Best way to check status between P3 and P4

[Russell T 3]

OK, the P3 papers were delivered to the White Swain according to an email my fiance got. After giving it a few days I figure it's time to start checking on it's status. Is calling DoS the best way or e mailing the Embassy?

We are also going over the forms P4 forms I sent her, she just needs to do the questions that require Chinese answers.

They ask for two signed copies of the DS-156 and the DS-157 but it sounds like they only take in one, should my fiance take both on document turn in day? Is this when you give them the newer "letters of intent" and finaly does she need to give original or copies of things like her divorce papers, police certs etc?

I thank you for you help as usual!

[Pitaya 2,577]

OK, the P3 papers were delivered to the White Swain according to an email my fiance got. After giving it a few days I figure it's time to start checking on it's status. Is calling DoS the best way or e mailing the Embassy? Either way will work. Realize there is a time lag with the GUZ email reply. The DoS will be "on the same page" as the GUZ.

We are also going over the forms P4 forms I sent her, she just needs to do the questions that require Chinese answers.

They ask for two signed copies of the DS-156 and the DS-157 but it sounds like they only take in one, should my fiance take both on document turn in day? Is this when you give them the newer "letters of intent" and finaly does she need to give original or copies of things like her divorce papers, police certs etc?

I thank you for you help as usual! If they ask for it, take it. Why risk getting a delay slip for something so simple? Yes, document intake day is just for that document intake. Bring originals for review/examination, have copies available for their records.

You guys seem to be progressing nicely, hang in there.

[Russell T 3]

I plan on having her take it all A&b but after reading as much as I can I am just trying to figure out how she should present it. They ask for two copies of the 156 and 157 for example,but I also read they don't take them both.Does she give them one copy at the intake day and take the second set with her to the interview? Turn in copies and take the original divorce papers,etc. to the interview. After you get it done it doesn't seem so overwhelming, just while your doing it!

I'm trying to give her a list of all the docs to turn in and a seperate list to take with her to the interview, Example, I sent a complete 1-129F package to her, would you take this to the interview? I read the embassy does not always get the complete contens of the 1-129F and thought it might help.

Things like the new "letter of intent" would be included in the requested futher proof of an on going relationship I'm guessing.

I always forget to add this is for a KI visa and thought getting a good post about how this part is handled would also help others down the road because all the post I've read have not been consistant.

A&B, yes we are doing well and we are getting close to getting the interview and that is why I'm trying to figure this out so we don't make a mistake. Thanks for the encouragement.

Edited October 17, 2012 by Russell T

[Russell T 3]

Sorry, wrong button.

Edited October 17, 2012 by Russell T

[Darnell 8,478]

for all civil docs - give over original and a photocopy.

they will keep the police certificate original white book,

but you'll get the other original white books back if she asks for them, pointing out that the photocopy is there and the IO can verify that the documents are same (original vs photocopy)

as to 'monitoring'

at this stage, yer best bet is to call DoS Hotline every few days - they will know when the interview appointment date is set.

Recently, a new trend has emerged, where the P4 appointment letter was emailed out instead of being put in EMS. IMO, it's still hit and miss at this point, for how it will come in..

[Pitaya 2,577]

for all civil docs - give over original and a photocopy.

they will keep the police certificate original white book,

but you'll get the other original white books back if she asks for them, pointing out that the photocopy is there and the IO can verify that the documents are same (original vs photocopy)

as to 'monitoring'

at this stage, yer best bet is to call DoS Hotline every few days - they will know when the interview appointment date is set.

Recently, a new trend has emerged, where the P4 appointment letter was emailed out instead of being put in EMS. IMO, it's still hit and miss at this point, for how it will come in..

Good point!

Our appointment letter was emailed.

[bigdog 376]

Government always changing and keeping us on our toes.

[Pitaya 2,577]

I plan on having her take it all A&b but after reading as much as I can I am just trying to figure out how she should present it. They ask for two copies of the 156 and 157 for example,but I also read they don't take them both.Does she give them one copy at the intake day and take the second set with her to the interview? Turn in copies and take the original divorce papers,etc. to the interview. After you get it done it doesn't seem so overwhelming, just while your doing it!

I'm trying to give her a list of all the docs to turn in and a seperate list to take with her to the interview, Example, I sent a complete 1-129F package to her, would you take this to the interview? I read the embassy does not always get the complete contens of the 1-129F and thought it might help.

Things like the new "letter of intent" would be included in the requested futher proof of an on going relationship I'm guessing.

I always forget to add this is for a KI visa and thought getting a good post about how this part is handled would also help others down the road because all the post I've read have not been consistant. Don't forget about OP-169, contained in Packet 3, from the GUZ consulate.

A&B, yes we are doing well and we are getting close to getting the interview and that is why I'm trying to figure this out so we don't make a mistake. Thanks for the encouragement.

I agree with bigdog!

Edited October 17, 2012 by A&B

[leishi 11]

Good point!

Our appointment letter was emailed.

our appointment letter was also emailed (which went to spam box, that we didn't realized we got the email for almost a week).

[Russell T 3]

Thanks guys.

OK, I will have her take the form 169 required docs, 1 set with originals and a set of copies.

I'll mention to her to ask for the original sets back.

They do ask for two sets of the DS-156 and DS-157 with original signitures but I read they actually only want one of each, did you guys take both and they kept one? I'm still not clear on this .

Did anyone take a copy of the 129F papers to the interview? Like I mentioned I've read the embassy may not have the complete package and would like my fiance to have things like the pictures and meeting/trip stuff handy if more is needed.

I also told her to keep an eye out for an email!