confused

[anna 23456 0]

hi everyone its my first time here and i havent filled my time line yet ...but i already received my packet 3 ..now i am confused about somethin.....afer u receive the packet 3 what do u have to send back to the embassy in that packet? do u have to get the medical and birth and criminal records translated after or before u send the packet 3 back to the embassy? its becuase ive been gatherin all those document and holdin up the medical appointment becuase i think u have to gather documents before u send the packet 3...please help me out. The doctor sends the results to the embassy or give it to u for u to take to the embassy in the interview day?

anyone can tell me what happens step by step????????????????THANK U FOR THE ATTENTION

[YuAndDan 153]

The guides and FAQ's on VJ are your friend

4.3.1)...What does the fiance(e) do with all these papers?

A..The process is not exactly the same for all countries, but works generally like this:

• Read the instructions on the checklist and look over all the forms.
  
• Fill out and sign the DS-230 (OF-230) Part 1 biographical data sheet and send it back to the Consulate, one for the fiance(e) and one for each K2 child. This allows the Consulate to begin actual processing of your case.
  
• Look over the DS-2001 (or UK/85 or OF-169) checklist, which contains a list of items for you to gather for the interview. It will list items such as (but not limited to):
  • Passport
    
  • Birth Certificate
    
  • Divorce decree
    
  • Police Certificate
    
  • Photographs
    
  • Evidence of Support (use the I-134 from the US Citizen)
    
  • Military Records
    
  • Any requirements for translations of foreign language documents.
    

  [*] When you have gathered all the required items from the OF-169 (or UK/85) checklist, you will sign it and send the checklist to the Consulate. Do NOT send any of the listed items.....keep them for the interview. Hang on to the DS-156 and 156K application forms. Fill them out but do NOT sign them until the interview itself, as the signatures must be witnessed by the Consular official.

  [*] You will receive an information sheet about financial support (OF-167). The US Citizen NEEDS TO KNOW if the Consulate requires any special documentation with the I-134 (i.e. 3 years of income tax returns instead of just one). The I-134 Affidavit is filled out by the US Citizen when used for K1 visa applications. The US Citizen should send the completed I-134 Affidavit to the fiance(e). Although the fiance(e) will get an I-134 Affidavit with the OF-167, the US Citizen should already have it completed by this stage. If there are K2 children involved, a separate I-134 affidavit is not required for them, as the K2 children are listed on the I-134 along with the foreign fiance(e).

  Some Consulates (Vancouver and ?) require the submission of a simple form called the "Sponsors Financial Responsibility under the Social Security Act", signed by the US Citizen. This form is apparently not available for download anywhere, but there is a GIF file available at soc_sec1.htm

  This form may also be available on a few personal websites, so ask the group.

  [*] After the Consulate receives the signed DS-2001 (UK/85 or OF-169) checklist, and the background checks have been completed, they will send out another packet to the fiance(e). This will set the date for the interview, and give information regarding the physical exam, including a list of "approved physicians". Also included will be the OF-157, the medical exam instructions (if not already received with the first packet).

  This info will be sent out anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks prior to the interview. Waiting for the interview date is usually the most "stressful" time for the fiance(e).

  [*] The "timing" of the medical exam varies, depending on the Consulate. Refer questions regarding the medical to the newsgroup.

http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-ap...tion.html#4.3.1

[anna 23456 0]

The guides and FAQ's on VJ are your friend

4.3.1)...What does the fiance(e) do with all these papers?

A..The process is not exactly the same for all countries, but works generally like this:

• Read the instructions on the checklist and look over all the forms.
  
• Fill out and sign the DS-230 (OF-230) Part 1 biographical data sheet and send it back to the Consulate, one for the fiance(e) and one for each K2 child. This allows the Consulate to begin actual processing of your case.
  
• Look over the DS-2001 (or UK/85 or OF-169) checklist, which contains a list of items for you to gather for the interview. It will list items such as (but not limited to):
  • Passport
    
  • Birth Certificate
    
  • Divorce decree
    
  • Police Certificate
    
  • Photographs
    
  • Evidence of Support (use the I-134 from the US Citizen)
    
  • Military Records
    
  • Any requirements for translations of foreign language documents.
    

  [*] When you have gathered all the required items from the OF-169 (or UK/85) checklist, you will sign it and send the checklist to the Consulate. Do NOT send any of the listed items.....keep them for the interview. Hang on to the DS-156 and 156K application forms. Fill them out but do NOT sign them until the interview itself, as the signatures must be witnessed by the Consular official.

  [*] You will receive an information sheet about financial support (OF-167). The US Citizen NEEDS TO KNOW if the Consulate requires any special documentation with the I-134 (i.e. 3 years of income tax returns instead of just one). The I-134 Affidavit is filled out by the US Citizen when used for K1 visa applications. The US Citizen should send the completed I-134 Affidavit to the fiance(e). Although the fiance(e) will get an I-134 Affidavit with the OF-167, the US Citizen should already have it completed by this stage. If there are K2 children involved, a separate I-134 affidavit is not required for them, as the K2 children are listed on the I-134 along with the foreign fiance(e).

  Some Consulates (Vancouver and ?) require the submission of a simple form called the "Sponsors Financial Responsibility under the Social Security Act", signed by the US Citizen. This form is apparently not available for download anywhere, but there is a GIF file available at soc_sec1.htm

  This form may also be available on a few personal websites, so ask the group.

  [*] After the Consulate receives the signed DS-2001 (UK/85 or OF-169) checklist, and the background checks have been completed, they will send out another packet to the fiance(e). This will set the date for the interview, and give information regarding the physical exam, including a list of "approved physicians". Also included will be the OF-157, the medical exam instructions (if not already received with the first packet).

  This info will be sent out anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks prior to the interview. Waiting for the interview date is usually the most "stressful" time for the fiance(e).

  [*] The "timing" of the medical exam varies, depending on the Consulate. Refer questions regarding the medical to the newsgroup.

http://www.visajourney.com/faq/k1k2visa-ap...tion.html#4.3.1

So initially u only send the check list to the embassy right?????and the other documents u hold on to it until the day of interview right????

[YuAndDan 153]

So initially u only send the check list to the embassy right?????and the other documents u hold on to it until the day of interview right????

Correct, Send Checklist signed, and DS-230 form part 1 signed and if they sent part 2 of the DS-230 leave part 2 un-signed but sent it along with part 1. So you should be sending them DS-2001, and DS-230 part 1 and 2 if they sent you part 2. Edited October 20, 2006 by YuAndDan

[anna 23456 0]

So initially u only send the check list to the embassy right?????and the other documents u hold on to it until the day of interview right????

Correct, Send Checklist signed, and DS-230 form part 1 signed and if they sent part 2 of the DS-230 leave part 2 un-signed but sent it along with part 1. So you should be sending them DS-2001, and DS-230 part 1 and 2 if they sent you part 2.

ok guys i checked and in my I part it says DS-230 only part 1 ,ds156 and ds 156k then on the II part says what i need to gather before i send the check list ...i thought the ds156 and 156k were to take to the interview only or u take copies with u? thats why i was confused....

[YuAndDan 153]

ok guys i checked and in my I part it says DS-230 only part 1 ,ds156 and ds 156k then on the II part says what i need to gather before i send the check list ...i thought the ds156 and 156k were to take to the interview only or u take copies with u? thats why i was confused....

The check list is what it is a list of items that you will need for the interview, signing and returning it back to them is your way of saying, "I have gathered the documentation on the list and I am ready for the interview." You mail the only 2 things The check list (DS-2001), and Biographic Data Sheet (DS-230 part I and Part II (if they require part II)).