March 2015 K-1 Filers

[Amhara 460]

so just to clarify the packet 3 is the letter from NVC right?

No, Packet 3 is from the embassy. It's the checklist they send to the beneficiary (applicant at this stage - yeah, I know - synonyms, right?). This will detail what they need to provide either before the interview or during the interview.

I am not sure what the difference of packet 3 and packet 4? Can anyone clarify please.

From what I understand, I've noted the Packet 3 above. I think Packet 4 is what the embassy sends after they receive the response from the beneficiary/applicant. I think Packet 3.5 is what the beneficiary's response to the embassy is called.

I think that some embassies may omit the Packet 3.5 and/or 4 step altogether.

Anyone have corrections or additional information on this step?

[AllanGrace 9]

Im kinda confuse now lols

[Amhara 460]

Im kinda confuse now lols

I'm sorry; let me try to say it a better way. If you look under the "Embassy Info" tab above, the Philippines embassy shows the below information. So it looks like your embassy doesn't send a Packet 3 and Packet 4 is downloaded electronically. They are essentially two different steps. The first, Packet 3 is "Hey, the embassy received your petition and is ready to schedule your interview. Are you ready? If so, bring or send us this..." Then Packet 4 says, "Okay, great, you are ready. Make sure you bring these things..."

Packet 3 Contains: For CR1/IR1

1.Instruction for Immigrant VISA application.

2.Notification of Applicant Readiness Form (DS-2001)

3.Biographic Data Form (DS-230I)

4.Affidavit of support form.

For K-1

Everything is online, don't sit around waiting for a letter that won't arrive.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html Issues a Packet 4? Yes Packet 4 contents (if known): *Packet 4 is no longer delivered but has to be downloaded from the Embassy's website*

For K Visa applicants:

- Appointment letter (sent via email) for medical exam and interview

- DS-160 form (online at DoS)

- I-134 form

- Instructions for payment of fee, medical exam, location of embassy

Instructions on USEM Manila Website here:

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3224.html

For CR1/IR1:

- Appointment letter for interview

- Instructions for medical exam What forms should be send back to the Consulate? None.

[Tony and Daisy 22]

Just sat on hold with the NVC for over 50 minutes, but when I finally spoke to someone she told me they received our packet on 4 May but there is no case number assigned. I'll call back tomorrow.

[TravandLhen 23]

Just sat on hold with the NVC for over 50 minutes, but when I finally spoke to someone she told me they received our packet on 4 May but there is no case number assigned. I'll call back tomorrow.

Hmm that's exactly one week from NOA2 to NVC. Mine is one week as week today so, let me try to call now. Do you have the number for NVC?

[Tony and Daisy 22]

6033340700

[TravandLhen 23]

6033340700

Thanks

[Tony and Daisy 22]

Thanks

You're welcome.

[Amhara 460]

I think thespoons was right. She said that she's noticed NVC tends to receive petitions from CSC on either Thursday and/or Friday. So maybe they receive and log cases on Wednesday or Thurday, then issue numbers on Friday. I called on a Friday after seeing Toddandcamilla's update on a Thursday. However, my tier two person said they received the petition that day, but I don't think they did...I think they received it earlier.

Edited May 7, 2015 by Amhara

[TravandLhen 23]

It's telling me to call later because all the reps are busy did you get that at all?

[Amhara 460]

It's telling me to call later because all the reps are busy did you get that at all?

You have to hang up and call again until they let you get a place in the queue. Try calling back about 5-7 more times and if it doesn't let you in, give it a 15-20 minute break. The call volume may slow down in a few more hours. People are just getting home in the States about right now.

[Tony and Daisy 22]

I think thespoons was right. She said that she's noticed NVC tends to receive petitions from CSC on either Thursday and/or Friday. So maybe they receive and log cases on Wednesday or Thurday, then issue numbers on Friday. I called on a Friday after seeing Toddandcamilla's update on a Thursday. However, my tier two person said they received the petition that day, but I don't think they did...I think they received it earlier.

Mine was put into the system Monday.... So, I am hoping for tomorrow.

It's telling me to call later because all the reps are busy did you get that at all?

Keep trying, it took me about 15 calls to get through.

[TravandLhen 23]

I got the same old speel, the process takes 30-45 days for us to receive it. Blah blah blah, I will be calling again tomorrow. ;-)

[thespoons 33]

Just sat on hold with the NVC for over 50 minutes, but when I finally spoke to someone she told me they received our packet on 4 May but there is no case number assigned. I'll call back tomorrow.

Wow that was fast, csc has been sending cases to nvc faster hehehe yeah you should call again tom. Goodluck on your journey.

[Tony and Daisy 22]

Wow that was fast, csc has been sending cases to nvc faster hehehe yeah you should call again tom. Goodluck on your journey.

I agree, I was expecting to not see anything at all with them for another week. LOL

Good luck to you also