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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Hi

I've heard lots of references to Package 3 and Package 4 and was just wondering what they are

I've submitted my DS-160 online, but it was mentioned to me that there were 2 online forms. Does anyone know what the other one is?

Thanks in advance for any help or advice

Jenni

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Package 3 and 4 are just a way of referring to some letters that were once upon a time whole packages of documents.

These days Packet 3 is simply a single-page letter with your LND case number on it and a link to the instructions online:

http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

Packet 4 is a single page letter notifying you of your interview date.

The other form you are likely looking for is the DS-2001. Until very recently, that was a paper form, but it's just switched to an online form. It can be found here (read the note for K applicants, then follow the link below to "Notification of Applicant Readiness Form"):

http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/notification_of_applicant_readiness.html

I have no idea why they use the wording "return by email" when they actually want you to click through and fill out the form - I assume on *their* end, it comes back to them as an email, but it's stupid to expect applicants to realise that.

Edited by lost_at_sea

* I-130/CR-1 visa by Direct Consular Filing in London
3rd May 2013 - Married in London

7th May 2013 - I-130 filed
4th June 2013 - NOA2 (approved)
16th July 2013 - Interview (approved)
30th July 2013 - POE San Francisco
29th August 2013 - 2 year green card arrived

 

* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
1st May 2015 - 90 day RoC window opened
6th May 2015 - I-751 filed (delivered 8th May, cheque cashed 18th May)
7th August 2015 - Approved / GC production

27th August 2015 - 10 year green card arrived

* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

* San Francisco Field Office:
1st May 2016 - N-400 window opened
20th August 2016 - N-400 filed

26th August 2016 - NOA1
13th September 2016 - Biometrics

12th January 2017 - Biometrics (again)
30th May 2017 - Interview (approved)
7th June 2017 - Oath

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Package 3 and 4 are just a way of referring to some letters that were once upon a time whole packages of documents.

These days Packet 3 is simply a single-page letter with your LND case number on it and a link to the instructions online:

http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

Packet 4 is a single page letter notifying you of your interview date.

The other form you are likely looking for is the DS-2001. Until very recently, that was a paper form, but it's just switched to an online form. It can be found here (read the note for K applicants, then follow the link below to "Notification of Applicant Readiness Form"):

http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/notification_of_applicant_readiness.html

I have no idea why they use the wording "return by email" when they actually want you to click through and fill out the form - I assume on *their* end, it comes back to them as an email, but it's stupid to expect applicants to realise that.

Thank you

Edited by Jenni Jones
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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Greece
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Package 3 and 4 are just a way of referring to some letters that were once upon a time whole packages of documents.

These days Packet 3 is simply a single-page letter with your LND case number on it and a link to the instructions online:

http://london.usembassy.gov/iv_15.html

Packet 4 is a single page letter notifying you of your interview date.

The other form you are likely looking for is the DS-2001. Until very recently, that was a paper form, but it's just switched to an online form. It can be found here (read the note for K applicants, then follow the link below to "Notification of Applicant Readiness Form"):

http://london.usembassy.gov/iv/notification_of_applicant_readiness.html

I have no idea why they use the wording "return by email" when they actually want you to click through and fill out the form - I assume on *their* end, it comes back to them as an email, but it's stupid to expect applicants to realise that.

After i fill ds160 do i have to send them anything else? We received package 3 today and says to complete ds160 and what papers we must have for the interview. I m so confused! I dont know if we must do anything else except ds160

01-08-2013 : We decided to be a couple and walk on the same life path!!!!

06-08-2013 : I traveled to the US to stay with my man for 3 months. We got engaged!!!!

Meanwhile :

July 2013 : My fiancé apply for his citizenship.

November 2013 : My fiancé become an American citizen.

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12-23-2013 : We sent I-129F form.

12-30-2013 : I-129F NOA1.

01-06-2014 : I-129F RFE ( fee mistake - we sent 341$ not 340$ ) + NOA1 Hardcopy.

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USCIS

01-22-2014 : We re-sent I-124F form.

01-24-2014 : I-129F NOA 1.

01-27-2014 : Case Number changed.

01-28-2014 : Alien Registration Number changed.

01-31-2014 : NOA1 Hardcopy.

02-07-2014 : Expedite requested.

02-10-2014 : Requested expedite denied.

04-28-2014 : Expedite requested (financial loss).

05-02-2014 : Email received requesting evidence to expedite + we sent evidence right away.

05-05-2014 : Expedite request approved (we called uscis on 05/08 and they told us that got approved).

05-08-2014 : NOA2

05-12-2014 : Uscis mail us noa2

05-14-2014 : Noa2 hardcopy received

05-21-2014 : Noa2 hardcopy received again with date 05-12-2014

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NVC

05-22-2014 : Case Creation Date

05-29-2014 : NVC Left

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Embassy

06-06-2014 : Received By Consulate

06-10-2014 : Received Package 3

06-18-2014 : Package 3 Sent

07-01-2014 : Received Package 4

07-07-2014 : Medical Exam

07-17-2014 : Interview (221g) (Administrative Processing)

07-17-2014 : Sent back an email as they asked

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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Old thread closed. Recent poster, the earlier posts pertained to London. Please consult your embassy's website or other resources.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

 
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