How long after receiving NOA2 for packet 3 to arrive?

[edenjames 6]

Hi everyone, I'm trying to plan a trip to California to see my fiancé and just wondered how long it took for those of you doing K1 to receive packet 3 from Sydney after receiving NOA2. I really want to visit but also don't want to cause potential delays to the visa by not being in Australia. Any feedback and advice would be most appreciated.

Thanks

[SweetDelish 38]

about 2.5 weeks..

[kitkat1985 2]

Hi everyone, I'm trying to plan a trip to California to see my fiancé and just wondered how long it took for those of you doing K1 to receive packet 3 from Sydney after receiving NOA2. I really want to visit but also don't want to cause potential delays to the visa by not being in Australia. Any feedback and advice would be most appreciated.

Thanks

Ours took 9 days... Good luck!!

[edenjames 6]

Thanks guys. I have my packet 3 forms and docs ready to go. If NOA2 comes before I leave but I haven't heard from Sydney can I sign and date the forms and leave them ready for my mum to post while I'm away? I'm not sure how close to filing the forms need be dated.

[kitkat1985 2]

Thanks guys. I have my packet 3 forms and docs ready to go. If NOA2 comes before I leave but I haven't heard from Sydney can I sign and date the forms and leave them ready for my mum to post while I'm away? I'm not sure how close to filing the forms need be dated.

Once you submit your packet 3, they will send you a packet 4 including your Interview details, I've seen the interview can be within a few days or a few weeks.... I'm not sure if submitting packet 3 then going over there would be a good idea.

[edenjames 6]

Once you submit your packet 3, they will send you a packet 4 including your Interview details, I've seen the interview can be within a few days or a few weeks.... I'm not sure if submitting packet 3 then going over there would be a good idea.

What sort of time frame is there between sending packet 3 and receiving packet 4?

[SweetDelish 38]

What sort of time frame is there between sending packet 3 and receiving packet 4?

It depends, I'm not sure on what, mine only took 6 days - but for some reason they scheduled me on 27 November.

What about your medical? you haven't done it yet have you?

Edited October 23, 2012 by SweetDelish

[edenjames 6]

It depends, I'm not sure on what, mine only took 6 days - but for some reason they scheduled me on 27 November.

What about your medical? you haven't done it yet have you?

Did my medical in Melbourne on August 31. I really want to see my fiancé and our estimated approval keeps getting pushed out as CSC has slowed down. I know the closer it gets to Christmas the longer it's probably going to take. I'm thinking I'll just book and take the risk that NOA2 is still 2-3 weeks away. I'm planning on being away from November 9-27

[SweetDelish 38]

Did my medical in Melbourne on August 31. I really want to see my fiancé and our estimated approval keeps getting pushed out as CSC has slowed down. I know the closer it gets to Christmas the longer it's probably going to take. I'm thinking I'll just book and take the risk that NOA2 is still 2-3 weeks away. I'm planning on being away from November 9-27

oh wow.. didn't know that Melbourne allowed the medical to be done without a case number.

I left my forms with my friend in Sydney in the envelope, ready to send as soon as my police clearance arrived, I put the date on it that I signed the 'ready for interview' form. She copied it, slotted it in, sealed and sent it for me.

you should be ok with your dates, if it comes early, you could just delay sending the packet off to a week or two prior to your return. Thats what I would do.

[edenjames 6]

oh wow.. didn't know that Melbourne allowed the medical to be done without a case number.

I left my forms with my friend in Sydney in the envelope, ready to send as soon as my police clearance arrived, I put the date on it that I signed the 'ready for interview' form. She copied it, slotted it in, sealed and sent it for me.

you should be ok with your dates, if it comes early, you could just delay sending the packet off to a week or two prior to your return. Thats what I would do.

I booked my tickets!!!! In 16 days I'm out of here and heading to California to spend 2 weeks, including thanksgiving and our first anniversary, with my love

[riss 12]

Hey Edenjames, I was just thinking of you and hoping you were doing well. Half your luck getting to go and visit! Big hugs and have a wonderful time.

Riss

I booked my tickets!!!! In 16 days I'm out of here and heading to California to spend 2 weeks, including thanksgiving and our first anniversary, with my love

[edenjames 6]

Hey Edenjames, I was just thinking of you and hoping you were doing well. Half your luck getting to go and visit! Big hugs and have a wonderful time.

Riss

Hi Riss,

Thanks for the good wishes. I'm really glad I'm going. Our timeline has changed to mid November and my stress levels worrying about it have gone way down now I know I'm seeing my love. The visit will keep me going for another couple of months if needed. Had hoped myself and my girls would be there permanently by Christmas but now I'm thinking January is more likely.

Good luck with the rest of your journey!

Tracey