question about sending in packet 3

[rajc 0]

i am thinking about telling my wife to go ahead and send in packet 3 papers to mumbai counslate.

1. is it ok to do so without receiving the packet 3? NVC told me that counslate has already received the paper work (don t know exactly when?)

2. for packet 3 we only have to send in DS - 156, DS 230 (with only first part filled out), copy of passport pages, copies of marriage certificate (to show change of names), birth certificates (which is scholl leaving certificate), and lastly 2 passport size photos of her.

do i need to send in any thing else with it?

[Udella&Wiz 325]

i am thinking about telling my wife to go ahead and send in packet 3 papers to mumbai counslate.

1. is it ok to do so without receiving the packet 3? NVC told me that counslate has already received the paper work (don t know exactly when?)

2. for packet 3 we only have to send in DS - 156, DS 230 (with only first part filled out), copy of passport pages, copies of marriage certificate (to show change of names), birth certificates (which is scholl leaving certificate), and lastly 2 passport size photos of her.

do i need to send in any thing else with it?

I would advise you to wait for the Packet 3..it contains your case # (different from the original) which you'll need to reference when returning forms etc...... They also prefer you to use the forms they send.

not sure if the procedure is teh same for all countries...best to see the forum pertaining to her country perhaps?

[L_n_O 3]

WAIT TIL YOU GET THE PACKAGE

DON'T JUST SEND IT IN BLINDLY LIKE THAT!

[vikasp 0]

i am thinking about telling my wife to go ahead and send in packet 3 papers to mumbai counslate.

1. is it ok to do so without receiving the packet 3? NVC told me that counslate has already received the paper work (don t know exactly when?)

2. for packet 3 we only have to send in DS - 156, DS 230 (with only first part filled out), copy of passport pages, copies of marriage certificate (to show change of names), birth certificates (which is scholl leaving certificate), and lastly 2 passport size photos of her.

do i need to send in any thing else with it?

Raj, wait for Mumbai to tell you they have the package. You have the BMB number right? It's all you need. Packet 3 does not mention marriage certificate or birth certificate -- these are required at interview. Collect them. Have them handy. But don't send them in! The packet 3 instructions say: "DO NOT SEND THE DOCUMENTS TO THIS OFFICE NOW. YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT THEM AT YOUR VISA INTERVIEW." Read carefully.

For my packet 3 (k3 visa) I am having my wife send:

1.) Packet 3 instructions with BMB number and other info filled, signed.

2.) DS-156 filled with two photos stapled on top of each other in the bottom right hand corner, signed.

3.) DS-230 Part I, signed

4.) Full copy of her passport.

Vikas

[JoeCanuk 3]

i am thinking about telling my wife to go ahead and send in packet 3 papers to mumbai counslate.

1. is it ok to do so without receiving the packet 3? NVC told me that counslate has already received the paper work (don t know exactly when?)

2. for packet 3 we only have to send in DS - 156, DS 230 (with only first part filled out), copy of passport pages, copies of marriage certificate (to show change of names), birth certificates (which is scholl leaving certificate), and lastly 2 passport size photos of her.

do i need to send in any thing else with it?

Raj, wait for Mumbai to tell you they have the package. You have the BMB number right? It's all you need. Packet 3 does not mention marriage certificate or birth certificate -- these are required at interview. Collect them. Have them handy. But don't send them in! The packet 3 instructions say: "DO NOT SEND THE DOCUMENTS TO THIS OFFICE NOW. YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT THEM AT YOUR VISA INTERVIEW." Read carefully.

For my packet 3 (k3 visa) I am having my wife send:

1.) Packet 3 instructions with BMB number and other info filled, signed.

2.) DS-156 filled with two photos stapled on top of each other in the bottom right hand corner, signed.

3.) DS-230 Part I, signed

4.) Full copy of her passport.

Vikas

I was told to bring what packet 3 said to bring. It says nothing about my fiancee's birth certificate, passport, whatever. The only things it says to bring from her are her divorce certificate and the affidavit of support.

[Tinker 0]

Joe EACH consulate is different, even the two consulates in Canada have different requests in Packet 3.

Vikasp, I think you should wait as well.

[Tinker 0]

Vikasp, I think you should wait as well.

I'm sorry! I meant rajc

[soni1952 0]

Joe EACH consulate is different, even the two consulates in Canada have different requests in Packet 3.

Vikasp, I think you should wait as well.

hello all,

just to add..I emailed mumbai embassy and they told me that "they have sent packet 3 to my wife on may 17. if you want you can get the packet 3 contents online". As of now, my wife still hasn't received anything..I wonder where it went or if they actually sent 1? who knows. I would say wait 1-2 weeks. if you dont get it, then send it to them by printing it online. that is what we did. and you do not need to submit any documents at this point (other than copy of passport, ds-156, ds-230, photos)

g'luck to you

[TimsDaisy 0]

If you can find a VJer with a copy of your Embassy's packet, then you can probably better determine if you can send it in without receiving the hard copy in the mail first. I can only speak for the London Embassy process - but having waited it out, I know wish we had just sent back packet 3 while their copy was on its way to us. But again, the Embassies can vary slightly. For London, so long as you have a blank copy of their checklist to mail back and have your State Dept case number - which you can get from either NVC or the State Dept, then you have what you need. The addendum to that is that you should wait until you know the materials have reached the Embassy - but it sounds like yours have, you are just waiting for packet 3 to arrive.

We lost a week waiting for the packet to get to my fiance and it's been two weeks now with no indication that they have received it back (yes we mailed it and yes we used delivery confirmation). Saving a week here or there would make a big difference to me - but I'm not one of those "what's a few days here or there" kind of people.

If you can figure out EXACTLY what your Embassy wants, then it may be a safe practice. Is there a regional forum that covers your Embassy here? Did you try there?

[Tinker 0]

hello all,

just to add..I emailed mumbai embassy and they told me that "they have sent packet 3 to my wife on may 17. if you want you can get the packet 3 contents online". As of now, my wife still hasn't received anything..I wonder where it went or if they actually sent 1? who knows. I would say wait 1-2 weeks. if you dont get it, then send it to them by printing it online. that is what we did. and you do not need to submit any documents at this point (other than copy of passport, ds-156, ds-230, photos)

g'luck to you

Can you call the embassy and get your number though? Every place is different.

[vikasp 0]

If you can figure out EXACTLY what your Embassy wants, then it may be a safe practice.

In the case of the Mumbai Consulate, yes, you can figure out exactly what they want. Their packet 3 is online and the consulate says it's okay to submit that. You just need the NVC case number (starts with BMB for Mumbai, which was previously known as Bombay)).

I think we're done here

[Tinker 0]

[TimsDaisy 0]

If you can figure out EXACTLY what your Embassy wants, then it may be a safe practice.

In the case of the Mumbai Consulate, yes, you can figure out exactly what they want. Their packet 3 is online and the consulate says it's okay to submit that. You just need the NVC case number (starts with BMB for Mumbai, which was previously known as Bombay)).

I think we're done here

[JoeCanuk 3]

Joe EACH consulate is different, even the two consulates in Canada have different requests in Packet 3.

Vikasp, I think you should wait as well.

Yes, I have to remember that. It certainly makes things confusing eh?

[desmondshirley 0]

i am thinking about telling my wife to go ahead and send in packet 3 papers to mumbai counslate.

1. is it ok to do so without receiving the packet 3? NVC told me that counslate has already received the paper work (don t know exactly when?)

2. for packet 3 we only have to send in DS - 156, DS 230 (with only first part filled out), copy of passport pages, copies of marriage certificate (to show change of names), birth certificates (which is scholl leaving certificate), and lastly 2 passport size photos of her.

do i need to send in any thing else with it?

Raj, wait for Mumbai to tell you they have the package. You have the BMB number right? It's all you need. Packet 3 does not mention marriage certificate or birth certificate -- these are required at interview. Collect them. Have them handy. But don't send them in! The packet 3 instructions say: "DO NOT SEND THE DOCUMENTS TO THIS OFFICE NOW. YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT THEM AT YOUR VISA INTERVIEW." Read carefully.

For my packet 3 (k3 visa) I am having my wife send:

1.) Packet 3 instructions with BMB number and other info filled, signed.

2.) DS-156 filled with two photos stapled on top of each other in the bottom right hand corner, signed.

3.) DS-230 Part I, signed

4.) Full copy of her passport.

Vikas

how did u check with DHL tht ur nvc is delivered to consulate plzz let me know thank in advance