December Filers

[bobbyA 20]

I prepared Packet 3 back in March and sent it to Dipu and now I'm freaking out wondering if the embassy will say, "Hey, why haven't you had any contact since March?"

I think I'm going to make another packet of more recent information to send him in June.

Ahhhhhhh!!!

Well, my fiancee and I don't mail each other stuff all the time, but we talk on the phone and chat online everyday

[Gina & Dan 2]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO envious of the organization and preparation some of you can make. We have almost everything together, but I am worried about two of the critical components for Gina. The police authority will not give her the background until she has an interview date and then only within 30 days of it. This one really confuses and worries me, they will not issue the long form birth certificate until 10 days before her interview date, like it could possibly change. We will be desperately waiting on the Honduran mail system, which is not exactly reliable.

Since we need to interview in Tegucigulpa (the capital) which is only accessible to her via a six hour (one way) bus ride, for security I cannot go with her on this. We cannot even schedule the medical until the week we will be there for the interview, since you can only go to 1 of 3 doctors.

If all of that is not enough, Tegucigulpa has an extremely high crime rate, all Americans are targets for robbery and kidnapping, and calling police will only lead to extorsion. The airport landing is also listed as one of the 3 most dangerous in the world.

It's amazing what we are willing to do for love. I would not go through all of this for a million dollars but I will gladly do it for what awaits at the end of our journey.

[Bec_Dipu 103]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO envious of the organization and preparation some of you can make. We have almost everything together, but I am worried about two of the critical components for Gina. The police authority will not give her the background until she has an interview date and then only within 30 days of it. This one really confuses and worries me, they will not issue the long form birth certificate until 10 days before her interview date, like it could possibly change. We will be desperately waiting on the Honduran mail system, which is not exactly reliable.

Since we need to interview in Tegucigulpa (the capital) which is only accessible to her via a six hour (one way) bus ride, for security I cannot go with her on this. We cannot even schedule the medical until the week we will be there for the interview, since you can only go to 1 of 3 doctors.

If all of that is not enough, Tegucigulpa has an extremely high crime rate, all Americans are targets for robbery and kidnapping, and calling police will only lead to extorsion. The airport landing is also listed as one of the 3 most dangerous in the world.

It's amazing what we are willing to do for love. I would not go through all of this for a million dollars but I will gladly do it for what awaits at the end of our journey.

Have you checked your regional forum for how others have dealt with the tight timelines? I read a case in India last week where a couple still didn't have the PCC, but the visa was approved and will be issued as soon as they provide it.

Maybe your embassy is understanding of these deadlines and allows you to submit after the interview date if you still don't have the files.

[carrie_a 6]

all this time awaiting the triumphant sounding 'Packet 3' and it arrives today.

The whole single side of paper with a link to the embassy website where the forms are! and finding this IV18a for the medical exam is giving me a headache although the woman from the doctors told me it was on the website! i did book my medical though for the 14th june which was the earliest available slot for knightsbridge.

I think i need to look at all this with a fresh head in the morning! starting to wish i had the organisational skills of the rest of you, having all these forms pre-prepared. i personally, at the last minute today, pleaded with my boss to let me borrow her printer prior to my shift this afternoon - and now am undertaking the tedious task of handwriting all of the forms. happy happy joy joy

Edited May 26, 2011 by carrie_a

[Bec_Dipu 103]

This has been the best mail week ever!

Received a copy of Packet 3 which is particularly funny because Dipu lives in New Delhi and still hasn't received his copy.

Received our "marital bedding"! Trying to start our life off together with things that are ours not mine

Best of all, I received a package from Dipu that he mailed 4 weeks ago and we thought was lost...old family photos of which he doesn't have other copies and a sweet note and a traditional purse from his home state...presents!!! But most importantly, the pictures so I can make a collage of his family to hang up with all of the pictures of my family.

Now if only that stinking passport clearance certificate would arrive, he could actually turn in his Packet 3 so the interview can be scheduled.

[Tim/Mav 305]

Well guys, that looks like it's about all of us done with VSC / CSC and we're all either at NVC or Embassy. There are a few folks that either have not updated their timelines or have not received NOA2 yet.

VSC:

CSC:

RFE 5/25. Replied today. (Overnight Mail) Still In The Game !

[DiZZyLoX 114]

RFE 5/25. Replied today. (Overnight Mail) Still In The Game !

YAY!!! I have been silently worried about ya! Happy to see you two are with us! YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!

[Mariye & Ky 172]

RFE 5/25. Replied today. (Overnight Mail) Still In The Game !

Yeah!!!! Never a doubt Timbo! Had me a little bit worried but then again.... you're dealing with the PI... we're all on Island Time! lol

Tita Mari

[ManilatoSeattle 6]

I went to St.Lukes to get the result of my Smear test it turned out negative thanks god!

I am scheduled to call them on July 25 to see if the culture result is available. I hope the culture test turn out negative too! so I can fly and see my babies...

[ferincor 9]

all this time awaiting the triumphant sounding 'Packet 3' and it arrives today.

The whole single side of paper with a link to the embassy website where the forms are! and finding this IV18a for the medical exam is giving me a headache although the woman from the doctors told me it was on the website! i did book my medical though for the 14th june which was the earliest available slot for knightsbridge.

I think i need to look at all this with a fresh head in the morning! starting to wish i had the organisational skills of the rest of you, having all these forms pre-prepared. i personally, at the last minute today, pleaded with my boss to let me borrow her printer prior to my shift this afternoon - and now am undertaking the tedious task of handwriting all of the forms. happy happy joy joy

My fiance is going through the London consulate too, his medical is booked for June 8, and he found the IV18a form here:

http://london.usembassy.gov/immigrant-visas/medical-examination.html

on the right hand side there is link under The Medical Examination that brings you to the form:

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/unitedkingdom/164203/cons-visa/iv_medical_letter.pdf

In case you hadn't found it yet, hope this helps!!

[Lise+Michael 13]

LISE, HELP!

How do I find out if they have sent me packet 3 yet? I called the number on the consulate website and got the longest message ever, which just confused me and gave me no information.

They mailed my packet 3 on May 5 - I still have not received a hard copy! I called 1-202-663-1225 (press 1; press 0). I called back and she confirmed it had been sent. I just called asking about packet 4 - has not been sent; she suggested emailing Montreal.

Lise

[Christine + Blake 18]

They mailed my packet 3 on May 5 - I still have not received a hard copy! I called 1-202-663-1225 (press 1; press 0). I called back and she confirmed it had been sent. I just called asking about packet 4 - has not been sent; she suggested emailing Montreal.

Lise

thank you!

[Lise+Michael 13]

thank you!

I see from other timelines that Packet 4 will not likely arrive for me before June 10...I also see all August interviews are gone...Montreal is booking into September!!! Even with my August 23 appointment I think I am

cutting is close in having my passport back, it seems like people are waiting over 2 weeks eek!!! I can still

move my wedding to another date but am soooooo looking forward to our small outdoor wedding in the park! BUT...

I can do it....yes I can lol

Lise

[Shawn-n-Sonoko 9]

Ahh...Shawn's post brought a smile to my face, our first December family member who has made their POE!

Sending warm wishes for smooth wedding planning. Make sure to check our AOS thread which Dizzy was kind

of enough to start.

Lise

Thank you!! And I now have the AOS thread bookmarked (No more procrastinating... well maybe one more week!)

Yeah!!! Congratulations on POE and WELCOME SONOKO!!!!!! Very much hope to meet you and Shawn sometime in San Francisco when (and IF) Kadir ever gets here!

Yeah!!!! Another very good news today on our Thread!!!

What is this "(and IF)" You know he will make it, unless you is really that scared of your American slippah wrath you will bestow upon him! Actually, I am scared for him, so pass on that he need not to be scared!

Definitely let us know when he arrives and you guys get settled into your new life. Sonoko and I will then be up that way to be some tourists and we can have our day of celebration as new families!!

-Shawn

Edited May 29, 2011 by usmcaviator

[Shawn-n-Sonoko 9]

A few weeks back we had a Decemberite who's fiancée called off the relationship because of the wait. Very sad but has anyone heard of an update?? Was it just the stress of the wait or is it still sour?

I hope things worked out for the best, but have just been curious!

-Shawn