Packet 3 question

[JustJanis 2]

We just received our RFE hardcopy May 12th and are going to be putting together and sending off our RFE info while we are in Japan. Since we are not back until June 21st we expect to be there when our NOA2 arrives in the US (it does get sent to the US citizen correct?).

What I need to know is what size and how big is the NOA2 package? I will need to leave an pre-addressed envelope and funds so it can be sent to us ASAP. And how long do we have to reply to the NOA2?

Also, does anything get sent to the Beneficiary in Canada directly?

Thanks in advance.

[Kris & Liezl 3]

My NOA2 was just one page in a standard envelope - it's valid from April 19h - August 19th.

It was only sent to me (USC). My fiance received nothing, but she does live in the Philippines - mail seems to disappear there.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

We just received our RFE hardcopy May 12th and are going to be putting together and sending off our RFE info while we are in Japan. Since we are not back until June 21st we expect to be there when our NOA2 arrives in the US (it does get sent to the US citizen correct?).

What I need to know is what size and how big is the NOA2 package? I will need to leave an pre-addressed envelope and funds so it can be sent to us ASAP. And how long do we have to reply to the NOA2?

Also, does anything get sent to the Beneficiary in Canada directly?

Thanks in advance.

Yes, the NOA2 gets sent to the USC. It's not a package, just your NOA2 which is just a piece of paper.

The NOA2 generally has a validity date of five months from the approval.

After the NOA2, everything will be sent to the beneficiary in Canada. This includes Packet 3 and 4.

Edited May 14, 2011 by Coconuts

[JustJanis 2]

Yes, the NOA2 gets sent to the USC. It's not a package, just your NOA2 which is just a piece of paper.

The NOA2 generally has a validity date of five months from the approval.

After the NOA2, everything will be sent to the beneficiary in Canada. This includes Packet 3 and 4.

Oh dear... I have moved since the initial application. How do I (Beneficiary) change my address for the Packet 3 & 4?

Thanks!

[Inky 1,110]

Change of address forms are on the USCIS website. If it has not been fixed then foreign address cannot be updated this way and you will have to call them to update your address.

[JustJanis 2]

The NOA2 generally has a validity date of five months from the approval.

After the NOA2, everything will be sent to the beneficiary in Canada. This includes Packet 3 and 4.

Just to be clear. We have 4 - 5 months to reply to the NOA2? We will be in Japan for a month and want to finish the paperwork state-side when we get back so we can also have a better idea of when I/we should go to Canada for the interview etc.

And when we reply to the NOA2 should we include my change of address at this point as next set of paperwork (packet 3 & 4) will be sent directly to me? Or do we call the consulate in Vancouver once we receive confirmation from NVC that paperwork has been forwarded there? And if so how long is the process between it leaving NVC and the consulate sending out the packets? I do have mail forwarding but that will likely delay everything and I don't always trust the post.

Thanks so much for the clarification.