Time Between Packet 3 and Packet 4

[lauren_and_kris 0]

Would anyone be able to chime in on the current approximate waiting period between packets 3 and 4 with the Sydney Consulate?

[aamirpearl 47]

Would anyone be able to chime in on the current approximate waiting period between packets 3 and 4 with the Sydney Consulate?

Packet 3 is typically sent via email if you supplied an email address at the time of sending the I-129F ---

* An introductory letter with case number

* Visa Instructions via this link: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/iv/fiance.html . Also an attachment called "Applicant's Statement of Readiness to be Interviewed", example here: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/iv/DSL-1076.pdf

You will be asked to immediately return the following form to the embassy:

1. Form DS-230 part 1 application for immigrant visa and Alien Registration (Biographic Data Part 1) - http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/81807.pdf

Then the following must be collected and once received by the Embassy, your interview will be scheduled. This is a basic list. Other documents may be required depending on your personal circumstances:

1. Form DS-156 - http://evisaforms.state.gov/ this form must be completed and printed online. It cannot be saved. This is due to a personalised barcode that will be inserted into the document.

2. Form DS-156 (K), Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) Visa Application - http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/82063.pdf

3. Affidavit of support I-134 form (completed by petitioner) - http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-134.pdf

4. Medical Examination Instructions and link to authorised Practitioners (forms supplied by doctor) - http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/iv/doctors.html

5. Australian Police Certificate Instructions and link - http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/policecertificate.html

**Other paperwork may be required depending on your personal situation. Please read the instructions to find what is best for you**

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Packet 3 for DCF received via e-mail. Current as of 7/2/2008 and includes clickable links:

The National Visa Center (NVC) has returned the results of the Adam Walsh name check to the U.S. Consulate General in Sydney. The petition has been approved and the immigrant visa process may begin.

The initial set of instructions (“Packet 3”) may be downloaded from the following website:

http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/iv/family.html

Forms required

Form DS-230 Parts I&II — Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration

Form DS-2001 — Notification of Applicant Readiness

Form I-864 — Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act

Form I-864A — Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member

Form I-864EZ — Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act

Form I-864P — Poverty Guidelines

Form I-864W — Intending Immigrant’s Affidavit of Support Exemption

Form I-865 — Sponsor’s Notice of Change of Address

A medical examination is required, for further information; please refer to the following website: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/iv/medical.html.

To obtain a list of the Panel Physicians, please refer to the following website http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/iv/doctors.html . Medical forms are only obtained from the Panel Physician.

If you need to obtain a police certificate for Australia, please refer to the following website: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/policecertificate.html. Please visit the State Department website on www.uscis.gov if you need to obtain a police certificate for another country.

Please send the completed DS230 Parts I & II forms immediately. Do not sign DS230 Part II. You should begin to collect all items applicable to your case that is listed on the following pages. Please do not fax forms DS-230 Parts I & II. The original forms must be mailed.

When you have gathered all documentation, complete & mail all applicable documentation with the DS-2001 form and checklist to the U.S. Consulate General, Sydney.

You are required to furnish the original of each document PLUS one photocopy. That office will contact you with your immigrant visa interview time. Your original documents will be returned to you at the time of your final visa interview.

Immigrant visa processing times vary. There may be unexpected ineligibilities that become apparent only at the time of your interview which require additional time and processing. For this reason, you should not make any irrevocable arrangements, such as purchasing non-refundable tickets, selling your home, or quitting your job, until after your immigrant visa is actually approved and issued to you.

you can download nd fill out these forms ahead of the time

[SherryandDaniel 4]

In my experience in was about 2 weeks. I researched this a couple months ago & it seemed to be 2-3 weeks for the Sydney consulate. it's coming soon!!!!

[Alex&Amy 28]

Would anyone be able to chime in on the current approximate waiting period between packets 3 and 4 with the Sydney Consulate?

If you don't have it by now that is a little odd, in June/July it was about 4 or 5 business days.

[lauren_and_kris 0]

Thanks for the feedback! It's been about a week since we sent Packet 3 off. Would be great if we heard something by next week. Fingers and toes crossed!

[SachaAndIain 10]

We're up to fifteen days now :/

[lauren_and_kris 0]

Ah, that sucks. We're at 10 now, still no word. Still wishful thinking for sometime this week. Hope you guys hear something soon, too.

[turtlegirl 6]

It took nearly a month for us to get packet 4 after sending in packet 3. You can see my timeline in my signature below. I had hoped for it much earlier as well. It felt like it took FOREVER. But we got our interview fairly quickly, so it made up for it somewhat.

Good luck!

[SachaAndIain 10]

Got it today. Interview on the 24th

[lauren_and_kris 0]

It took nearly a month for us to get packet 4 after sending in packet 3. You can see my timeline in my signature below. I had hoped for it much earlier as well. It felt like it took FOREVER. But we got our interview fairly quickly, so it made up for it somewhat.

Good luck!

Thanks for the feedback! It seems crazy that it feels like forever between packet 3 and 4 after waiting months for NOA2, but it's the final stretch, feels like it's dragging but still sooo close.

Got it today. Interview on the 24th

Thanks so much for the update, gives me hope we'll hear something soon! Good luck for the interview.

Edited September 14, 2013 by lauren_and_kris

[lauren_and_kris 0]

Got ours today!

Interview is on the 24th as well.

[SachaAndIain 10]

Congrats, see you there!

[lauren_and_kris 0]

Congrats to you, too! It won't be me there, my fiance is the Aussie!

[SachaAndIain 10]

How did he go? He was up right after me

[lauren_and_kris 0]

He was approved!! How about you?