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Felizidades Chester!!! This month will fly by...
Wow... its all ready to go!!
Mària is fianlly here in Chicago with me... it has been quite a journey and to be frank we've realized how much Chicago is the right city for us at the moment! Even though its sweltering HOT and Sticky here and she came down with a bit of a flu today and tomorrow we hope to exchange our vows at City Hall!!
Well folks... keep it up, you'll get your chance soon enough!
Willie
Mària is fianlly here in Chicago with me... it has been quite a journey and to be frank we've realized how much Chicago is the right city for us at the moment! Even though its sweltering HOT and Sticky here and she came down with a bit of a flu today and tomorrow we hope to exchange our vows at City Hall!!
Well folks... keep it up, you'll get your chance soon enough!
Willie
Congrats to Chester and Willie! 
. Buck...relax man you are ready.
. Buck...relax man you are ready.
Yay Willie!!!!
Congratulations to you and your new wife!!!
Diana
Congratulations to you and your new wife!!!
Diana
"ORGANIZING INFO ..
Buen dia, saludos a todo .. y Q vo ?
Once again I can't say enough about this site and this thread in particular !!!!!! .. Gracias muchisisisismas to all
for sharing the info, experiences and support for one another.
We are in the initial stages (formaly) and I have printed out about half a ream of paper and with a a trusty yellow
highlighter began marking and referencing points in an attempt to assemble a working check list of all relevant
points necessary from NOA2 until the Visa is in our sweaty little hands (in our case K1).
... and I mean EVERYTHING. There will be no stone unturned, no "t" not crossed or "i" un-dotted; I am loading up
for rhino !! .. I live by modest means and have little breathing room for last minute "surprises" .. jejeje. All though
there will undoubtedly be some ... it's not OCD or anal-retentive .. just believe in having a well stocked arsenal for
anything and everything thrown at us.
So ... I am sorting out and organizing all the info posted to this topic and bringing it up to date for myself in
the form of a clean concise list with ALL relevant info. To give something back to this community I would like to post
this organized info back to this topic. So it can all be had in one time sensitive post.
While I have enjoyed and gained much insight from reading through every last word I just thought it might help to
condense it all.
I will be putting in the time for myself so I would love to give something back. Everyone has shared
fragments and glimpses of wonderful insight .. I'm seeking to compose this collage into one "big picture"
Thoughts ? ... helpful ? Appreciated ? Desired ? ... hope I'm not stepping on any toes or "bum-rushing tha' show"
and as a side note ... the Missuzz will be posting from her battle station in BAQ also ... but we are both using this
same account ...
yes, I'm long winded, sorry .... =]
blessing and light apon all ... we're gonna need it .. paz a todo
Buen dia, saludos a todo .. y Q vo ?
Once again I can't say enough about this site and this thread in particular !!!!!! .. Gracias muchisisisismas to all
for sharing the info, experiences and support for one another.
We are in the initial stages (formaly) and I have printed out about half a ream of paper and with a a trusty yellow
highlighter began marking and referencing points in an attempt to assemble a working check list of all relevant
points necessary from NOA2 until the Visa is in our sweaty little hands (in our case K1).
... and I mean EVERYTHING. There will be no stone unturned, no "t" not crossed or "i" un-dotted; I am loading up
for rhino !! .. I live by modest means and have little breathing room for last minute "surprises" .. jejeje. All though
there will undoubtedly be some ... it's not OCD or anal-retentive .. just believe in having a well stocked arsenal for
anything and everything thrown at us.
So ... I am sorting out and organizing all the info posted to this topic and bringing it up to date for myself in
the form of a clean concise list with ALL relevant info. To give something back to this community I would like to post
this organized info back to this topic. So it can all be had in one time sensitive post.
While I have enjoyed and gained much insight from reading through every last word I just thought it might help to
condense it all.
I will be putting in the time for myself so I would love to give something back. Everyone has shared
fragments and glimpses of wonderful insight .. I'm seeking to compose this collage into one "big picture"
Thoughts ? ... helpful ? Appreciated ? Desired ? ... hope I'm not stepping on any toes or "bum-rushing tha' show"
and as a side note ... the Missuzz will be posting from her battle station in BAQ also ... but we are both using this
same account ...
yes, I'm long winded, sorry .... =]
blessing and light apon all ... we're gonna need it .. paz a todo
Christo,
That's funny, Lucho came up with a list of stuff for K1 visas that he plans to post on here. I did the translation. I'll ask him to see when he will put it up.
Diana
That's funny, Lucho came up with a list of stuff for K1 visas that he plans to post on here. I did the translation. I'll ask him to see when he will put it up.
Diana
The following guide is intended to help K1 visa applicants going
through Bogotá, Colombia. Also this guide is only that, a guide.
Always check the embassy's website and call the embassy as well.
This guide was written for K1 visa applicants, both beneficiary
and petitioner that have no kids, have never been arrested and have never been
married.
1. Once your I-129F is approved (NOA2), your case will
be forwarded to the National Visa Center. Normally
it will take about 1 to 2 weeks to get from CSC/VSC to NVC.
2. Start calling NVC everyday about 1 week after
your I-129F has been approved. You will need to reach
a live person to get information on your case since
the NVC’s automated system does not handle K1 visas.
Give this person your receipt #, they will let you know
the status of your case, whether it has not yet been
received, already received, or already sent out to
the embassy in Bogotá. Once NVC receives your case, they
will assign a new case # that will begin with BGTXXXXXXXXXX.
A. If it has not been received.
Keep calling until they receive it. Don’t pay attention
to their script. They will tell you it may take 4 weeks
for them to receive your case.
B. If your case has been received.
Ask them when it was received and if it has been forwarded
to the embassy. If your case has been received but not
forwarded, wait 2 to 3 days from the day NVC received it
to call back and ask again. If it has been forwarded, most
often than not cases will be sent out in 2 days after NVC
receives it.
C. Once you know when your case has left NVC to Bogotá. You
can now calculate when it should arrive via DHL at the
embassy. Our case arrived in only 2 days, however the norm
is 3 business days. For example, if your case was sent on
Monday, it should arrive at Bogotá by Thursday, the latest.
3. Now that your case is in Bogotá. Do NOT wait for the embassy
to send your fiancée the packet 3. Wait 2 business days to use
the following shortcut. Using the example days in section 2C:
If your case has arrived on Thursday it is best to use the
shortcut on Monday. The reason to wait 2 days is to give the
embassy time to input your information in their system. You can
also call NVC and they will let you know if the embassy has
received your case.
Shortcut - Fax packet 3 to the embassy. This will save you at
least 2 weeks if not more by doing so. I would advise to send the
packet 3 via courier as well (i.e. Servientrega)
Packet 3 Contents:
1. Cover letter
2. Copy of fiancée's passport (biographical data page)
3. DS-230 Part 1 (pages 1 & 2)
4. OF-169
The cover letter should be simple and brief. Include the BGT case #
on the cover letter.
4. Two or three days after the embassy has received packet 3, they would have
already scheduled you for the interview. You can wait until your fiancée
receives packet 4 to find out the date of the interview. OR you can
use another shortcut. The shortcut is to call NVC and ask them the
interview date. Once the embassy schedules your interview, NVC is
automatically notified of the date.
Packet 4 Contents:
1. Passport
2. Baptism Certificate (Partida de Bautismo)
3. Birth Certificate (Registro Civil)
4. Police Certificate (Certificado Judicial del DAS)
5. Migratory Certificate (Carta del DAS, entradas/salidas)
6. I-134 Affidavit of Support and evidence.
7. DS-156 (2 copies)
8. DS-156K (1 copy)
9. Laboratory/Medical exams/Vaccinations
10. Evidence of your relationship (photos, e-mails, boarding passes, etc.)
11. Four passport style photos, 5cm x 5cm.
Embassy:
Finally the big day is here. You will want to be at the embassy no later than 6 a.m.
I suggest 5:45 a.m. At 6 a.m. there will already be a small line. At 6:30 a.m. you will
not be able to see the front of the line. There will be 3 lines at the front gate of the embassy.
You will want to get into line 3. Do not follow everyone that gets into line 1.
K1, K3, CR1/IR1 visa petitioners need to get into line 3. This may get you in and out of
the embassy quicker.
Tips:
If your fiancée lives outside of Bogotá, have her start getting the Police
and Migratory certificates ASAP. As it may take several weeks to receive
the certificates for people living outside of the capital. If your fiancée
lives in Bogotá, she can get the certificates in a few days.
Try to schedule the laboratory and medical exam 2 days before the interview.
This will allow an extra day just in case any mishaps should occur.
You will need an English translation of the birth certificate, get it done in
Colombia. It will be a lot cheaper and faster.
LINKS
Packet 3 and Forms
http://bogota.usembassy.gov/wwwsck1instructions.shtml
Packet 4
http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/co1/wwwfck1cita_temp.pdf
DAS
http://www.das.gov.co
You will need to go to SERVICIOS and then click on CERTIFICADO JUDICIAL and EXTRANJERIA (migratory)
through Bogotá, Colombia. Also this guide is only that, a guide.
Always check the embassy's website and call the embassy as well.
This guide was written for K1 visa applicants, both beneficiary
and petitioner that have no kids, have never been arrested and have never been
married.
1. Once your I-129F is approved (NOA2), your case will
be forwarded to the National Visa Center. Normally
it will take about 1 to 2 weeks to get from CSC/VSC to NVC.
2. Start calling NVC everyday about 1 week after
your I-129F has been approved. You will need to reach
a live person to get information on your case since
the NVC’s automated system does not handle K1 visas.
Give this person your receipt #, they will let you know
the status of your case, whether it has not yet been
received, already received, or already sent out to
the embassy in Bogotá. Once NVC receives your case, they
will assign a new case # that will begin with BGTXXXXXXXXXX.
A. If it has not been received.
Keep calling until they receive it. Don’t pay attention
to their script. They will tell you it may take 4 weeks
for them to receive your case.
B. If your case has been received.
Ask them when it was received and if it has been forwarded
to the embassy. If your case has been received but not
forwarded, wait 2 to 3 days from the day NVC received it
to call back and ask again. If it has been forwarded, most
often than not cases will be sent out in 2 days after NVC
receives it.
C. Once you know when your case has left NVC to Bogotá. You
can now calculate when it should arrive via DHL at the
embassy. Our case arrived in only 2 days, however the norm
is 3 business days. For example, if your case was sent on
Monday, it should arrive at Bogotá by Thursday, the latest.
3. Now that your case is in Bogotá. Do NOT wait for the embassy
to send your fiancée the packet 3. Wait 2 business days to use
the following shortcut. Using the example days in section 2C:
If your case has arrived on Thursday it is best to use the
shortcut on Monday. The reason to wait 2 days is to give the
embassy time to input your information in their system. You can
also call NVC and they will let you know if the embassy has
received your case.
Shortcut - Fax packet 3 to the embassy. This will save you at
least 2 weeks if not more by doing so. I would advise to send the
packet 3 via courier as well (i.e. Servientrega)
Packet 3 Contents:
1. Cover letter
2. Copy of fiancée's passport (biographical data page)
3. DS-230 Part 1 (pages 1 & 2)
4. OF-169
The cover letter should be simple and brief. Include the BGT case #
on the cover letter.
4. Two or three days after the embassy has received packet 3, they would have
already scheduled you for the interview. You can wait until your fiancée
receives packet 4 to find out the date of the interview. OR you can
use another shortcut. The shortcut is to call NVC and ask them the
interview date. Once the embassy schedules your interview, NVC is
automatically notified of the date.
Packet 4 Contents:
1. Passport
2. Baptism Certificate (Partida de Bautismo)
3. Birth Certificate (Registro Civil)
4. Police Certificate (Certificado Judicial del DAS)
5. Migratory Certificate (Carta del DAS, entradas/salidas)
6. I-134 Affidavit of Support and evidence.
7. DS-156 (2 copies)
8. DS-156K (1 copy)
9. Laboratory/Medical exams/Vaccinations
10. Evidence of your relationship (photos, e-mails, boarding passes, etc.)
11. Four passport style photos, 5cm x 5cm.
Embassy:
Finally the big day is here. You will want to be at the embassy no later than 6 a.m.
I suggest 5:45 a.m. At 6 a.m. there will already be a small line. At 6:30 a.m. you will
not be able to see the front of the line. There will be 3 lines at the front gate of the embassy.
You will want to get into line 3. Do not follow everyone that gets into line 1.
K1, K3, CR1/IR1 visa petitioners need to get into line 3. This may get you in and out of
the embassy quicker.
Tips:
If your fiancée lives outside of Bogotá, have her start getting the Police
and Migratory certificates ASAP. As it may take several weeks to receive
the certificates for people living outside of the capital. If your fiancée
lives in Bogotá, she can get the certificates in a few days.
Try to schedule the laboratory and medical exam 2 days before the interview.
This will allow an extra day just in case any mishaps should occur.
You will need an English translation of the birth certificate, get it done in
Colombia. It will be a lot cheaper and faster.
LINKS
Packet 3 and Forms
http://bogota.usembassy.gov/wwwsck1instructions.shtml
Packet 4
http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/co1/wwwfck1cita_temp.pdf
DAS
http://www.das.gov.co
You will need to go to SERVICIOS and then click on CERTIFICADO JUDICIAL and EXTRANJERIA (migratory)
Traducción en español (SPANISH TRANSLATION)
La siguiente guía es ideada para los aplicantes de la visa K1 que van por la embajada en Bogotá, Colombia. Nota: esta guía es sólo eso, una guía. Siempre llame a la embajada y chequee con su página de internet por si tienen alguna pregunta. Esta guía fué creada para el uso de los aplicantes de la visa K1, ambos el beneficiario y el solicitante que no tengan hijos, que no hayan sido arrestados y que nunca se hayan casado.
1. Una vez que su petición I-129F haya sido aprobada (NOA2), su caso será remitido al Centro Nacional de Visas. Normalmente se demora entre 1 a 2 semanas para que llegue desde el CSC/VSC al CNV.
2. Empiece a llamar al CNV todos los días una semana después que su I-129F haya sido aprobada. Necesitará hablar con una operadora para recibir información sobre su caso ya que el sistema automatizado del CNV no maneja visas K1. Dele a la operadora su # de recibo y ella le dejará saber el estado de su caso, si no lo han recibido, si lo han recibido, o si ya lo han enviado a la embajada en Bogotá. Una vez que el CNV reciba su caso, le dará un nuevo # que empieza con BGTXXXXXXXXXX.
A. Si no lo han recibido:
Siga llamando hasta que lo reciban. No preste atención al mensaje que dice que se demorará 4 semanas para ellos recibirlo.
B. Si su caso ha sido recibido:
Pregúnteles cuándo lo recibieron y si lo remitieron a la embajada. Si han recibido su caso pero no lo han remitido, espere entre 2-3 días desde el día en que el CNV lo recibió para llamar y preguntarles de nuevo. Si lo han remitido,
por lo general la mayoría de los casos son enviados 2 días después de que el CNV los recibe.
C. Una vez que su caso haya salido del CNV hacia Bogotá, ud. puede ahora calcular cuándo debe de llegar a la embajada vía DHL. Nuestro caso llegó en sólo 2 días, pero lo normal es 3 días hábiles. Por ejemplo, si su caso salió un lunes, deberá de llegar a Bogotá a más tardar el jueves.
3. Ahora que su caso está en Bogotá. NO espere a que la embajada le envíe el paquete 3 a su novia/o. Espere 2 días hábiles para usar el siguiente atajo. Usando el ejemplo de los días en la sección 2C: Si su caso llegó el jueves, es mejor usar el atajo el siguiente lunes. La razón por la que es mejor esperar 2 días es para darle tiempo a la embajada de poner su información en el sistema. También puede llamar al CNV y ellos le dejan saber si la embajada ha recibido su caso.
ATAJO: Mande el paquete # 3 a la embajada por fax. Esto le ahorrará por lo menos 2 ó más semanas. Les recomiendo que también manden el paquete # 3 por correo. (ej. Servientrega).
Contenido del paquete # 3:
1. Carta de presentación
2. Copia de la página de datos biográficos del pasaporte de la novia/o
3. DS-230 Parte I (páginas 1 & 2)
4. OF-169
La carta de presentación debe de ser simple y breve. Incluya el # de caso (BGT#) en la carta.
4. 2 ó 3 días después de que la embajada haya recibio el paquete # 3, le deberían de haber programado la cita para la entrevista. Ud. puede esperar hasta que su novia/o reciba el paqute # 4 para saber el día de la entrevista. O puede usar otro atajo. El atajo es llamar al CNV y preguntarles la fecha de la cita de la entrevista. Una vez que la embajada programa las entrevistas, el CNV es informado automáticamente de las fechas.
Contenido del paquete # 4:
1. Pasaporte
2. Partida de bautismo
3. Registro Civil
4. Certificado Judicial del DAS
5. Carta del DAS, entradas/salidas
6. I-134 Affidavit of Support y evidencia (impuestos, colillas de salario, carta del empleador, etc.)
7. DS-156 (2 copias)
8. DS-156K (1 copia)
9. Resultados de laboratorio/exámenes medicos/vacunas
10. Evidencia de su relación (fotos, e-mails, tiquetes de vuelo, cartas, etc.)
11. 4 fotos estilo pasaporte ó estilo fotos para embajada de Estados Unidos. (5cm x 5cm)
Consejos prácticos:
- Si su novia/o vive fuera de Bogotá, dígale que empiece ha sacar el Certificado Judicial y la Carta del DAS lo más pronto possible, ya que se puede demorar varias semanas para que las personas que viven fuera de la capital los reciban. Si su novia/o vive en Bogotá, puede sacar los documentos en pocos días.
- Trate de programar la cita del laboratorio y la cita médica 2 días antes de la entrevista. Esto les dará tiempo extra por si de pronto tienen algún problema.
- Antes de volver a los Estados Unidos, traten de tener la traducción del Registro Civil ya que es más barato y rápido en Colombia.
Embajada:
Hasta que por fín se llega el día. Necesita estar en la embajada a más tardar 6 a.m. Les sugiero que lleguen a las 5:45 a.m. A las 6 a.m. ya habrá una corta fila. A las 6:30 a.m. no podrá ver el comienzo de la fila. Van a ver 3 filas al frente de la puerta de la embajada. Necesita estar en la fila # 3. No siga a todo el mundo que se va a la fila # 1. Las visas K1, K3 y CR1/IR1 necesitan estar en la fila # 3. Esto puede que le ayude a entrar y salir más rápido de la embajada.
LINKS
Paquete # 3 y formularios
http://bogota.usembassy.gov/wwwsck1instructions.shtml
Paquete # 4
http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/co1/wwwfck1cita_temp.pdf
DAS
http://www.das.gov.co
Necesita ir a “SERVICIOS†y luego haga click en “CERTIFICADO JUDICIAL†y “EXTRANJERIA†(carta del DAS de entradas/salidas)
La siguiente guía es ideada para los aplicantes de la visa K1 que van por la embajada en Bogotá, Colombia. Nota: esta guía es sólo eso, una guía. Siempre llame a la embajada y chequee con su página de internet por si tienen alguna pregunta. Esta guía fué creada para el uso de los aplicantes de la visa K1, ambos el beneficiario y el solicitante que no tengan hijos, que no hayan sido arrestados y que nunca se hayan casado.
1. Una vez que su petición I-129F haya sido aprobada (NOA2), su caso será remitido al Centro Nacional de Visas. Normalmente se demora entre 1 a 2 semanas para que llegue desde el CSC/VSC al CNV.
2. Empiece a llamar al CNV todos los días una semana después que su I-129F haya sido aprobada. Necesitará hablar con una operadora para recibir información sobre su caso ya que el sistema automatizado del CNV no maneja visas K1. Dele a la operadora su # de recibo y ella le dejará saber el estado de su caso, si no lo han recibido, si lo han recibido, o si ya lo han enviado a la embajada en Bogotá. Una vez que el CNV reciba su caso, le dará un nuevo # que empieza con BGTXXXXXXXXXX.
A. Si no lo han recibido:
Siga llamando hasta que lo reciban. No preste atención al mensaje que dice que se demorará 4 semanas para ellos recibirlo.
B. Si su caso ha sido recibido:
Pregúnteles cuándo lo recibieron y si lo remitieron a la embajada. Si han recibido su caso pero no lo han remitido, espere entre 2-3 días desde el día en que el CNV lo recibió para llamar y preguntarles de nuevo. Si lo han remitido,
por lo general la mayoría de los casos son enviados 2 días después de que el CNV los recibe.
C. Una vez que su caso haya salido del CNV hacia Bogotá, ud. puede ahora calcular cuándo debe de llegar a la embajada vía DHL. Nuestro caso llegó en sólo 2 días, pero lo normal es 3 días hábiles. Por ejemplo, si su caso salió un lunes, deberá de llegar a Bogotá a más tardar el jueves.
3. Ahora que su caso está en Bogotá. NO espere a que la embajada le envíe el paquete 3 a su novia/o. Espere 2 días hábiles para usar el siguiente atajo. Usando el ejemplo de los días en la sección 2C: Si su caso llegó el jueves, es mejor usar el atajo el siguiente lunes. La razón por la que es mejor esperar 2 días es para darle tiempo a la embajada de poner su información en el sistema. También puede llamar al CNV y ellos le dejan saber si la embajada ha recibido su caso.
ATAJO: Mande el paquete # 3 a la embajada por fax. Esto le ahorrará por lo menos 2 ó más semanas. Les recomiendo que también manden el paquete # 3 por correo. (ej. Servientrega).
Contenido del paquete # 3:
1. Carta de presentación
2. Copia de la página de datos biográficos del pasaporte de la novia/o
3. DS-230 Parte I (páginas 1 & 2)
4. OF-169
La carta de presentación debe de ser simple y breve. Incluya el # de caso (BGT#) en la carta.
4. 2 ó 3 días después de que la embajada haya recibio el paquete # 3, le deberían de haber programado la cita para la entrevista. Ud. puede esperar hasta que su novia/o reciba el paqute # 4 para saber el día de la entrevista. O puede usar otro atajo. El atajo es llamar al CNV y preguntarles la fecha de la cita de la entrevista. Una vez que la embajada programa las entrevistas, el CNV es informado automáticamente de las fechas.
Contenido del paquete # 4:
1. Pasaporte
2. Partida de bautismo
3. Registro Civil
4. Certificado Judicial del DAS
5. Carta del DAS, entradas/salidas
6. I-134 Affidavit of Support y evidencia (impuestos, colillas de salario, carta del empleador, etc.)
7. DS-156 (2 copias)
8. DS-156K (1 copia)
9. Resultados de laboratorio/exámenes medicos/vacunas
10. Evidencia de su relación (fotos, e-mails, tiquetes de vuelo, cartas, etc.)
11. 4 fotos estilo pasaporte ó estilo fotos para embajada de Estados Unidos. (5cm x 5cm)
Consejos prácticos:
- Si su novia/o vive fuera de Bogotá, dígale que empiece ha sacar el Certificado Judicial y la Carta del DAS lo más pronto possible, ya que se puede demorar varias semanas para que las personas que viven fuera de la capital los reciban. Si su novia/o vive en Bogotá, puede sacar los documentos en pocos días.
- Trate de programar la cita del laboratorio y la cita médica 2 días antes de la entrevista. Esto les dará tiempo extra por si de pronto tienen algún problema.
- Antes de volver a los Estados Unidos, traten de tener la traducción del Registro Civil ya que es más barato y rápido en Colombia.
Embajada:
Hasta que por fín se llega el día. Necesita estar en la embajada a más tardar 6 a.m. Les sugiero que lleguen a las 5:45 a.m. A las 6 a.m. ya habrá una corta fila. A las 6:30 a.m. no podrá ver el comienzo de la fila. Van a ver 3 filas al frente de la puerta de la embajada. Necesita estar en la fila # 3. No siga a todo el mundo que se va a la fila # 1. Las visas K1, K3 y CR1/IR1 necesitan estar en la fila # 3. Esto puede que le ayude a entrar y salir más rápido de la embajada.
LINKS
Paquete # 3 y formularios
http://bogota.usembassy.gov/wwwsck1instructions.shtml
Paquete # 4
http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/co1/wwwfck1cita_temp.pdf
DAS
http://www.das.gov.co
Necesita ir a “SERVICIOS†y luego haga click en “CERTIFICADO JUDICIAL†y “EXTRANJERIA†(carta del DAS de entradas/salidas)
Excellent guide Lucho! This forum just getting better and better. I really like the fact that there are Colombianos contributing.
The guide and translation is a huge help Lucho and Mononoke. Thanks!
ay! chevrissimo !!!!!! ... great minds think alike ... jejeje ... en serio, gracias muchisisisisisimas !!
... my high-lighter will be sad but I am ellated. Once again I am overwhelmed by the grace and
humanity, not too mention compassion, we seem to have for one another.
here's a treat for everyone longing for Colombia and the love they have there. I tear up everytime
I hear it ... hope y'all don't mind me posting it ... but it's my way of saying thnx
positivity chartin tha' course inna Babylon ... paz y amistad
*Hector Lavoe y Willie Colon - "Pa' Colombia y Sonero Mayor"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L38ugWYl_Lo
... my high-lighter will be sad but I am ellated. Once again I am overwhelmed by the grace and
humanity, not too mention compassion, we seem to have for one another.
here's a treat for everyone longing for Colombia and the love they have there. I tear up everytime
I hear it ... hope y'all don't mind me posting it ... but it's my way of saying thnx
positivity chartin tha' course inna Babylon ... paz y amistad
*Hector Lavoe y Willie Colon - "Pa' Colombia y Sonero Mayor"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L38ugWYl_Lo
Thanks to Lucho and Diana's bilingual posts I nominate this thread to 'sticky status' ...
Folks... its all official now! I am now Mr. Mària and Mària is Mrs. Willie!!
The day was perfect... the judge couldn't have been sweeter, and the event was limited to a small gathering of a couple of friends and family. It did seem a bit larger though... some of you folks were there symbolically since your input and experiences seemed so alike at times to ours.
God bless!
Folks... its all official now! I am now Mr. Mària and Mària is Mrs. Willie!!
The day was perfect... the judge couldn't have been sweeter, and the event was limited to a small gathering of a couple of friends and family. It did seem a bit larger though... some of you folks were there symbolically since your input and experiences seemed so alike at times to ours.
God bless!
QUOTE(maviwaro @ Aug 8 2007, 10:42 PM) 
Thanks to Lucho and Diana's bilingual posts I nominate this thread to 'sticky status' ...
Folks... its all official now! I am now Mr. Mària and Mària is Mrs. Willie!!
The day was perfect... the judge couldn't have been sweeter, and the event was limited to a small gathering of a couple of friends and family. It did seem a bit larger though... some of you folks were there symbolically since your input and experiences seemed so alike at times to ours.
God bless!
Folks... its all official now! I am now Mr. Mària and Mària is Mrs. Willie!!
The day was perfect... the judge couldn't have been sweeter, and the event was limited to a small gathering of a couple of friends and family. It did seem a bit larger though... some of you folks were there symbolically since your input and experiences seemed so alike at times to ours.
God bless!
Congratulations Maria and Willie!!!
Willie & Maria,
Congratulations!!!!! We wish you happiness and a everlasting marriage!!!! It's a shame that everyone in the club lives so far apart. We would have loved to been there.
Now it's time to see some photos
.
Congratulations!!!!! We wish you happiness and a everlasting marriage!!!! It's a shame that everyone in the club lives so far apart. We would have loved to been there.
Now it's time to see some photos
.
Congratulations once again!!!
I'm with Lucho, I would've been there without question if I lived in your area.
Diana
I'm with Lucho, I would've been there without question if I lived in your area.
Diana
QUOTE(MPLS-BAQ @ Aug 8 2007, 08:08 PM)
positivity chartin tha' course inna Babylon ... paz y amistad
What?!
QUOTE(Mononoke28 @ Aug 9 2007, 12:01 PM)
QUOTE(MPLS-BAQ @ Aug 8 2007, 08:08 PM)
positivity chartin tha' course inna Babylon ... paz y amistad
What?!
As we move, daily, through the cold mechanics of a faceless "system", represented metaphorically by "Babylon" the
vibrations of positive energy shall manifest the outcome .. ie: collective conciousness ... it is a common salutation in
reggae/Rastafarian culture.
so .. in less poetic terms ... "good luck" but I don't believe in luck .. energy follows thought.
peace and friendship shall unite humanity ... sry for tha' confusion .. just wishing all be well in their journey against
ALL adversity.
=] ... OneLove, chao
Thanks!
de na' ...
I am leaving for Bogota in the morning chicos and chicas. This time tomorrow I will be with Bella and the kids!
Hasta luego!
Hasta luego!
Hope you have a good trip!
QUOTE(lucho562 @ Aug 9 2007, 09:14 AM)
Willie & Maria,
Congratulations!!!!! We wish you happiness and a everlasting marriage!!!! It's a shame that everyone in the club lives so far apart. We would have loved to been there.
Now it's time to see some photos .
Congratulations!!!!! We wish you happiness and a everlasting marriage!!!! It's a shame that everyone in the club lives so far apart. We would have loved to been there.
Now it's time to see some photos
.Coming Soon
Trust me folks... lots of you were there! Coincidentially, we should track some other weddings here and try to go... Maybe coming up with a group name like Wedding Crashers or something the like...
Bill... Bon Voyage! Enjoy Bogota for all of us!
Bill... Bon Voyage! Enjoy Bogota for all of us!
I am back from my biz trip to Vegas and am now packing for Bogota. One last review of the papers and foto album. I leave at "O" dark 30 on Wednesday. Paola has spent a fortune on looking good. LOL>LOL. She went to Cali to get some warm clothes and more a conservative look. While she was there she had to do the nails and hair to. I swear, Colombianas are the most vain women in the world. LOL.
I am as ready ads I could evere be I guess. I will post as things progress. Thanks all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am as ready ads I could evere be I guess. I will post as things progress. Thanks all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hAVE A GOOD TRIP AND GOOD LUCK ON YOUR INTERVIEW, KEEP US UPDATED, WE ALL WILL BE THINKING ABOUT YOU , .........
Buck, when you get a moment could you update your Visa Journey timeline? It will help keep the VJ projections accurate.
Try not to stress too much between now and the interview. I can´t imagine anyone has ever been more prepared than you!
Make sure you have some warm clothes on your packing list. A sweat shirt, a jacket and something warm for sleeping will come in real handy!
Try not to stress too much between now and the interview. I can´t imagine anyone has ever been more prepared than you!
Make sure you have some warm clothes on your packing list. A sweat shirt, a jacket and something warm for sleeping will come in real handy!
QUOTE(Bill y Bella @ Aug 12 2007, 10:46 AM)
Buck, when you get a moment could you update your Visa Journey timeline? It will help keep the VJ projections accurate.
Try not to stress too much between now and the interview. I can´t imagine anyone has ever been more prepared than you!
Make sure you have some warm clothes on your packing list. A sweat shirt, a jacket and something warm for sleeping will come in real handy!
Try not to stress too much between now and the interview. I can´t imagine anyone has ever been more prepared than you!
Make sure you have some warm clothes on your packing list. A sweat shirt, a jacket and something warm for sleeping will come in real handy!
Bill, I went in and did what I could to update my sig. When I was done I was given an error, "signature to long". I had to go back and take out some stuff to post new info. Is there a way around this? I will have more to put on my timeline later, as of now I am out of room.
I am very ready, we practiced all the questions again last night. We will review them again when I arrive in Bogota. Papers and docs are in order, evidence package ready!!!!!!
I have sometnig warm for the nights waiting for me in Bogota!! LOL>LOL.
I feeling cool and calm, now Paola is getting all worked up. LOL.
I will keep you all posted!!
Buck, I was referring to your Visa Journey timeline, not your signature. Your signature is very helpful for people who see your posts. However, the information that is in everyone´s VJ timeline is used by VJ to project when other members will receive their NOA2´s and interviews. At this point your VJ timeline shows that you received your NOA1 and that is all.
At the top of the page, click on My Assistant, then the information tab, then edit your timeline.
I don´t know how to get more room for your signature. I have the same problem since I filled mine up with links. I tried making 2 columns using spaces, but it deleted the spaces when the signature was saved. I thought about separating the columns with dashes, but have not tried it yet. I also don´t know if we are up against a character maximum or a line maximum. I will play around with it some more when I have some time.
Bill, I went in and did what I could to update my sig. When I was done I was given an error, "signature to long". I had to go back and take out some stuff to post new info. Is there a way around this? I will have more to put on my timeline later, as of now I am out of room.
I am very ready, we practiced all the questions again last night. We will review them again when I arrive in Bogota. Papers and docs are in order, evidence package ready!!!!!!
I have sometnig warm for the nights waiting for me in Bogota!! LOL>LOL.
I feeling cool and calm, now Paola is getting all worked up. LOL.
I will keep you all posted!!
At the top of the page, click on My Assistant, then the information tab, then edit your timeline.
I don´t know how to get more room for your signature. I have the same problem since I filled mine up with links. I tried making 2 columns using spaces, but it deleted the spaces when the signature was saved. I thought about separating the columns with dashes, but have not tried it yet. I also don´t know if we are up against a character maximum or a line maximum. I will play around with it some more when I have some time.
QUOTE(buck501 @ Aug 12 2007, 12:09 PM)
QUOTE(Bill y Bella @ Aug 12 2007, 10:46 AM)
Buck, when you get a moment could you update your Visa Journey timeline? It will help keep the VJ projections accurate.
Try not to stress too much between now and the interview. I can´t imagine anyone has ever been more prepared than you!
Make sure you have some warm clothes on your packing list. A sweat shirt, a jacket and something warm for sleeping will come in real handy!
Try not to stress too much between now and the interview. I can´t imagine anyone has ever been more prepared than you!
Make sure you have some warm clothes on your packing list. A sweat shirt, a jacket and something warm for sleeping will come in real handy!
Bill, I went in and did what I could to update my sig. When I was done I was given an error, "signature to long". I had to go back and take out some stuff to post new info. Is there a way around this? I will have more to put on my timeline later, as of now I am out of room.
I am very ready, we practiced all the questions again last night. We will review them again when I arrive in Bogota. Papers and docs are in order, evidence package ready!!!!!!
I have sometnig warm for the nights waiting for me in Bogota!! LOL>LOL.
I feeling cool and calm, now Paola is getting all worked up. LOL.
I will keep you all posted!!
OK Bill, I did it. I guess I forgot about the timeline. Some of the dates I am not sure of because I did not find out any updated info on our case untill I recieved Packet 3 in the mail from my lawyer. It all happened at once. I checked the CSC site daily, no update, then boom, here comes Packet 3.
Quick note,
The VJ timelines do not project when an interview will be scheduled. VJ timelines only project NOA2's.
Buck,
Go take care of business!!
The VJ timelines do not project when an interview will be scheduled. VJ timelines only project NOA2's.
Buck,
Go take care of business!!
Paola is in Bogota at the hotel now. Naturally she missed her flight and had to get another one later. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!! I had arranged a driver to pick her up at the airport, of course she was not there. I am getting up at 3am to call her to make sure she is up and at the lab by 6am. I called and the driver will be at her room a little before 6am.
I have one question..............Packet 4 info says the size of the foto's is to be 5cm x 5cm. This is larger then a passport foto. The guy at the hotel says they are usually 4cm x 4cm. Who is correct? She has 6 foto's 5x5. Are the foto's for the medical exam a different size? We can easily get more foto's if need be.
I have one question..............Packet 4 info says the size of the foto's is to be 5cm x 5cm. This is larger then a passport foto. The guy at the hotel says they are usually 4cm x 4cm. Who is correct? She has 6 foto's 5x5. Are the foto's for the medical exam a different size? We can easily get more foto's if need be.
Buck wih i had a definate answer for you...from what i have seen of the actual packet 4...they are 5 by 5...i would say stick to that...but to be safe see if she coulf get the 4 by 4 also
Buck,
Stick to what the embassy requires...5cm x 5cm. Do not pay attention to what 'other' people tell you. Whos knows more, them or the embassy??
Trust the good advice here and what the embassy says. Keep us updated.
Stick to what the embassy requires...5cm x 5cm. Do not pay attention to what 'other' people tell you. Whos knows more, them or the embassy??
Trust the good advice here and what the embassy says. Keep us updated.
How long did it take to receive the Packet 4 in the mail? I have a gut feeling that it will not arrive in time, considering we still don't have Packet 3 from the mail - almost 3 weeks since it was sent. I'm already contemplating sending a fax to the embassy on Tuesday, Aug 14, and then call the following day to speak to them about getting another copy.
QUOTE(Chester y Monica @ Aug 12 2007, 11:51 PM)
How long did it take to receive the Packet 4 in the mail? I have a gut feeling that it will not arrive in time, considering we still don't have Packet 3 from the mail - almost 3 weeks since it was sent. I'm already contemplating sending a fax to the embassy on Tuesday, Aug 14, and then call the following day to speak to them about getting another copy.
Chester, Paola never received Pkt 3 or Pkt 4 in the mail. I sent her to the embassy in Bogota to pick it up in person. she called the embassy, made an appointment and picked up the invitation letter. We printed off the info for Pkt 4 off the embassy site.
the pictures required are LARGER than regular passport photos. if you goto any foto japon or similar place just tell them its for the US Embassy( embajada americana) and they'll take the larger fotos. DO NOT ask for passport photos.
JK
JK
QUOTE(lucho562 @ Aug 12 2007, 02:02 PM)
Quick note,
The VJ timelines do not project when an interview will be scheduled. VJ timelines only project NOA2's.
Buck,
Go take care of business!!
The VJ timelines do not project when an interview will be scheduled. VJ timelines only project NOA2's.
Buck,
Go take care of business!!
You are correct, they don´t project the interview date but they do track it. If one was to do a timeline search one would see the average number of days between NOA2 and the interview. Thus a search of Colombia petitions will allow the user to to do their own projection as to a likely interview date.
For Bogota interviews scheduled since the first of the year, the average time between NOA2 and interview is 75 days. Taking the package 3 shortcut should save some of this time.
84 Days and still waiting for NOA2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Bill
Thanks for clearing your previous post up
Thanks for clearing your previous post up
Paola had her lab exam done this morning. hey told her she needs to have her birth certificate in english. WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!! I read thru Pkt 4 again, I do not read spanish real well but on Anexo B #4, it does not say anything about an english version as far as I can tell. I have looked high and low for a copy of her B-cert in english, I can not find it. We submitted that with the original application, I think. I thought I had it saved on my computer, I have everything else. With the intervew on Friday this is bad. I am back to the panic phase.......................input?, suggestions?
Hi folks. Just checking in to say hello (been without internet service for a week now - and still counting!). Using a borrowed computer.
Is anyone else having the problem of not being automatically notified of posts here? I've checked all my settings but I'm still not receiving notifications.
Anyway.... hope all is well with everyone.
Buck, from what little I've had time to catch up on, it looks like you're having some gremlins throwing roadblocks in your way. Keep the faith, my friend, and keep pushing the envelope. It will all work out like it's supposed to.
Charles
Is anyone else having the problem of not being automatically notified of posts here? I've checked all my settings but I'm still not receiving notifications.
Anyway.... hope all is well with everyone.
Buck, from what little I've had time to catch up on, it looks like you're having some gremlins throwing roadblocks in your way. Keep the faith, my friend, and keep pushing the envelope. It will all work out like it's supposed to.
Charles
Update.......................I do not know who Paola is talking to down there. I warned her about this sort of thing. I wish I could speak better spanish. I should have known better to get her all fired up. She is getting the b-cert translated down there as we speak. I still think it is BS. I have read thru Pkt 4 again, no where that I can see does it instruct you to have it in english.
She does NOT need the birth certificate translated!!!!
Although, it will come in handy when you apply for AOS. So it's not a waste of time nor money. Bring the translation to the states. Just do NOT include the translated birth certificate in your packet 4.
Although, it will come in handy when you apply for AOS. So it's not a waste of time nor money. Bring the translation to the states. Just do NOT include the translated birth certificate in your packet 4.
That's pure BS, any document presented at the lab, medical and embassy does not need to be translated if it's written in Spanish.
Buck, I hope she doesn't get it apostilled since it does not to be. People in Colombia will try to convince her that she will need the apostilles only to make more money. It doesn't have to be.
Diana
Buck, I hope she doesn't get it apostilled since it does not to be. People in Colombia will try to convince her that she will need the apostilles only to make more money. It doesn't have to be.
Diana
QUOTE(Mononoke28 @ Aug 13 2007, 04:45 PM)
That's pure BS, any document presented at the lab, medical and embassy does not need to be translated if it's written in Spanish.
Buck, I hope she doesn't get it apostilled since it does not to be. People in Colombia will try to convince her that she will need the apostilles only to make more money. It doesn't have to be.
Diana
Buck, I hope she doesn't get it apostilled since it does not to be. People in Colombia will try to convince her that she will need the apostilles only to make more money. It doesn't have to be.
Diana
Thanks Monoke..............I had expressed to her that we needed to be prepared and that over prepared was better then under prepared. When she missed her flight on Sunday, I told her that she needed to be on time for all the other appointments. She said OK...........The result is, I got her a little excited I think. I found out it was the taxi driver who told her the nonsense about the B-cert in english. It was someone she met at the hotel that told her she needed passport size foto's.
One problem that has come up thru this is that even though we communicate very good, at times details are difficult to express clearly.
I am pretty positve that Friday I will be posting a happy WAHOOOOOOOOOO!!! I will be down there in 2 days and will be able to sift thru all the chatter. I get a picture in my head of all these people "experts" telling everyone what to do and then the talk between others waitng for the interview talking about stuff. It is an emotional event and human nature to swallow what ever is given to you. Man, if not for this site and this thread I would not have a clue to know right from wrong.
QUOTE(buck501 @ Aug 13 2007, 05:36 PM)
Thanks Monoke..............I had expressed to her that we needed to be prepared and that over prepared was better then under prepared. When she missed her flight on Sunday, I told her that she needed to be on time for all the other appointments. She said OK...........The result is, I got her a little excited I think. I found out it was the taxi driver who told her the nonsense about the B-cert in english. It was someone she met at the hotel that told her she needed passport size foto's.
One problem that has come up thru this is that even though we communicate very good, at times details are difficult to express clearly.
I am pretty positve that Friday I will be posting a happy WAHOOOOOOOOOO!!! I will be down there in 2 days and will be able to sift thru all the chatter. I get a picture in my head of all these people "experts" telling everyone what to do and then the talk between others waitng for the interview talking about stuff. It is an emotional event and human nature to swallow what ever is given to you. Man, if not for this site and this thread I would not have a clue to know right from wrong.
One problem that has come up thru this is that even though we communicate very good, at times details are difficult to express clearly.
I am pretty positve that Friday I will be posting a happy WAHOOOOOOOOOO!!! I will be down there in 2 days and will be able to sift thru all the chatter. I get a picture in my head of all these people "experts" telling everyone what to do and then the talk between others waitng for the interview talking about stuff. It is an emotional event and human nature to swallow what ever is given to you. Man, if not for this site and this thread I would not have a clue to know right from wrong.
I must agree that the Colombia Club is a great group. Everyone tries to help out each other out and there are very few arguments. I think this reflects the Colombian culture. I keep telling Bella that the people in Colombia are nicer than they are in the US. I am reminded of this every time I get off the plane in Miami.
I am also trying to keep Bella from taking visa advice from taxi drivers, friends of cousins and whoever else she happens to meet in the market. It is an ongoing battle.
QUOTE(buck501 @ Aug 13 2007, 06:36 PM)
QUOTE(Mononoke28 @ Aug 13 2007, 04:45 PM)
That's pure BS, any document presented at the lab, medical and embassy does not need to be translated if it's written in Spanish.
Buck, I hope she doesn't get it apostilled since it does not to be. People in Colombia will try to convince her that she will need the apostilles only to make more money. It doesn't have to be.
Diana
Buck, I hope she doesn't get it apostilled since it does not to be. People in Colombia will try to convince her that she will need the apostilles only to make more money. It doesn't have to be.
Diana
Thanks Monoke..............I had expressed to her that we needed to be prepared and that over prepared was better then under prepared. When she missed her flight on Sunday, I told her that she needed to be on time for all the other appointments. She said OK...........The result is, I got her a little excited I think. I found out it was the taxi driver who told her the nonsense about the B-cert in english. It was someone she met at the hotel that told her she needed passport size foto's.
One problem that has come up thru this is that even though we communicate very good, at times details are difficult to express clearly.
I am pretty positve that Friday I will be posting a happy WAHOOOOOOOOOO!!! I will be down there in 2 days and will be able to sift thru all the chatter. I get a picture in my head of all these people "experts" telling everyone what to do and then the talk between others waitng for the interview talking about stuff. It is an emotional event and human nature to swallow what ever is given to you. Man, if not for this site and this thread I would not have a clue to know right from wrong.
Hey Buck,
First of all I would like to wish you both the best of luck with your interview...it seems like you have all of the bases covered. I'm sure that a lot of V Jers getting closer to their interview including myself are feeling some of this pain for you...
I would only hope to be as well prepared as you and Paola. God bless and keep us postedScott
Howdy Scott!! Looks like you get to see your sweetie a lot. Good for you!! Also looks like you are fairly new here. Your in the right place. Good luck to you and I hope your journey is short and sweet.
I am off in the morning to Bogota for the interview on Friday. Good luck to me!! LOLO>LOL.
I am off in the morning to Bogota for the interview on Friday. Good luck to me!! LOLO>LOL.
Buck,
I know you're prepared for the interview, but dont forget the coooold weather.
I know you're prepared for the interview, but dont forget the coooold weather.
QUOTE(buck501 @ Aug 13 2007, 02:43 PM)
Update.......................I do not know who Paola is talking to down there. I warned her about this sort of thing. I wish I could speak better spanish. I should have known better to get her all fired up. She is getting the b-cert translated down there as we speak. I still think it is BS. I have read thru Pkt 4 again, no where that I can see does it instruct you to have it in english.
Trust no one and do not take seriously the "advice" that people that do not know the process intimately. People all around her will be full of jealousy like you wouldn't believe it, specially if both of you show a lot of affection towards each other on the town and with friends and family. In my opinion the folks at the medical lab are making a lot of money from what should be a cheap series of tests, so do not feel set back by unusual requests that are not included in the US Embassy packets. Take them along to show them in English or Spanish and they can tell you where in the instructions it says to do what they ask you to do.
Or... make sure you get what is told accurately.
Listening can be an art sometimes and the stress of the process can confuse anyone.
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