About to return packet 3!

[buffertortoise 0]

Hello everyone,

Oh what would I do without visajourney? Due to my obsessive nature I feel the need to check things about 20 times before I send them. While I am almost certain I have everything compiled to send to the embassy I just want to be 100% sure! Here is what I am going to send back to the Embassy in London:

DS-230 Part 1: Completed with all supplemental sheets signed and dated

DS-156: Completed online and printed in duplicate, not signed as specified by the embassy packet

-Do I need to attach a photo to this form where there is a space for a photo?

-Where it asks 'Do you intend to work in the US?' I answered yes, and wrote ' Intend to work after marriage but do not have a prospective employer yet.' Does this seem like an ok response?

DS-156K: Completed but without any documents attached as specified by embassy packet

DS-157: Completed with all supplemental sheets signed and dated

I am also going to return the document checklist as I have everything required. I do not however have a DS-2001 as I know some other VJ members had. Should I download and send one? I was thinking of just putting a brief coversheet with my name, address and case number on it.

I think thats it! I'm going to send it recorded delivery first thing tomorrow!

Thanks all,

Buffertortoise

[robburnsefc 0]

Hello everyone,

Oh what would I do without visajourney? Due to my obsessive nature I feel the need to check things about 20 times before I send them. While I am almost certain I have everything compiled to send to the embassy I just want to be 100% sure! Here is what I am going to send back to the Embassy in London:

DS-230 Part 1: Completed with all supplemental sheets signed and dated

DS-156: Completed online and printed in duplicate, not signed as specified by the embassy packet

-Do I need to attach a photo to this form where there is a space for a photo?

-Where it asks 'Do you intend to work in the US?' I answered yes, and wrote ' Intend to work after marriage but do not have a prospective employer yet.' Does this seem like an ok response?

DS-156K: Completed but without any documents attached as specified by embassy packet

DS-157: Completed with all supplemental sheets signed and dated

I am also going to return the document checklist as I have everything required. I do not however have a DS-2001 as I know some other VJ members had. Should I download and send one? I was thinking of just putting a brief coversheet with my name, address and case number on it.

I think thats it! I'm going to send it recorded delivery first thing tomorrow!

Thanks all,

Buffertortoise

I attached photos because it tells you to "fill out the form" and the form says "attach photos here" but from what I have read it is unnecessary and the photos you are required to take to the interview are for that very purpose. But hey, I will take them anyway.

The line aout work seems OK, I think in the guides it says something like "work when authorisation granted. employer unknown".

I think everyody is just as obsessive about sending off the forms as you just get the feeling you only have one chance to get it right!

Good luck.

Hello everyone,

Oh what would I do without visajourney? Due to my obsessive nature I feel the need to check things about 20 times before I send them. While I am almost certain I have everything compiled to send to the embassy I just want to be 100% sure! Here is what I am going to send back to the Embassy in London:

DS-230 Part 1: Completed with all supplemental sheets signed and dated

DS-156: Completed online and printed in duplicate, not signed as specified by the embassy packet

-Do I need to attach a photo to this form where there is a space for a photo?

-Where it asks 'Do you intend to work in the US?' I answered yes, and wrote ' Intend to work after marriage but do not have a prospective employer yet.' Does this seem like an ok response?

DS-156K: Completed but without any documents attached as specified by embassy packet

DS-157: Completed with all supplemental sheets signed and dated

I am also going to return the document checklist as I have everything required. I do not however have a DS-2001 as I know some other VJ members had. Should I download and send one? I was thinking of just putting a brief coversheet with my name, address and case number on it.

I think thats it! I'm going to send it recorded delivery first thing tomorrow!

Thanks all,

Buffertortoise

I attached photos because it tells you to "fill out the form" and the form says "attach photos here" but from what I have read it is unnecessary and the photos you are required to take to the interview are for that very purpose. But hey, I will take them anyway.

The line aout work seems OK, I think in the guides it says something like "work when authorisation granted. employer unknown".

I think everyody is just as obsessive about sending off the forms as you just get the feeling you only have one chance to get it right!

Good luck.

Oh, and I think the checklist that comes with the packet 3 replaces the DS2001 - I put a covering letter in saying what was in the pack and included my details and case number.....

[buffertortoise 0]

Thanks so much for the reply! Thats a great help! I will do a cover letter I think.

Any other advice would be great!

Sorry also, where is the guide to comiling packet 3?

Edited June 4, 2007 by buffertortoise

[TimsDaisy 0]

I mean this in the nicest possible way, but have you re-read the instructions that come in packet 3? They are - with a slight exception, clear and easy to follow. They explain what forms to send and which forms to refrain from signing, etc.

The only slight exception is the potential confusion between "forms" and "documents." Forms - to be returned - are the things the Embassy sent that you need to fill out. Documents - to be taken with you to the interview - are those items listed on the checklist.

The forms and the checklist - with its boxes ticked - go back to the Embassy. Everything else is hand-carried to the interview.

For the most part, the packet 3 instructions haven't changed in years. But you must double check as well, even based on what people answer here.

(As for the photos, there are two schools of thought and most seem to have been fine either way. Some have attached photos to the visa app, some have taken photos and attached them at the interview. Haven't heard of anyone being delayed or denied for choosing either path.)