packet 3 checklist.

[krystiandjon 0]

I sent off my packet 3 what seems like eons ago(5 weeks) and still no interview date set. Anyway we have been contacting the DOS pretty much everyday in the hopes that they have scheduled us one.....Alas NO! We do know that they have all our documents-DS230, DS156, DS156k and DS157, but the DOS can't tell and don't seem to even know(about such forms!) if they received our IV-15 form(the check list for the interview). Now this stresses me out because if they've misplaced that or lost it, then they won't start processing till they receive it. I'm sure they probably wouldn't even bother checking with me either! So my question is, who do I call to verify that they have it? Is calling the extortionate Embassy line the only option?

Thanks for any replies to my probable paranoid beliefs, but I've seen a few number of blunders that the Embassy and USCIS are responsible for.....I just want to get this done ASAP.

Cheers Jon.

[laura819 0]

I sent off my packet 3 what seems like eons ago(5 weeks) and still no interview date set. Anyway we have been contacting the DOS pretty much everyday in the hopes that they have scheduled us one.....Alas NO! We do know that they have all our documents-DS230, DS156, DS156k and DS157, but the DOS can't tell and don't seem to even know(about such forms!) if they received our IV-15 form(the check list for the interview). Now this stresses me out because if they've misplaced that or lost it, then they won't start processing till they receive it. I'm sure they probably wouldn't even bother checking with me either! So my question is, who do I call to verify that they have it? Is calling the extortionate Embassy line the only option?

Thanks for any replies to my probable paranoid beliefs, but I've seen a few number of blunders that the Embassy and USCIS are responsible for.....I just want to get this done ASAP.

Cheers Jon.

DOS was able to confirm for me that the Embassy had received Packet 3. However, I think it was only once it was reviewed. I'd call the Embassy, personally..Especially since its been 5 weeks..

What did you put for a travel/wedding date? That could be the reason as well..

[krystiandjon 0]

We put a wedding date of July 11, but for travel date we put "immediately upon receipt of visa" or something like that. We're starting to regret not just making up some day to travel! Jon's calling the embassy tomorrow to see whats really going on.

[laura819 0]

We put a wedding date of July 11, but for travel date we put "immediately upon receipt of visa" or something like that. We're starting to regret not just making up some day to travel! Jon's calling the embassy tomorrow to see whats really going on.

That might be why then! We put travel date of June 9 and our interview is May 19. So they might be waiting to give you a late June interview. Sven wants to be here for my college graduation on June 13, so that's why we asked for something so far ahead of our wedding! We wouldn't have done it without what we felt was a good reason. But I think if you call them and explain you don't want to be arriving right before the wedding, they will probably work with you.

[PB&JAM 1]

We put a wedding date of July 11, but for travel date we put "immediately upon receipt of visa" or something like that. We're starting to regret not just making up some day to travel! Jon's calling the embassy tomorrow to see whats really going on.

That might be why then! We put travel date of June 9 and our interview is May 19. So they might be waiting to give you a late June interview. Sven wants to be here for my college graduation on June 13, so that's why we asked for something so far ahead of our wedding! We wouldn't have done it without what we felt was a good reason. But I think if you call them and explain you don't want to be arriving right before the wedding, they will probably work with you.

I dont think travel dates have anything to with it. We left the dates part blank and got our interview pretty quick. But I could be wrong. Give them a call! =)

[krystiandjon 0]

I sent off my packet 3 what seems like eons ago(5 weeks) and still no interview date set. Anyway we have been contacting the DOS pretty much everyday in the hopes that they have scheduled us one.....Alas NO! We do know that they have all our documents-DS230, DS156, DS156k and DS157, but the DOS can't tell and don't seem to even know(about such forms!) if they received our IV-15 form(the check list for the interview). Now this stresses me out because if they've misplaced that or lost it, then they won't start processing till they receive it. I'm sure they probably wouldn't even bother checking with me either! So my question is, who do I call to verify that they have it? Is calling the extortionate Embassy line the only option?

Thanks for any replies to my probable paranoid beliefs, but I've seen a few number of blunders that the Embassy and USCIS are responsible for.....I just want to get this done ASAP.

Cheers Jon.

I contacted the Embassy yesterday on their extortionate line, I was told that they had processed the DS-230, but that was all. She did say it had been longer than 4 weeks(I know!! Almost 6!!!) and that is longer than the norm, so i should email them with my queries and to ask for a quicker interview date(wedding is set for 11th July, we also have family members wanting to start travel plans from SA!) So I got the email code and proceeded to email them. So hopefully something will be done by next week! This whole process for us just seems to be an uphill struggle, I just wish something in it would be easy! Maybe the interview and POE will be a breeze!!

Anyone else have problems this part of the journey? How did you deal with it? We will get the Senator involved very shortly, time for being patient is well over!!

[Nik+Heather 121]

If you think they lost your checklist...just send it in again?

[Damian&Kelly 16]

I think they hold off and try to give you an interview date near the wedding/travel date.. well I believe so at least.. we left ours blank and someone who put a interview date and sent their checklist the same day got a date 18 days after us and closer to their travel date. Leaving the travel date blank sometimes seems to pay off.