Packet 3 Cover Letter

[Wishin-n-hopin 15]

Please forgive me if these questions have already been asked, but we are in the process of putting together everything for packet 3. I have several questions, so I've been trying to do some research. In the process, I've read numerous posts tonight about what to send and what not to send. Some of the posts I've read seem to contradict, perhaps because answers have come from people who have gone through different embassies. We will be going through the embassy in London. Here are my questions:

1. Am I correct in thinking that for packet 3 we ONLY need to send the following forms: DS-230 Part I, DS-156 (in duplicate), DS-156K, DS-157 (in duplicate) and DS-2001?

2. Does that mean that my fiance will take DS-230 Part II with him to the interview? And does it mean that the documents listed on the DS-156K (Birth Certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree, evidence of financial support, police certificate) are NOT sent, but rather taken to the interview also?

3. When it asks for "proof of engagement to your finace(e)", what exactly are they looking for? Other than writing a letter of intent to marry, I can't think of anything that would PROVE our engagement.

4. Besides listing these forms in the cover letter, is there anything else that we need to write in the cover letter? I've seen conflicting posts about indicating the wedding date in the letter, so should we or shouldn't we? Also, can we use this letter to reaffirm our intent to marry, or do we need to write separate letters of intent like the ones we sent with the I-129F (Petition)?

My fiance has already had his medical in London (this past Thursday, August 18), so I'm thinking that the results will be sent to the Embassy soon. I think all that is left to do is put this packet together and get it in the mail.

Thank you!!!

Edited August 23, 2011 by Wishin-n-hopin

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Please forgive me if these questions have already been asked, but we are in the process of putting together everything for packet 3. I have several questions, so I've been trying to do some research. In the process, I've read numerous posts tonight about what to send and what not to send. Some of the posts I've read seem to contradict, perhaps because answers have come from people who have gone through different embassies. We will be going through the embassy in London. Here are my questions:

This is LONDON specific information. Ignore other consulate procedures.

1. Am I correct in thinking that for packet 3 we ONLY need to send the following forms: DS-230 Part I, DS-156 (in duplicate), DS-156K, DS-157 (in duplicate) and DS-2001?

Correct but the first four get the ball rolling. The DS-2001 is not supposed to go in until all the documents for the interview are IN HAND. So if you don't already have police certificate, I-134, etc don't send DS-2001 until you do. It can go later along with the cover letter they request with it.

2. Does that mean that my fiance will take DS-230 Part II with him to the interview? Never needed for K1, only Part 1

And does it mean that the documents listed on the DS-156K (Birth Certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree, evidence of financial support, police certificate) are NOT sent, but rather taken to the interview also? Correct, but go by London's list of documents http://london.usembassy.gov/interview_documents.html Ignore doc list on the form.

3. When it asks for "proof of engagement to your finace(e)", what exactly are they looking for? Other than writing a letter of intent to marry, I can't think of anything that would PROVE our engagement.

London doesn't want that. They don't want ANY proof of your relationship. No photos, emails, Skype, etc. Nor do they need a letter saying you intend to marry.

4. Besides listing these forms in the cover letter, is there anything else that we need to write in the cover letter? I've seen conflicting posts about indicating the wedding date in the letter, so should we or shouldn't we? Also, can we use this letter to reaffirm our intent to marry, or do we need to write separate letters of intent like the ones we sent with the I-129F (Petition)?

Read London's instructions about the DS-2001 and what they want with that form.(Cover letter) No conflict if you will get the info straight from London. See Step Two on this page http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

My fiance has already had his medical in London (this past Thursday, August 18), so I'm thinking that the results will be sent to the Embassy soon. I think all that is left to do is put this packet together and get it in the mail.

Takes about 4 days for the medical to reach the embassy. Then you may have to wait several weeks to get an appointment letter...like 3-4 in many cases (after everything is in).

PS. Have you visited the UK forum yet? Lot's of good help over there, http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/99-united-kingdom/

Edited August 23, 2011 by Nich-Nick

[Wishin-n-hopin 15]

This is LONDON specific information. Ignore other consulate procedures.

1. Am I correct in thinking that for packet 3 we ONLY need to send the following forms: DS-230 Part I, DS-156 (in duplicate), DS-156K, DS-157 (in duplicate) and DS-2001?

Correct but the first four get the ball rolling. The DS-2001 is not supposed to go in until all the documents for the interview are IN HAND. So if you don't already have police certificate, I-134, etc don't send DS-2001 until you do. It can go later along with the cover letter they request with it.

2. Does that mean that my fiance will take DS-230 Part II with him to the interview? Never needed for K1, only Part 1

And does it mean that the documents listed on the DS-156K (Birth Certificate, marriage certificate, divorce decree, evidence of financial support, police certificate) are NOT sent, but rather taken to the interview also? Correct, but go by London's list of documents http://london.usembassy.gov/interview_documents.html Ignore doc list on the form.

3. When it asks for "proof of engagement to your finace(e)", what exactly are they looking for? Other than writing a letter of intent to marry, I can't think of anything that would PROVE our engagement.

London doesn't want that. They don't want ANY proof of your relationship. No photos, emails, Skype, etc. Nor do they need a letter saying you intend to marry.

4. Besides listing these forms in the cover letter, is there anything else that we need to write in the cover letter? I've seen conflicting posts about indicating the wedding date in the letter, so should we or shouldn't we? Also, can we use this letter to reaffirm our intent to marry, or do we need to write separate letters of intent like the ones we sent with the I-129F (Petition)?

Read London's instructions about the DS-2001 and what they want with that form.(Cover letter) No conflict if you will get the info straight from London. See Step Two on this page http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

My fiance has already had his medical in London (this past Thursday, August 18), so I'm thinking that the results will be sent to the Embassy soon. I think all that is left to do is put this packet together and get it in the mail.

Takes about 4 days for the medical to reach the embassy. Then you may have to wait several weeks to get an appointment letter...like 3-4 in many cases (after everything is in).

PS. Have you visited the UK forum yet? Lot's of good help over there, http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/99-united-kingdom/

I feel much better now. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!