Supposed date of travel and Package 4

[Travelbugs 3]

Hey you guys,

so, my package 3 is sent off and now we're about to get ready for faxing the checklist and gathering all the docs needed.

I have two questions now:

1. The supposed date of travel: I am not a 100% sure when I want/will be able to leave yet. Will there be a problem if my actual date of departure to the US will be different in the end?

2. Is it okay to send in the checklist 3 weeks later than the forms (DS-230 etc) from package 3?

Since we didn't expect it to happen that fast (it only took 2 months from filing I129F), we wouldn't mind to win some time since I am still working in my job etc.

Or is it better to just do it asap and use the 6 months that I have to leave. I just don't want them to think we are slacking off or something.

Thank you

[Bernie C 24]

Hey you guys,

so, my package 3 is sent off and now we're about to get ready for faxing the checklist and gathering all the docs needed.

I have two questions now:

1. The supposed date of travel: I am not a 100% sure when I want/will be able to leave yet. Will there be a problem if my actual date of departure to the US will be different in the end?

2. Is it okay to send in the checklist 3 weeks later than the forms (DS-230 etc) from package 3?

Since we didn't expect it to happen that fast (it only took 2 months from filing I129F), we wouldn't mind to win some time since I am still working in my job etc.

Or is it better to just do it asap and use the 6 months that I have to leave. I just don't want them to think we are slacking off or something.

Thank you

1) We did not put a date - some people do put an anticipated date - not a big deal.

2) Best to send the checklist with the other forms if that is what the instructions tell you to do. We did not have a "checklist" but a applicant readiness for DS-2001. It simply stated that we were ready. Some consulates have an actual checklist. If this is your case, you should send it with the other forms they request.

You better options are to either delay the submitting of the documents, or submit them and use the 6 months on the back end. If you delay on the front end - just pay attention to the petition expiration date on the NOA2.

[Travelbugs 3]

1) We did not put a date - some people do put an anticipated date - not a big deal.

2) Best to send the checklist with the other forms if that is what the instructions tell you to do. We did not have a "checklist" but a applicant readiness for DS-2001. It simply stated that we were ready. Some consulates have an actual checklist. If this is your case, you should send it with the other forms they request.

You better options are to either delay the submitting of the documents, or submit them and use the 6 months on the back end. If you delay on the front end - just pay attention to the petition expiration date on the NOA2.

Hey Bernie C, sorry for my late reply, but thank you for your help and advice. I am waiting a little longer to send in my checklist and statement to schedule an interview. And then I still have the 6 months on the back end.

Do you think they might think we're slacking off or are not serious if we delay faxing that DS-2001?

Thank you again