k1 process

[JDallas 0]

Hi all, I was wondering if the US consulate in Guangzhou China will send out P3 automatically when case is loaded or open? even though P3 was already sent to them ahead of time, and that previously returned P3 is already showing in their system. thanks!

[Darnell 8,479]

maybe, maybe not. IMO, depends on 'timing', much.

USUALLY, the packet 3 is 'tagged' to be sent out, within 2 weeks of 'casefile opened'.

Casefile 'logged' is a different timetick, altogether, is prior to 'casefile opened'.

[JDallas 0]

maybe, maybe not. IMO, depends on 'timing', much.

USUALLY, the packet 3 is 'tagged' to be sent out, within 2 weeks of 'casefile opened'.

Casefile 'logged' is a different timetick, altogether, is prior to 'casefile opened'.

case was reloaded on Aug 17, and p3 sent out on Aug 20th. DOS also said case is opened. what will be the case status when p4 is about to sent out and an interview date is assigned? will that be case open?

[Darnell 8,479]

my understanding, nomenclature from DoS TeleRep Phonecalls

casefile logged

casefile opened

Packet 3 sent to Visa Applicant

Packet 3 Received from Visa Applicant

Packet 4 sent to Visa Applicant (interview letter with appointment date assigned, inside)

Usually, when DoS knows of 'packet 4 sent out', DoS also knows the interview date. Not saying 'this is concurrent', at all.

Edited August 23, 2010 by Darnell

[JDallas 0]

my understanding, nomenclature from DoS TeleRep Phonecalls

casefile logged

casefile opened

Packet 3 sent to Visa Applicant

Packet 3 Received from Visa Applicant

Packet 4 sent to Visa Applicant (interview letter with appointment date assigned, inside)

Usually, when DoS knows of 'packet 4 sent out', DoS also knows the interview date. Not saying 'this is concurrent', at all.

thanks

[JDallas 0]

my understanding, nomenclature from DoS TeleRep Phonecalls

casefile logged

casefile opened

Packet 3 sent to Visa Applicant

Packet 3 Received from Visa Applicant

Packet 4 sent to Visa Applicant (interview letter with appointment date assigned, inside)

Usually, when DoS knows of 'packet 4 sent out', DoS also knows the interview date. Not saying 'this is concurrent', at all.

If filled-out Packet 3 returned to GUZ prior to casefile opened, are they going to put the returned form into their system or something? Also, i'm also trying to obtain a notarized unmarried statement, but haven't found any notary public that can do that for k1 visa yet... any suggestions?

[Darnell 8,479]

sorry, no idea about sending the packet 3 prior to casefile opened.

re: 'certificate of single' status -

this is a common thing, really, suggest yer lass go to a marriage office, inquire there (for where to go, to get this )

[cgroves 0]

I just started my K-1 process today, will be going through GZ as well. Wish you the best of luck! Keep us posted. I am excited to hear how it goes.

[JDallas 0]

I just started my K-1 process today, will be going through GZ as well. Wish you the best of luck! Keep us posted. I am excited to hear how it goes.

You too!

[JDallas 0]

sorry, no idea about sending the packet 3 prior to casefile opened.

re: 'certificate of single' status -

this is a common thing, really, suggest yer lass go to a marriage office, inquire there (for where to go, to get this )

got Packet 3 from GUZ at last...they, however, sent the old OF-169 form.. Regarding DS230 form... is it ok to fill out DS230 part I & II under the IV visa instruction ("packet 3") heading? instead of the DS230 Part I under k1 visa instruction("packet 3") on GUZ's website? both forms for part I looks the same except few questions are numbered differently... Thanks!

[Darnell 8,479]

re: ds-230 - skip part II, K-1 visa applicants do not fill this out.

re: which version of DS-230 - I suggest the latest one, available ( I think?) at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3194.html

[JDallas 0]

re: ds-230 - skip part II, K-1 visa applicants do not fill this out.

re: which version of DS-230 - I suggest the latest one, available ( I think?) at http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3194.html

Thanks!