How long does P3 usually take?

[JD & Coconut 35]

We were told by DOS that it was sent out on 06/28; I told my fiancee to rush home (she was in her Grandmothers village at the time) and we have been waiting ever since with no P3 delivered. Another couple received theirs 7 days after the embassy received their package from NVC, it has now been 12 days for us. She does live in Jilin, would the distance be delaying it somewhat? Is there a contact number for Guangzhou that she can call to get a tracking number or something? I called DOS on Wednesday to ask for a tracking number and they said they did not have one but they also told me that an Email was sent to her with the P3 information. We checked her Email and nothing has arrived. What the F is going on? Is calling DOS completely worthless?

[PandaMaker 24]

I'm thinking it's a distance issue with you. Consulate sent ours out Friday, and she received it today. She lives in Shantou.

[unlockingsky 94]

You should ask if there is a digital form you can get on the web.

Refer to this http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/GUZ_P3_Shortcut

[Darnell 8,478]

sorry, the P3 shortcut is predicated now, not useful

since

it's ustraveldocs.com / cgi stanley that's handling stuff for the P3 and P4 now.

IMO, getting the P3 'set' via postal mail or even email is useless, as

the P3 'set' is simply a collection of links containing forms and documents and set of instructions,

all of which,

is downloadable (i'll post the link in a bit - it's a longish/nastie one - be forewarned)

and

pay the fee at citic, chase after an appointment date on the cgistanley website,

instead of chasing down the p3 document set from guangzhou.

Edited July 7, 2013 by Darnell

[Darnell 8,478]

Guangzhou packet 3 link:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/guangzhou/47024/IV/K1%20Instruction%20GSS%202013.pdf

download that, have a read.

[Darnell 8,478]

if you are thinking you need something from the P3 document for a medical interview,

I suggest not to worry about that, or chase after it,

and

instead - rely on the p4 document, the interview appointment letter (usually in via email)

and show that to the medical facility.

[JD & Coconut 35]

Thanks Darnell.

[JustFred 0]

Our P3 took almost 15 days from the time DOS said it was sent (Harbin). And about another 15 days after it was sent back to Guangzhou before we got the p4 - schedule interview letter (email). But right, it is pretty meaningless now. Go to the GCI website, sign up, pay your fee and let the p3's and p4's travel around.

[JD & Coconut 35]

I found out that they sent it on July 6th and she received it on July 8th. DOS is clueless I guess.

[Darnell 8,478]

JD ! You gots the latest thingie !

Can post the beast here ?

[JD & Coconut 35]

JD ! You gots the latest thingie !

Can post the beast here ?

I'll ask her to scan it and upload, I don't have it in electronic format but for P3 all they requested was DS-230, two passport photos of her, a photocopy of the information page of the passport (how many times do we need to send this to them, lol!) and a page with CGI in the upper right corner that is basically a table of contents for what you are submitting to them. According to her documentation, you drop this off at a CITIC bank branch? Seems kind of odd to me but she showed me the instructions over video call and it did look correct.

[PandaMaker 24]

It seems like you received exactly what Rob received. I received that set of instructions, as well.

Check out his pics and tell us if that's what your fiancée received.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/439041-this-is-so-messed-up/?p=6337023

Please keep us updated.

[JD & Coconut 35]

It seems like you received exactly what Rob received. I received that set of instructions, as well.

Check out his pics and tell us if that's what your fiancée received.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/439041-this-is-so-messed-up/?p=6337023

Please keep us updated.

Yep, that is exactly what she received.