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Stabu   0

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Just out of couriousity, I would like to know what packets 3 and 4 contain. These two are the last packets you send or bring to the embassy before your interview. I would like to know this, because I apparently need to fill them out, and knowing what I need to obtain and what I need to fill before hand would greatly help :P. Thanks!

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10/15/04 Met online

03/15/05 Met IRL

12/25/05 Got engaged

06/06/06 Got married

USCIS: I-130 Process

02/16/07 I-130 sent to VSC

02/21/07 NOA1 from VSC

02/24/07 Touched, check cashed

05/11/07 Touched, transferred from VSC to CSC

05/14/07 Touched

05/15/07 Touched

05/22/07 Touched, pending at CSC

05/23/07 Touched

06/07/07 NOA2 from CSC

06/08/07 Touched, approval notice sent

NVC: CR-1 Process (used James' NVC Shortcuts v2.0)

06/22/07 NVC received and case number HLS2007****** assigned

07/09/07 DS-3023 and I-864 fee bill generated

07/10/07 DS-3023 e-mail and I-864 payment sent

07/20/07 DS-3023 e-mail and I-864 payment accepted

07/23/07 IV fee bill and I-864 package generated

08/02/07 IV fee bill and I-864 package (08/01) received

08/02/07 IV payment and I-864 package sent

09/09/07 IV payment and I-864 package (08/14) accepted

09/10/07 DS-230 generated

09/12/07 DS-230 sent

09/17/07 DS-230 accepted

09/25/07 NVC complete

10/01/07 NVC forwards case to Helsinki

Embassy: CR-1 Process

10/08/07 Embassy received

10/10/07 Packet 3 received

10/11/07 Packet 3 sent

10/16/07 Packet 4 received

10/18/07 Medical

10/31/07 Interview date (rescheduled from 10/22)

11/03/07 Visa received

11/28/07 US Entry (POE: Boston)

01/19/08 Wellcome letter received

01/22/08 Green card received

USCIS: I-751 Process

08/30/09 Ninety day window opens

09/29/09 I-751 sent

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Yodrak   7

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Stabu,

Traditionally packet 3 is the visa application instructions and forms, and packet 4 is the interview notice and instructions (and maybe some of the forms).

Now that the NVC is handling the first stages of the visa application process for some consulates, and everything through the interview scheduling for others, the 'packet' terminology is close to meaningless for immigrant visas.

Yodrak

Just out of couriousity, I would like to know what packets 3 and 4 contain. These two are the last packets you send or bring to the embassy before your interview. I would like to know this, because I apparently need to fill them out, and knowing what I need to obtain and what I need to fill before hand would greatly help . Thanks!
Erica Enthusiast

Erica   0

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Stabu, like Yodrak said, 'packet' 4 is not really a packet. It's an envelope containing information and forms for the medical and where to schedule the appointment for that. Also, the actual interview letter and info on photo & vaccination requirements. The only thing you have to fill out is your name and such on the medical forms.

Still, twas a joy to find it in my mailbox :)

Just out of couriousity, I would like to know what packets 3 and 4 contain. These two are the last packets you send or bring to the embassy before your interview. I would like to know this, because I apparently need to fill them out, and knowing what I need to obtain and what I need to fill before hand would greatly help . Thanks!

Timeline (2nd):

5/29/2009 - Filing I-751 Removal of conditions

6/01/2009 - CSC received I-751

6/04/2009 - check cashed (fast!)

6/08/2009 - received I-797C (receipt date 6/01)

6/22/2009 - received Biometrics Appt. Notice

7/01/2009 - received rescheduled Appt. Notice

7/23/2009 - Biometr. Appt.

7/24/2009 - A touch, a touch!

8/20/2009 - APPROVED! Oh, glorious day!

8/25/2009 - Card production e-mail received

8/31/2009 - Card received. Error :(

9/05/2009 - Returned green card with evidence of error & I-90

9/16/2009 - received I-797C (receipt date 9/14)

10/27/2009 - Correct card issued

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Stabu   0

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Finland
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Thanks for the replies!

So, now I know for sure what packet 4 is. Looking at your timeline Erica, I begin to wonder if packet 3 still exists for IR-1/CR-1 visa filers?

fi1.gif L & R nh1.gif

10/15/04 Met online

03/15/05 Met IRL

12/25/05 Got engaged

06/06/06 Got married

USCIS: I-130 Process

02/16/07 I-130 sent to VSC

02/21/07 NOA1 from VSC

02/24/07 Touched, check cashed

05/11/07 Touched, transferred from VSC to CSC

05/14/07 Touched

05/15/07 Touched

05/22/07 Touched, pending at CSC

05/23/07 Touched

06/07/07 NOA2 from CSC

06/08/07 Touched, approval notice sent

NVC: CR-1 Process (used James' NVC Shortcuts v2.0)

06/22/07 NVC received and case number HLS2007****** assigned

07/09/07 DS-3023 and I-864 fee bill generated

07/10/07 DS-3023 e-mail and I-864 payment sent

07/20/07 DS-3023 e-mail and I-864 payment accepted

07/23/07 IV fee bill and I-864 package generated

08/02/07 IV fee bill and I-864 package (08/01) received

08/02/07 IV payment and I-864 package sent

09/09/07 IV payment and I-864 package (08/14) accepted

09/10/07 DS-230 generated

09/12/07 DS-230 sent

09/17/07 DS-230 accepted

09/25/07 NVC complete

10/01/07 NVC forwards case to Helsinki

Embassy: CR-1 Process

10/08/07 Embassy received

10/10/07 Packet 3 received

10/11/07 Packet 3 sent

10/16/07 Packet 4 received

10/18/07 Medical

10/31/07 Interview date (rescheduled from 10/22)

11/03/07 Visa received

11/28/07 US Entry (POE: Boston)

01/19/08 Wellcome letter received

01/22/08 Green card received

USCIS: I-751 Process

08/30/09 Ninety day window opens

09/29/09 I-751 sent

Yodrak Veteran

Yodrak   7

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Stabu,

Sometimes you'll hear the term 'Packet 3-1/2' used, to distinguish between the mailings that come out of the NVC and the mailing that comes from the consulate prior to the interview notification for those consulates where the NVC does not collect all documentation and schedule the interview.

Yodrak

Thanks for the replies!

So, now I know for sure what packet 4 is. Looking at your timeline Erica, I begin to wonder if packet 3 still exists for IR-1/CR-1 visa filers?

 
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