Can anyone give more info on Packet 3 and Packet 4 from Warsaw Embassy?

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Hi all,

After much reading, and getting the K1/I129F package out seemingly correctly(NOA Feb 22, VSC), I'm trying to get us prepared for the next steps.

I know what I will need to get to her - copies of our entire package, and she will bring some added 'evidence of relationship,' although I will most likely be there myself as 'proof', etc, but...I'm finding it a bit vague regarding the contents of Packet 3 and Packet 4. I know she will have to get a police report, which she has done previously for work, and the Embassy site says 'recent' - no qualification. Is 3 months 'recent' enough. or does she have to wait to receive packet 3?

I *think* that her medical will actually be done in Warsaw - is that correct/can anyone confirm?

Is it better to have her just go ahead and get her vaccinations in Belarus now, or will they offer them at her medical?

Basically what I'm finding is it seems each consulate makes their own somewhat arbitrary 'rules,' which seems pretty bizarre. She has had plenty of Visas before for work, so much of it isn't new to her, but obviously considering the fact we'd like her to be coming home without issue or delays, I'd like for us to have as much of the work/papers done before she receives the Packet 3.

Also, what the heck is Packet 4?

Last one - is there some arrangement of some sort regarding a Polish/Shengen Visa once her interview is scheduled, or does she go through the usual process for a Schengen with the Polish (or other EU) Embassy?

Thanks - it seems there aren't many here with their other halves from Belarus, but I'm hoping..

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Hi all,

After much reading, and getting the K1/I129F package out seemingly correctly(NOA Feb 22, VSC), I'm trying to get us prepared for the next steps.

I know what I will need to get to her - copies of our entire package, and she will bring some added 'evidence of relationship,' although I will most likely be there myself as 'proof', etc, but...I'm finding it a bit vague regarding the contents of Packet 3 and Packet 4. I know she will have to get a police report, which she has done previously for work, and the Embassy site says 'recent' - no qualification. Is 3 months 'recent' enough. or does she have to wait to receive packet 3?

I *think* that her medical will actually be done in Warsaw - is that correct/can anyone confirm?

Is it better to have her just go ahead and get her vaccinations in Belarus now, or will they offer them at her medical?

Basically what I'm finding is it seems each consulate makes their own somewhat arbitrary 'rules,' which seems pretty bizarre. She has had plenty of Visas before for work, so much of it isn't new to her, but obviously considering the fact we'd like her to be coming home without issue or delays, I'd like for us to have as much of the work/papers done before she receives the Packet 3.

Also, what the heck is Packet 4?

Last one - is there some arrangement of some sort regarding a Polish/Shengen Visa once her interview is scheduled, or does she go through the usual process for a Schengen with the Polish (or other EU) Embassy?

Thanks - it seems there aren't many here with their other halves from Belarus, but I'm hoping..

At the point you pay the fees in the NVC process tell her to go ahead and request her Police Certificate. It takes a couple weeks and she can mail them to you with all the other civil documents she needs on the checklist, then you can mail it all together to the NVC.

Would not worry about the medical until you have some word from the Embassy in Warsaw , there is a doctor in Belarus listed on US Embassy Website in Belarus and Poland. Getting medical in Belarus makes sense since presumably she will have easier time getting around Minsk than Warsaw. Not sure about vaccinations she probably has a immunization record from Belarus and might not need any.

As for VISA same hassle as any other EU trip, and might be tricky timing since Poland is a bit of a pain, and you will likely not get sufficient notice from Warsaw to apply for VISA in time for interview. There is additional problem in Belarus as during summer line for VISA for Poland is very long and can take a couple days to even get an application for appointment. Might want to use a travel agency for this to stand in line for her, but you need to be clear in the application that she needs to go there for US VISA interview at consulate not tourism to Poland.

You really have to keep an eye on this. Maybe you can request a VISA for a general period of time covering the 60 day window you think your interview appointment will fall into. There is some information on the WARSAW website regarding this situation. It suggests getting mulitple entry since you might have to go back more than once, however in reality we have found its hard for Belarus citizen to get a multiple entry VISA to EU but have been successful in getting single entry.

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I *think* that her medical will actually be done in Warsaw - is that correct/can anyone confirm?

Is it better to have her just go ahead and get her vaccinations in Belarus now, or will they offer them at her medical?

Since a K-1 does not have a vaccination requirement, (the requirement pertains to immigrant visas and/or greencard holders), the medical clinic will likely offer no vaccinations. You can review the greencard requirements and optionally get any "boosters" or missing administered in preparation for the next step, as the cost is likely less than here.

Edited April 4, 2010 by payxibka

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Thanks, all.

I found most of the info on the Warsaw Embassy site after posting, which agrees with what has been posted.

She can get the medical in either Minsk or Warsaw, which isn't too much help, as she's nowhere near Minsk, although on our next visit, we may be able to fit in in.

Per Warsaw Embassy, all documents are valid for 12 months, so it seems we are good to go ahead on all of the paperwork, medical, police report in advance.

For anyone that winds up trying to sort out Packet 3/Packet 4..

Packet 3 = information packet. It is sent to the beneficiary/fiancee once they receive the case from NVC. More info here: http://poland.usembassy.gov/poland/processing_fiance.html - click on link for iv-F04

Packet 4 = interview packet. Sent once the interview is scheduled. Available as of time of posting, here: http://poland.usembassy.gov/poland/docs_checklist_fiance.html