Questions about package 3 forms

[Russell T 3]

Hi guys, I have been filling out the packet 3 forms for my fiancee, the DS 230 form and going over the 169 form and checking off the boxes for the papers she has gotten and doing my 1-134 papers. I think I'm pretty clear on the pre-interview stuff but I have a few questions.

I have two copies of the 169 form and on one it asks for the EMS label saying it will be used to send appointment packet (packet4?)

The other 169 form I have does NOT list the EMS label and says my fiance will be sent an email for the interview apointment,is this the current way they are doing it? Does this e mail contain the other required forms like the GNI-2, DS-156K and the DS-156? Does she take these to the interview or send them first?

And finally, the 169 form asks for things like the birth certificate, the police records, translations, passports etc. but does not mention divorce papers or still single papers. So I'm guessing you take them with those other items and things like proof of relationship stuff together to the interview? Is this thinking correct?

As always I appreciate your help.

[Darnell 8,478]

list the urls from where you downloaded the two of-169s, and i'll have a look ...

Edited September 10, 2012 by Darnell

[Russell T 3]

Darrnel, I got the one not asking for the label off the Guangzhou Embassy site that I got to via the Embassy info link here at VisaJourney The one asking for the label I think I got at the same place only I got it awhile back. Sorry but that's all I can remember.

I just went to the Embassy site to check and the 169 form does not ask for the label and says the applicant and/or petitioner will be contacted by the email listed on the DS-230 form and to make sure the one used is up to date and accurate.

Don't know if this will help you, hope so.

Edited September 10, 2012 by Russell T

[Darnell 8,478]

ok - last bit.

each of these of-169s has an expiration date on it, in one of the corners.

what's what ? I'm leaning towards the one referring to an emailed appointment letter being the current one.

[bigdog 376]

Hopefully smooth sailing.

[Pitaya 2,577]

Hi guys, I have been filling out the packet 3 forms for my fiancee, the DS 230 form and going over the 169 form and checking off the boxes for the papers she has gotten and doing my 1-134 papers. I think I'm pretty clear on the pre-interview stuff but I have a few questions.

I have two copies of the 169 form and on one it asks for the EMS label saying it will be used to send appointment packet (packet4?)

The other 169 form I have does NOT list the EMS label and says my fiance will be sent an email for the interview apointment,is this the current way they are doing it? Does this e mail contain the other required forms like the GNI-2, DS-156K and the DS-156? Does she take these to the interview or send them first?

And finally, the 169 form asks for things like the birth certificate, the police records, translations, passports etc. but does not mention divorce papers or still single papers. So I'm guessing you take them with those other items and things like proof of relationship stuff together to the interview? Is this thinking correct?

As always I appreciate your help.

OF-169 does indeed mention divorce papers and unmarried certificates, see under "Marital Status Certificates"

Refer to: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/guangzhou/47024/IV/K%20Instruction%20-May2012.pdf

This information was obtained today from: http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/forms_and_packets.htm , and should likely be very current.

Follow the instructions on the current OF-169 about form preparation, sending in forms, and forms to bring into the interview. This is included in the packet 3 (instruction pack). The consulate contacts the beneficiary and/or the petitioner with the interview date via email. In that same email is the link to the packet 4 forms (appointment pack) forms/instructions.

At this stage of the process, I would encourage you to use the current information from the GUZ consulate and not the VJ site.

Good luck on your visa journey.

[Russell T 3]

Darnell, no dates on either set of the forms but I am have been doing what you and A&B suggest and have been going by the most current forms on the Embassy site.

A&B, thanks for pointing out the section I missed. It's amazing how you can read all this stuff and still miss it.

I think I am pretty clear on the packet 3&4 needs now and it was a good reminder to go back and read things again. I just learned some things I missed before so it was a big help.

The main thing I'm trying to do is learn the steps so I can explain it to my fiancee and make her more comfortable with the process.

Thanks again guys!

[Pitaya 2,577]

Darnell, no dates on either set of the forms but I am have been doing what you and A&B suggest and have been going by the most current forms on the Embassy site.

A&B, thanks for pointing out the section I missed. It's amazing how you can read all this stuff and still miss it.

I think I am pretty clear on the packet 3&4 needs now and it was a good reminder to go back and read things again. I just learned some things I missed before so it was a big help.

The main thing I'm trying to do is learn the steps so I can explain it to my fiancee and make her more comfortable with the process. You can always refer her to the included Chinese language versions of the instructions for the various packets.

Thanks again guys!

We went through the GUZ gauntlet from April to June of this year, there are several of us here that are willing and able to give our ideas and advice.

Good luck on your visa journey.

[Russell T 3]

Ok, the Guangzhou Embassy site 169 form does not show the request for the EMS lable but the one my fiance got from them does ask for it.

Thought I'd update this for general information.

[Darnell 8,478]

weird. that EMS label is important. somethings amiss with that OF-169. you sure you looking in the right place? there are 2 of them, one for K-1, another for IR-1

[Russell T 3]

Darnell, I couid not get on the Embassy site for a couple of days to check but I found the 169 listed twice in different areas and they both do not show the EMS lable request.

[Darnell 8,478]

weird. regardless, send in an EMS label with the packet 3 send-back set.

Have it filled out with HER address for receiving,

and write the GUZ casefile number on it for the reference number.

Good Luck !