May 2013 filers

[Nurseling 34]

I know my question falls under the "Embassy" forum, but I know it doesn't get nearly as much traffic as this forum for May 2013 Filers does. Any and all input would be much appreciated!

Hello VJers,

I was wondering, how long did it take for you to receive Packet 3 from the Embassy? Our file arrived at the embassy (according to CEAC) about a week ago. I just feel like each step of this process there is always a delay and a wait, but I am hoping we don't have to wait too long for Packet 3!

Also, who receives Packet 3, is it the petitioner (US Citizen) or the fiancee of US Citizen? If we are going through a lawyer, would she receive it?

My packet 3 took about 8-10 days. The packet usually goes to the beneficiary although ozgirls one webt to the petitioner which was a mistake cos it should have gone to the beneficiary.

[sjs87 27]

My packet 3 took about 8-10 days. The packet usually goes to the beneficiary although ozgirls one webt to the petitioner which was a mistake cos it should have gone to the beneficiary.

Ok, thanks Nurseling. That means our packet 3 should be arriving in the mail this week. Fingers crossed!

[Bambi & João 2]

Thanks for asking this!! I wondered the exact same thing!!! Ours should arrive this week, too!!! I can't wait to find out the interview date!!

[Nurseling 34]

Ok, thanks Nurseling. That means our packet 3 should be arriving in the mail this week. Fingers crossed!

your welcome . After filling out packet 3 forms and sending it off you should get packet 4 which is the interview letter with a date for your interview.

[SDD-CMT 1]

your welcome . After filling out packet 3 forms and sending it off you should get packet 4 which is the interview letter with a date for your interview.

Hi nurseling, how long from you sent out packet 3 to embassy send packet 4 to beneficiary? And is it another mail? or email? They asked us to submit ds230 form part I, and also ds160 but we don't know when to fill the ds160, after we received packet 4 or before, we don't know do you have any clue about this?

Thanks before.

[Ozgirl1981 78]

I know my question falls under the "Embassy" forum, but I know it doesn't get nearly as much traffic as this forum for May 2013 Filers does. Any and all input would be much appreciated!

Hello VJers,

I was wondering, how long did it take for you to receive Packet 3 from the Embassy? Our file arrived at the embassy (according to CEAC) about a week ago. I just feel like each step of this process there is always a delay and a wait, but I am hoping we don't have to wait too long for Packet 3!

Also, who receives Packet 3, is it the petitioner (US Citizen) or the fiancee of US Citizen? If we are going through a lawyer, would she receive it?

Yep Nurselling is right. The Sydney Embassy emailed the packet 3 to my US fiance, but it should have come to me. I thought it might have been a test to make sure we are bonafide LOL. My fiance forwarded it to me the same day. It will come in the form of an email. I got my packet 3 the day after our case arrived at the embassy, so it may vary from country to country depending on backlog etc.

Hi nurseling, how long from you sent out packet 3 to embassy send packet 4 to beneficiary? And is it another mail? or email? They asked us to submit ds230 form part I, and also ds160 but we don't know when to fill the ds160, after we received packet 4 or before, we don't know do you have any clue about this?

Thanks before.

About the DS-160, If your packet 3 says to submit DS-160, then you dont need DS156, DS-156k and the DS-230. I have just received confirmation from the Sydney embassy that all they need is DS-160, I-134 and the DSL-1076.

Google the instructions and FAQ for the DS-160 and it should make things a little clearer for you. I have the DS-156 etc forms done and will take them to the interveiw with me just in case thou.

I'm waiting on my co-sponsor I-134 and then I can submit pk 3. Woo hoo

[SDD-CMT 1]

Yep Nurselling is right. The Sydney Embassy emailed the packet 3 to my US fiance, but it should have come to me. I thought it might have been a test to make sure we are bonafide LOL. My fiance forwarded it to me the same day. It will come in the form of an email. I got my packet 3 the day after our case arrived at the embassy, so it may vary from country to country depending on backlog etc.

About the DS-160, If your packet 3 says to submit DS-160, then you dont need DS156, DS-156k and the DS-230. I have just received confirmation from the Sydney embassy that all they need is DS-160, I-134 and the DSL-1076.

Google the instructions and FAQ for the DS-160 and it should make things a little clearer for you. I have the DS-156 etc forms done and will take them to the interveiw with me just in case thou.

I'm waiting on my co-sponsor I-134 and then I can submit pk 3. Woo hoo

Hi ozgirl, i think each US embassy has different docs they required. US embassy Malaysia required ds230 part I, print and mail back to them with the checklist. But they also still ask to fill the ds160 online. *sigh*

Do you have your interview date yet? And when they generate this? I thought we should put it in ds160?

[Ozgirl1981 78]

Hi ozgirl, i think each US embassy has different docs they required. US embassy Malaysia required ds230 part I, print and mail back to them with the checklist. But they also still ask to fill the ds160 online. *sigh*

Do you have your interview date yet? And when they generate this? I thought we should put it in ds160?

Yes, you are right. Each embassy has their own way of doing it.

I dont have my interveiw date yet, still waiting on I-134 from USA. I'll complete the DS-160 just before I send of the pk3 documents.

Here is a topic that I started last week, before emailing my local Embassy. It has a screenshot of the email attment that came with my pk 3.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/461677-ds-160-confusion/?p=6600787

[SDD-CMT 1]

Yes, you are right. Each embassy has their own way of doing it.

I dont have my interveiw date yet, still waiting on I-134 from USA. I'll complete the DS-160 just before I send of the pk3 documents.

Here is a topic that I started last week, before emailing my local Embassy. It has a screenshot of the email attment that came with my pk 3.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/461677-ds-160-confusion/?p=6600787

Hi ozgirl, I have read your other threads. For my case was the beneficiary received packet 3 in the mail, and ask 3 things to mail back to them immediately including ds230 part I. Meanwhile other docs such as birth cert, police cert, I-134, etc will be brought on the interview date.

They also mentioned I need to submit ds160 but didn't explain when I should submit it. So I have mailed back the 3 things (ds230, passport copy page 1 & checklist) to them but not the ds160. I only filled it today after getting a reply from them (I asked them through email last week).

In Sydney us embassy how do they generate you the interview date?

[Ozgirl1981 78]

Hi ozgirl, I have read your other threads. For my case was the beneficiary received packet 3 in the mail, and ask 3 things to mail back to them immediately including ds230 part I. Meanwhile other docs such as birth cert, police cert, I-134, etc will be brought on the interview date.

They also mentioned I need to submit ds160 but didn't explain when I should submit it. So I have mailed back the 3 things (ds230, passport copy page 1 & checklist) to them but not the ds160. I only filled it today after getting a reply from them (I asked them through email last week).

In Sydney us embassy how do they generate you the interview date?

I was wondering the same thing.. When to submit the DS-160. I'm going to wait until I have all documents needed then submit it. They might get it a few days before my docs get to the embassy.

As far as I know, Once pk 3 gets sent back to Sydney Embassy, they process what is needed and then they send pk 4 (I believe email again), which contains Interview date and how to pay visa fee. Syd only have interviews on Tuesday mornings.

[SDD-CMT 1]

I was wondering the same thing.. When to submit the DS-160. I'm going to wait until I have all documents needed then submit it. They might get it a few days before my docs get to the embassy.

As far as I know, Once pk 3 gets sent back to Sydney Embassy, they process what is needed and then they send pk 4 (I believe email again), which contains Interview date and how to pay visa fee. Syd only have interviews on Tuesday mornings.

They would send packet 4 by email? I envy you, here they still out fashioned, they will mail it the beneficiary again (which can take around 1 week with snail mail). I just get an email from them, they will state my interview date in the letter (packet 4), and they will mail it after they proceed the 3 things I mailed to them last week.

I still don't get how the ds160 related to and the purpose of it.

I was wondering the same thing.. When to submit the DS-160. I'm going to wait until I have all documents needed then submit it. They might get it a few days before my docs get to the embassy.

As far as I know, Once pk 3 gets sent back to Sydney Embassy, they process what is needed and then they send pk 4 (I believe email again), which contains Interview date and how to pay visa fee. Syd only have interviews on Tuesday mornings.

They would send packet 4 by email? I envy you, here they still out fashioned, they will mail it the beneficiary again (which can take around 1 week with snail mail). I just get an email from them, they will state my interview date in the letter (packet 4), and they will mail it after they proceed the 3 things I mailed to them last week.

I still don't get how the ds160 related to and the purpose of it.

[Ozgirl1981 78]

They would send packet 4 by email? I envy you, here they still out fashioned, they will mail it the beneficiary again (which can take around 1 week with snail mail). I just get an email from them, they will state my interview date in the letter (packet 4), and they will mail it after they proceed the 3 things I mailed to them last week.

I still don't get how the ds160 related to and the purpose of it.

Oh wow, I wish things would go a little faster for at least if the embassy could email packets. It would cut down the time alot. I wish you well in your journey. I hope it's not too long for you.

[RickJustice 2]

Just got approved NOA2 on 10/25.

Unfortunately the office is from CSC, which I've been seeing has a minimum of 4 weeks to get to NVC. This sucks since the other centers are averaging 2 wks

Anyone from California Service Center that got approved NOA2 in October got their paperwork to NVC yet?

[Ozgirl1981 78]

Just got approved NOA2 on 10/25.

Unfortunately the office is from CSC, which I've been seeing has a minimum of 4 weeks to get to NVC. This sucks since the other centers are averaging 2 wks

Anyone from California Service Center that got approved NOA2 in October got their paperwork to NVC yet?

Congrats on your approval. I do understand your feeling with NVC. It took us 42 days for case number. Will be praying for you. Keep your spirits high.

[BryNef 4]

Doing my medical tomorrow..really nervous!have to get up early like around 3am..wish me luck!cant sleep..lol!!