need help for packet 3

[kewllimits 2]

hey one more want to know. when she need to do the MEDICAL EXAMINATION befor we sent the paper DS-230 and I 134 or after ??

[Jonny Vorn 2]

Anytime before the interview.

[Boyprince 2]

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Cambodia&cty=Phnom%20Penh

[X2BWU 2]

I ask them before and they say it's a good thing if you are present with your significant other for the interview, and the embassy allow the petitioner to be there the last time I talk to them. So try to be there if you can.

Thanks for mentioning this because I just raised the question last week about the Petitioner attending the interview. On the country Portals it says NO (not allowing petitioner to attend the interview) but like you just mentioned, in recent cases it helps determine the outcome. I love my fiance and we wish to be together soon so I will try to make it to the interview when the time comes. I want to be there to share the moments and support him through the way.

Good luck to you all!

[X2BWU 2]

That's what I'm leaning towards of doing. It would a best idea. How will you send to your fiancee? Last time I sent paper to Cambodia, I sent via USPS and I had no problem. It was relatively cheap comparing to other mail carriers.

From what I know mail services in Cambodia is not as efficient as those in the states. Not everybody get their daily mail like here (USA). For that reason I hesitate to mail anything there.

But since you have experience, I would like to know:

-did you write the TO: address in Khmer or in English?

-did they actually take it to the actual address, like home delivery or did they call the addressee to come and pick up at the postal office?

-how long did it take for the document to get there when you sent via USPS (Priority International ??)

[X2BWU 2]

OK this is what I notice as I was going through this thread and following the link about Packet 3.

Since all the requested docs are available online wouldn't it be more convenient and efficient to fill out the form electronically and send all the neccessary supporting documents (form I-134) via email? Then have the beneficiary in Cambodia print it out and signed the DS-230-I and return it to the Embassy in Cambodia?

Or does the supporting document for I-134 needs to be original, then it make sense to send it via postal instead of email. Technically if they will accept a copy then the original can be presented at the time of the interview just like all the others items on the packet 3 checklist.

This will really speed everything up instead of waiting for the postal service to deliver them.

[Jonny Vorn 2]

From what I know mail services in Cambodia is not as efficient as those in the states. Not everybody get their daily mail like here (USA). For that reason I hesitate to mail anything there.

But since you have experience, I would like to know:

-did you write the TO: address in Khmer or in English?

-did they actually take it to the actual address, like home delivery or did they call the addressee to come and pick up at the postal office?

-how long did it take for the document to get there when you sent via USPS (Priority International ??)

It depends what service you have. One time I sent through a regular mail, they gave a notice for the receiver to pick it up in the post office. But for the Express Delivery, they will call the number you provided to pick up the mail. Last time I used Express Mail through USPS. It's relatively cheap than other carriers.

[X2BWU 2]

As far as plane ticket I've always purchased them from EVA air directly from their website, sometimes they have deals and discounts. You can always try to search on those travel website for deals also. I guess September will be the cheapest during the low tourist season.

I have a question about plane ticket. I might be ahead of myself and I know that the embassy does state that you should not make travel arrangement ahead of the interview but I like to be prepare

So how do you go about buying the ticket for the beneficiary? Do you know which airline is flexible when it comes to date change?

[X2BWU 2]

hey one more want to know. when she need to do the MEDICAL EXAMINATION befor we sent the paper DS-230 and I 134 or after ??

How does the embassy inform you about medical examination?

Who schedule the Medical Examination? Does the embassy schedule for you and you just show up or do they give you a contact number and you schedule it yourself?

[kewllimits 2]

How does the embassy inform you about medical examination?

Who schedule the Medical Examination? Does the embassy schedule for you and you just show up or do they give you a contact number and you schedule it yourself?

as long you know the interview date you can go to take the medical examination any time. you will schedule yourself.

​it is valid for 6 months

http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/scheduled_appointments.html

http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/medical_examination_instructions.html

11/03/2012 - See her the first time

11/18/2012 - Got Engaged

01/21/2013 - I-129F sent

01/23/2013 - I-129F received

01/25/2013 - NOA1 Notice Date

01/30/2013 - Alien registration # changed

01/31/2013 - NOA1 Hard Copy Received

05/15/2013 - Approved

05/17/2013 - I-797 NOA2 Hard Copy Received

05/23/2013 - NVC Received

05/24/2013 - Got The Case #

06/03/2013 - Received NVC letter

09/17/2013 - Interview Date

Edited July 26, 2013 by kewllimits

[X2BWU 2]

as long you know the interview date you can go to take the medical examination any time. you will schedule yourself.

​it is valid for 6 months

http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/scheduled_appointments.html

http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/medical_examination_instructions.html

11/03/2012 - See her the first time

11/18/2012 - Got Engaged

01/21/2013 - I-129F sent

01/23/2013 - I-129F received

01/25/2013 - NOA1 Notice Date

01/30/2013 - Alien registration # changed

01/31/2013 - NOA1 Hard Copy Received

05/15/2013 - Approved

05/17/2013 - I-797 NOA2 Hard Copy Received

05/23/2013 - NVC Received

05/24/2013 - Got The Case #

06/03/2013 - Received NVC letter

09/17/2013 - Interview Date

Great! Thank you so much! Looking forward to these upcoming events.

[kewllimits 2]

Great! Thank you so much! Looking forward to these upcoming events.

You are welcome :-)

12/31/2008 - See her the first Time to 01/25/2009

11/03/2012 - See her the Second time

11/18/2012 - Got Engaged

01/21/2013 - I-129F sent

01/23/2013 - I-129F received

01/25/2013 - NOA1 Notice Date

01/30/2013 - Alien Registration # changed

01/31/2013 - NOA1 Hard Copy Received

05/15/2013 - Approved

05/17/2013 - I-797 NOA2 Hard Copy Received

05/23/2013 - NVC Received

05/24/2013 - Got The Case #

06/03/2013 - Received NVC letter

09/17/2013 - Interview Date

Edited July 26, 2013 by kewllimits

[romanticminds 11]

I have a question about plane ticket. I might be ahead of myself and I know that the embassy does state that you should not make travel arrangement ahead of the interview but I like to be prepare

So how do you go about buying the ticket for the beneficiary? Do you know which airline is flexible when it comes to date change?

That is a good question as I haven't even been schedule an interview date and was thinking about that also. I haven't had any personal experience with changing flight date. I've always chosen EVA airline every year for the last 6 years. I've never had to change my flight date. According to EVA website they charge 100 dollars to change the flight date. I am planning on attending my wife's interview at the embassy and coming back with her 2 weeks after her interview date. I will be purchasing a roundtrip ticket for myself and a one-way for my wife about 2 weeks after her interview date. I am willing to assume the risk. I am getting ahead of myself, but you got to look ahead. Most people here on VJ in the cambodia portal show no later than 1 weeks in getting their visa and their passport back. I believe in the website they say it takes about 3- 7 business days. I am very positive that my wife will get her visa approval because we have a son together which I just came back from filing a CRBA report and US passport for him. I've visited my wife every year for the last 6 years. We've been married for almost 3 years now. Lots of evidence including phone logs, pictures, stamps of date visited, western union receipts, etc. I see that you just got your NOA 2 in just a month. That is really fast congratulations. You're planning on being there for your fiance interview? Let me know what else you thinking of doing? Good luck on your journey.

[X2BWU 2]

That is a good question as I haven't even been schedule an interview date and was thinking about that also. I haven't had any personal experience with changing flight date. I've always chosen EVA airline every year for the last 6 years. I've never had to change my flight date. According to EVA website they charge 100 dollars to change the flight date. I am planning on attending my wife's interview at the embassy and coming back with her 2 weeks after her interview date. I will be purchasing a roundtrip ticket for myself and a one-way for my wife about 2 weeks after her interview date. I am willing to assume the risk. I am getting ahead of myself, but you got to look ahead. Most people here on VJ in the cambodia portal show no later than 1 weeks in getting their visa and their passport back. I believe in the website they say it takes about 3- 7 business days. I am very positive that my wife will get her visa approval because we have a son together which I just came back from filing a CRBA report and US passport for him. I've visited my wife every year for the last 6 years. We've been married for almost 3 years now. Lots of evidence including phone logs, pictures, stamps of date visited, western union receipts, etc. I see that you just got your NOA 2 in just a month. That is really fast congratulations. You're planning on being there for your fiance interview? Let me know what else you thinking of doing? Good luck on your journey.

Yes I would love to be there for my fiance interview to show my committment and support. I want US to be a part of all these major events but it might be tough this time because of my work schedule. It takes 2 days (due to time zone) to travel from US to Cambodia and since my last trip to Cambodia I haven't accure much time off at work yet. Will see how soon my fiance get the interview appointment.

As for the plane ticket, I had the same idea as you. RT for myself and OW for my fiance. From my experience, I've travel with EVA airline before and bought a RT ticket for 30 days stay but I was only able to handle Cambodia for 10 days and so I changed my flight without any fees. I was lucky then? This was 2006. Then in 2011 I travel with China Airlines and got a RT ticket for 30 days stay again but I kept extending my day and making changes every single week and yet they didn't charge me. I was told as long as their are seats available I can switch. I think I changed like 3x and end up staying in Cambodia almost 2 months.

Another experience was with a friend's flight. He bought a RT ticket from Phnom Penh to SFO for about 2 weeks stay but due to unforeseen cases, he had to change his flight about 2-3x with Asiana and they didn't charge him either.

Again, there is no guarantees and I fully understand that Airlines are able to charge the fee, per contract agreement but like you I will probably take on the risk and purchase a OW ticket for my fiance to come to the US with methe same day I come back.

I hope all goes well with your journey too.. Never know, we might end up having the same interview appointment? eheheh

Edited July 29, 2013 by X2BWU

[X2BWU 2]

Once DHL shows that the case has been delivered in Phnom Penh, how soon did you receive the email from the embassy in regards to Packet 3? Also will you receive the hard copy as well? If so, whom do they mail it to? The petitioner or the beneficiary?