got the 129F approved thru CSC

[JoelyLeidy 3]

Ok, we got the F129F petition thru the CSC. Now starting through the NVC and embassy... We only had one very lame RFE during this process, (couldn't read an old copy of a divorce decree and i resent a copy from the same decree, and it wasn't any better. Also the translation of the letters of intent and having the translators credentials attached, which they were, so I just resent the same one with sticky notes all over the divorce decree and the translation, passed great the second time). This RFE postponed things, from what I can see about 12 days.. So the turn around time is great for the CSC.

So, the big hairy eye ball question, and I know this is going to sound naive and lame but what tends to be the biggest hurdle left? I am going to go to Colombia one time before the embassy interview, so we can have that second trip documented, then go to the embassy interview with her, and based on the website from the Bogota embassy they were pretty matter of fact that is isn't a problem, what other hiccups could come up? she doesn't have kids, no previous marriages, lives life pretty simply no family in the USA, wants to leave Colombia to start a family in a safer environment...Since i am quite a bit older than her, we are going over questions they may question about knowing me so that red flag comes up (she is nervous about freezing up in the interview) , focusing on contemporaneous answers, but being honest, to the point of 'I can't remember" as an answer etc..

We really work hard to keep life, from this distance pretty real and not scripting our interactions, because then it just feels weird, but at the same time, try to document real world genuine relationship.. We talk by Whatapp more than with Skype, but in Skype, a lot of the conversation is in Spanish.. Do they care about that, (besides that we can communicate in a common language?). Additionally, I have been sending about a $1000 a month to help her and her family, Does it hurt to get the history from western union to show continued support for her and her family? I think it would be bad if money was coming out of colombia, but not into colombia..

Thanks for your input

Joel

[Pheebs1201 269]

I would recommend reading the embassy reviews for your consulate and see what questions are most likely to come up- then practice the answers together. Good luck

[TBoneTX 43,057]

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[Mononoke28 134]

Ok, we got the F129F petition thru the CSC. Now starting through the NVC and embassy... We only had one very lame RFE during this process, (couldn't read an old copy of a divorce decree and i resent a copy from the same decree, and it wasn't any better. Also the translation of the letters of intent and having the translators credentials attached, which they were, so I just resent the same one with sticky notes all over the divorce decree and the translation, passed great the second time). This RFE postponed things, from what I can see about 12 days.. So the turn around time is great for the CSC.

So, the big hairy eye ball question, and I know this is going to sound naive and lame but what tends to be the biggest hurdle left? I am going to go to Colombia one time before the embassy interview, so we can have that second trip documented, then go to the embassy interview with her, and based on the website from the Bogota embassy they were pretty matter of fact that is isn't a problem, what other hiccups could come up? she doesn't have kids, no previous marriages, lives life pretty simply no family in the USA, wants to leave Colombia to start a family in a safer environment...Since i am quite a bit older than her, we are going over questions they may question about knowing me so that red flag comes up (she is nervous about freezing up in the interview) , focusing on contemporaneous answers, but being honest, to the point of 'I can't remember" as an answer etc..

We really work hard to keep life, from this distance pretty real and not scripting our interactions, because then it just feels weird, but at the same time, try to document real world genuine relationship.. We talk by Whatapp more than with Skype, but in Skype, a lot of the conversation is in Spanish.. Do they care about that, (besides that we can communicate in a common language?). Additionally, I have been sending about a $1000 a month to help her and her family, Does it hurt to get the history from western union to show continued support for her and her family? I think it would be bad if money was coming out of colombia, but not into colombia..

Thanks for your input

Joel

Joel,

As long as you have a legitimate relationship and can prove that to the CO during the interview, then you shouldn't have any issues. Bring all kinds of evidence like photos, copies of emails, plane tickets, etc. that can prove your relationship is 100% legit. Also, there may be more questioning due to your age difference but just be honest with your answers since the COs are pretty good at reading people.

I also don't recommend mentioning the monthly allowance you send her because they might misinterpret it and think that she's only with you because you send her money each month. Besides, it really is of no use to prove anything at all.

So, like I said, be ready to answer all questions truthfully and bring as much evidence of your relationship as you can and you should be fine.

Diana