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Do we have to wait for Packet 3?

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Greenbaum Grand Master

Greenbaum   12,259

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9 hours ago, abamichelle said:

I guess this question is more specific for the US embassy at Ghana since I noticed it varies by country. Is it necessary to wait for the P3 to schedule the interview? Or can you schedule when you see Ready? 

You would be better served if you were to go to the sub-forum or thread from your country where others can help you.  Link is below.

 

Ghana P3

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H86IKV5BUvN1Kkwtj8Z7ccbYLVdNu5P0/view?usp=sharing

 

VJ Thread for those processing in Ghana where you can ask questions of others

 

 

Average wait time from when embassy receives the application is 6-8 weeks.  Average time to be sent to Ghanaian embassy from NVC is 1 month.  Therefore applicants should expect 3 months from NVC till receiving the P3.  Interview slots are very limited for this embassy, so it is advised for applicants that believe that they are a "strong applicant" to proactively schedule their interview date three months out to secure a date and time.

 

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It took NVC, 1 month and 1 week to ship my petition to the US embassy in Ghana on September 5th. I just scheduled my appointment on October 24th and still have not received Packet 3. If your petition has been received by the embassy then you can fill out  the visa application DS-160 and pay the fee at GT bank of $265. Then you can start looking for appointments but make sure it would be about 3 months from when they received your petition.

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abamichelle Apprentice

abamichelle   12

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On 11/9/2019 at 12:27 AM, MissyB651 said:

It took NVC, 1 month and 1 week to ship my petition to the US embassy in Ghana on September 5th. I just scheduled my appointment on October 24th and still have not received Packet 3. If your petition has been received by the embassy then you can fill out  the visa application DS-160 and pay the fee at GT bank of $265. Then you can start looking for appointments but make sure it would be about 3 months from when they received your petition.

That’s smart! So you waited until it said Ready on the Ceac website? 

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***Moved from K1 Progress Reports to US Embassy and Consulate Discussion; topic pertains to this phase of the process.  Hijack post and replies to said post removed.***

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