Waiting on Montreal for packet 3.. any tips?

[Mrs. W 4]

Hi. I've been receiving alot of differing information from DoS as far as which day my case was actually sent to Montreal. First they told me that it had been sent on the 2nd of Jul and now they are saying that only the electronic copy had been forwarded and that paper had left that friday - the 6th. If that's the case and DHL usually takes only 2 business days to get there. I'd be at a week since receipt of hard copy (give or take). I'm getting really impatient to receive the packet 3. I asked the last attendant DOS if it would hinder anything to send my packet 3 before they logged that packet 3 had been sent on their end. She assured me it wouldn't. If anything needed to be added or modified they would let me know at that time. Has anyone else done this? Is it wise to go ahead and send the packet 3 requirements (as they are available online) before it's logged in their system?

[amberlynnloves 125]

Hi. I've been receiving alot of differing information from DoS as far as which day my case was actually sent to Montreal. First they told me that it had been sent on the 2nd of Jul and now they are saying that only the electronic copy had been forwarded and that paper had left that friday - the 6th. If that's the case and DHL usually takes only 2 business days to get there. I'd be at a week since receipt of hard copy (give or take). I'm getting really impatient to receive the packet 3. I asked the last attendant DOS if it would hinder anything to send my packet 3 before they logged that packet 3 had been sent on their end. She assured me it wouldn't. If anything needed to be added or modified they would let me know at that time. Has anyone else done this? Is it wise to go ahead and send the packet 3 requirements (as they are available online) before it's logged in their system?

Most people don't even wait for Packet 3 to get to them. I know I'm not! Once I know its been sent to the embassy I am sending everything out and getting ready for packet 4 so that my fiance can do his medical and interview. He is also going through Montreal so please keep me updated on how it goes! Good luck!

[Mrs. W 4]

I am the fiance, I guess I should stipulate that. It'll be my interview. All my information the embassy will want. Should I be waiting till packet 3 is logged to submit or send before?

[SF2007 48]

Oh the mystery of Packet 3! I received my paper copy after my interview. Some on VJ never did. Go figure what they do with these. They don't send them to you through DHL but snail mail. Only thing the consulate will use DHL for is to mail your passport and visa back to you.

If DOS says it's been logged as "sent" to you, I would go ahead and mail your forms already. Complete instructions are available on Montreal's consulate website. Thing is, you want to make sure they know what to do with it when they receive it. Otherwise it might sit for a while in their mail room. Anything going through there take about 2 weeks to be logged.

[Seka80 0]

What number does one call to find out if the file has been logged and Packet 3 Sent out?

[Mrs. W 4]

For those with a Montreal Case number call Department of State : 1-202-663-1225 press 1 followed by 0 to inquire about your status.

accurate as of July 18/2012

Edited July 18, 2012 by Miss. W

[Mrs. W 4]

EEE!!!!! So I won't be needing this advice anymore. I just got word that packet 3 has been sent out as of today! Yay! One step closer to getting married!!!!!! EEEE!!!!