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For Packet Three, we need to e-mail the DS-2001, DS-160 confirmation page, and GSS confirmation page to the consulate.

 

Does it matter which of us (myself here in the US, or my fiance in Thailand) sends the actual e-mail (assuming the other will be CC'ed on it regardless)?


I ask because it's easier for me to handle it on my end (on my PC rather than her phone) but I don't want to cause any problems or delays.


As always, thanks for the help!

 

 

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So I e-mailed in the 3 documents requested in the Packet 3, Step 1 instructions and go this reply:

 

In order to receive an interview appointment date, K visa applicants are required to scan and submit the three below documents by email for our review:

·         DS-2001 

·         DS-160 Confirmation Page 

·         GSS Confirmation Page 

You will not receive an interview appointment date until we receive all the DS-2001, DS-160, and GSS confirmation pages.

 

I don't know if this is just an automated response, or if it actually means there is something wrong with what I sent in.

 

I sent the PDFs that their website generates for the confirmation pages and a PDF of the DS-2001 form made from a cleaned-up photo of the physical form. These are documents that would be trivial to print out on their end - or save as digital files. So if their response is a complaint, I don't know what they want instead. Maybe just jpeg images?

 

Below is a super-low rez shot of the docs I sent in. If anyone has successfully been through this step, could you let me know if you received this same message, and what happened after that?

 

Thank you.

 

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11 minutes ago, x3n said:

I don't know if this is just an automated response, or if it actually means there is something wrong with what I sent in.

It is automated.  You are fine.  It will take a few days to actually respond

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23 hours ago, x3n said:

Below is a super-low rez shot of the docs I sent in.

If there's the slightest possibility that personal information might be gleaned from the attachments, they should be removed from this very public forum.  If you agree that this could be done, or you don't care for the risk, please hit the "report post" button at upper right of your post and make the removal request.  (Please do that instead of replying here or sending anyone a PM.)

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06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Thank you for looking out for me but I made sure that the the images are too low rez to be readable, and purposefully changed anything that could be made out (like the BNK numbers).

I felt it was important to post thumbs of what I sent so that if I had sent the wrong things (or not enough things), someone could let me know - and that it would also serve as an example for other people who may also be unsure what exactly is supposed to go in this new Packet 3 email.

 

 

 

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To follow up: It's been 3 weeks since we e-mailed in those three Packet 3 documents. A week ago I sent another email and they said they had everything and I should wait another two weeks (for our Packet 4 and interview scheduling).

 

The thing is, other people who sent stuff in later than us have gotten interview dates (some with responses the day after they e-mailed their documents!). Since, currently, interviews are being scheduled months from now - this unexplained delay is excruciating.

 

My question is, what could be causing the delay? Are they waiting for confirmation on some data or other in our forms? Is there anything we can do?

 

If anyone else has experienced this sort of delay in getting a scheduling response from sending the Packet 3 email, was there any explanation afterwards?

 

 

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No specific experience with Bangkok, but, speaking generally, the file simply might be on the desk of  someone who's swamped more than his/her colleagues.  It's a good sign that they told you that all is well with your papers.  The "wait 2 weeks" might be the standard equivalent of "expect our reply in 7 to 10 business days" that we commonly hear in the U.S. -- and the reply shows up earlier than that.

 

In short, don't sweat it, and definitely keep us apprised.  Pulling for you here.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Not fun to be the victim of timing.

Look for openings, and keep the faith.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Update: 38 days since we emailed in the three Packet 3 documents and nothing yet.

 

Still waiting on an interview date, which we know will be at least 60 days from now.

 

The hope is that, with March starting, they will be able to schedule interviews for May now - and that maybe we will get one of those.

 

 

 

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Keeping fingers crossed on your behalf.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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A couple of weeks ago we got an email saying:

 

"The appointment slots are full until the end of April.  Currently, the interview appointments in May are not yet available."

 

Then today (which is about the day we assumed May slots would become available) we get an email saying that our interview is scheduled for "16-MAR-2020"  (like two weeks from now!)

 

So do you think that suddenly new slots opened up in MAR (with so little warning), or did someone mean to type "MAY" but typed "MAR" by mistake?

 

Obviously we'll show up in March - but that's going to be a real kick in the teeth if the actual appointment is still months away. I'm going to keep an eye on the schedule page (https://th.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/scheduled-appointments/) and see if our appointment shows up there when the PDF for May is posted.  It will be awesome if the interview is actually so soon - though it's going to be a busy couple of weeks!

 

 

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