Packet question?
May 16th 2004, 10:35 pm
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Packet question?
I'm living in London - received the packet telling me to collect documents (police certificate, birth certificate, etc) and containing DS-156 forms (etc) to complete.
The question -
I'm still waiting on two pieces of documentation - the affidavits of support, which will be mailed to me in the next few days, and the police certificate. However, on rereading the instructions in the packet, it seems to imply that I should complete forms DS-156, DS-156K and DS-230 (I) and return them to the consulate before I even start checking off other documents.
Is this right? Should I be returning two packages to the consulate, one containing these forms, and a second containing my checklist and further information?
Secondly - the checklist form asks for a date of travel and marriage, which I won't know until I know the interview date (though I have a rough idea of it, all the same), and I can't find any examples of what other people have entered for that. What should I enter into those fields on the form?
Thanks for any advice,
Dynamo.
The question -
I'm still waiting on two pieces of documentation - the affidavits of support, which will be mailed to me in the next few days, and the police certificate. However, on rereading the instructions in the packet, it seems to imply that I should complete forms DS-156, DS-156K and DS-230 (I) and return them to the consulate before I even start checking off other documents.
Is this right? Should I be returning two packages to the consulate, one containing these forms, and a second containing my checklist and further information?
Secondly - the checklist form asks for a date of travel and marriage, which I won't know until I know the interview date (though I have a rough idea of it, all the same), and I can't find any examples of what other people have entered for that. What should I enter into those fields on the form?
Thanks for any advice,
Dynamo.
May 17th 2004, 3:18 am
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Re: Packet question?
Originally posted by Dynamo
Should I be returning two packages to the consulate, one containing these forms, and a second containing my checklist and further information?
Should I be returning two packages to the consulate, one containing these forms, and a second containing my checklist and further information?
May 17th 2004, 4:27 am
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Re: Packet question?
Originally posted by Dynamo
I'm living in London - received the packet telling me to collect documents (police certificate, birth certificate, etc) and containing DS-156 forms (etc) to complete.
The question -
I'm still waiting on two pieces of documentation - the affidavits of support, which will be mailed to me in the next few days, and the police certificate. However, on rereading the instructions in the packet, it seems to imply that I should complete forms DS-156, DS-156K and DS-230 (I) and return them to the consulate before I even start checking off other documents.
Is this right? Should I be returning two packages to the consulate, one containing these forms, and a second containing my checklist and further information?
Secondly - the checklist form asks for a date of travel and marriage, which I won't know until I know the interview date (though I have a rough idea of it, all the same), and I can't find any examples of what other people have entered for that. What should I enter into those fields on the form?
Thanks for any advice,
Dynamo.
I'm living in London - received the packet telling me to collect documents (police certificate, birth certificate, etc) and containing DS-156 forms (etc) to complete.
The question -
I'm still waiting on two pieces of documentation - the affidavits of support, which will be mailed to me in the next few days, and the police certificate. However, on rereading the instructions in the packet, it seems to imply that I should complete forms DS-156, DS-156K and DS-230 (I) and return them to the consulate before I even start checking off other documents.
Is this right? Should I be returning two packages to the consulate, one containing these forms, and a second containing my checklist and further information?
Secondly - the checklist form asks for a date of travel and marriage, which I won't know until I know the interview date (though I have a rough idea of it, all the same), and I can't find any examples of what other people have entered for that. What should I enter into those fields on the form?
Thanks for any advice,
Dynamo.
Dynamo,
Yes I've had the same experience as you. The forms need to be filled and sent straight away, then you send the decleration afterwards when all the docs are ready. You should apply for the police cert. straight away as its likely to take an awfully long time. Up to six weeks I am now told.
The consulate interview is likely to be one month after you send the declaration that the docs are ready. So I guess you can chose a wedding date after that.
May 17th 2004, 6:48 am
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Re: Packet question?
Dynamo,
You could enter into those fields exactly what you have written here. Or, you could paraphrase it as 'to be determined' or similar.
Alternatively, you could enter some dates that you might desire and perhaps you will get a schedule that makes your dates possible.
Regards, JEff
You could enter into those fields exactly what you have written here. Or, you could paraphrase it as 'to be determined' or similar.
Alternatively, you could enter some dates that you might desire and perhaps you will get a schedule that makes your dates possible.
Regards, JEff
Originally posted by Dynamo
... the checklist form asks for a date of travel and marriage, which I won't know until I know the interview date (though I have a rough idea of it, all the same), and I can't find any examples of what other people have entered for that. What should I enter into those fields on the form?
Thanks for any advice,
Dynamo.
... the checklist form asks for a date of travel and marriage, which I won't know until I know the interview date (though I have a rough idea of it, all the same), and I can't find any examples of what other people have entered for that. What should I enter into those fields on the form?
Thanks for any advice,
Dynamo.
May 17th 2004, 9:00 pm
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Re: Packet question?
Originally posted by Dynamo
I'm living in London - received the packet telling me to collect documents (police certificate, birth certificate, etc) and containing DS-156 forms (etc) to complete.
The question -
I'm still waiting on two pieces of documentation - the affidavits of support, which will be mailed to me in the next few days, and the police certificate. However, on rereading the instructions in the packet, it seems to imply that I should complete forms DS-156, DS-156K and DS-230 (I) and return them to the consulate before I even start checking off other documents.
Is this right? Should I be returning two packages to the consulate, one containing these forms, and a second containing my checklist and further information?
Secondly - the checklist form asks for a date of travel and marriage, which I won't know until I know the interview date (though I have a rough idea of it, all the same), and I can't find any examples of what other people have entered for that. What should I enter into those fields on the form?
Thanks for any advice,
Dynamo.
I'm living in London - received the packet telling me to collect documents (police certificate, birth certificate, etc) and containing DS-156 forms (etc) to complete.
The question -
I'm still waiting on two pieces of documentation - the affidavits of support, which will be mailed to me in the next few days, and the police certificate. However, on rereading the instructions in the packet, it seems to imply that I should complete forms DS-156, DS-156K and DS-230 (I) and return them to the consulate before I even start checking off other documents.
Is this right? Should I be returning two packages to the consulate, one containing these forms, and a second containing my checklist and further information?
Secondly - the checklist form asks for a date of travel and marriage, which I won't know until I know the interview date (though I have a rough idea of it, all the same), and I can't find any examples of what other people have entered for that. What should I enter into those fields on the form?
Thanks for any advice,
Dynamo.
May 17th 2004, 10:10 pm
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Re: Packet question?
Originally posted by MrDub
I was pretty sure that it was written on my packet 3 to only send DS-230 (1) and the checklist back and to bring the other forms and documentation to the interview ?..I hope I havent made a mistake ...
I was pretty sure that it was written on my packet 3 to only send DS-230 (1) and the checklist back and to bring the other forms and documentation to the interview ?..I hope I havent made a mistake ...
It probably varies for different U.S. embassy's, UK and Switzerland may be different on what they require? Just a thought.
James
May 18th 2004, 8:29 am
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Re: Packet question?
Originally posted by mcjimbo
Nial,
It probably varies for different U.S. embassy's, UK and Switzerland may be different on what they require? Just a thought.
James
Nial,
It probably varies for different U.S. embassy's, UK and Switzerland may be different on what they require? Just a thought.
James
I read the instructions again today and I am now sure for the US embassy in Switzerland the forms have to be brought to the interview and not posted before. Im sure I could have posted them on now anyway if they were required...
Niall
May 18th 2004, 9:25 am
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Re: Packet question?
Originally posted by MrDub
I was pretty sure that it was written on my packet 3 to only send DS-230 (1) and the checklist back and to bring the other forms and documentation to the interview ?..I hope I havent made a mistake ...
I was pretty sure that it was written on my packet 3 to only send DS-230 (1) and the checklist back and to bring the other forms and documentation to the interview ?..I hope I havent made a mistake ...
The US embassy in Madrid told me the very same thing. But somes consulates are different!!
