Packet 3?

[efc 1]

I received a letter from the US Embassy in London on 19th May 2010.

It says 'we are pleased to inform you that we have recieved an appoved petition...'

everything else i read about 'packet 3' is completely different to what i got.

i just got the letter with a website link.

according to below (from this website)

i should receive those things.

am i supposed to wait for something else? i am particularly concerned about the DS-2001 (OF169 OR UK/85)

all i can find is IV15 checklist???

someone please help!!!

i am assuming they change things every so often bu i just want to check i have everything correct...thanks

4.3)...What type of paperwork does the fiance(e) receive from the Consulate?

A...Exactly what gets sent will vary depending on the Consulate, but the first packet to arrive will most likely contain the following:

DS-2001 (or OF-169 or UK/85) -- This is your main set of instructions. It is also a checklist of items required for the interview.

OF-167 -- information sheet about financial responsibility. You may also receive an I-134 Affidavit of Support form.

DS-230 or OF-230 Part 1 -- biographical data sheet.

DS-156 -- Nonimmigrant visa application form

DS-156K -- Nonimmigrant fiance(e) visa application

DS-157 -- Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application (for all males between ages of 16 and 45)

You may, at this time, receive medical exam information, and a list of required immunizations.

DSL-1083 -- An information sheet about police certificates, military records and more.

In December, 2001, the State Department announced a change in the name of Packets 3 and 4, which were the instructions, forms and appointment information. They are now referred to as "Instruction Package" and "Appointment Package". Some of the forms are renamed slightly as well, so if the exact form numbers are different, just follow the instructions.

Sometimes, the Consulate may forget to send extra copies of these application forms for the children for whom a K2 visa is intended. If so, contact the Consulate to obtain the forms.

[Kazura 0]

ask a mod to move this to your locale-- the UK thread

people there can answer you best

[yankepeach 2]

I received a letter from the US Embassy in London on 19th May 2010.

It says 'we are pleased to inform you that we have recieved an appoved petition...'

everything else i read about 'packet 3' is completely different to what i got.

i just got the letter with a website link.

according to below (from this website)

i should receive those things.

am i supposed to wait for something else? i am particularly concerned about the DS-2001 (OF169 OR UK/85)

all i can find is IV15 checklist???

someone please help!!!

i am assuming they change things every so often bu i just want to check i have everything correct...thanks

4.3)...What type of paperwork does the fiance(e) receive from the Consulate?

A...Exactly what gets sent will vary depending on the Consulate, but the first packet to arrive will most likely contain the following:

DS-2001 (or OF-169 or UK/85) -- This is your main set of instructions. It is also a checklist of items required for the interview.

OF-167 -- information sheet about financial responsibility. You may also receive an I-134 Affidavit of Support form.

DS-230 or OF-230 Part 1 -- biographical data sheet.

DS-156 -- Nonimmigrant visa application form

DS-156K -- Nonimmigrant fiance(e) visa application

DS-157 -- Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application (for all males between ages of 16 and 45)

You may, at this time, receive medical exam information, and a list of required immunizations.

DSL-1083 -- An information sheet about police certificates, military records and more.

In December, 2001, the State Department announced a change in the name of Packets 3 and 4, which were the instructions, forms and appointment information. They are now referred to as "Instruction Package" and "Appointment Package". Some of the forms are renamed slightly as well, so if the exact form numbers are different, just follow the instructions.

Sometimes, the Consulate may forget to send extra copies of these application forms for the children for whom a K2 visa is intended. If so, contact the Consulate to obtain the forms.

1. Gather Documents for Packet 3

Packet 3 is available to download from the US Embassy London website here.

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/iv/iv_15.html

* DS230 - part 1 which is pages 1 & 2 - Okay to sign (do not sign part 2)

* DS156 - Okay to sign

* DS157 - no signature required

* DS156K - DO NOT WRITE BELOW THE LINE The consular officer will assist you in answering this part, so don't write/sign below.

DO NOT send these documents until you have received your P3 letter or the DOS has confirmed that your P3 has been sent. Doing so will cause delays to your application.

The postal address is:

Immigrant Visa Branch

United States Embassy

5 Upper Grosvenor Street

London W1A 2JB

If you hold a British passport and it was issued in the UK, this is the way to answer the passport issuance questions on the DS-156:

Place of issuance/city: UK Passport Agency

Country: Great Britain and Northern Ireland

State/Province: England

2. Gather Documents for Interview

* Birth/ Adoption certificate

* Divorce decree

* Passport

* Police certificate/s (see below)

* I-134 (see below)

* 2 passport photos (U.S size) These are available in the UK at Snappy Snaps or Gould Pharmacy. The USEL also has a photo booth, but relying on it working is not advised!

Note: If more than 4 months has passed since the petition was approved, you will be required to furnish a notarized statement of your intent to marry within 90 days of your arrival in the U.S.

I-134

London likes Q.11 to state 'intend to support'.

Suggested phrasing is: "whatever sums necessary to ensure the beneficiary does not become a public burden."

Nich-Nick has a fab summary of supporting documentation for the I-134 here

Police Certificates

London requires a police certificate from every country you have resided in for more than 1 year after your 18th birthday and a UK ACPO certificate. The exception to this is if you were born outside of the UK and have resided in that country for more than 6 months after your 16th birthday.

Your ACPO certificate will come back with one of the following:

No Trace - this means that you are cleared and have no previous involvement with the police.

No Live Trace - this means that you have a spent conviction. It is recommended that you get a subject access from here before interview. Court and prison records may be required.

Convictions - court and prison records will be required, as applicable.

3. Get your LON case number from the NVC

If you call (603) 334-0700, press 1, then 5 with your EAC or WAC number ready. They can confirm when your file was forwarded to the embassy and give you the case number.

4. Confirm London has logged your file

After your file has left the NVC, the DOS is responsible for your visa application. Call (202)663-1225, press 1, then 0. They can also confirm if packet 3 has been sent, received and tell you your interview date, if you haven't received your packet 4. It is also the contact point if you have any matters arising (such as additional documentation requests or missed visa fee payments!)

Contacting the Embassy

In certain instances, you will need to contact the Embassy directly, for example when you're out of processing times (i.e. >2 weeks waiting for your visa after interview) or to ask questions about unorthodox situations like being in AP or other out of the ordinary situations (like not having paid your visa fee!) etc

Callers in the UK: 09042-45010. Calls to this line are charged at £1.20/min

Callers in the US: 1-866-382-3589. Callers are charged a fixed rate of $16:00 for up to 7 minutes

Press 3 to skip the voice preamble and get an operator. Ask them for the weekly code for e-mailing the embassy as they will not generally give you general case updates. This will get you to the attention of someone who has access to the paperwork who can check for you. They may take 2-3 days to respond to send you an e-mail response.

If you want to try and change your interview date, call and inform them, the operator will give you the email code of the week (ask for it if he/she does not). Then email the embassy with the email code in the subject line as well as in the body and also include your case #. Then explain in the body of the email how you want your interview date changed. You will get an automatic acknowledgment email from the embassy within 15 minutes to a few hours stating that they have "received your email, we are averaging 3-4 days to respond, please do not email again". And the embassy usually is very quick with a turnaround response and they will usually accommodate your request.

5. Book Your Medical

You can do this as soon as you have your LON case number. Your medical must take place before your interview, and they prefer it to be at least 5 days in advance to allow time for your results to reach the embassy before interview. This isn't always practical for those who live a fair distance away, so as long as your medical takes place before, you're alright.

It's worth getting your immunisations updated before the medical. Most adults will only need MMR and TDaP boosters. These are usually available free from your GP. Most children will require Hep B. Your GP will probably charge for these. You do not need to have any immunisations completed before your visa application, but it is required for your AOS after marriage. Some applicants have had problems with finding reasonably-priced Civil Surgeons in the US and complications with the required I-693 form the AOS process requires.

It is therefore recommended that you get all of your AOS required vaccinations completed prior to the medical - or at the medical so they can be recorded on the DS3025.

You will be given a copy of the DS-3025, which you should safekeep, as it will be required at the other end! Also keep a copy of your payment record and receipt, as you may be required to prove that you have undergone a medical and when.

If you have any history of mental illness (depression, self-harm, attempted suicide, bi-polar, etc.) it is strongly recommended that you get a letter from the treating doctor or your GP stating that what your current condition is, and specifically that you do not present a threat to yourself or others.

Have a look at the medical questionnaire as soon as possible. It has been suggested that if you answer 'yes' to any of the questions, you get copies of the related medical records to take with you. It's also worth having a general check-up with your GP shortly before your medical, in case it reveals any possible underlying conditions, such as high blood pressure. The Panel Physician will want to know that these are being managed before giving you a clean bill of health for immigration.

You will need to take your passport and a UK sized passport photo. You can use US sizes, but they cut them down.

Requirements for K-2/4s

A letter from the non-immigrating parent is required to obtain a dependent's visa. It must state that they permit you to relocate with the child to the United States for permanent residence. It must be notarized.

If you do not have any contact with your child's other biological parent, the following is acceptable: information needed!

See this thread for more info.

Previous K-2 applicants have suggested that an I-134 is required for each applicant, including K-2. For item 9 on the K-2's I-134, write 'fiancee's name, with this same petition' and the Relationship to Sponsor, write, 'daughter of fiancee'. Only one set of supporting docs for both affidavits.

If the father is not listed on the birth certificate, you may be asked about contact with him. Previous K-2 applicants have prepared a certified letter from their solicitor in lieu of the letter of consent, stating the beneficiary has sole parental custody under UK law, including the right to remove the K-2 applicant from the country. It also contained a paragraph showing a sworn statement that the biological father is unknown. In this case, the letter was not used, but it provided reassurance to the beneficiary at interview that she was as prepared as possible to meet any request, and thus avoid potential delays.

Keep in mind that not all Embassy s or Consulates have the same procedures. So your best bet in finding the best answers is in the UK Forum. They easily can answer your questions with far more specifics for UK K1 petitions and K1 Visa applications then any one.

Edited June 5, 2010 by yankepeach