June and July filers - NVC to Interview

[ddkm 0]

i tried calling the DOS line yesterday and was told that there would be a 15minute wait(i have had this response before and got through in 10 or less) but i was sar on hold for 30minutes before i gave up...guess there wasnt anyone there!?

I just want to know a date!!

[tucson_chick 0]

merry christmas!

E's parents are here, so i have barely any time to surf the net....

anyway:

@jeraly: CONGRATS!!!!!!!

our case was entered into the NVC-system on the 20th, but isn't on its way to frankfurt yet.

*back in the waiting room*

we fortunately have everything ready for the interview. we only wait for pack 3, so we can return it ASAP.

[Ahmed N Cheryl 0]

Okay just wanted to join my fellow July Filers by adding my timeline here.........

TimeLine:

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Became couple after few months of friendship in January 2007

First trip to Egypt June 21 2007 He is so wonderful!!!!

Engaged June 21 2007

Filed I-129F July 21st 2007

USCIS receives packet July 25th 2007

receive NOA1 August 14th 2007

Waiting

Waiting

Waiting

Leaving for Egypt again to see my love 10-20-2007

Back from Egypt 11-10-2007

I-129F Approved December 2nd 2007

NOA2 received in Mail December 7th 2007

Waiting working on our Packet 3 stuff

NVC Received Papers 12-06-2007

NVC Mailed Papers To Embassy 12-07-2007

Got Hard copy from NVC today 12-13-2007

Embassy received Papers 12-17-07

Packet 3 mailed by Embassy 12-17-2007

waiting

waiting

waiting

Packet 3 received 12-22-2007

Checked Fed Ex site again my package to Ahmed is on delivery truck on way to his home!!!!!!

Ahmed received the packet 3 I sent 12-22-2007

Birth Certificate, Police History and Military Certificate completed 12-23-2007

Medical Exam 12-24-2007

Today we got results of Medical exam and all translations back from translator

[Katz 0]

Some foreign U.S. consulates require a 2nd affidavit of support which is called "sponsor's financial responsibility

under the social security act." It is a simple form and easily filled out and signed. The Hong Kong consulate does

require this form, as does the Sydney (Australia) consulate.

Question to all Aussies in this thread: Is that true? I've been getting different answers all over the place, and I'm starting to get very frustrated over this stupid form. I'm gonna email the Sydney consulate very soon, but there's no guarantee of an answer, which is why I'm asking here...

Does it come in packet three? I saw a pdf of it, but it's a crappy-looking copy. Gah.

[Jeraly 4]

Thanks Tucson! Jeremy is here too at the moment so I have been trying to check in from time to time - wee have two more days together and I always start to get ansy around about now - trying to carry on as normal but it's hard!! We're going to have an awesome couple more days together then it is only a few weeks until we have our wedding Quite scary!!!

[missingmykiwi 0]

My fiance received his packet 3, and the instructions have 3 parts. We can't tell if he needs to send in part 1 by itself, or with part 2, or can part 2 be sent separatley. He can't get through to the consulate and we don't know what to do.

I have scanned the document so you can take a peak. The blue ink wih his name and tick marks came that way. That is what is confusing us, cause it looks kinda like one and two or ticked... but if you read part one, it looks like you have to send that first. Very confusing!! Please help, he only has today and tomorrow off to get it done.

Thanks so much.

Christine

[Ahmed N Cheryl 0]

My fiance received his packet 3, and the instructions have 3 parts. We can't tell if he needs to send in part 1 by itself, or with part 2, or can part 2 be sent separatley. He can't get through to the consulate and we don't know what to do.

I have scanned the document so you can take a peak. The blue ink wih his name and tick marks came that way. That is what is confusing us, cause it looks kinda like one and two or ticked... but if you read part one, it looks like you have to send that first. Very confusing!! Please help, he only has today and tomorrow off to get it done.

Thanks so much.

Christine

Christine,

Yours is alot clearer than the Egypt one. We just finished our Packet 3 and mailed it today. We sent all in one packet to the Consulate. It did no say what forms shoiuld ot should not be sent like yours. We sent all. Anyway if you have i all ready send all at once. But I think either way is fine by reading your instructions. Here it is best to email the consulate and they email you an answer within 5 days.

Cheryl

[missingmykiwi 0]

My fiance received his packet 3, and the instructions have 3 parts. We can't tell if he needs to send in part 1 by itself, or with part 2, or can part 2 be sent separatley. He can't get through to the consulate and we don't know what to do.

I have scanned the document so you can take a peak. The blue ink wih his name and tick marks came that way. That is what is confusing us, cause it looks kinda like one and two or ticked... but if you read part one, it looks like you have to send that first. Very confusing!! Please help, he only has today and tomorrow off to get it done.

Thanks so much.

Christine

Christine,

Yours is alot clearer than the Egypt one. We just finished our Packet 3 and mailed it today. We sent all in one packet to the Consulate. It did no say what forms shoiuld ot should not be sent like yours. We sent all. Anyway if you have i all ready send all at once. But I think either way is fine by reading your instructions. Here it is best to email the consulate and they email you an answer within 5 days.

Cheryl

The attachment is a jpg file, it should be readable. However in New Zealand the consulate gets your police record directly, the applicant does not get to see it until the interview. In fact the applicant is not even allowed to contact the police department directly, it clearly states that much on the form. The consulate contacts them on your behalf and obtains the report directly.

We just can't tell if you send part one first, or part one and two together, its all on an instruction page that reads like so... Fist complete your OF230 Biographical data together with your police release form (form that you give permission for the consualte to obtain your record from the police on your behalf) This office can not commence processing your case till this form is received.

Second, complete in duplicate the enclosed forms OF-156, Non-immigrant visa application online at www.... and complete the form before you download it - together with OF-156 and Form 156 (K) must be answered. Return these forms as soon as possible with a copy of your passport, and 4 passport type photos.

Third: Obtain the following documents in this checklist which pertain to you. Do not send them to this office. Note the documents listed are required for both your non-immigrant visa and the US department of Homeland security authorities when you apply for permanent resident status.

Than it has a cheklist etc... which we know is for the interview and not to be sent.

Part 1 and Part 2 have been marked with blue ink, we are not sure what that means and if they should be sent separately or not.

[gte221j 0]

My finace's interview was today. I'm happy to say he was approved! Unfortunately, Haiti has changed the process so that you no longer get the visa the same day. So he won't actually get the visa in hand until January 5. But the most important thing is MY BABY'S FINALLY COMING HOME!!!!!!!

Just hang in there guys!! This long journey will be over soon! Just keep the faith!

[BabyBlueSusie 1]

My finace's interview was today. I'm happy to say he was approved! Unfortunately, Haiti has changed the process so that you no longer get the visa the same day. So he won't actually get the visa in hand until January 5. But the most important thing is MY BABY'S FINALLY COMING HOME!!!!!!!

Just hang in there guys!! This long journey will be over soon! Just keep the faith!

CONGRATULATIONSSSSS!!!

thats so wonderful, hopefully our time will come soon

[TBoneTX 45,284]

I like to get things done and out of the way so i can relax - if I am cooking, I have to clean and tidy the kitchen as I go etc as well - I can't stand sitting down to a nice meal and knowing I have to get up and clean everything!!

Geez, Aly -- I nuke (microwave) all meals in one bowl, eat out of the same bowl, and set that same bowl on the ground for Miss Daffy, the cat, to clean with her little tongue. Then, once weekly, I throw that bowl, the one fork & spoon used for the week, and the cat's bowls into the dishwasher. The process then restarts. (My logic is, why should I mess up multiple vessels when one bowl will suffice for all needs?) And, interestingly, Miss Daffy has more bowls than I do -- hard food, wet glop, and water. (She also drinks out of the toilets, because that is a cat's entitlement.)

The "one-bowl policy" will probably have to change when the fiancee arrives -- but, because she knows that I am not a "macho," I may still have to do the wash-dishing and the rest of the housework. Ha!

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

I'm desperatly try to get nick and his mammy to get the financial stuff to me ASAP. It's just they come from a "nothings urgent everything can wait" background, where as I come from a "everything is urgent get it done and out the way now" background

well sounds like it is becoming pretty urgent now...can drive one crazy when someone says the opposite

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

i tried calling the DOS line yesterday and was told that there would be a 15minute wait(i have had this response before and got through in 10 or less) but i was sar on hold for 30minutes before i gave up...guess there wasnt anyone there!?

I just want to know a date!!

DOS tells people their interview dates? Wouldnt that info be faster to get from the Embassy? Hope you get your date really soon

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

My finace's interview was today. I'm happy to say he was approved! Unfortunately, Haiti has changed the process so that you no longer get the visa the same day. So he won't actually get the visa in hand until January 5. But the most important thing is MY BABY'S FINALLY COMING HOME!!!!!!!

Just hang in there guys!! This long journey will be over soon! Just keep the faith!

Great news Congragulations and good luck in the future

[janaus 0]

My finace's interview was today. I'm happy to say he was approved! Unfortunately, Haiti has changed the process so that you no longer get the visa the same day. So he won't actually get the visa in hand until January 5. But the most important thing is MY BABY'S FINALLY COMING HOME!!!!!!!

Just hang in there guys!! This long journey will be over soon! Just keep the faith!

Congrats!!!! :dance:

ddkm- I also called DOS yesterday, but yeah it did take awhile to get through.