I read this and got a little excited!! it has to do with opening a provisional file at the consulate after NOA2

o OF-169 - if you already had your fiance(e) sign this during your meeting, include it here and this will save you about 3 weeks. Be sure to state your receipt number or ARN number on the form and check the applicable boxes. The OF-169 isn't required to open the provisional file, and if you choose to include it here, you can basically ignore Packet 3. Also, Warsaw will accept a mailed or faxed OF-169 from either you or your fiance(e).

I'm trying to get a copy of this form from the net. Anyone know where I can find it?

I can't find one online for Warsaw, but I did come across one for Tokyo.... doesn't solve the problem but gives you an idea of what the form would entail:

http://tokyo.usembassy.gov/e/visa/tvisa-ivapptrequest.html

I believe it doesn't apply to any of us, Andy. K1s are non-immigrant visas. Also, should it be an option, I guess it would be up on the consulate website, right?

I checked the Tokyoo embassy site and there is an entirely different procedure for K1 applicants.

Maybe it doesn't apply to us. I thought I was going to skip out on 3 weeks but not happening Warsaw's instruction packet includes a WRW1 which is returned a signed. Oh! Well!!

Hey Mew!! I found something!!! I went to the website you gave me and found the Instruction Check List that has to be signed and sent back to the consulate for the interview to be scheduled. It's on this page http://warsaw.usembassy.gov/poland/english3.html named "Instructions for Immigrant/Fiancee visa applicants"

I bet printing out the PDF of the Instruction Check list, signing and dating it, and sending it with the request for provisional file will speed the process. I think I would also want to send:

-signed Instruction Check List
-Complete copy of passport
-Birth Certificate
-2 Photographs
-DS230 part 1

It's not called an OF-169, it's called WRW1. What do you think, am I onto something. You can get packet 3 right off of the consulate website, why wait for them to send it to you?

I think I'm onto something again let me know your thoughts!!!

AndyMisiu,

Provisional files were done away with several years ago, they are no longer permitted.

Yodrak

I think WRW1 is the equivalent to DS-2001, another form requested in some countries to let the consulate/embassy know the applicant has gathered all the documents needed for the interview.



Apparently, they're still good in Tokyo... or maybe their website is not udpated.

Well, I think I will just download the packet 3 from the Warsaw website and have my fiancee mail it to the consulate when we are transferred. I don't see what it can hurt.

What I meant was... you are supposed to have it filled out and sent! Whilst other countries use DS2001, Poland seems to use their own form. It'll probably come in packet 3 when she gets it. Don't worry.

I understand what your saying Mew. I'm just trying to avoid the waiting for packet #3. If we just send the letter WRW1, then maybe the next step will be packet #4. I'm just wondering if it's worth a shot

You can try...

Mew,

Almost certainly the latter.

Yodrak

AndyMisiu,

Let's be sure that we have a common understanding of what a 'provisional file' is. It means the consulate creates a file for the visa applicant's case prior to receiving the approved petition from the USCIS. As I posted previously in this thread, this practice is no longer allowed.

What can be done is to submit the DS-230-I and WRW1 (aka DS-2001, formerly OF-169) as soon as you are aware that the IV unit of the consulate has received the petition. That way you can save the time of waiting for the Visa Application packet to be mailed out, received, and the forms returned. But the IV unit should not, and probably will not, accept application materials prior to receiving the approved petition.

Yodrak