Few questions before sending packet 3 docs to Montreal

[Tim and Erin 3]

1. I got my confirmation printed out for the DS-160, but the instructions from Montreal say I also need to submit one copy of the DS-160. How do I do that? Did I miss the option somewhere when filling it out online to print out the entire application??

2. The confirmation page states I must bring with me "passport; evidence of approved

I-129." Would that be the NOA2?

3. Instructions from Montreal say to send back forms "using the enclosed envelope." There was NO envelope, so what is the best way to mail all that to them?

4. Regarding mailing to Montreal...I am presently visiting the U.S. Is it a problem to mail my stuff from here?

5. Do I put my case number on the outside of the envelope?

Thanks to all who answer. I'll be glad when this step is over with.

[jken 2]

Hi...

1. i didn't send thr form just the print out confirmation

my also didnt have an envelope...i bought a brown manila envelope large enough for the docs' and fired it off

i believe i read somewhere but cld be wrong that everything had to be mailed from within the benficiary country...can u mail everything to a relative and then have them put in new envelope and mail it for you?

good luck

[Veronik 19]

Hi Erin G.

Well, I printed out the entire thing twice, by asking for 2 copies in the printer pop-up screen. You do not need it at the interview though. I had brought the copy and the confirmation page, and was asked for neither.

I had a copy of the I-129F, and every notices ever received, and was asked for none.

When I mailed my P3, I used Xpress post so I could track the enveloppe down (don`t ask for a signature though), and you mail it to the adress written on your P3 letter. I would also send it to a relative and ask them to mail it for you.

I had written a cover letter to send my P3, here it is:

April 12th 2010

The Consulate General of the United States of America

Attention: Immigrant Visa Unit

U.S Consulate Montréal

P.O. Box 65, Station Desjardins

Montréal, Qc

H5B 1G1

RE : MTLxxxxxxxx

To whom it may concern,

Please find enclosed the forms required for the continuing processing of my case.

Regards,

____________________________

Véronique LeBeau

adress

Case Number : MTLxxxxxxxxxx

Hope this helps!

[Hendea3 4]

Hi Erin,

I too bought a brown manila envelope and put everything inside and then put that inside an expresspost. I did put my case # on the manila envelope. The approved I-129F would be the NOA2 (becasue this is the one that states that your petition is approved and had been forwarded).

[Tim and Erin 3]

Thanks for the suggestions from all of you.

I still don't know how I'd go back and print out the entire form, since it's already submitted. I only saw the option of printing the confirmation receipt. Oh well, do you think it's gonna be a big deal? I mean after all, it DID say on the confirmation receipt that the form was submitted, so it's not like they don't have it there somewhere. lol

And I think I WILL send it in a brown envelope, with the consulate address and my case number on it, inside an expresspost envelope (or whatever they call it here in the States). Then I'll send it off to someone in Canada and have them put the brown envelope into an expresspost and address it and send it off. Seems like such a hassle, and adds time to our journey of course, but I don't want to mess things up by sending it directly from the U.S.

Or maybe I should email Montreal and ask them if I could mail from the U.S.? Anybody have that email address handy, by the way? I know I have it somewhere but I'm lazy this morning.

[Veronik 19]

Thanks for the suggestions from all of you.

I still don't know how I'd go back and print out the entire form, since it's already submitted. I only saw the option of printing the confirmation receipt. Oh well, do you think it's gonna be a big deal? I mean after all, it DID say on the confirmation receipt that the form was submitted, so it's not like they don't have it there somewhere. lol

And I think I WILL send it in a brown envelope, with the consulate address and my case number on it, inside an expresspost envelope (or whatever they call it here in the States). Then I'll send it off to someone in Canada and have them put the brown envelope into an expresspost and address it and send it off. Seems like such a hassle, and adds time to our journey of course, but I don't want to mess things up by sending it directly from the U.S.

Or maybe I should email Montreal and ask them if I could mail from the U.S.? Anybody have that email address handy, by the way? I know I have it somewhere but I'm lazy this morning.

E-mailing Montreal and waiting for a response, THAT would add time to your journey! They don`t respond to e-mail unless it`s something major! Plus, when you send them an e-mail, you get an automated e-mail back saying to not expect an answer before two weeks... Just mail it off to a relative and get it over with, way quicker...

[Tim and Erin 3]

Thankyou. Good advice.

Maybe I'll make a separate post to ask if others survived without submitting the actual DS-160, and just the confirmation receipt.

Edited August 12, 2010 by Erin G.