Postal strike

[Paul H 4]

I have yet to receive packet 3 or 4 in the mail; my fiance, however received both in the US. Packet 3 was received about 2 weeks after they said it was mailed (altho I mailed my packet 3 back before receiving the physical copy), and packet 4 took about 5 days to get to him, all during the rotating strike. I mailed packet 3 to the address Ralyse mentioned via DHL (for free) and it was received the following day, altho it took about 8 business days to be logged.

Do they always send the packet to both the beneficiary and the petitioner or did you have to set that up somehow?

[NinoniAndBoosBoos 6]

Do they always send the packet to both the beneficiary and the petitioner or did you have to set that up somehow?

Hi PaulH, I can only speak on our situation, we both received Pkt3 via the Canada Post here in Canada, and US mail for the petitioner. However, Pkt4 was emailed to us both. Not sure why the inconsistancies, but it was a great day nonetheless.

[cananner 2]

Well I could be doing it wrong too, but for you I used reference "EXP 15 JUN 2011A" and I see a package received and signed destined for Montreal on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 15:40 with waybill # 8816029460. I would call the DoS and give them your MTL case # to find out if it was received by the consulate and if they sent pkt 3. If so then you are good to go to send out the forms. The DoS phone # is 202-663-1225. Enter 1 then 0 to get an operator.

-Paul and Jennifer

wow, thank you so much!!! i was typing EXP 14 JUN, that's probably why i wasn't seeing anything.

[cananner 2]

I have yet to receive packet 3 or 4 in the mail; my fiance, however received both in the US. Packet 3 was received about 2 weeks after they said it was mailed (altho I mailed my packet 3 back before receiving the physical copy), and packet 4 took about 5 days to get to him, all during the rotating strike. I mailed packet 3 to the address Ralyse mentioned via DHL (for free) and it was received the following day, altho it took about 8 business days to be logged.

oh weird, i didn't know my fiance would be receiving anything after this. i'm glad i know that i can mail packet 3 without actually physically receiving it.

[April&Adam 5]

Do they always send the packet to both the beneficiary and the petitioner or did you have to set that up somehow?

I didn't have to set anything up to get it sent to both locations it just happened like that, which was nice because I was able to get my medical, so I'm prepared should any last minute interviews become available. And if youre going to send packet 3 before receiving it in the mail , just make sure you get your case number from NVC. As for having packet 4 emailed, are you dealing with Montreal or Vancouver? Cause Montreal is still in the dark age and doesn't believe in emails or fax machines!