The instructions that came with Packet 3 are unclear in addition to the instructions on the German Embassy Website.
It indicates to send the DS-230-I promptly/immediately. But then indicates to also send back DS-156, DS-156K and DS-157 so they can begin administrative processing of the application. However, you are not to sign DS-156 and DS-156K as it is required to do that in front of a consular officer.
Then it mentions later also needing to return the document checklist (just the checklist, not the supporting documents) to the consulate as well.
Sorry if it's a dumb question, but what forms are you supposed to return from Packet 3 to move forward? I can't seem to find a clear & final answer ...
Thanks so much!!!!
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QUOTE(Amanda+Stephen @ Apr 1 2008, 11:08 AM) 
The instructions that came with Packet 3 are unclear in addition to the instructions on the German Embassy Website.
It indicates to send the DS-230-I promptly/immediately. But then indicates to also send back DS-156, DS-156K and DS-157 so they can begin administrative processing of the application. However, you are not to sign DS-156 and DS-156K as it is required to do that in front of a consular officer.
Then it mentions later also needing to return the document checklist (just the checklist, not the supporting documents) to the consulate as well.
Sorry if it's a dumb question, but what forms are you supposed to return from Packet 3 to move forward? I can't seem to find a clear & final answer ...
Thanks so much!!!!
It indicates to send the DS-230-I promptly/immediately. But then indicates to also send back DS-156, DS-156K and DS-157 so they can begin administrative processing of the application. However, you are not to sign DS-156 and DS-156K as it is required to do that in front of a consular officer.
Then it mentions later also needing to return the document checklist (just the checklist, not the supporting documents) to the consulate as well.
Sorry if it's a dumb question, but what forms are you supposed to return from Packet 3 to move forward? I can't seem to find a clear & final answer ...
Thanks so much!!!!
Fill out the DS-230 (Part I) - Send it in.
Fill out the DS-156, DS-156K, but do not sign it. Send it in.
Make sure you have all documents listed on DOCUMENT CHECK LIST and send them in - with the DOCUMENT CHECK LIST.
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