea to have all her original copies of like bag tags from plane trips and cards and all that sort of stuff she has collected when she came over here to see me? i have photocopies of them but thats all.. thanks so much for the help

[Wayne-Rachel 8]

5. You will likely need at a minimum (for the above form) two to three of your most recent pay stubs and a signed letter from your employer listing you job title, start date, your salary, and the status (full-time) of your position. Begin collecting these ASAP after your NOA2 arrives. You will also probably want to include other evidence such as your banking information and other assets as required by the I-134.

Thanks heaps guys! muchly appreciated.. We have a co-sponsor, so we just got a letter from her work stating how many hours she works, pay rate, how long she been employed etc and her w2 i think thats it... hope thats enough

i have printed out and filled in the DS-230, with the DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, it says i need internet explorer 5 at least i have like version 8 i think it is, theres a form down the bottom of the page saying ds-156, im guessing thats the one i fill in correct? do i need to fill in the Form DS-156K, Nonimmigrant Fiancé(e) Visa Application form? to me it will really only have a couple lines filled in as i dont have kids and never been married..

We got no problems with proof, i called her on her cell and home phone every day quiet a few times (i look obsessed by the phone records haha) since like i started talking to her on the phone a couple years back and pictures.. do you think its a good idea to have all her original copies of like bag tags from plane trips and cards and all that sort of stuff she has collected when she came over here to see me? i have photocopies of them but thats all.. thanks so much for the help

Here's the packet three instructions: Canberra Embassy

Don't forget you need two copies of DS-156, and yes, you also must do DS-256k

[KLS2010 30]

I'm here Fort Worth, Texas at your service Ma'am How's it? lol

I will be in Houston....eventually.....hopefully before the end of (US) summer!

Love Ft Worth area....and have a friend who is working near Weatherford right now.

[Dave and Shannon 9]

cheers mate, i think i have it sorted now thanks