Kinda frustrated

[Turkeyluvr 2]

So, I'm the US.C and I've been back in the states since August 2011. My Fiance is in Istanbul. I had been living in Istanbul since March 2010. My fiance and I were able to get through the first stage of the process while I was there with him. Our petition was approved on July 5, 2011.

Now, I'm back in the US trying to find work so we can continue the process-- because our petition expires on Nov. 4, 2011.

I was fortunate enough to find a co-sponsor--one of my best friends. She sent her documents to me from California. It has been over 6 business days since she sent it (by regular mail, which means no tracking number). I am going crazy because I'm afraid that it might be lost because it should not have taken this long.

I guess I shouldnt be too worried. But, I hear that it will take up to 40 days for the Embassy to receive and review packet 3 material. What if something happens in the mail along the way to the embassy? I''m afraid that I don't have much time, let alone "cushion" time to deal with potential problems once (if ever) we finally receive my friend's documents. I guess if they are lost, she will have to send them again, which means another week or so. I really wanted to get this packet 3 out in this month (September 2011).

Nov. 4 is not that far away, and I don't want to start this process all over again because our petition expired.

Am I overreacting? Should I be so worried? What happens if my packet 3 goes out in mid october? Will my expiration date get extended? Were also wondering an approximate interview date. Some people have told me that after they receive and review the packet 3, it could take 2 months until he gets an interview date, some have told me 6 months!

Edited September 26, 2011 by Turkeyluvr

[thelastpetitioner 218]

you know you can send the embassy a letter explaining your situation and ask them to expand the amount of time you have right?

also the embassy you have to deal with is ankara,and they are kinda messy,so make sure you send your package with a postal service like dhl or fedex or tnt with tracking number and start emailing them as soon as they get your package.

your expiration date can get expanded but you have to request it

[Turkeyluvr 2]

you know you can send the embassy a letter explaining your situation and ask them to expand the amount of time you have right?

also the embassy you have to deal with is ankara,and they are kinda messy,so make sure you send your package with a postal service like dhl or fedex or tnt with tracking number and start emailing them as soon as they get your package.

your expiration date can get expanded but you have to request it

Thanks so much for the response. I have to first send my I-134 and supporting documents to my fiance in Istanbul. Then he has to send it to the embassy (he can only use UPS per instructions on the forms). The kink in the chain is waiting for my co-sponsor's documents so I can get this all to him quickly.

I'll try calling the embassy tomorrow to see what I need to do to request an extension. I hope I don't have to jump through too many more hoops to get that done.

Thanks again for your response!