Packet 3 Questions

[ahmed_a 0]

Hello all,

Thanks for your wonderful site and the great info we were able to find here. My fiancée and I are at the Packet 3 step right now and I have a few questions I would appreciate answers to.

• What evidence is sufficient to prove my domicile in the US? Is a copy of my lease and some bills enough?
• What about the evidence of my status in the US? What does that mean exactly?
• Finally, once in the US, can my fiancée travel freely by plane within its borders?

Also, another general question. We will be using the consulate in Montreal. I have heard that not all embassies and consulates accept cosponsors for the I-134 form. Does anyone know if this one accepts them?

Thanks a lot for your help!

[SparklePony 238]

I suggest you look at the reviews for the Montreal Embassy to see the experiences other members have had with that embassy.

I'm not sure about your domicile questions, but I do know that she's free to fly domestically inside the US.

[ahmed_a 0]

I suggest you look at the reviews for the Montreal Embassy to see the experiences other members have had with that embassy.

I'm not sure about your domicile questions, but I do know that she's free to fly domestically inside the US.

Thanks! I will see where I can find reviews of the consulate too then.

I would appreciate if anyone can answer the other questions.

[Crumulent 7]

Hello all,

Thanks for your wonderful site and the great info we were able to find here. My fiancée and I are at the Packet 3 step right now and I have a few questions I would appreciate answers to.

• What evidence is sufficient to prove my domicile in the US? Is a copy of my lease and some bills enough?
• What about the evidence of my status in the US? What does that mean exactly?

In which part of Packet three does that come up? Looking at my DS-160, and checklist, I don't see anything asking for proof of the US citizens residency or status. I would think that had been covered within the I-129f application.

As faras I know, Montreal accepts co-sponsors on a case-by-case basis.

[ahmed_a 0]

In which part of Packet three does that come up? Looking at my DS-160, and checklist, I don't see anything asking for proof of the US citizens residency or status. I would think that had been covered within the I-129f application.

As faras I know, Montreal accepts co-sponsors on a case-by-case basis.

Well, in the checklist there is a request for "Evidence of petitioner’s domicile in the United States". I was looking ahead at Packet 4 actually for the "K‐1 FIANCÉ(E) VISA INTERVIEW CHECKLIST" which requires "Copy of the U.S. petitioner status in the USA" as well as "Copies of documents proving petitioner’s U.S. domicile".

Thanks, I hope the cosponsor helps in my case.

Edited March 2, 2014 by ahmed_a

[Crumulent 7]

Hmm. Maybe Montreal sends different paperwork. I'm going through Vancouver and don't see that anywhere on my packet 3 or 4 letters.

[ahmed_a 0]

Hmm. Maybe Montreal sends different paperwork. I'm going through Vancouver and don't see that anywhere on my packet 3 or 4 letters.

That's interesting. Hopefully someone else will know.

Good luck on your interview!

[TBoneTX 46,042]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

(Moderator hat off)

The beneficiary is free to fly domestically. However, if you're driving within a 100-mile radius of either U.S. border (especially the southern), be aware of inland CBP checkpoints. Be sure to have the most updated available information with you -- a valid I-94 is fine, and after that, the NOA1 for the AOS filing, or at least a copy of the cover-letter for that package. I had Mrs. T-B. carry a copy of our marriage certificate with her until she got her green card.

[Boggy1974 124]

See my response in red:

Hello all,

Thanks for your wonderful site and the great info we were able to find here. My fiancée and I are at the Packet 3 step right now and I have a few questions I would appreciate answers to.

• What evidence is sufficient to prove my domicile in the US? Is a copy of my lease and some bills enough?
• In addition: Drivers License, register to vote, open a bank account, Filed taxes etc etc
• What about the evidence of my status in the US? What does that mean exactly?
• Finally, once in the US, can my fiancée travel freely by plane within its borders? Yes. With her valid passport or travel document.

Also, another general question. We will be using the consulate in Montreal. I have heard that not all embassies and consulates accept cosponsors for the I-134 form. Does anyone know if this one accepts them?

Thanks a lot for your help!

[ahmed_a 0]

*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

(Moderator hat off)

The beneficiary is free to fly domestically. However, if you're driving within a 100-mile radius of either U.S. border (especially the southern), be aware of inland CBP checkpoints. Be sure to have the most updated available information with you -- a valid I-94 is fine, and after that, the NOA1 for the AOS filing, or at least a copy of the cover-letter for that package. I had Mrs. T-B. carry a copy of our marriage certificate with her until she got her green card.

Thanks T-B for moving it appropriately! We'll keep that in mind and make sure to be prepared.

See my response in red:

Thanks Boggy. I will make copies of these documents as well for extra security.

Any ideas on the status in US question?

[blackknight1609 28]

Can I ask a question, what is Packet 3? and at which phase you get it ???

Thanks for your time

[SparklePony 238]

Packet 3 is the name given to the letter/packet sent to the beneficiary by the appropriate embassy, once your case reaches it and has been through initial processing, with the instructions and next steps needed. It usually lists the documents needed to schedule the interview. Because different embassies have different ways of doing things, some people actually receive a letter, some receive an email, some don't receive anything at all.. Hope this helps.

[ahmed_a 0]

When they ask for two photographs as well (passport-style), I assume it's only for my fiancée. Is that right?

[blackknight1609 28]

Thanks tons sparkle pony..

[SparklePony 238]

When they ask for two photographs as well (passport-style), I assume it's only for my fiancée. Is that right?

The passport-style photographs accompany the G-325A form, which is necessary for both petitioner and beneficiary, so you both need to submit them.