I am sorry if this is just a repeated question, but I am just trying to get a clear idea on what happens once the K-3 petition is approved. We received an email about the approval, but still have to receive the NOA2 hard copy.
My question is, once packet 3 is received and filled out, can it be mailed to the Mumbai consulate or does one have to personally submit the documents at the consulate?
Also, can the packet-3 forms be downloaded from the site, or should we wait for the packet to be received by us. I live in Goa and the postal mail is terrible, so was wondering if I could save time and just send off the documents once I know that the Mumbai consulate has received my petition.
Thanks.
Full Version: Regarding Packet-3 for K-3 visa...
I'm not sure about Mumbai since my husband is going through Delhi, but here's some info which may be helpful.
Once NVC actually gets your paperwork from the service center, they turn it around in about 2 days and send it to the appropriate consulate. Once received at the Consulate, they will mail the beneficiary the Packet 3. Check the Mumbai Consulate website (someone posted some links a while back, or check the embassy info link) to see what Packet 3 contains and what you need to send back. The documents can be sent back via VFS office, or at least at Delhi to trigger getting an appointment in the situation where you don't receive Packet 3, you can go to the Consulate and drop off the DS-230 and tick list (but please confirm this is true for Mumbai, too), and submit other stuff to VFS at least 10-15 working days prior to the scheduled interview.
Hope that helps somewhat, though it doesn't deal with Mumbai.
Once NVC actually gets your paperwork from the service center, they turn it around in about 2 days and send it to the appropriate consulate. Once received at the Consulate, they will mail the beneficiary the Packet 3. Check the Mumbai Consulate website (someone posted some links a while back, or check the embassy info link) to see what Packet 3 contains and what you need to send back. The documents can be sent back via VFS office, or at least at Delhi to trigger getting an appointment in the situation where you don't receive Packet 3, you can go to the Consulate and drop off the DS-230 and tick list (but please confirm this is true for Mumbai, too), and submit other stuff to VFS at least 10-15 working days prior to the scheduled interview.
Hope that helps somewhat, though it doesn't deal with Mumbai.
QUOTE(nksj @ Feb 17 2008, 04:57 AM) 
I'm not sure about Mumbai since my husband is going through Delhi, but here's some info which may be helpful.
Once NVC actually gets your paperwork from the service center, they turn it around in about 2 days and send it to the appropriate consulate. Once received at the Consulate, they will mail the beneficiary the Packet 3. Check the Mumbai Consulate website (someone posted some links a while back, or check the embassy info link) to see what Packet 3 contains and what you need to send back. The documents can be sent back via VFS office, or at least at Delhi to trigger getting an appointment in the situation where you don't receive Packet 3, you can go to the Consulate and drop off the DS-230 and tick list (but please confirm this is true for Mumbai, too), and submit other stuff to VFS at least 10-15 working days prior to the scheduled interview.
Hope that helps somewhat, though it doesn't deal with Mumbai.
Once NVC actually gets your paperwork from the service center, they turn it around in about 2 days and send it to the appropriate consulate. Once received at the Consulate, they will mail the beneficiary the Packet 3. Check the Mumbai Consulate website (someone posted some links a while back, or check the embassy info link) to see what Packet 3 contains and what you need to send back. The documents can be sent back via VFS office, or at least at Delhi to trigger getting an appointment in the situation where you don't receive Packet 3, you can go to the Consulate and drop off the DS-230 and tick list (but please confirm this is true for Mumbai, too), and submit other stuff to VFS at least 10-15 working days prior to the scheduled interview.
Hope that helps somewhat, though it doesn't deal with Mumbai.
Thanks for your reply. I think if Delhi allows it then am sure Mumbai would allow Packet-3 to be dropped off at VFS too. Thanks.
QUOTE(nksj @ Feb 17 2008, 04:57 AM)
I'm not sure about Mumbai since my husband is going through Delhi, but here's some info which may be helpful.
Once NVC actually gets your paperwork from the service center, they turn it around in about 2 days and send it to the appropriate consulate. Once received at the Consulate, they will mail the beneficiary the Packet 3. Check the Mumbai Consulate website (someone posted some links a while back, or check the embassy info link) to see what Packet 3 contains and what you need to send back. The documents can be sent back via VFS office, or at least at Delhi to trigger getting an appointment in the situation where you don't receive Packet 3, you can go to the Consulate and drop off the DS-230 and tick list (but please confirm this is true for Mumbai, too), and submit other stuff to VFS at least 10-15 working days prior to the scheduled interview.
Hope that helps somewhat, though it doesn't deal with Mumbai.
Once NVC actually gets your paperwork from the service center, they turn it around in about 2 days and send it to the appropriate consulate. Once received at the Consulate, they will mail the beneficiary the Packet 3. Check the Mumbai Consulate website (someone posted some links a while back, or check the embassy info link) to see what Packet 3 contains and what you need to send back. The documents can be sent back via VFS office, or at least at Delhi to trigger getting an appointment in the situation where you don't receive Packet 3, you can go to the Consulate and drop off the DS-230 and tick list (but please confirm this is true for Mumbai, too), and submit other stuff to VFS at least 10-15 working days prior to the scheduled interview.
Hope that helps somewhat, though it doesn't deal with Mumbai.
hello nksj
i got my 129f spouse approved. and nvc recived my paper and sent in to new delhi. i m wating for my paper at delhi consulate. i wan to ask about Packet 3 and what Packet 3 contains and what you need to send back. can u pls explane all process .so i can fix my interview on time.
pls reply soon
thanks
I downloaded packet 3 off the mumbai consulate website and submitted it at the consulate information counter. Paket 3 contains biographic forms and a list of documents that you need to get ready for the interview. Hope this helps.
Can someone please explain the logic in filing for both I-130 and I-129F? How can you apply for a fiancee when you already married the person?....I just don't understand this. Please somebody explain. Thanks so much.
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