Sending packet 3 in advance to Mumbai

[vikasp 0]

I sent an email to the Mumbai consulate:

Thu, Apr 5, 2007 at 3:02 PM

From: xxx

To: mumbaiiv@state.gov

Hello,

I would like to know if it's possible to download, print, fill-in, and

send Instruction Packages-Packets 3 as soon as an approved I-129F

petition arrives at your office in Mumbai from the U.S. The packet I

am referring to is available on your site at the following URL:

http://mumbai.usconsulate.gov/ivforms.html

Thank you very much,

xxx

I got this answer:

Fri, Apr 27, 2007 at 12:54 AM

From: MUMBAI, I V <MUMBAIIV@state.gov>

To: xxx

Yes, you can. However, we recommend that you send us the completed

forms after we confirm that we have received the petition.

Sincerely,

Mumbai Immigrant Visa Unit

[vikasp 0]

Forgot to mention that preparing and sending in Packet 3 as soon as Mumbai receives the approved petition can save you a decent amount of time. For example, mail can take up to a week to arrive from Mumbai to where my wife lives.

[ELW 5]

Good info for others thanks!

As soon as you see (through DHL tracking) that your petition has reached Mumbai, try emailing them to confirm, then you can send in your packet immediately, saving weeks of time. Chennai answered me immediately confirming what day they received my packet.

[ssma2007 0]

Good info for others thanks!

As soon as you see (through DHL tracking) that your petition has reached Mumbai, try emailing them to confirm, then you can send in your packet immediately, saving weeks of time. Chennai answered me immediately confirming what day they received my packet.

I emailed Mumbai couple of times but never heard back from them. Finally called DOS number and they confirmed that Mumbai has the case in their system. My fiancee handed over the Packet3 at the Mumbai counter.

[vikasp 0]

Yes, considering it took them 22 days to respond to me, I think I'll call them next time I have heard that the hold times can be long.

[ssma2007 0]

Yes, considering it took them 22 days to respond to me, I think I'll call them next time I have heard that the hold times can be long.

I did try their number a couple of times during the day and in the eve to inquire, but their lines are completerly blocked & could not get through.

[Illidan 0]

Once you submit the Packet 3 does the embassy send you a confirmation letter or a receipt that the Packet 3 was received and processing or they just send you a Packet 4 when they get Packet 3?

[ssma2007 0]

Once you submit the Packet 3 does the embassy send you a confirmation letter or a receipt that the Packet 3 was received and processing or they just send you a Packet 4 when they get Packet 3?

No there is no confirmation letter or receipt. You can call/email to find out the status or wait for the packet4. Also 15/16th of every month they post the interview list for the next month.

[rajc 0]

guys what papers should i start to prepare? my i129f and 130 were just approved. what happens next? please i need some guide

thanks

[greeneclipse 0]

hey guys,

I noticed that in the packet-3 instructions it says to send in the the enclosed DS-230. Is this the same form that we previously send to the NVC? why would we have to send it again?

If it is a different DS-230, is it available for download online?

thanks

[ELW 5]

Yes, it is the same DS-230 form, available for download online. And why would they want it again? Some things just don't make sense during this process. We just gotta keep sending in all the paperwork to make them happy so we get the approval!

[greeneclipse 0]

The DS-230 that goes to the NVC does not require a photo right?

but the one that goes to the embassy does?

[ELW 5]

The DS-230 that goes to the NVC does not require a photo right?but the one that goes to the embassy does?

We applied for K1 visa and a photo was NOT required when sending the DS-230 to the Embassy. Two photos were however required with the two DS-156 forms we sent to the Embassy.

[pkewl 0]

The DS-230 that goes to the NVC does not require a photo right?but the one that goes to the embassy does?

We applied for K1 visa and a photo was NOT required when sending the DS-230 to the Embassy. Two photos were however required with the two DS-156 forms we sent to the Embassy.

I have a couple of quick questions in regards with this Post-NVC topic:

Q.1) As you can see from my sig below, I am currently waiting for my wife's K3 case to be received by Mumbai Consulate, whats the best way to check and track to see if and when did Mumbai received her case. I was told by NVC that my wife's K3 case is enroute to Mumbai as of today(11/15/07) and the CSR also informed me that they will be doing an electronic transmission as well as DHL. Is there a way to find out this DHL tracking number? Because that would kind of confirm that my wife's K3 petition is in Mumbai. Any thoughts, suggestions.

Q.2) Just to confirm once more, for Mumbai, is it still okay to mail in packet3 as soon as I can confirm that my wife's K3 case has arrived in Mumbai? OR Does my wife needs to wait to receive her packet3 at home and ONLY after then she can mail her packet3 out to Mumbai Consulate. She checked locally(NOT with embassy) with some visa/travel agent and she was told that she HAS to wait to receive her packet3 in the mail but I have heard so much of post troubles in India (from other friends' and families' NVC cases) that I really get anxious about this. Once I can confirm that the case is indeed at Mumbai consulate, can my wife pick up and drop off her packet3 in person? If not pick up, then can she atleast drop off in person? Does the Mumbai embassy will allow her to do so? Because that would certainly take out the post office snafu variable and not to mention we will also shave some of the waiting time.

Any other tips/info is most welcome too. Thanks a lot to all for your great deal of time and help.

[Bacchha 0]

Bump for some good followup questions by last post. I will be filing the biographic DS230 portion to NVC soon.

What would be the best way of tracking the "transfer" of my case to the Mumbai Consulate. Would greatly appreciate your input.

The DS-230 that goes to the NVC does not require a photo right?but the one that goes to the embassy does?

We applied for K1 visa and a photo was NOT required when sending the DS-230 to the Embassy. Two photos were however required with the two DS-156 forms we sent to the Embassy.

I have a couple of quick questions in regards with this Post-NVC topic:

Q.1) As you can see from my sig below, I am currently waiting for my wife's K3 case to be received by Mumbai Consulate, whats the best way to check and track to see if and when did Mumbai received her case. I was told by NVC that my wife's K3 case is enroute to Mumbai as of today(11/15/07) and the CSR also informed me that they will be doing an electronic transmission as well as DHL. Is there a way to find out this DHL tracking number? Because that would kind of confirm that my wife's K3 petition is in Mumbai. Any thoughts, suggestions.

Q.2) Just to confirm once more, for Mumbai, is it still okay to mail in packet3 as soon as I can confirm that my wife's K3 case has arrived in Mumbai? OR Does my wife needs to wait to receive her packet3 at home and ONLY after then she can mail her packet3 out to Mumbai Consulate. She checked locally(NOT with embassy) with some visa/travel agent and she was told that she HAS to wait to receive her packet3 in the mail but I have heard so much of post troubles in India (from other friends' and families' NVC cases) that I really get anxious about this. Once I can confirm that the case is indeed at Mumbai consulate, can my wife pick up and drop off her packet3 in person? If not pick up, then can she atleast drop off in person? Does the Mumbai embassy will allow her to do so? Because that would certainly take out the post office snafu variable and not to mention we will also shave some of the waiting time.

Any other tips/info is most welcome too. Thanks a lot to all for your great deal of time and help.