Instructions from Consulate help

[CaseyCobos 100]

So I received the email from the Auckland Consulate instructing me what to do next, however I don’t know if I’m just really dumb but the steps don’t seem very clear to me. 

What do I need to send to them? And do I snail mail them or email them? 

 

Can someone explain the process as if you were explaining it to a child? I’m feeling utterly lost >_< 

 

[PollyC 119]

1 hour ago, CaseyCobos said:

So I received the email from the Auckland Consulate instructing me what to do next, however I don’t know if I’m just really dumb but the steps don’t seem very clear to me. 

What do I need to send to them? And do I snail mail them or email them? 

 

Can someone explain the process as if you were explaining it to a child? I’m feeling utterly lost >_< 

 

 

Do they actually give you instructions what to do next in the email? 

 

If you can post what they mentioned in the email so we knows what they require you to do. 

[CaseyCobos 100]

24 minutes ago, PollyC said:

 

Do they actually give you instructions what to do next in the email? 

 

If you can post what they mentioned in the email so we knows what they require you to do. 

I’m just confused because it says to send the attached forms back immediately filled out, but those are they medical forms that I will take to the physician and the doctor will forward it. 

[Sukie 1,464]

OK - hopefully this is  what you need.  I KNOW it sounds like a lot, but if you take it one step at a time, it will be OK.

 

1.  Fill out a copy of the DS-160 online.

2.  Print out a copy of the DS-160 confirmation number.  ADD to what you send (your "packet").

3.  Get 8 passport photos taken.  ADD 2 to your "packet".  Save 6 for your medical.

4.  Schedule your medical.  The medical will be send directly from your doctor to the consulate.

5.  Collect all the documents that pertain to you that are listed in SECOND STEP and add to your "packet".  Do not send your passport and money yet.  Please note that your fiance(e) must fill out the I-134.  Have him/her do that and send it to you.  Add it to your "packet".

6.  When you have ALL the documents (note:  police clearances can take a while, so get those FIRST, then get your medical scheduled), then sign that last piece, add it to your "packet" and send the whole packet (KEEP A COPY OF EVERYTHING!!!!) to the Consulate General.  They want all documentation sent at the same time - so you will need to collect everything before you send it.

7.  Start gathering all your evidence of your relationship.  You need to document all time you have spent together, and how you keep in touch with each other when you are apart.  You will need to take this with you to your interview.

8.  After the consulate has received your "packet" and reviewed it, they will schedule an interview for you.  Be sure you have a current passport (with at least six months left on it).

 

Best of luck.  Take a breath.  Do one thing at a time, and you will be fine!

 

Sukie in NY

[CaseyCobos 100]

3 hours ago, Sukie said:

OK - hopefully this is  what you need.  I KNOW it sounds like a lot, but if you take it one step at a time, it will be OK.

 

1.  Fill out a copy of the DS-160 online.

2.  Print out a copy of the DS-160 confirmation number.  ADD to what you send (your "packet").

3.  Get 8 passport photos taken.  ADD 2 to your "packet".  Save 6 for your medical.

4.  Schedule your medical.  The medical will be send directly from your doctor to the consulate.

5.  Collect all the documents that pertain to you that are listed in SECOND STEP and add to your "packet".  Do not send your passport and money yet.  Please note that your fiance(e) must fill out the I-134.  Have him/her do that and send it to you.  Add it to your "packet".

6.  When you have ALL the documents (note:  police clearances can take a while, so get those FIRST, then get your medical scheduled), then sign that last piece, add it to your "packet" and send the whole packet (KEEP A COPY OF EVERYTHING!!!!) to the Consulate General.  They want all documentation sent at the same time - so you will need to collect everything before you send it.

7.  Start gathering all your evidence of your relationship.  You need to document all time you have spent together, and how you keep in touch with each other when you are apart.  You will need to take this with you to your interview.

8.  After the consulate has received your "packet" and reviewed it, they will schedule an interview for you.  Be sure you have a current passport (with at least six months left on it).

 

Best of luck.  Take a breath.  Do one thing at a time, and you will be fine!

 

Sukie in NY

Thank you so much. This really helped clear it up. 

[AwkwardDinosaur 13]

I just went and got U.S Style passport photos taken, but the above instructions say NZ ones are required... So much conflicting info! Also the squares on the medical form are square, like the US ones. I'm super confused. 

[CaseyCobos 100]

2 hours ago, AwkwardDinosaur said:

I just went and got U.S Style passport photos taken, but the above instructions say NZ ones are required... So much conflicting info! Also the squares on the medical form are square, like the US ones. I'm super confused. 

I don’t think it matters too greatly... I ended up going with NZ sized photos but at my medical there was another person having his immigration medical and he had square photos.