This is the waiting for packet 4 thread.

[TimsDaisy 0]

I don't think we need to split off topics. I'm not going to address the other thread.

What I will do now, however, is talk about waiting for packet 4 and my recent interaction with the ever-helpful, understanding, and available DOS operators.

I had one spontaneously and with NO mention on my part recommend remailing the materials if we had an extra copy (this was AFTER the conversation that was discussed in that other thread). Today, an operator said Tim could try going to the Embassy to pick up the packet 3 materials again - but then I clarified that he had received them, and mailed them back (twice) and we hadn't heard anything. I said we weren't "concerned" per se, but rather curious because there was, for a brief time, a pretty good turnaround on interview dates (as our VJ data supports).

He recommended I try contacting the Embassy directly - but I explained that the switchboard boots you to the toll line which can give you the same information DOS has on its computers and not much else. He was very kind on the phone too - he said, well, I don't have any other ideas either, but keep trying back.

So while I continue to be bummed about missing that faster moving bit of time in London, I'm not dejected or anything yet. I'd just like the interview date!

But, as I mentioned, at least the police cert is in hand, right on schedule. So it really is just back to waiting now.

[TimsDaisy 0]

so is this thread still here for legit purposes then?

[Dawny&Tommy 0]

I hope so, because i'm still impatiently waiting Packet 4

Dawn.

[LaL 418]

so is this thread still here for legit purposes then?

yes - please continue with the topic at hand

[psho 0]

I just called the DoS line today, and was told that the embassy hadn't received our checklist yet (!!! -- we sent it May 24!).

I asked if we needed to send it again, and the operator said "Oh? You have a copy?" and then she said "I can't see how it would hurt." She also said it could be that they *do* in fact have it, but maybe just haven't updated the system yet. She also suggested calling back "in a couple of weeks."

So the DoS has operators who are telling folks to resend information -- I'm going to hold off for another week or so, and try to be zen about the whole thing.

[no name 1]

I just called the DoS line today, and was told that the embassy hadn't received our checklist yet (!!! -- we sent it May 24!).

I asked if we needed to send it again, and the operator said "Oh? You have a copy?" and then she said "I can't see how it would hurt." She also said it could be that they *do* in fact have it, but maybe just haven't updated the system yet. She also suggested calling back "in a couple of weeks."

So the DoS has operators who are telling folks to resend information -- I'm going to hold off for another week or so, and try to be zen about the whole thing.

Thanks for this info & that sounds like a great plan!

[TracyTN 237]

Hmmm. Did you mail packet 3 and the checklist together, psho? And did they say if they had packet 3 (sorry if you said so somewhere else)?

Edited June 19, 2007 by TracyTN

[psho 0]

Hmmm. Did you mail packet 3 and the checklist together? And did they say they did have packet 3 (sorry if you said so somewhere else)?

Yep.

I will keep calling every couple of days since I seem to get a different story with every DoS operator I speak with. It's entertaining, in a perverse fashion.

[TracyTN 237]

Hmmm. Did you mail packet 3 and the checklist together? And did they say they did have packet 3 (sorry if you said so somewhere else)?

Yep.

I will keep calling every couple of days since I seem to get a different story with every DoS operator I speak with. It's entertaining, in a perverse fashion.

If they do have packet 3, I would mail in the checklist again. My experience has been that they won't schedule an interview until they have the checklist. I'd rather do that again than waste a few more weeks hoping that they 'catch up', esp. when they should have been entered together. Almost sounds like someone missed keying it in.

[Dawny&Tommy 0]

I sent the checklist in with packet 3 also. I tried to track my packet with Royal mail, and last I heard, which is over a week ago, was that it was in their PO Box. Tommy called the DoS and the only info they have at the moment, is the date they sent packet 3 to me. I didn't send mine back until June 7th, so i'm not overly worried yet, just bloody impatient!

Dawn.

[TimsDaisy 0]

Hmmm. Did you mail packet 3 and the checklist together? And did they say they did have packet 3 (sorry if you said so somewhere else)?

Yep.

I will keep calling every couple of days since I seem to get a different story with every DoS operator I speak with. It's entertaining, in a perverse fashion.

If they do have packet 3, I would mail in the checklist again. My experience has been that they won't schedule an interview until they have the checklist. I'd rather do that again than waste a few more weeks hoping that they 'catch up', esp. when they should have been entered together. Almost sounds like someone missed keying it in.

That sounds like good advice since they are saying they are missing just that one part. If they were together in the mail, I don't think you'll gain much hoping someone moves enough of last week's biscuit wrappers to get down to the forgotten item on his/her desk.

And I'm glad they seem to input at least some information if they get some at any given time. They have nothing noted in the record for us aside from having mailed packet 3 to Tim and the medical information coming back in.

[psho 0]

OK -- full disclosure, for anyone else who finds themselves in my shoes....

Turns out that the DoS operator who I thought was the least helpful was actually the most helpful!

I told my fiance about the phone call I had:

"Yeah, weird that they're waiting on the checklist...."

"The what?"

"The checklist! When you sent the forms in, you... did... send... in... the... checkli....."

"Oh, #@!*%!!!"

So they ARE waiting on our checklist! AAAARGH!!!

Here's where I wish I were over there, checking things over three times. Oh well.

Checklist was sent with a note explaining. Man, I hope he remembered to put the case number on it....

:hairpull:

Edited June 20, 2007 by psho

[Mags 112]

OK -- full disclosure, for anyone else who finds themselves in my shoes....

Turns out that the DoS operator who I thought was the least helpful was actually the most helpful!

I told my fiance about the phone call I had:

"Yeah, weird that they're waiting on the checklist...."

"The what?"

"The checklist! When you sent the forms in, you... did... send... in... the... checkli....."

"Oh, #@!*%!!!"

So they ARE waiting on our checklist! AAAARGH!!!

Here's where I wish I were over there, checking things over three times. Oh well.

Checklist was sent with a note explaining. Man, I hope he remembered to put the case number on it....

:hairpull:

D'oh! Silly psho's fiance!

Hopefully, things can start moving for you now!

[TracyTN 237]

Ditto the D'OH! But at least it should be rectified pretty swiftly.

And it does prove that they indeed wait for the checklist before scheduling the interview.

[psho 0]

Ditto the D'OH! But at least it should be rectified pretty swiftly.

And it does prove that they indeed wait for the checklist before scheduling the interview.

Heh! I'm lucky he mailed anything at all! I'm surprised he didn't crumple everything into a big ball and fling it over the wall!

HE OWES ME STEAK AND CHAMPAGNE (and a nice dog, once we have a house)