What are "packet 3" and "packet 4"?

[deleted 0]

Good day all:

I understand that my fiance will not receive a Packet 3 because apparently that is not done in Guatemala, but he will receive a Packet 4. I've been clicking around on the Visa FAQs, the Guides, Wiki, etc and I cannot find information on what those packets are. A lawyer is handling my case but it seems that the good and knowledgeable people here answer much faster than he does!

[Drue & Naddy 0]

Good day all:

I understand that my fiance will not receive a Packet 3 because apparently that is not done in Guatemala, but he will receive a Packet 4. I've been clicking around on the Visa FAQs, the Guides, Wiki, etc and I cannot find information on what those packets are. A lawyer is handling my case but it seems that the good and knowledgeable people here answer much faster than he does!

You didn't look in the right place I guess

Guatemala Embassy Information

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Yes! I was just coming back to post that I found it under Embassy Info. Thanks!

[K and L 27]

Some consulates use "packet 3" as a way to get all the biographical/financial information before the interview. It varies by consulate, but roughly corresponds to the forms DS-230 (pt 1), DS-156/157 (or DS-160 if you're in an area that uses it), DS-156K, and DS-2000 or DS-2001 or I-134 (affidavit of support). Some may also require the medical to be complete before scheduling the interview, or to receive the police certificates as well.

Other consulates don't require receipt of this information prior to the interview. Like Guatemala, Brazil also does not require "packet 3" before scheduling the interview, and instead will mail you the requirements with your interview date. "Packet 4" is basically a checklist of the documentation you need to complete and things you need to obtain/do for the interview, if you have not yet done them -- the forms listed above, the medical exam, police clearances, birth certificate, the fee, passport photos, etc, along with any evidence of ongoing relationship that you wish to bring.

[ramana 0]

Some consulates use "packet 3" as a way to get all the biographical/financial information before the interview. It varies by consulate, but roughly corresponds to the forms DS-230 (pt 1), DS-156/157 (or DS-160 if you're in an area that uses it), DS-156K, and DS-2000 or DS-2001 or I-134 (affidavit of support). Some may also require the medical to be complete before scheduling the interview, or to receive the police certificates as well.

Other consulates don't require receipt of this information prior to the interview. Like Guatemala, Brazil also does not require "packet 3" before scheduling the interview, and instead will mail you the requirements with your interview date. "Packet 4" is basically a checklist of the documentation you need to complete and things you need to obtain/do for the interview, if you have not yet done them -- the forms listed above, the medical exam, police clearances, birth certificate, the fee, passport photos, etc, along with any evidence of ongoing relationship that you wish to bring.

i kind of need your help, i got the form for ds-230, ds-160, ds-160k, ds-156 and not too sure about ds-160 what to do with that yet..but my question is, you know where it says to put check list on what you have obtained so far??? well i wont be doing my medical until i get the next packet 4 so do i put check mark on packet 3 where it says obtained??? a little confusing....please help!