packet 3 from Naples

[linda2573 1]

Hi everyone,

Our case status on CEAC is READY and we received an email form the NVC with the date of the interview at Naples Consulate. However, we did not receive Packet 3 from Naples and we don't know what we are supposed to do now. The packet 3 that can be downloaded from the Consulate website says to fill out the online form DS 260 (we already did a long time ago) and to send by fax/email a statement to schedule an interview....so what is the inteview date on the NVC email for? Also, for the medicals it is necessary to schedule an appointment?

Thank you in advance for any advice.

[linda2573 1]

Hi everyone,

The NVC sent me a letter with an appointment date for March 10th, but I didn't get any email from the Consulate in Italy (Naples). I contact them by email and they responded that due to a staffing shortage, some emails and scheduling requests for IVs will not be answered for up to 7 business days. The attached some FAQs stating:

A: The transferring of your case from NVC to Naples can take up to 3 weeks. Once we receive your case we will send you an email with instructions on how you can proceed with your visa application, including what documents you need to obtain before your interview. Overall, processing time from when we receive your petition to when you are scheduled for an interview generally takes from two to four months.

I am really confused, since I don' t know if my appointment is scheduled or not and who has to schedule it, the NVC or the Consulate?

Any ideas?

Thank you!

[Ryan H 3,812]

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Your interview date is March 10th, the NVC scheduled based on the availability they were given by the Consulate in Napoli.

Don't use any packet 3, you don't need it. Just schedule your medical exam with an approved panel physician. You will need the interview letter you received from the NVC.

Edited February 20, 2015 by Ryan H

[spousewaitingvisa 39]

Hi everyone,

Our case status on CEAC is READY and we received an email form the NVC with the date of the interview at Naples Consulate. However, we did not receive Packet 3 from Naples and we don't know what we are supposed to do now. The packet 3 that can be downloaded from the Consulate website says to fill out the online form DS 260 (we already did a long time ago) and to send by fax/email a statement to schedule an interview....so what is the inteview date on the NVC email for? Also, for the medicals it is necessary to schedule an appointment?

Thank you in advance for any advice.

You can prepare for an interview by reading on the website (copy this link and paste into web browser):

travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/interview/prepare.html (if you haven't seen this website)

You can download pdf of Naples on preparation page and click medication and then download pdf of Naples. You can call a specific doctor that is on the given instruction on the downloaded pdf for medical examination.

Hope this helps.

Edited February 20, 2015 by spousewaitingvisa

[linda2573 1]

Thank you all!

The Consulate in Naples sent us an email saying that we don't need to use packet 3 and that the interview date is the one scheduled by the NVC. The medical will be one day before, it is automatically scheduled by the Consulate.