Packet 4 before Packet 3?

[Samantha78 117]

So.....for those who aren't familiar with my visa process (headache).....I originally applied for a K3 for my husband....the I-129F was sent to DR and they began the process in August. Then I was told by NVC that they had administratively closed the I-129F and that they would go forward with the I-130. So we waited for that info and I thought I was coming to the end of the I-130 process. Little did I know, the I-129F was still active in DR and they were proceeding this entire time. So, after I come home yesterday from being in DR seeing my husband, I find a letter in the mail from the DR embassy with an interview date and forms to be completed. I was very surprised, then confused, and unsure what to do. After calling NVC and speaking to someone for over 20 minutes, she informed me that it was more beneficial for me to take this interview date for the K-3 as opposed to wait for the I-130 to be completed, as they are very behind and it may not be until 2012 that we receive an interview. Obviously I'm going the K3 route because I'm not waiting until 2012 or anything. She also explained the Adjustment of Status process which is fine.

My question is, we never received a Packet 3. I keep hearing about and see on my timeline this Packet 3 and it appears this may be false. I'm worried that because if the confusion of which visa was going to be done this whole time caused us to not receive a Packet 3???? I just want to make sure there really is no Packet 3 and that everything he needs is in Packet 4.......any help with this would be great. \

Thanks in advance

[MrTee12 64]

There is no Packet 3 when filing in the Dominican Republic. Only Packet 4. The instruction in the packet need to be fully completed in order to have interview.

[Aztec&Taino 144]

So.....for those who aren't familiar with my visa process (headache).....I originally applied for a K3 for my husband....the I-129F was sent to DR and they began the process in August. Then I was told by NVC that they had administratively closed the I-129F and that they would go forward with the I-130. So we waited for that info and I thought I was coming to the end of the I-130 process. Little did I know, the I-129F was still active in DR and they were proceeding this entire time. So, after I come home yesterday from being in DR seeing my husband, I find a letter in the mail from the DR embassy with an interview date and forms to be completed. I was very surprised, then confused, and unsure what to do. After calling NVC and speaking to someone for over 20 minutes, she informed me that it was more beneficial for me to take this interview date for the K-3 as opposed to wait for the I-130 to be completed, as they are very behind and it may not be until 2012 that we receive an interview. Obviously I'm going the K3 route because I'm not waiting until 2012 or anything. She also explained the Adjustment of Status process which is fine.

My question is, we never received a Packet 3. I keep hearing about and see on my timeline this Packet 3 and it appears this may be false. I'm worried that because if the confusion of which visa was going to be done this whole time caused us to not receive a Packet 3???? I just want to make sure there really is no Packet 3 and that everything he needs is in Packet 4.......any help with this would be great. \

Thanks in advance

There is only one packet that is issued by the Santo Domingo Embassy. Such a packet we never received. It was through my calling to the visa specialist that I found out the interview date and then had to request a "duplicate" packet since my fiance never received it in the mail. It is good that you are already on top of things by calling and asking questions. Do not trust the mailing system in the DR!

Also, about the K3, it sure is a bad choice. Why? Basically, you have to go through the trouble and expense of Adjusting Status even though you are already married! Also, your husband would not be allowed to work soon after arriving to the USA. Which is, believe me, quite an additional expense for the sponsoring spouse/partner.

Best wishes!

[Samantha78 117]

There is only one packet that is issued by the Santo Domingo Embassy. Such a packet we never received. It was through my calling to the visa specialist that I found out the interview date and then had to request a "duplicate" packet since my fiance never received it in the mail. It is good that you are already on top of things by calling and asking questions. Do not trust the mailing system in the DR!

Also, about the K3, it sure is a bad choice. Why? Basically, you have to go through the trouble and expense of Adjusting Status even though you are already married! Also, your husband would not be allowed to work soon after arriving to the USA. Which is, believe me, quite an additional expense for the sponsoring spouse/partner.

Best wishes!

I know the adjustment is $1070 and it will be a hassle to pay this but.....thankfully I will be getting my tax refund in February so we can pay that fast, and also, as far as working, the Visa Specialist I spoke with yesterday told me he can work but he has to reapply to work every 2 years until he finally gets a green card. But that doesn't matter for us because he owns a business in DR and he gets income from that, although it isn't equivalent to out income here in the states, it will be something.