2 Manila K1 questions: packet 4 (no 3?) & Visa delivery times

[wildone_106 0]

My fiance just recieved her packet from the Embassy in Manila, I thought its supposed to be packet "3" but instead it says "Enclosure packet 4" it has the Appointment letter, DS156, DS 156k, DS157, MedEx Instruction, Photo specs, VAC.

She never recieved a packet 3, is she missing something or is this IT!

Also I read somewhere that a checklist needs to be signed and returned to the embassy, although I don’t think she received a checklist. Is there anything else she should send back to them before the interview (may 30)

My other question for those that have recieved the visa after the manila interview, whats the normal time to recieve it? I need to start planning plane tickets in advanced and of course was gonna leave a week or so safety margin as to when I was going to get her and travel back. Just curious what the normal delivery time for it is!

I attached an edited appointment letter for further info.

Thanks for any help!

[Pinay Wife 47]

For Manila, there is no Packet 3 anymore. Packet 4 is now referred to as the "Appointment Package".

http://travel.state.gov/visa/laws/telegram...grams_1540.html

2. Although the IV packet system has served well for over forty years with relatively few changes, the ease with which information can now be maintained and shared electronically makes the linear, rationed approach to immigrant visa information less useful. The numbered packets, many of which are no longer used by consular sections and rarely seen by applicants, were also the source of some confusion. The numbered packet system has therefore been eliminated. Packets 1, 2, 2a and 3a no longer exist. Standardized information sheets should be used to respond to queries as discussed below. The old Packet 3 has now been renamed the "Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants." Packet 4 is referred to as the "Appointment Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants." Packet 4a, important as the mailing that initiates the termination process, is now referred to as the "Follow-Up Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants."

[wildone_106 0]

phew..ok thanks:)

For Manila, there is no Packet 3 anymore. Packet 4 is now referred to as the "Appointment Package".

http://travel.state.gov/visa/laws/telegram...grams_1540.html

2. Although the IV packet system has served well for over forty years with relatively few changes, the ease with which information can now be maintained and shared electronically makes the linear, rationed approach to immigrant visa information less useful. The numbered packets, many of which are no longer used by consular sections and rarely seen by applicants, were also the source of some confusion. The numbered packet system has therefore been eliminated. Packets 1, 2, 2a and 3a no longer exist. Standardized information sheets should be used to respond to queries as discussed below. The old Packet 3 has now been renamed the "Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants." Packet 4 is referred to as the "Appointment Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants." Packet 4a, important as the mailing that initiates the termination process, is now referred to as the "Follow-Up Instruction Package for Immigrant Visa Applicants."

[Pinay Wife 47]

Wild,

Just so you don't get confused. Embassies in other cities like London still sends out Packet 3, but Manila Embassy does it differently. They only send out Packet 4 which contains all the instructions and everything your fiancee will need for the interview.

You may want to join us in the Manila Embassy Interview thread under the Foreign Embassy Forum. You'll get lots of info there.

edited to add: Visa delivery after successful interview (no A/R) is between 5-10 working days.

PW

Edited March 31, 2006 by PatientlyWaiting

[rocky 0]

My fiance just recieved her packet from the Embassy in Manila, I thought its supposed to be packet "3" but instead it says "Enclosure packet 4" it has the Appointment letter, DS156, DS 156k, DS157, MedEx Instruction, Photo specs, VAC.

She never recieved a packet 3, is she missing something or is this IT!

Also I read somewhere that a checklist needs to be signed and returned to the embassy, although I don’t think she received a checklist. Is there anything else she should send back to them before the interview (may 30)

My other question for those that have recieved the visa after the manila interview, whats the normal time to recieve it? I need to start planning plane tickets in advanced and of course was gonna leave a week or so safety margin as to when I was going to get her and travel back. Just curious what the normal delivery time for it is!

I attached an edited appointment letter for further info.

( Packet 3 is included in your Packet 4 with appointment letter schedule for visa interview and Schedule for medical examination i received that for once)

I was interviewed for my K-1 visa last Sept. 2 Friday then they gave me pink receipt for the mailing address to receive my passport with flying visa ! I wrote there our address in Quezon city and i received my passport with Visa last Sept. 7,05 Tuesday bec. sept. 06 it's holiday. tip: If you have mailing address in manila write it down in your pink receipt bec. it takes a week to receive if your mailing address is in province.

Tip in getting Plane tickets: Tell the airline company if you buy ticket from phils. that your you've fiance visa and first time trip to usa they might have a special promo or discounts like what i did before i asked them they will honestly tell you if hey have.I think i saved 120 dollars!

Edited April 2, 2006 by rocky

[Jasman0717 9]

Congrats on the packet and appointment! Good luck with the interview

[wildone_106 0]

Thanks for the reply!

Did your hubby go over to pick you up or did you fly alone? I was planning to go over there and return with her. I hav'nt figured out the best way to get the tickets for both of us..I was just gonna do it thru an airline here although it'll be costly. But not sure of another way to do it.

Thats cool the Visa arrived so quickly then, she lives in Makati so it should'nt be a problem!

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( Packet 3 is included in your Packet 4 with appointment letter schedule for visa interview and Schedule for medical examination i received that for once)

I was interviewed for my K-1 visa last Sept. 2 Friday then they gave me pink receipt for the mailing address to receive my passport with flying visa ! I wrote there our address in Quezon city and i received my passport with Visa last Sept. 7,05 Tuesday bec. sept. 06 it's holiday. tip: If you have mailing address in manila write it down in your pink receipt bec. it takes a week to receive if your mailing address is in province.

Tip in getting Plane tickets: Tell the airline company if you buy ticket from phils. that your you've fiance visa and first time trip to usa they might have a special promo or discounts like what i did before i asked them they will honestly tell you if hey have.I think i saved 120 dollars!

Edited April 3, 2006 by wildone_106

[rocky 0]

Thanks for the reply!

Did your hubby go over to pick you up or did you fly alone? I was planning to go over there and return with her. I hav'nt figured out the best way to get the tickets for both of us..I was just gonna do it thru an airline here although it'll be costly. But not sure of another way to do it.

Thats cool the Visa arrived so quickly then, she lives in Makati so it should'nt be a problem!

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I've been busy sorry for the late reply!

My Hubby pick me up at the Orlando airport final dest. Well, My hubby sent me money to buy the plane ticket bec. you'll save a lot if you'll get a ticket in The philippines.

Bonvoyage and Enjoy!

Goodluck and Godbless!

[wildone_106 0]

Hey! Thanks for the reply, well we're about to book thru a travel agency there for my ticket and hers, it'll save a considerable amount on booking thru the airline directly so Im very happy about it. Thanks and take care!

Thanks for the reply!

Did your hubby go over to pick you up or did you fly alone? I was planning to go over there and return with her. I hav'nt figured out the best way to get the tickets for both of us..I was just gonna do it thru an airline here although it'll be costly. But not sure of another way to do it.

Thats cool the Visa arrived so quickly then, she lives in Makati so it should'nt be a problem!

-

I've been busy sorry for the late reply!

My Hubby pick me up at the Orlando airport final dest. Well, My hubby sent me money to buy the plane ticket bec. you'll save a lot if you'll get a ticket in The philippines.

Bonvoyage and Enjoy!

Goodluck and Godbless!

[PrinceandPrincess 0]

Good luck for the interview!