Got packet 3! Now....more questions!

[shins 0]

Ok we just got packet 3 from Bangkok today, now we have a couple of questions.

First, we can take the completed forms straight to the embassy ourselves right? I mean, we don't have to mail them do we?

Second, it is telling us to get the medical done AND it gives us instructions on getting the criminal background paperwork done, but that doesn't have to be done until the interview does it?

Thank you guys!

[flash 0]

The forms they give you in packet 3 are not to be submitted until the visa interview at the american consulate. Fill in and return by mail form ds-230 part 1 to the consulate immediately. Once you have done that start gathering the required documents. Follow the medical instructions sent to you in packet 3 carefully. Fill in the forms but do not sign , DS-156 ( 2 copies) and the form DS-156K. Follow the photograph requirements carefully also. Also get the us citizen to fill in the I-134 Alfadavit of Support form ( notarized from her/his bank) with a copy of there income tax for the last year and a letter from there employer stating that they work there, there income, and how long they have worked there for. You should get the police clearance now. as once you have the forms filled in, medical completed , the alfadavit form from your fiance, and the police certificate, you will then need to mail in the form to the consulate stating you have all the required information and that your ready to be interviewed. After you send in that single sheet of paper they will send you packet 4. This is basically the interview date and the strict order they want the gathered paper work in before attending the interview. Gather alot of proof of your relationship. photographs, phone bills, emails, letters from the person who is marrying you, and all other kinds of information linking you together.

Hope this info helps

[americangrl 0]

i also have a question... i'm no where close to packet 3 or 4, but i was wondering, who did they mail it to? the US citizen or your fiance abroad? can you choose to have everything sent to the US citizen?

[Ladylethal 12]

No, packets 3 and 4 will be mailed to the address the alien fiance provided when filing the K1 visa at USCIS.

[Miranda&James 8]

The forms they give you in packet 3 are not to be submitted until the visa interview at the american consulate. Fill in and return by mail form ds-230 part 1 to the consulate immediately. Once you have done that start gathering the required documents. Follow the medical instructions sent to you in packet 3 carefully. Fill in the forms but do not sign , DS-156 ( 2 copies) and the form DS-156K. Follow the photograph requirements carefully also. Also get the us citizen to fill in the I-134 Alfadavit of Support form ( notarized from her/his bank) with a copy of there income tax for the last year and a letter from there employer stating that they work there, there income, and how long they have worked there for. You should get the police clearance now. as once you have the forms filled in, medical completed , the alfadavit form from your fiance, and the police certificate, you will then need to mail in the form to the consulate stating you have all the required information and that your ready to be interviewed. After you send in that single sheet of paper they will send you packet 4. This is basically the interview date and the strict order they want the gathered paper work in before attending the interview. Gather alot of proof of your relationship. photographs, phone bills, emails, letters from the person who is marrying you, and all other kinds of information linking you together.

Hope this info helps

Don't forget each Embassy can have very different processes for Packets 3 and 4 (if they even call them that) so what is applicable for you in Australia may not be applicable for the OP in Thailand. A lot of people think all Embassies are the same and end up giving people wrong information that could potentially harm them by making them send in the wrong forms at the wrong time.

Shins - a good idea when in doubt is always to call or email you Embassy. They can give you the best information. You should also check out the Foreign Embassy and Consulate discussion here on VJ, you may find more help in there.

Edited April 5, 2006 by James_and_Miranda

[almaty 19]

i also have a question... i'm no where close to packet 3 or 4, but i was wondering, who did they mail it to? the US citizen or your fiance abroad? can you choose to have everything sent to the US citizen?

i am the usc and had a copy emailed to me by the consulate.,.you can ask...