Vancouver has K1 case, how to do packet 3?

[Cami94 0]

Vancouver has my case now and they mailed out packet 3 yesterday. They also emailed me back today and copy/pasted the letter that I will be receiving in the mail. Do I print out packet 3 check everything off, sign it and fax/email it back to them? What happens next after they receive it..I can book the interview then medical?

I've got the police certificate taken care of and my fiance sent me everything I need from him. I still need to get the photos taken. I know a place that does photos for US visas and I believe I need 3? Is it better to bring extra? Any advice you can give me on the next steps, the packet 3, is greatly appreciated !

[Cami94 0]

Oh wow just received the letter in the mail! Didn't expect it to get here so fast

[Cliff&Liz 10]

4. Preparing Packet 3
Waiting for P3 to physically arrive can be a fruitless task. Many people never get it, sometimes only the petitioner gets it, sometimes it shows up months later. If you want to expedite the process, don’t wait for it. There’s nothing including in Packet 3 that isn’t available on Montreal’s website:http://montreal.usco...ument=visa_pkt3
Since even the website can be a little confusing, this is what you send back (all forms available above at Montreal’s website):
Signed Checklist
DS-160 x 1
DS-156K x 1
DS-230 x 1
DS-156 x 2
US style passport photos of the beneficiary x 2
Many have found it helpful to also include a very brief cover letter summarizing the contents, providing an email address and re-iterating the MTL case #.
(If you are doing a K2 as well, don’t forget the forms for them!)

5. Sending Packet 3
How you send P3 is up to you. It can be done for free via DHL, but many have found it faster to just use an xpresspost mailer from Canada Post and eat the cost themselves. If you are sending it via xpresspost, it goes to the following address:
ATTN: Immigrant Visa Unit
315 Place d'Youville Suite 500
Montreal Quebec
H2Y 0A4
Make sure to again write your MTL case # on the mailer itself.
(You could also just send it regular mail, but it’s usually better for peace of mind to get a tracking number, which means XPpesspost.)

[Allanah and Chris 8]

4. Preparing Packet 3

Waiting for P3 to physically arrive can be a fruitless task. Many people never get it, sometimes only the petitioner gets it, sometimes it shows up months later. If you want to expedite the process, don’t wait for it. There’s nothing including in Packet 3 that isn’t available on Montreal’s website:http://montreal.usco...ument=visa_pkt3

Since even the website can be a little confusing, this is what you send back (all forms available above at Montreal’s website):

Signed Checklist

DS-160 x 1

DS-156K x 1

DS-230 x 1

DS-156 x 2

US style passport photos of the beneficiary x 2

Many have found it helpful to also include a very brief cover letter summarizing the contents, providing an email address and re-iterating the MTL case #.

(If you are doing a K2 as well, don’t forget the forms for them!)

5. Sending Packet 3

How you send P3 is up to you. It can be done for free via DHL, but many have found it faster to just use an xpresspost mailer from Canada Post and eat the cost themselves. If you are sending it via xpresspost, it goes to the following address:

ATTN: Immigrant Visa Unit

315 Place d'Youville Suite 500

Montreal Quebec

H2Y 0A4

Make sure to again write your MTL case # on the mailer itself.

(You could also just send it regular mail, but it’s usually better for peace of mind to get a tracking number, which means XPpesspost.)

The OP is filing in Vancouver, MTL's criteria does not appear to apply.

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

Yeah, I find it fast to just scan/e-mail it to them or fax it. Then you can book your interview and then your medical.

[Cami94 0]

Yeah, I find it fast to just scan/e-mail it to them or fax it. Then you can book your interview and then your medical.

Alright thanks! Do I only need to fax them back the checklist along with DS-230? Im assuming the rest I just bring with me to the interview

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

Alright thanks! Do I only need to fax them back the checklist along with DS-230? Im assuming the rest I just bring with me to the interview

Yes, I believe you need to fax/email the checklist as well. I just checked off that I had the police check done etc. even though I hadn't gotten it done yet.