This is the waiting for packet 4 thread.

[Teddy406 0]

I sent mine to the address that was listed on the package 3 they sent to me

VISA BRANCH

5 Upper Grosvenor Street

Is that correct? I should have read this thread before venting but I would assume they would check their mail, sign for it then throw it into their "Crystal Maze" esque machine and start plucking letters at random after they've been in the machine for a month or so!

Edited March 16, 2007 by Teddy406

[helzie 0]

:energetic:

Just rung the state department and was told that my husband's interview is scheduled for 2nd May!! I did ask my husband to ring the £1.20 a minute number yesterday as when I called the state department, they had no record of receiving packet three. I just rung him to tell him the interview date and he told me he rung last night and gave them hell, so I think whatever he did helped! Packet 4 was sent yesterday!

Good luck to all of those still waiting...

[Tigersden 0]

Just rung the state department and was told that my husband's interview is scheduled for 2nd May!! I did ask my husband to ring the £1.20 a minute number yesterday as when I called the state department, they had no record of receiving packet three. I just rung him to tell him the interview date and he told me he rung last night and gave them hell, so I think whatever he did helped! Packet 4 was sent yesterday!

Good luck to all of those still waiting...

That is awesome news I just phoned up the state dept and they are still waiting to issue me with an interview date. Have been in that state for over a week now and it is getting very frustrating

Called the £1.20/min line and they said that I should call back in a couple of weeks to see if there is an update. Heh, they even asked if I had sent back the checklist (that is my packet III date - sent the original forms in the middle of Feb).

2nd of May? The date is slipping further and further away, lol ANd here was me hoping to be out of here and in her arms at the end of May

[garyandkris 0]

That is awesome news I just phoned up the state dept and they are still waiting to issue me with an interview date. Have been in that state for over a week now and it is getting very frustrating

Called the £1.20/min line and they said that I should call back in a couple of weeks to see if there is an update. Heh, they even asked if I had sent back the checklist (that is my packet III date - sent the original forms in the middle of Feb).

2nd of May? The date is slipping further and further away, lol ANd here was me hoping to be out of here and in her arms at the end of May

I also just rang the State Department, and we're also still waiting for an interview date. Ages ago, Gary had bought plane tickets and later changed the departure date to 20th March. He called yesterday and changed the departure date to 1st May based on the interview dates people were getting. Looks like he'll have to change it again. BA is going to be very, very sick of us. Tigersden, we still might get something in April, as we've no idea how they allocate interview dates.

Congrats, helzie! Wonderful news!

[Teddy406 0]

:energetic:

Just rung the state department and was told that my husband's interview is scheduled for 2nd May!! I did ask my husband to ring the £1.20 a minute number yesterday as when I called the state department, they had no record of receiving packet three. I just rung him to tell him the interview date and he told me he rung last night and gave them hell, so I think whatever he did helped! Packet 4 was sent yesterday!

Good luck to all of those still waiting...

Congratulations, and Thank You for the good luck thoughts!

I sent my packet 3 (forms, but no request for interview) the day before you, when I called up the State Department last night, They said "We havent received ANYTHING from you yet, please re send!",

I sent my request for an interview on Thursday last week so I'm kind of hoping when they have both they will then change the status to "all things received, go go go!"

Teddy.

[Teddy406 0]

I just checked with Royal Mail on the online track and trace...my request for an interview sent on the 15th is acknowledged as "delivered". The DS-230, 156, 156k and 157 I sent on the 4th of March #has a problem with the reference# .

What should I do? Anyone else have to crack some skulls? Would it be possible for me to be given an interview date without having sent the forms to them? (which i did, i just presume my first letter is lying around somewhere) Or should I send in a second copy of my DS-230, 156, 156k and 157 ASAP?

I feel even MORE stuck in PO BOX PURGATORY now...anyone actually have any luck with asking "what the funk is going on?" with any channels?

Thanks

Teddy

[Nicole72082 0]

I would just send the forms in. They'll probably be received before those stupid people at the Embassy find them!

Alright, I know they aren't stupid, just probably extremely busy, but I feel they don't know how important this stuff is to us! Actually when I first sent in our I-129F, I was seriously thinking about how in the world you become one of the workers who do our petitions and such. I think that would be a interesting job and I would try to rush thru it as soon as possible, knowing that most of the couples are legit and just are eager to be with each other.

[Catica 1]

Hello again this update finallly brings a little good news just a little late posting it. We finally got packet 4 Monday, our Interview Date is April 20th at 9am. Thanks Everyone for the support no way could I or we get through this without VJ and VJ'ers. We were also looking at buying our plane tickets for him to come to the USA for April 27th(assuming we make it through the interview the way our lick is going who knows lol) anyone think this is a little soon? Dont really no how fast the courier service is after the interview date.

Thanks Again

Cat

[chelseafan 0]

Awwww, Catica, that's terrific news! You must feel so relieved to be at the final "leg"? You had a longer wait than most! I hope you get the nicest CO, in the best mood!!!

[featherB 1]

Hello again this update finallly brings a little good news just a little late posting it. We finally got packet 4 Monday, our Interview Date is April 20th at 9am. Thanks Everyone for the support no way could I or we get through this without VJ and VJ'ers. We were also looking at buying our plane tickets for him to come to the USA for April 27th(assuming we make it through the interview the way our lick is going who knows lol) anyone think this is a little soon? Dont really no how fast the courier service is after the interview date.

Thanks Again

Cat

Congrats, Catica - so glad to see your fiance has his interview date at last! That's excellent news... one thing though, I think April 27th might just be pushing it. I mean, if all goes well at the interview, he more than likely will have the visa in hand by then... but if it gets to the 25th and he still hasn't got it, you'll both be in a blind panic - thinking, 'it needs to arrive tomorrow'.... if he's booked onto a morning flight on the 27th, having the courier show up sometime that day with the visa will be a bit late! My interview was on the 15th, and the couriers texted me on the 19th to say they were going to deliver on the 20th (I called and asked them to make it today instead)... but I wouldn't have banked on definitely having it this soon, and would have spent the whole time having a panic attack if I knew I was booked on a flight a couple of days later!

So... even if you are going to hedge your bets and book a flight before having the visa in hand, you might want to give a bit more time than that, just to be on the safe side... unless you book a ticket that can be easily changed without having to shell out a fortune, that is! Then again, maybe the two of you enjoy a bit of nail-biting suspense!

[garyandkris 0]

Congrats, Catica!

I just received word from the State Department that Gary's interview is the 30th April at 8:30 am. So we're going through the flight booking dilemma as well. We're hoping BA lets Gary change his previously-booked flight for the umpteenth time, but we can't decide which date to pick, either. I'm leaning towards being on the safe side and saying ten days after the interview, but Gary's leaning towards six or seven days after it. Of course, he's the one who'll be making the reservation, so I won't be able to have the final word on this one. I will, however, be able to say "I told you so" if his departure dates comes and goes with no visa in sight.

[Buxton babe 0]

Hello again this update finallly brings a little good news just a little late posting it. We finally got packet 4 Monday, our Interview Date is April 20th at 9am. Thanks Everyone for the support no way could I or we get through this without VJ and VJ'ers. We were also looking at buying our plane tickets for him to come to the USA for April 27th(assuming we make it through the interview the way our lick is going who knows lol) anyone think this is a little soon? Dont really no how fast the courier service is after the interview date.

Thanks Again

Cat

Congrats CATICA, Garyandkris, Its a nice feeling, isnt it?

Edited March 21, 2007 by Buxton babe

[jlivings99 0]

Congratulations on the many scheduled interviews ... Buxton Babe, Gary&Kris and Catica ... also ChelseaFan, Helzie and TheZilla a few days ago ... what a difference a week makes ... hope everyone else hears soon

Buxton Babe ... I am curious ... did you give them your planned wedding date? ... is this why you got March 26? ... they said my husband having to live with relatives after March 31 (lease ends) was not sufficient reason to have a March interview

[Buxton babe 0]

Buxton Babe ... I am curious ... did you give them your planned wedding date? ... is this why you got March 26? ... they said my husband having to live with relatives after March 31 (lease ends) was not sufficient reason to have a March interview

(In answer; cut and pasted)

YES, The first two weeks of April was the only time my fiancee could have all her children fly to the Usa for the wedding. So we booked everything, some with refundable deposits. We then included a letter with Pkt 3, including confirmatory reservation letters attached. All very risky, but they must have took pity on us. And yes as you can see by our timeline we showed the Embassy we were doing our part by getting everything in our power ready.

Who can know the mind of a consular officer? expedite a married or unmarried applicant?

I do feel that with the help of you all, I did my my homework, planned my date with conviction and provided copies of four letters to prove our story. The only reason I have put the wedding a week back is because I had boooked a trip to the uk, just in case I was turned down. That trip will now be used to bring my Fiancee to the USA.

[JamalNTam 1]

Sent Packet 3 of today so I guess I'm now in the 'waiting for packet 4' club!