What exactly is happening between packet 3 & packet 4??

[bodypumpkaren 0]

Hi everyone! I just yesterday sent back packet 3 to the embassy in Joburg. I know the processing time and proceedures are different for each embassy, however, I was hoping someone could give me an idea of what is happening behind the scenes between packet 3 and 4? Is this where the Adam Walsh law comes in? And/Or the FBI name check? I am trying to get a grasp on how long it might take before I receive packet 4. So far the embassy has been very quick, but I don't know what is involved for them before they can send me packet 4. Anyone know?

Also, packet 3 stated the cost at the interview would be $390. Anyone know if that is going up July 30th as well? I am hoping our interview will be scheduled prior to then, but it depends on my question above I suppose!

Thanks a ton! So excited to be this far!

[John/Sam Miles 0]

Hi everyone! I just yesterday sent back packet 3 to the embassy in Joburg. I know the processing time and proceedures are different for each embassy, however, I was hoping someone could give me an idea of what is happening behind the scenes between packet 3 and 4? Is this where the Adam Walsh law comes in? And/Or the FBI name check? I am trying to get a grasp on how long it might take before I receive packet 4. So far the embassy has been very quick, but I don't know what is involved for them before they can send me packet 4. Anyone know?

Also, packet 3 stated the cost at the interview would be $390. Anyone know if that is going up July 30th as well? I am hoping our interview will be scheduled prior to then, but it depends on my question above I suppose!

Thanks a ton! So excited to be this far!

Hi there!

Wow is that the fee for the interview???? I'd better start saving!

Have you done your medicals yet? Any idea on how much that is?

Sam

[MargotDarko 0]

Hi everyone! I just yesterday sent back packet 3 to the embassy in Joburg. I know the processing time and proceedures are different for each embassy, however, I was hoping someone could give me an idea of what is happening behind the scenes between packet 3 and 4? Is this where the Adam Walsh law comes in? And/Or the FBI name check? I am trying to get a grasp on how long it might take before I receive packet 4. So far the embassy has been very quick, but I don't know what is involved for them before they can send me packet 4. Anyone know?

Also, packet 3 stated the cost at the interview would be $390. Anyone know if that is going up July 30th as well? I am hoping our interview will be scheduled prior to then, but it depends on my question above I suppose!

Thanks a ton! So excited to be this far!

I'm sorry I can't answer your first question properly. As for the visa fee (the $390 includes the postal cost to return everything to you) - that will definitely not be increased on the 30th. It's only the petition filing fees that are being increased then.

[elmcitymaven 9,711]

Actually, it's $380, not $390, or at least was three weeks ago when we went to the Embassy.

[MargotDarko 0]

Actually, it's $380, not $390, or at least was three weeks ago when we went to the Embassy.

Maybe the courier costs more in South Africa?

[elmcitymaven 9,711]

Courier costs are separate from the visa costs. We paid $380, and then £33.50 (£13.50 for standard delivery, plus £20 for a before 8am delivery) to the courier firm. Actually, technically the visa is $335 and $45 for an enhanced security fee.

A quick search of the US South Africa website seems to infer it's 55 SA Rand for the courier, which is about $8, but the press release which stated this was 2 years old.

Can anyone tell I'm "working from home" (ahem) today?

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I am impressed... you folks get the courier price included???? Another reason to about Montreal - you actually have to bring in your own courier envelope...

For the OP: yes, the Adam Walsh FBI/security name check of the USC is done at this time. It's great to hear you are excited - you're midway kind of, and sooner to the end of the process!!!!

Good luck, L.