Packet 3 is driving me crazy

[Danielle and Jake 24]

Hey guys!

I feel so stupid, and I don't know if I'm alone in saying this but Packet 3 is literally driving me crazy because I find the Montreal checklist is kinda confusing.

Now my big question is: is all I'm sending in the mail right now the signed checklist and none of the supporting documents?

I'm so overwhelmed by this whole thing I need somebody to dumb it down for me lol

[Nicole&Billy 0]

The instructions for packet 3 state that you need to send by email the checklist, scanned bio page of your passport and the confirmation page with barcod from the DS-160.

This is what we just sent... So if this is incorrect I hope someone will shed some light as well .. :/ but I read the packet 3 instructions like 20 times. Nowhere did it state that we need to send all the documents listed in the checklist; just that we have gathered all documents to bring to the interview.

[ed-j 1]

We had the Vancouver version (I'm guessing they are quite similar). My fiance emailed the checklist back to them and they sent out packet 4. They appear to only want to see the documents in person.

[Danielle and Jake 24]

We had the Vancouver version (I'm guessing they are quite similar). My fiance emailed the checklist back to them and they sent out packet 4. They appear to only want to see the documents in person.

That's what I'm thinking, but just wanted to be sure. If that's the case then I'm ready to print out and mail and get this process going.

and since you received your packet 4 already, is that when you're able to book your interview?

[Danielle and Jake 24]

The instructions for packet 3 state that you need to send by email the checklist, scanned bio page of your passport and the confirmation page with barcod from the DS-160.

This is what we just sent... So if this is incorrect I hope someone will shed some light as well .. :/ but I read the packet 3 instructions like 20 times. Nowhere did it state that we need to send all the documents listed in the checklist; just that we have gathered all documents to bring to the interview.

I think given what other people are telling me, you're right.

But for the scanned checklist that you email, is that a checked and signed copy or just an empty one?

[ed-j 1]

Yes, packet 4 had the instructions to book the interview date. It was an online system and you also pay the visa fee when you book that.

[Nicole&Billy 0]

How long did it take for them to send packet 4? Probably not an accurate comparison since it's different consulates but just wondering !

[ethomps 16]

Hi there!

I remember these google drive documents someone made REALLY helped me in assembling my Packet 3. I'm not sure if it's updated to today's standards (so still do your due diligence) but it worked for me when I filled mine out in September 2013.

Hope it helps you too

http://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPyYVB3A_-EHgO2k6X5WgKg5Jtb04pgRubg9SeiHNzI/edit?pli=1

http://docs.google.com/document/d/1pnWMqmD3EtoTh5Q_cCgawHzfvreX5EjX7OULEAckYQc/edit?pli=1

Edited May 1, 2015 by ethomps

[TBoneTX 45,291]

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[NikLR 13,227]

Hi there!

I remember these google drive documents someone made REALLY helped me in assembling my Packet 3. I'm not sure if it's updated to today's standards (so still do your due diligence) but it worked for me when I filled mine out in September 2013.

Hope it helps you too

http://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPyYVB3A_-EHgO2k6X5WgKg5Jtb04pgRubg9SeiHNzI/edit?pli=1

http://docs.google.com/document/d/1pnWMqmD3EtoTh5Q_cCgawHzfvreX5EjX7OULEAckYQc/edit?pli=1

I don't think they'll help since everything is electronic forms.

OP - no you do NOT send any documents to the consulate. Just the filled out and signed form, the photocopy of the bio data page, and the confirmation of the DS-160. That's it.

You don't check anything, just sign it by the way.. the lines are more like bullets.

They do

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instead of

[Danielle and Jake 24]

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I don't think they'll help since everything is electronic forms.

OP - no you do NOT send any documents to the consulate. Just the filled out and signed form, the photocopy of the bio data page, and the confirmation of the DS-160. That's it.

You don't check anything, just sign it by the way.. the lines are more like bullets.

They do

-

instead of

Oh okay, so am I putting my signed initials beside the document title then rather than a check mark. Also, am I just leaving what documents don't apply to me blank then?

[NikLR 13,227]

No just fill out the bottom

don't worry about the actual checklist.

"by signing the document you acknowledge that you have collected all the necessary documents below"

[Robcin12 4]

Email the consulate after you send in packet 3 and ask them to email you packet 4...we recd it in a few days from Vancouver....

[ethomps 16]

I don't think they'll help since everything is electronic forms.

OP - no you do NOT send any documents to the consulate. Just the filled out and signed form, the photocopy of the bio data page, and the confirmation of the DS-160. That's it.

You don't check anything, just sign it by the way.. the lines are more like bullets.

They do

-

instead of

Oh wow, all electronic? That's a huge change! Probably a good thing since most people never actually received Packet 3 from Montreal (myself included).

[Danielle and Jake 24]

No just fill out the bottom

don't worry about the actual checklist.

"by signing the document you acknowledge that you have collected all the necessary documents below"

Oh wow. Dumb moment. Thanks!! Haha

Also, in that case am I scanning the signed checklist and sending it by email as well? Or am I just forwarding a blank checklist?