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A P3 "Next-steps" checklist

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tallfrond   2

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After reading through Packet 3 from Montreal and everything online, I've created a checklist I made for my fiancé to help walk her through. It's attached to this post. Any thoughts?

Visa P3 Next Steps.doc

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Minnesotan guy, Canadian pixie

  • May 25, 2010: I-129F sent overnight to CSC!
  • Jun 01, 2010: NOA1 (date on notice)
  • Oct 19, 2010: NOA2 (email received)
  • Oct 27, 2010: NVC receipt (date on notice)
  • Nov 08, 2010: Packet 3 received from Montreal
  • Nov 16, 2010: Sent Packet 3 forms to Montreal via post
  • Nov 30, 2010: Packet 4 received, interview scheduled
  • Mar 09, 2011: Interview in Montreal - passed!
  • Apr 27, 2011: Entry to US, wondrously uneventful
  • Jun 08, 2011: Official marriage in US
  • Jul 15, 2011: Sent AOS forms
  • Jul 21, 2011: NOA1 for I-485, EAD and AP
  • Aug 11, 2011: Received notice that I-485 case has been transferred to CSC
  • Sep 02, 2011: Received appointment notice for biometrics in St. Paul MN
  • Sep 30, 2011: Biometrics appointment
  • Oct 11, 2011: Received EAD/AP combo card in mail (w/no prior notification!)

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CBM   14

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tallfrond, you rock. a lot. seriously, a million thanks.

I'm glad you cae along to calm me down. It's basically the same process as before, but with the online stuff beforehand, then waiting for "P4" via email.

The DHL business still ticks me off, since I dunno how I'd get to London during a school week to send it.... "okay kids, classtrip to DHL in London!!" haha....

May 25th, 2010 : Filed I-129F at CSC

June 1st, 2010 : NoA1

June 7th, 2010 : Touch

October 19th, 2010: Touch

October 20th, 2010: NoA2! (141 days)

November 8th, 2010: Received Packet 3 from Montreal

November 10th, 2010: Sent Packet 3 back to Montreal

November 25th: Received Packet 4 & Scheduled interview!

March 8th, 2011: Interview in Montreal - Approved!

April 30th, 2011: Move to CA

May 6th, 2011: Married <3

May 31st, 2011: Filed AOS

June 6th, 2011: NoA1

June 13th, 2011: Received Notice for Biometrics

July 7th, 2011: Biometrics

August 22, 2011: AOS Interview - Approved!

August 29th, 2011: Greencard in hand!

tallfrond Contributor

tallfrond   2

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tallfrond, you rock. a lot. seriously, a million thanks.

I'm glad you cae along to calm me down. It's basically the same process as before, but with the online stuff beforehand, then waiting for "P4" via email.

The DHL business still ticks me off, since I dunno how I'd get to London during a school week to send it.... "okay kids, classtrip to DHL in London!!" haha....

I've thought about the DHL and I'm still confused even about how it's supposed to work. Jess and I went through the first steps together over Skype last night, and while we figured out how to register her info and select the DHL location, no info was provided on how to ship via DHL.

P3 says "Please return the forms and checklist to the US Consulate via the DHL courier location that you previously selected. This service is provided to you at no additional cost." Well that's great but assuming you can get to a DHL location, how does one go about getting this free shipping? Do they print out a shipping label at some point?

Excellent info!! :thumbs:

wonder if you can have it pinned so others can make use of it?

I would like to update it once Jess and I finish our process and have it put in the embassy info or somewhere more permanent. I don't think it's quite ready yet though!

Minnesotan guy, Canadian pixie

  • May 25, 2010: I-129F sent overnight to CSC!
  • Jun 01, 2010: NOA1 (date on notice)
  • Oct 19, 2010: NOA2 (email received)
  • Oct 27, 2010: NVC receipt (date on notice)
  • Nov 08, 2010: Packet 3 received from Montreal
  • Nov 16, 2010: Sent Packet 3 forms to Montreal via post
  • Nov 30, 2010: Packet 4 received, interview scheduled
  • Mar 09, 2011: Interview in Montreal - passed!
  • Apr 27, 2011: Entry to US, wondrously uneventful
  • Jun 08, 2011: Official marriage in US
  • Jul 15, 2011: Sent AOS forms
  • Jul 21, 2011: NOA1 for I-485, EAD and AP
  • Aug 11, 2011: Received notice that I-485 case has been transferred to CSC
  • Sep 02, 2011: Received appointment notice for biometrics in St. Paul MN
  • Sep 30, 2011: Biometrics appointment
  • Oct 11, 2011: Received EAD/AP combo card in mail (w/no prior notification!)

5009041389_8c710de05c_m.jpg

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JlovesA   109

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Shipping back via DHL seems like an oversight they forgot to explain. And why would you have to send it back via the location you selected? Why does it matter where the mail originated from? It doesn't make sense.

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Veronik   19

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Very helpful! I wish someone would have done that when I was at that step (mind you the info was probably on here, I was just too lazy to look it up!)

I don't know if the procedures have changed since last spring, but I think it would be good to note that you don't actually have to send what is requested on the checklist when you send your P3 back. But like I said, it might have changed, I know that on my P3 letter, it was stated not to send anything yet, just to check and sign the checklist...

Just thought I'd put my two cents in!

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