I did it

[AFQuaid 18]

I filled in the .pdf versions of the forms in packet 3 they sent and printed them off...filled them in CORRECTLY this time, following the vj example forms and advice from rebecca etc... Wrote my covering letter and sent off all 4 forms (includes DS-156 duplicate). Just gotta wait till i get my police certificate so I can send back the checklist

I was re-reading the medical instructions again and it says "if you can't get a medical date before the interview don't worry we will look over the results when we recieve them and contact you about your case." So is there still a possible way you think I could manage to sneak them onto the same day?

Also I had one question. It goes on about evidence that the applicant won't become a public charge...now it says bank balance can be used as proof. If I got a letter from the bank that states how much we have saved (since July 05)....money is for going back, interview, medical etc etc, hotel.....will they take that into account in our favor as it is savings..?

ty for making me understand packet 3

[fpizza34 0]

You say you need the police record to send back with checklist???

[raymaga 25]

If you meet the income requirements (sponsor and/or co-sponsor), according to the Poverty Guidelines, then you don't need to worry about cash savings.

Congrats on getting the paperwork completed. You're getting close to your interview now.

Good luck.

You say you need the police record to send back with checklist???

You need the police check for the interview.

[fpizza34 0]

I filled in the .pdf versions of the forms in packet 3 they sent and printed them off...filled them in CORRECTLY this time, following the vj example forms and advice from rebecca etc... Wrote my covering letter and sent off all 4 forms (includes DS-156 duplicate). Just gotta wait till i get my police certificate so I can send back the checklist

I was re-reading the medical instructions again and it says "if you can't get a medical date before the interview don't worry we will look over the results when we recieve them and contact you about your case." So is there still a possible way you think I could manage to sneak them onto the same day?

Also I had one question. It goes on about evidence that the applicant won't become a public charge...now it says bank balance can be used as proof. If I got a letter from the bank that states how much we have saved (since July 05)....money is for going back, interview, medical etc etc, hotel.....will they take that into account in our favor as it is savings..?

ty for making me understand packet 3

Apparentely you dont need the police cert to send back the checklist. I think you will delay your interview if you wait for that! Someone correct me if im wrong but get that thing in the mail!

[Euro 3]

I filled in the .pdf versions of the forms in packet 3 they sent and printed them off...filled them in CORRECTLY this time, following the vj example forms and advice from rebecca etc... Wrote my covering letter and sent off all 4 forms (includes DS-156 duplicate). Just gotta wait till i get my police certificate so I can send back the checklist

I was re-reading the medical instructions again and it says "if you can't get a medical date before the interview don't worry we will look over the results when we recieve them and contact you about your case." So is there still a possible way you think I could manage to sneak them onto the same day?

Also I had one question. It goes on about evidence that the applicant won't become a public charge...now it says bank balance can be used as proof. If I got a letter from the bank that states how much we have saved (since July 05)....money is for going back, interview, medical etc etc, hotel.....will they take that into account in our favor as it is savings..?

ty for making me understand packet 3

Apparentely you dont need the police cert to send back the checklist. I think you will delay your interview if you wait for that! Someone correct me if im wrong but get that thing in the mail!

The OP means to be sure the police certificate is in hand before sending back checklist!!...not to send police certificate back with checklist!!

[mrswooten4ever 0]

You can send back the checklist before you get the Police Clearance just mark it as applied for that way the consulate can start processing your application as it takes them 6-8 weeks to process it and the Police Clearance only takes 40 days, you will have your Police Clearance before they hve processed your application.

Adele

Edited April 3, 2006 by MrsW2B

[fpizza34 0]

You can send back the checklist before you get the Police Clearance just mark it as applied for that way the consulate can start processing your application as it takes them 6-8 weeks to process it and the Police Clearance only takes 40 days, you will have your Police Clearance before they hve processed your application.

Adele

Adele - the op filled out all forms online and printed them out. It is safe to go ahead and fill out these forms before packet 3 arrives to save time?

[rejane 1]

Congrats and good luck

[AFQuaid 18]

fpizza are you pretty close to getting packet 3? If so if I were you I'd fill them out now. It's something "I" should of done before too. After I messed up the ones they sent me, I had to do it anyway lol it's quite safe....just check they're the same when u get your packet 3 ... and send them in instead of the ones they sent.... Go for it!

[KarenCee 3]

Congratulations Fiona...almost there hon!

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

You can try and schedule the medical for the same day, for convenience sake, but it will take them a minimum of 2 days to get the results to the embassy. My fiance just hadhis medical and interview is tomorrow --so we are told the blood test will get there for Thursday.

I'm assuming they will just hold on to the passport pending those results, but will let you know more tomorrow!

[AFQuaid 18]

thanks robin, be sure to pop back and let us know how it goes. GOOD LUCK!!!

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

Thanks fiona -- I think what you should do is email the consulate and explain your need to schedule an interview and medical near each other so you only have one trip to London -- I would expect that they will try and accomodate in some way, they did for us.

[AFQuaid 18]

Thank you for the advice robin, I emailed them April 1st to ask due to our circumstances if they could make an exception. I'm not expecting so, we're just another face in the crowd. But can do but try... I haven't had a responce from them yet