Mystery:
Great Info! Thanks. Just one question comes to mind right now. Are the applicants required to have all vaccinations done months before the interview? Most don't even receive the packet until shortly before the interview. Can't all of that be handled at the medical?
Also - Good luck on Wednesday!
Mark
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Hi all...
Just got home from Bogota. My wife and step-daughter follow on Friday.
A couple of more notes on the interview process:
*I echo what was previously said - just bring the documents....don't worry about presentation. Just make sure you are organized and have everything. And remember, anything you give them has to fit through the slot between you and the interviewer (kind of like a bank teller with glass in between you).
*My wife thought she had all of her immunizations, but when she went she was told that she was lacking two (think that maybe one was expired)...so she got the shots there for an extra 70,000 COP. Obviously, if its an immunization that requires more than one dose, that's not going to work.
*My wife's very brief interview was in Spanish. She could not have handled an English interview - listening or speaking. They are very accommodating.
*Dre - so sorry. I smell a little bit of sexual discrimination here (at least in part). You are right, if the U.S. male is older (at least by a reasonable amount) than the Colomian female, no problem (I am older than my wife by 13 years). But you being older than him may have been questioned. Also, I noticed very few males going through the process. Most of the beneficiaries being interviewed were women.
If I can help anyone, let me know (PM me)....because I'll probably be spending more time on the AOS forum now.
Mike
PS - congrats to Tony and Olga!
Just got home from Bogota. My wife and step-daughter follow on Friday.
A couple of more notes on the interview process:
*I echo what was previously said - just bring the documents....don't worry about presentation. Just make sure you are organized and have everything. And remember, anything you give them has to fit through the slot between you and the interviewer (kind of like a bank teller with glass in between you).
*My wife thought she had all of her immunizations, but when she went she was told that she was lacking two (think that maybe one was expired)...so she got the shots there for an extra 70,000 COP. Obviously, if its an immunization that requires more than one dose, that's not going to work.
*My wife's very brief interview was in Spanish. She could not have handled an English interview - listening or speaking. They are very accommodating.
*Dre - so sorry. I smell a little bit of sexual discrimination here (at least in part). You are right, if the U.S. male is older (at least by a reasonable amount) than the Colomian female, no problem (I am older than my wife by 13 years). But you being older than him may have been questioned. Also, I noticed very few males going through the process. Most of the beneficiaries being interviewed were women.
If I can help anyone, let me know (PM me)....because I'll probably be spending more time on the AOS forum now.
Mike
PS - congrats to Tony and Olga!
QUOTE(mystery @ Jan 22 2007, 05:49 PM) 
Hey BradVicky! so we're pretty close then. When do you arrive in Bog??
I'm in Bogot as I type this. We got the medicals and lab work done today. We also picked up the Certificado Migratorio from DAS today. Here is some info for those still waiting to go to Bogota....
1. Lab- its now 150.000 COP. Seems to be gettin more expensive by the week. We got there at 6:30am. There was like 5 people in line when we got there. Open by 7am. At the door they asked everybody for (1) Interiew date sheet, (2) passport (3) ONE passport picture. (They say take 2, but they only asked for one. I would not take a chance either way and take 2 just in case since its what the packet says) Thats it. She was out of there by 8am. Btw, they do not let anybody in other than the person doing the test.
You do not need to set an appt for the labs. Just show up early in the morning. They open at 7am. I recomend you get there atleast by 630am. Since it gets full.
2. Medical - we went to the female Dr on the list (I think Maria Consuelo Gonzalez). My fiance said she was the sweetest and nicest lady. She was in and out in less than 20 min's. They again do not let anyone enter for this either.
We had a minor set back here though.My fiance had her immunizations about 2 months ago. She only had ONE shot of everything. Well apparently theres a second dose for Td and Varicela. So she sent us to a lab place a block away from the Dr's office to get them done. Cost me 103.000 COP for that. Took us less than 30 mins. We took it back to her office, bingo. We're supposed to return tmw to pick up results so we can take that to the interview on Wed.
Note: need to schedule Medical appt. and you need to schedule it atleast 2 days b4 the interview since it takes a full day to get results back.
3. Certificado Migratorio del DAS - my fiance requested it in Bogota on Thur and we picked it up today (Monday). This is the FASTEST way to get it for sure. It costs 37.000 COP. When we went to pick it up today in the morning there was hardly anybody there. She was in and out in less than 10 min. The document is in a sealed envelope and they tell you NOT to open it. Take it unopened to the interview. The adress is the same posted earlier: Calle 100 #11b-27, its on the bottom floor of the building.
Place to stay- for anyone not knowing where they can stay. I am staying in a pretty nice apartment about 2 1/2 blocks away from the US Embassy. Its fully furnished, has hot water, cable and high speed internet connection (you need to take a laptop). Its not huge but if you only rent the master bedroom which is nice it'll only cost you $35/day plus $10 dollars for an extra person for the full stay. (not $10 more a day). Its in a nice area, feel safe. Anyone interested let me know so I can give you contact info......
We have our interview on Wed so I'll let you guys know how it goes.....feel free to ask away
I'm in Bogot as I type this. We got the medicals and lab work done today. We also picked up the Certificado Migratorio from DAS today. Here is some info for those still waiting to go to Bogota....
1. Lab- its now 150.000 COP. Seems to be gettin more expensive by the week. We got there at 6:30am. There was like 5 people in line when we got there. Open by 7am. At the door they asked everybody for (1) Interiew date sheet, (2) passport (3) ONE passport picture. (They say take 2, but they only asked for one. I would not take a chance either way and take 2 just in case since its what the packet says) Thats it. She was out of there by 8am. Btw, they do not let anybody in other than the person doing the test.
You do not need to set an appt for the labs. Just show up early in the morning. They open at 7am. I recomend you get there atleast by 630am. Since it gets full.
2. Medical - we went to the female Dr on the list (I think Maria Consuelo Gonzalez). My fiance said she was the sweetest and nicest lady. She was in and out in less than 20 min's. They again do not let anyone enter for this either.
We had a minor set back here though.My fiance had her immunizations about 2 months ago. She only had ONE shot of everything. Well apparently theres a second dose for Td and Varicela. So she sent us to a lab place a block away from the Dr's office to get them done. Cost me 103.000 COP for that. Took us less than 30 mins. We took it back to her office, bingo. We're supposed to return tmw to pick up results so we can take that to the interview on Wed.
Note: need to schedule Medical appt. and you need to schedule it atleast 2 days b4 the interview since it takes a full day to get results back.
3. Certificado Migratorio del DAS - my fiance requested it in Bogota on Thur and we picked it up today (Monday). This is the FASTEST way to get it for sure. It costs 37.000 COP. When we went to pick it up today in the morning there was hardly anybody there. She was in and out in less than 10 min. The document is in a sealed envelope and they tell you NOT to open it. Take it unopened to the interview. The adress is the same posted earlier: Calle 100 #11b-27, its on the bottom floor of the building.
Place to stay- for anyone not knowing where they can stay. I am staying in a pretty nice apartment about 2 1/2 blocks away from the US Embassy. Its fully furnished, has hot water, cable and high speed internet connection (you need to take a laptop). Its not huge but if you only rent the master bedroom which is nice it'll only cost you $35/day plus $10 dollars for an extra person for the full stay. (not $10 more a day). Its in a nice area, feel safe. Anyone interested let me know so I can give you contact info......
We have our interview on Wed so I'll let you guys know how it goes.....feel free to ask away
Hola! Good to know everything is going well for you two. I know you are busy and focus now but when you have time, email me the apartment info. Good luck on the interview
QUOTE(florida-photo @ Jan 22 2007, 09:07 PM)
Mystery:
Great Info! Thanks. Just one question comes to mind right now. Are the applicants required to have all vaccinations done months before the interview? Most don't even receive the packet until shortly before the interview. Can't all of that be handled at the medical?
Also - Good luck on Wednesday!
Mark
Great Info! Thanks. Just one question comes to mind right now. Are the applicants required to have all vaccinations done months before the interview? Most don't even receive the packet until shortly before the interview. Can't all of that be handled at the medical?
Also - Good luck on Wednesday!
Mark
Mark,
I would have her get them as soon as possible at her local doctor. She can even get one at the Red Cross if they have one in the city where your fiance lives (mine lives in Cartagena and they had one).....
Thing is that my fiance got her shots like in Nov. When she went to her Dr's appt yesterday they said she needed the second dose for the Td and Varicela. Now my fiance was not aware and was not told she needed a second dose at all until yesterday....
Usually with vaccinations you need to wait a certain amount of time between doses, so I would not recomend you do everything here in Bogota a few days b4 the interview.....give yourself some time for the 2nd dose...
QUOTE
Mark,
I would have her get them as soon as possible at her local doctor. She can even get one at the Red Cross if they have one in the city where your fiance lives (mine lives in Cartagena and they had one).....
Thing is that my fiance got her shots like in Nov. When she went to her Dr's appt yesterday they said she needed the second dose for the Td and Varicela. Now my fiance was not aware and was not told she needed a second dose at all until yesterday....
Usually with vaccinations you need to wait a certain amount of time between doses, so I would not recomend you do everything here in Bogota a few days b4 the interview.....give yourself some time for the 2nd dose...
I would have her get them as soon as possible at her local doctor. She can even get one at the Red Cross if they have one in the city where your fiance lives (mine lives in Cartagena and they had one).....
Thing is that my fiance got her shots like in Nov. When she went to her Dr's appt yesterday they said she needed the second dose for the Td and Varicela. Now my fiance was not aware and was not told she needed a second dose at all until yesterday....
Usually with vaccinations you need to wait a certain amount of time between doses, so I would not recomend you do everything here in Bogota a few days b4 the interview.....give yourself some time for the 2nd dose...
Mystery:
She mentioned to me something about Red Cross recently so I know there is an office in Barranquilla. She is not sure which vaccinations are required by the embassy. Could you tell us which ones are listed in the packet? Thanks again!
Mark
Mark,
Your wife will need the following shots:
TD
MMR
Varicela
She can go to the Red Cross in Barranquilla. That is where my wife went. They are very familiar with the immigration process and know which shots to give. I believe it was COP 260k for all three but can't remember for sure. Good Luck!
Brian
Your wife will need the following shots:
TD
MMR
Varicela
She can go to the Red Cross in Barranquilla. That is where my wife went. They are very familiar with the immigration process and know which shots to give. I believe it was COP 260k for all three but can't remember for sure. Good Luck!
Brian
Update!
After my wifes K3 Visa was approved in the interview yesterday, today she went to the Embassy at 4:00PM as instructed and sat through all the names being called out. Finally at the end of the names called out they asked if anyone didn't have their name called. My wife and another American there trying to pickup a K3 for his wife said they did not hear their name. So they asked them for their names and said they would check on them. They finally came back and said the computer did not release their Visa's yet! They tell my wife to check back tomorrow at 4:00 PM, with no further explanation. My wife is sooooooo Pissed! She is an emotional mess because she had already purchased her plane ticket back to Cali and was suppose to go back to work tomorrow. She has already been in Bogotá for a week getting her medical, Migratory letter etc. The thing is they don't even tell her if there is a problem or what!
My wife says the American guy has been there 3 days already with the same situation and won't tell him anything other then to return tomorrow at the same time!
I am calling the Embassy again tomorrow morning!
Can you believe this is the way our American Embassy treats people? Amazing. I saw an article today that said the US tourism industry is off by 17% since 9-11 and that the US is rated one of the worst as far as being an unfriendly towards foreign nationals. I can believe this!
Has anyone had or heard of a situation like this? Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Tony
After my wifes K3 Visa was approved in the interview yesterday, today she went to the Embassy at 4:00PM as instructed and sat through all the names being called out. Finally at the end of the names called out they asked if anyone didn't have their name called. My wife and another American there trying to pickup a K3 for his wife said they did not hear their name. So they asked them for their names and said they would check on them. They finally came back and said the computer did not release their Visa's yet! They tell my wife to check back tomorrow at 4:00 PM, with no further explanation. My wife is sooooooo Pissed! She is an emotional mess because she had already purchased her plane ticket back to Cali and was suppose to go back to work tomorrow. She has already been in Bogotá for a week getting her medical, Migratory letter etc. The thing is they don't even tell her if there is a problem or what!
My wife says the American guy has been there 3 days already with the same situation and won't tell him anything other then to return tomorrow at the same time!
I am calling the Embassy again tomorrow morning!
Can you believe this is the way our American Embassy treats people? Amazing. I saw an article today that said the US tourism industry is off by 17% since 9-11 and that the US is rated one of the worst as far as being an unfriendly towards foreign nationals. I can believe this!
Has anyone had or heard of a situation like this? Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Tony
Mystery-Thanks for all the info. Things are all much clearer now.
Silvia's going to get the vaccines starting this week so we have enough time for that follow up. The info about the second dose is priceless!
We're very much looking forward to getting that packet 4 with the interview date in the mail. Nothing yet.
Silvia's going to get the vaccines starting this week so we have enough time for that follow up. The info about the second dose is priceless!
We're very much looking forward to getting that packet 4 with the interview date in the mail. Nothing yet.
Hi Guys,
Well I wanted to keep you updated.. we have a new interview date set for February 16th. I had to do the PIN thing and argue with the guy about the K3 status, he said it could only be CR1 or IR1...anyway, I finally told him to just put down K3 and I would deal with it.
After Oscar calmed down some more yesterday, he told me that the CO was actually rather sweet and that her main concern was pictures, he answered all the questions to her satisfaction, she just insisted on more pictures than he had with him. That makes me feel better.
And yes, its a little bit of a double standard, but Mike's right, there aren't too many girls in my position or guys in his, as is evident in this same forum. I'm not bitter though. I actually woke up today in great spirits. I've made the appointment, my flight reservations (I'll get to use my Delta Sky Miles before they take them away!!!) and I'm printing out more emails, phone records, ect... I've also been planning our church wedding for July 7th (07/07/07) and have the reservation for the ceremony since back in September '06, so I'm having the wedding coordinator write me a letter stating the fact and bringing that with me, along with all of the quotes for the reception, wedding dress, etc..... I know that we're already married and I don't have to prove that, but I'm hoping they realize that I'm planning a wedding with my friends and family, here in the states, where I've lived for 28 years and that should be PROOF enough of our relationship. I really should have sent this to Oscar, but I thought it was cheesy for him to take it....hindsight is 20/20!!!
Well guys, thanks for your support again. As always, let me know if I can be of help to anyone (that means the newbies...too).
Dre
Well I wanted to keep you updated.. we have a new interview date set for February 16th. I had to do the PIN thing and argue with the guy about the K3 status, he said it could only be CR1 or IR1...anyway, I finally told him to just put down K3 and I would deal with it.
After Oscar calmed down some more yesterday, he told me that the CO was actually rather sweet and that her main concern was pictures, he answered all the questions to her satisfaction, she just insisted on more pictures than he had with him. That makes me feel better.
And yes, its a little bit of a double standard, but Mike's right, there aren't too many girls in my position or guys in his, as is evident in this same forum. I'm not bitter though. I actually woke up today in great spirits. I've made the appointment, my flight reservations (I'll get to use my Delta Sky Miles before they take them away!!!) and I'm printing out more emails, phone records, ect... I've also been planning our church wedding for July 7th (07/07/07) and have the reservation for the ceremony since back in September '06, so I'm having the wedding coordinator write me a letter stating the fact and bringing that with me, along with all of the quotes for the reception, wedding dress, etc..... I know that we're already married and I don't have to prove that, but I'm hoping they realize that I'm planning a wedding with my friends and family, here in the states, where I've lived for 28 years and that should be PROOF enough of our relationship. I really should have sent this to Oscar, but I thought it was cheesy for him to take it....hindsight is 20/20!!!
Well guys, thanks for your support again. As always, let me know if I can be of help to anyone (that means the newbies...too).
Dre
Congratulations Tony & Olga and Mike & Adriana. I'm new, but I have followed your story through the thread and am so happy for you!
Dre, I am sorry, too! But I read your last post and am awed by your positive attitude. I know the next time will be a charm--the embassy is just going to make you work for it! As if we all haven't worked hard enough already...
Dre, I am sorry, too! But I read your last post and am awed by your positive attitude. I know the next time will be a charm--the embassy is just going to make you work for it! As if we all haven't worked hard enough already...
Hi Dre:
I am glad that you and Oskar got an interview date so quickly. I guess you can look at it as a nice way to get away for a few days. Hopefully the taxes on the plane ticket won't run you too much and you and Oskar can enjoy a nice celebratory evening after the interview. My wife and I celebrated with a nice dinner at Criterion in the Rosales area.
Gosh, I just fail to understand the explanation they gave Oskar - lack fo pictures? Seems kind of petty to me, given everything else. But that is the authority they gave you.
But everything happens for a reason and I'm sure next time will bring success.
Mike
PS - heard from my wife today and she successfully retrieved the passports with visa yesterday at 4:00.
I am glad that you and Oskar got an interview date so quickly. I guess you can look at it as a nice way to get away for a few days. Hopefully the taxes on the plane ticket won't run you too much and you and Oskar can enjoy a nice celebratory evening after the interview. My wife and I celebrated with a nice dinner at Criterion in the Rosales area.
Gosh, I just fail to understand the explanation they gave Oskar - lack fo pictures? Seems kind of petty to me, given everything else. But that is the authority they gave you.
But everything happens for a reason and I'm sure next time will bring success.
Mike
PS - heard from my wife today and she successfully retrieved the passports with visa yesterday at 4:00.
QUOTE(mystery @ Jan 22 2007, 05:49 PM)
Hey BradVicky! so we're pretty close then. When do you arrive in Bog??
I'm in Bogot as I type this. We got the medicals and lab work done today. We also picked up the Certificado Migratorio from DAS today. Here is some info for those still waiting to go to Bogota....
1. Lab- its now 150.000 COP. Seems to be gettin more expensive by the week. We got there at 6:30am. There was like 5 people in line when we got there. Open by 7am. At the door they asked everybody for (1) Interiew date sheet, (2) passport (3) ONE passport picture. (They say take 2, but they only asked for one. I would not take a chance either way and take 2 just in case since its what the packet says) Thats it. She was out of there by 8am. Btw, they do not let anybody in other than the person doing the test.
You do not need to set an appt for the labs. Just show up early in the morning. They open at 7am. I recomend you get there atleast by 630am. Since it gets full.
2. Medical - we went to the female Dr on the list (I think Maria Consuelo Gonzalez). My fiance said she was the sweetest and nicest lady. She was in and out in less than 20 min's. They again do not let anyone enter for this either.
We had a minor set back here though.My fiance had her immunizations about 2 months ago. She only had ONE shot of everything. Well apparently theres a second dose for Td and Varicela. So she sent us to a lab place a block away from the Dr's office to get them done. Cost me 103.000 COP for that. Took us less than 30 mins. We took it back to her office, bingo. We're supposed to return tmw to pick up results so we can take that to the interview on Wed.
Note: need to schedule Medical appt. and you need to schedule it atleast 2 days b4 the interview since it takes a full day to get results back.
3. Certificado Migratorio del DAS - my fiance requested it in Bogota on Thur and we picked it up today (Monday). This is the FASTEST way to get it for sure. It costs 37.000 COP. When we went to pick it up today in the morning there was hardly anybody there. She was in and out in less than 10 min. The document is in a sealed envelope and they tell you NOT to open it. Take it unopened to the interview. The adress is the same posted earlier: Calle 100 #11b-27, its on the bottom floor of the building.
Place to stay- for anyone not knowing where they can stay. I am staying in a pretty nice apartment about 2 1/2 blocks away from the US Embassy. Its fully furnished, has hot water, cable and high speed internet connection (you need to take a laptop). Its not huge but if you only rent the master bedroom which is nice it'll only cost you $35/day plus $10 dollars for an extra person for the full stay. (not $10 more a day). Its in a nice area, feel safe. Anyone interested let me know so I can give you contact info......
We have our interview on Wed so I'll let you guys know how it goes.....feel free to ask away
I'm in Bogot as I type this. We got the medicals and lab work done today. We also picked up the Certificado Migratorio from DAS today. Here is some info for those still waiting to go to Bogota....
1. Lab- its now 150.000 COP. Seems to be gettin more expensive by the week. We got there at 6:30am. There was like 5 people in line when we got there. Open by 7am. At the door they asked everybody for (1) Interiew date sheet, (2) passport (3) ONE passport picture. (They say take 2, but they only asked for one. I would not take a chance either way and take 2 just in case since its what the packet says) Thats it. She was out of there by 8am. Btw, they do not let anybody in other than the person doing the test.
You do not need to set an appt for the labs. Just show up early in the morning. They open at 7am. I recomend you get there atleast by 630am. Since it gets full.
2. Medical - we went to the female Dr on the list (I think Maria Consuelo Gonzalez). My fiance said she was the sweetest and nicest lady. She was in and out in less than 20 min's. They again do not let anyone enter for this either.
We had a minor set back here though.My fiance had her immunizations about 2 months ago. She only had ONE shot of everything. Well apparently theres a second dose for Td and Varicela. So she sent us to a lab place a block away from the Dr's office to get them done. Cost me 103.000 COP for that. Took us less than 30 mins. We took it back to her office, bingo. We're supposed to return tmw to pick up results so we can take that to the interview on Wed.
Note: need to schedule Medical appt. and you need to schedule it atleast 2 days b4 the interview since it takes a full day to get results back.
3. Certificado Migratorio del DAS - my fiance requested it in Bogota on Thur and we picked it up today (Monday). This is the FASTEST way to get it for sure. It costs 37.000 COP. When we went to pick it up today in the morning there was hardly anybody there. She was in and out in less than 10 min. The document is in a sealed envelope and they tell you NOT to open it. Take it unopened to the interview. The adress is the same posted earlier: Calle 100 #11b-27, its on the bottom floor of the building.
Place to stay- for anyone not knowing where they can stay. I am staying in a pretty nice apartment about 2 1/2 blocks away from the US Embassy. Its fully furnished, has hot water, cable and high speed internet connection (you need to take a laptop). Its not huge but if you only rent the master bedroom which is nice it'll only cost you $35/day plus $10 dollars for an extra person for the full stay. (not $10 more a day). Its in a nice area, feel safe. Anyone interested let me know so I can give you contact info......
We have our interview on Wed so I'll let you guys know how it goes.....feel free to ask away
Hey man...glad things seem to be going well for you! I will be flying in to Bogota on the 28th. Will be there through the 2nd, then off to Barranquilla for another 7 days and hopefully returning here to Ft. Lauderdale with Vicky!
I wanted to expand-on and/or question a few things you wrote:
1. I am renting the SAME place as you I believe - in case others are interested, this place can be found at http://www.welovebogota.com/ and if they do not have any rooms booked, you can talk them into the WHOLE apartment for $50.00 a night. If it is the same place, dont trash it before WE get there! jajajaja
2. Medical - FIRST a question...was it necessary to have a DS-230 form filled out for this? Vicky chose the other doctor listed and they want her to have this? Not sure why, but we will. COMMENT...the other doctor listed (NOT Gonzalez) will do an appointment and results same day. We have the appt. on Tuesday and are arriving on the weekend, so Gonzalez said it was impossible to get results in time but the other office (sorry, I forget the name but it is listed in the packet) will do medico and results same day, and our appt. is at 4pm!!!
3. Certificado del Migratorio - QUESTION....is this the same DAS form listed in the packet instructions or something new? Vicky paid a fee in a bank then visited DAS to get a certificate (a little booklet) but she didnt get it in Bogota and they didnt seal anything. Know if this is the same thing? She said it is alike a record that shows any entry/exit to other countries - assuming Migratorio?
Thanks for any help... Hope all is well down there and GOOD LUCK tomorrow!!!!
Brad
Not trying to "butt in" on this conversation, but perhaps I can help with some of these questions:
2. Medical - FIRST a question...was it necessary to have a DS-230 form filled out for this? Vicky chose the other doctor listed and they want her to have this? Not sure why, but we will. COMMENT...the other doctor listed (NOT Gonzalez) will do an appointment and results same day. We have the appt. on Tuesday and are arriving on the weekend, so Gonzalez said it was impossible to get results in time but the other office (sorry, I forget the name but it is listed in the packet) will do medico and results same day, and our appt. is at 4pm!!!
I know that you are pursuing a different visa, but I believe the answer is still no. For my wife's medical, she only needed to provide her "cita" and her ID. Can't imagine why the doctor would want to see the DS-230. Hmmmm. Can't imagine what the doctor was taking about. Unless you are lacking immunizations, there should be no reason why you can't get your medical packet the same day.
3. Certificado del Migratorio - QUESTION....is this the same DAS form listed in the packet instructions or something new? Vicky paid a fee in a bank then visited DAS to get a certificate (a little booklet) but she didnt get it in Bogota and they didnt seal anything. Know if this is the same thing? She said it is alike a record that shows any entry/exit to other countries - assuming Migratorio?
The certificado del Migratorio is the record of entries/exit. This is the newer requirement.
2. Medical - FIRST a question...was it necessary to have a DS-230 form filled out for this? Vicky chose the other doctor listed and they want her to have this? Not sure why, but we will. COMMENT...the other doctor listed (NOT Gonzalez) will do an appointment and results same day. We have the appt. on Tuesday and are arriving on the weekend, so Gonzalez said it was impossible to get results in time but the other office (sorry, I forget the name but it is listed in the packet) will do medico and results same day, and our appt. is at 4pm!!!
I know that you are pursuing a different visa, but I believe the answer is still no. For my wife's medical, she only needed to provide her "cita" and her ID. Can't imagine why the doctor would want to see the DS-230. Hmmmm. Can't imagine what the doctor was taking about. Unless you are lacking immunizations, there should be no reason why you can't get your medical packet the same day.
3. Certificado del Migratorio - QUESTION....is this the same DAS form listed in the packet instructions or something new? Vicky paid a fee in a bank then visited DAS to get a certificate (a little booklet) but she didnt get it in Bogota and they didnt seal anything. Know if this is the same thing? She said it is alike a record that shows any entry/exit to other countries - assuming Migratorio?
The certificado del Migratorio is the record of entries/exit. This is the newer requirement.
QUOTE(Mike and Adriana @ Jan 23 2007, 10:49 PM)
Not trying to "butt in" on this conversation, but perhaps I can help with some of these questions:
2. Medical - FIRST a question...was it necessary to have a DS-230 form filled out for this? Vicky chose the other doctor listed and they want her to have this? Not sure why, but we will. COMMENT...the other doctor listed (NOT Gonzalez) will do an appointment and results same day. We have the appt. on Tuesday and are arriving on the weekend, so Gonzalez said it was impossible to get results in time but the other office (sorry, I forget the name but it is listed in the packet) will do medico and results same day, and our appt. is at 4pm!!!
I know that you are pursuing a different visa, but I believe the answer is still no. For my wife's medical, she only needed to provide her "cita" and her ID. Can't imagine why the doctor would want to see the DS-230. Hmmmm. Can't imagine what the doctor was taking about. Unless you are lacking immunizations, there should be no reason why you can't get your medical packet the same day.
3. Certificado del Migratorio - QUESTION....is this the same DAS form listed in the packet instructions or something new? Vicky paid a fee in a bank then visited DAS to get a certificate (a little booklet) but she didnt get it in Bogota and they didnt seal anything. Know if this is the same thing? She said it is alike a record that shows any entry/exit to other countries - assuming Migratorio?
The certificado del Migratorio is the record of entries/exit. This is the newer requirement.
2. Medical - FIRST a question...was it necessary to have a DS-230 form filled out for this? Vicky chose the other doctor listed and they want her to have this? Not sure why, but we will. COMMENT...the other doctor listed (NOT Gonzalez) will do an appointment and results same day. We have the appt. on Tuesday and are arriving on the weekend, so Gonzalez said it was impossible to get results in time but the other office (sorry, I forget the name but it is listed in the packet) will do medico and results same day, and our appt. is at 4pm!!!
I know that you are pursuing a different visa, but I believe the answer is still no. For my wife's medical, she only needed to provide her "cita" and her ID. Can't imagine why the doctor would want to see the DS-230. Hmmmm. Can't imagine what the doctor was taking about. Unless you are lacking immunizations, there should be no reason why you can't get your medical packet the same day.
3. Certificado del Migratorio - QUESTION....is this the same DAS form listed in the packet instructions or something new? Vicky paid a fee in a bank then visited DAS to get a certificate (a little booklet) but she didnt get it in Bogota and they didnt seal anything. Know if this is the same thing? She said it is alike a record that shows any entry/exit to other countries - assuming Migratorio?
The certificado del Migratorio is the record of entries/exit. This is the newer requirement.
Thanks for your response Mike and Adriana...all information is always appreciated!
Hello and welcome Kathyb and all other newbys!
Mystery-
Fingers crossed for you today...hope everything goes smooth and easy. You're probably in the interview right now actually.
Has anyone applying for a K1 visa on this thread been requested to show specifically this certificado migratorio? Again, we do plan on going to Bogota to get it when we find out the interview date, but I'm just curious if anyone has a real story on this. Originally they said it was just for people who had been out of the Colombia for 6 months or more, so not sure why this requirement was changed.
We're going to get it because it's not worth the risk not having it I think, but I'm not sure I understand the rationale of the requirement of the DAS Certificado Migratorio if my fiance hasn't left the country more than once in her life and has her exit and entry stamps clearly marked. I guess this is more of a gripe than a question, ha ha.
how could this certificate be of any help to the embassy when she left colombia for 6 days once to go to argentina?
Fingers crossed for you today...hope everything goes smooth and easy. You're probably in the interview right now actually.
Has anyone applying for a K1 visa on this thread been requested to show specifically this certificado migratorio? Again, we do plan on going to Bogota to get it when we find out the interview date, but I'm just curious if anyone has a real story on this. Originally they said it was just for people who had been out of the Colombia for 6 months or more, so not sure why this requirement was changed.
We're going to get it because it's not worth the risk not having it I think, but I'm not sure I understand the rationale of the requirement of the DAS Certificado Migratorio if my fiance hasn't left the country more than once in her life and has her exit and entry stamps clearly marked. I guess this is more of a gripe than a question, ha ha.
how could this certificate be of any help to the embassy when she left colombia for 6 days once to go to argentina?
Hola!
I'm new posting but I've been reading the forum for a couple of months,
This is forum really helpful, I know pretty much everything that I have to do thanks to you guys,
Now, I have a big question, I was in and out of the States when I was a minor, but unfortunately I overstayed my visa when I was there, (I was only 13!) but now that I'm looking at the paperwork I have to fill out, the form DS-156 asks if I've overstayed any previous visas... I want to answer "no" but I'm not sure if that's ok. I've been reading a lot, and any "unlawful" time under the age 18 doesn't count, but the forms ask all these specific questions I don't really know how to answer,
I just got my NOA2 last week, now I'm waiting for the package,
Any comments on my case?
Thanks a lot,
PS: thanks for the info Tony S!!!
I'm new posting but I've been reading the forum for a couple of months,
This is forum really helpful, I know pretty much everything that I have to do thanks to you guys,
Now, I have a big question, I was in and out of the States when I was a minor, but unfortunately I overstayed my visa when I was there, (I was only 13!) but now that I'm looking at the paperwork I have to fill out, the form DS-156 asks if I've overstayed any previous visas... I want to answer "no" but I'm not sure if that's ok. I've been reading a lot, and any "unlawful" time under the age 18 doesn't count, but the forms ask all these specific questions I don't really know how to answer,
I just got my NOA2 last week, now I'm waiting for the package,
Any comments on my case?
Thanks a lot,
PS: thanks for the info Tony S!!!
APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
It was all so easy......
Later 2night I will write a full synopsis of everything and answer any questions you guys have.....
It was all so easy......
Later 2night I will write a full synopsis of everything and answer any questions you guys have.....
QUOTE(OjosAzules @ Jan 23 2007, 06:40 PM)
Mystery-Thanks for all the info. Things are all much clearer now.
Silvia's going to get the vaccines starting this week so we have enough time for that follow up. The info about the second dose is priceless!
We're very much looking forward to getting that packet 4 with the interview date in the mail. Nothing yet.
Silvia's going to get the vaccines starting this week so we have enough time for that follow up. The info about the second dose is priceless!
We're very much looking forward to getting that packet 4 with the interview date in the mail. Nothing yet.
Your welcom BlueEyes.
Florida-Photo, the vaccines are the ones that Brebster posted.....do them as soon as you can
Well, I am not an attorney and am surely no expert on this, BUT....I would highly recommend that you do not "cover up" anything. Answer the question "yes" because you did overstay. However, what I would then recommend is that you include an attachment with the petition explaining the situation and your age. The last thing you want to do is have your petitioned denied because the government discovered that one of your responses is fraudulent.
QUOTE(darolina1 @ Jan 24 2007, 09:57 AM)
Hola!
I'm new posting but I've been reading the forum for a couple of months,
This is forum really helpful, I know pretty much everything that I have to do thanks to you guys,
Now, I have a big question, I was in and out of the States when I was a minor, but unfortunately I overstayed my visa when I was there, (I was only 13!) but now that I'm looking at the paperwork I have to fill out, the form DS-156 asks if I've overstayed any previous visas... I want to answer "no" but I'm not sure if that's ok. I've been reading a lot, and any "unlawful" time under the age 18 doesn't count, but the forms ask all these specific questions I don't really know how to answer,
I just got my NOA2 last week, now I'm waiting for the package,
Any comments on my case?
Thanks a lot,
PS: thanks for the info Tony S!!!
I'm new posting but I've been reading the forum for a couple of months,
This is forum really helpful, I know pretty much everything that I have to do thanks to you guys,
Now, I have a big question, I was in and out of the States when I was a minor, but unfortunately I overstayed my visa when I was there, (I was only 13!) but now that I'm looking at the paperwork I have to fill out, the form DS-156 asks if I've overstayed any previous visas... I want to answer "no" but I'm not sure if that's ok. I've been reading a lot, and any "unlawful" time under the age 18 doesn't count, but the forms ask all these specific questions I don't really know how to answer,
I just got my NOA2 last week, now I'm waiting for the package,
Any comments on my case?
Thanks a lot,
PS: thanks for the info Tony S!!!
Darolina, you may want to visit the WAIVERS forum and read some of the threads in there. You will find many folks that checked no to that question or covered up a previous visit to the US and guess what, they were held up in Administrative Processing (VISA LIMBO) or denied outright. I would follow Mikes advise, talk to an attorney first or check yes and attach a detailed explination. If you were underage, you had little choice of leaving or staying, assuming your parents/gaurdians were with you or in control of your exits and entries in the US. I'm sure the consul will understand that and not hold it against you. But like mother says...Honesty is the BEST POLICY.
Good luck.
Dre
Good luck.
Dre
QUOTE(bradyvicky @ Jan 23 2007, 10:24 PM)
Hey man...glad things seem to be going well for you! I will be flying in to Bogota on the 28th. Will be there through the 2nd, then off to Barranquilla for another 7 days and hopefully returning here to Ft. Lauderdale with Vicky!
I wanted to expand-on and/or question a few things you wrote:
1. I am renting the SAME place as you I believe - in case others are interested, this place can be found at http://www.welovebogota.com/ and if they do not have any rooms booked, you can talk them into the WHOLE apartment for $50.00 a night. If it is the same place, dont trash it before WE get there! jajajaja
2. Medical - FIRST a question...was it necessary to have a DS-230 form filled out for this? Vicky chose the other doctor listed and they want her to have this? Not sure why, but we will. COMMENT...the other doctor listed (NOT Gonzalez) will do an appointment and results same day. We have the appt. on Tuesday and are arriving on the weekend, so Gonzalez said it was impossible to get results in time but the other office (sorry, I forget the name but it is listed in the packet) will do medico and results same day, and our appt. is at 4pm!!!
3. Certificado del Migratorio - QUESTION....is this the same DAS form listed in the packet instructions or something new? Vicky paid a fee in a bank then visited DAS to get a certificate (a little booklet) but she didnt get it in Bogota and they didnt seal anything. Know if this is the same thing? She said it is alike a record that shows any entry/exit to other countries - assuming Migratorio?
Thanks for any help... Hope all is well down there and GOOD LUCK tomorrow!!!!
Brad
I wanted to expand-on and/or question a few things you wrote:
1. I am renting the SAME place as you I believe - in case others are interested, this place can be found at http://www.welovebogota.com/ and if they do not have any rooms booked, you can talk them into the WHOLE apartment for $50.00 a night. If it is the same place, dont trash it before WE get there! jajajaja
2. Medical - FIRST a question...was it necessary to have a DS-230 form filled out for this? Vicky chose the other doctor listed and they want her to have this? Not sure why, but we will. COMMENT...the other doctor listed (NOT Gonzalez) will do an appointment and results same day. We have the appt. on Tuesday and are arriving on the weekend, so Gonzalez said it was impossible to get results in time but the other office (sorry, I forget the name but it is listed in the packet) will do medico and results same day, and our appt. is at 4pm!!!
3. Certificado del Migratorio - QUESTION....is this the same DAS form listed in the packet instructions or something new? Vicky paid a fee in a bank then visited DAS to get a certificate (a little booklet) but she didnt get it in Bogota and they didnt seal anything. Know if this is the same thing? She said it is alike a record that shows any entry/exit to other countries - assuming Migratorio?
Thanks for any help... Hope all is well down there and GOOD LUCK tomorrow!!!!
Brad
1. Yes!! Thats the apt!!!! LOL, don't worry man I'll keep it clean for ya. Dude you'll be glad you stay here. The new payment center for the VISA (which is 240.000 cop) is one block away. The embassy is 2 blocks away.
2. I did not have to show the 230 form. Only the sheet with the interview date on it that comes in Packet 4. The DS 156 and 2 pictures in the Doctors office. We used the female Dr. So maybe the other doctor does it differently, not sure. BUt if thats what they asked for , take it!!!
3. Dude I'm not sure I follow you good here. But you need TWO certificates from DAS. One is green and looks like a little folded up card, that is the Judicial one. The other one is the Migratorio one which comes in a sealed envelope (and they told my fiance NOT to open it). This is the one that shows entries and exits from Colombia. Get them both!! Because it is in the list. We were not specifically asked for it and nor was it on the list of things that the embassy gives you there when you get there. But we included it and they stayed with it.
hth.
Either way later tonight I'll have more time to answer more questions in detail.
later
Mysrtery-
Congratukations on your approval! Hopefully you will not have any problems picking up your VISA tomorrow, unlike us! My wife will be back at the embassy today at 4:00 P. M. in hopes that her VISA was printed out. Yesterday they told her that her VISA was not released by the computer system. I called this morning and spoke with a supervisor and she said sometimes the name check is not complete when they approve the VISA at the interview. So, she took my phone number down and my wifes name and said she would give us special handling! yea right! But she said there was nothing else they could do. My wife said there was another there in the same predictament and yesterday was his third day of being told it still was not released. The guy told the consular that he had already changed his flight twice and it was costing him a lot of money. My wife had to do the same thing. I can not believe they jerk people around like this and can not even tell you the hold up!
Best of luck to you and yours and everyone else!
Tony
Congratukations on your approval! Hopefully you will not have any problems picking up your VISA tomorrow, unlike us! My wife will be back at the embassy today at 4:00 P. M. in hopes that her VISA was printed out. Yesterday they told her that her VISA was not released by the computer system. I called this morning and spoke with a supervisor and she said sometimes the name check is not complete when they approve the VISA at the interview. So, she took my phone number down and my wifes name and said she would give us special handling! yea right! But she said there was nothing else they could do. My wife said there was another there in the same predictament and yesterday was his third day of being told it still was not released. The guy told the consular that he had already changed his flight twice and it was costing him a lot of money. My wife had to do the same thing. I can not believe they jerk people around like this and can not even tell you the hold up!
Best of luck to you and yours and everyone else!
Tony
QUOTE
Florida-Photo, the vaccines are the ones that Brebster posted.....do them as soon as you can
Congratulations on your successful interview! Thanks for the info on the vaccines also. After we get the NVC approval and an interview scheduled we will probably use the apartment that you and Brad are using in Bogota. It appears to be in a great location. Thanks!
Mark
NOW WE ARE STRESSED OUT!!!!
Vicky got a local DAS document showing no exit/entry history but there is also a Cetificado de Migratorio that is necessary and can only be purchased in Bogota with a 3-day wait? The embassy documents for the CR-1 say nothing of this...anyone with experience help?????
Vicky got a local DAS document showing no exit/entry history but there is also a Cetificado de Migratorio that is necessary and can only be purchased in Bogota with a 3-day wait? The embassy documents for the CR-1 say nothing of this...anyone with experience help?????
The information that we've all seen and share on this thread seems to indicate that you can get the DAS report on entries and exits from any where in Colombia....but that it often takes weeks to get. Hence the reason that most go to Bogota and are able to get it in about 3 days. The Certificado de Migratorio is the exit/entry report. What exactly did the local office give you?
QUOTE(bradyvicky @ Jan 24 2007, 02:31 PM)
NOW WE ARE STRESSED OUT!!!!
Vicky got a local DAS document showing no exit/entry history but there is also a Cetificado de Migratorio that is necessary and can only be purchased in Bogota with a 3-day wait? The embassy documents for the CR-1 say nothing of this...anyone with experience help?????
Vicky got a local DAS document showing no exit/entry history but there is also a Cetificado de Migratorio that is necessary and can only be purchased in Bogota with a 3-day wait? The embassy documents for the CR-1 say nothing of this...anyone with experience help?????
QUOTE(Tony & Olga @ Jan 24 2007, 10:48 AM)
Mysrtery-
Congratukations on your approval! Hopefully you will not have any problems picking up your VISA tomorrow, unlike us! My wife will be back at the embassy today at 4:00 P. M. in hopes that her VISA was printed out. Yesterday they told her that her VISA was not released by the computer system. I called this morning and spoke with a supervisor and she said sometimes the name check is not complete when they approve the VISA at the interview. So, she took my phone number down and my wifes name and said she would give us special handling! yea right! But she said there was nothing else they could do. My wife said there was another there in the same predictament and yesterday was his third day of being told it still was not released. The guy told the consular that he had already changed his flight twice and it was costing him a lot of money. My wife had to do the same thing. I can not believe they jerk people around like this and can not even tell you the hold up!
Best of luck to you and yours and everyone else!
Tony
Congratukations on your approval! Hopefully you will not have any problems picking up your VISA tomorrow, unlike us! My wife will be back at the embassy today at 4:00 P. M. in hopes that her VISA was printed out. Yesterday they told her that her VISA was not released by the computer system. I called this morning and spoke with a supervisor and she said sometimes the name check is not complete when they approve the VISA at the interview. So, she took my phone number down and my wifes name and said she would give us special handling! yea right! But she said there was nothing else they could do. My wife said there was another there in the same predictament and yesterday was his third day of being told it still was not released. The guy told the consular that he had already changed his flight twice and it was costing him a lot of money. My wife had to do the same thing. I can not believe they jerk people around like this and can not even tell you the hold up!
Best of luck to you and yours and everyone else!
Tony
Hopefully she gets it today buddy. The embassy is closed tmw Thurs for some reason. We have to pick up our visa on Fri 4pm, which sux also. And I hope I get it because if not then I have to wait until Monday.....
QUOTE(bradyvicky @ Jan 24 2007, 02:31 PM)
NOW WE ARE STRESSED OUT!!!!
Vicky got a local DAS document showing no exit/entry history but there is also a Cetificado de Migratorio that is necessary and can only be purchased in Bogota with a 3-day wait? The embassy documents for the CR-1 say nothing of this...anyone with experience help?????
Vicky got a local DAS document showing no exit/entry history but there is also a Cetificado de Migratorio that is necessary and can only be purchased in Bogota with a 3-day wait? The embassy documents for the CR-1 say nothing of this...anyone with experience help?????
All I know is that for K-1 applicants it is now a requirement. But I am not sure for CR-1's.
I had the old Packet 4 from PeterMiami and compared it to the one my fiance got for our Jan 24 interview and it is something that is new. Was not in the old Packet 4.
Funny thing is that when you're at the embassy awaiting your interview, they give you a folder with a paper telling you exactly how to organize your papers and in what order. In that list there is NO mention of the Certificado Migratorio. But we still put it in there. One of the required papers is any unlawful entries or exits from USA, thats where I put the Certificado Migratorio.
The interviewing officer said nothing of it, but did keep the document. A previous poster named Racerx07 said they never asked him for it, so he never gave it and he was approved.
So what can I say?? Its kinda up in the air. My suggestion would be that if your wife has time to get to Bogota in the next few days do it and get it.....just to be safe. My fiance got there last Thursday, went to DAS that afternoon and we picked it up on Monday......
I wish I can be of better help...but I can't buddy...good luck
Mike & Mystery...
Yes, she received some type of a little fold-open card that shows she has no history of entering/exiting the country. The was received by the local Barranquilla office of DAS after waiting for a few days for it to be completed. However your post (mystery) leads me to believe there is a completely new document that is required!
We already bought the tickets and our interview is on a tuesday, so we are arriving on Sunday...we only had 2.5 weeks notice on the interview!
I am just trying to figure out if what she has is what she needs. According to the packet list, she has the right DAS document but that list says NOTHING about a "Certificado del Migratorio" specifically....
Any thoughts? Open to all experiences and options...trying to contact Vicky now because she has been trying to contact the Embassy all afternoon.
Yes, she received some type of a little fold-open card that shows she has no history of entering/exiting the country. The was received by the local Barranquilla office of DAS after waiting for a few days for it to be completed. However your post (mystery) leads me to believe there is a completely new document that is required!
We already bought the tickets and our interview is on a tuesday, so we are arriving on Sunday...we only had 2.5 weeks notice on the interview!
I am just trying to figure out if what she has is what she needs. According to the packet list, she has the right DAS document but that list says NOTHING about a "Certificado del Migratorio" specifically....
Any thoughts? Open to all experiences and options...trying to contact Vicky now because she has been trying to contact the Embassy all afternoon.
QUOTE(bradyvicky @ Jan 24 2007, 04:13 PM)
Mike & Mystery...
Yes, she received some type of a little fold-open card that shows she has no history of entering/exiting the country. The was received by the local Barranquilla office of DAS after waiting for a few days for it to be completed. However your post (mystery) leads me to believe there is a completely new document that is required!
We already bought the tickets and our interview is on a tuesday, so we are arriving on Sunday...we only had 2.5 weeks notice on the interview!
I am just trying to figure out if what she has is what she needs. According to the packet list, she has the right DAS document but that list says NOTHING about a "Certificado del Migratorio" specifically....
Any thoughts? Open to all experiences and options...trying to contact Vicky now because she has been trying to contact the Embassy all afternoon.
Yes, she received some type of a little fold-open card that shows she has no history of entering/exiting the country. The was received by the local Barranquilla office of DAS after waiting for a few days for it to be completed. However your post (mystery) leads me to believe there is a completely new document that is required!
We already bought the tickets and our interview is on a tuesday, so we are arriving on Sunday...we only had 2.5 weeks notice on the interview!
I am just trying to figure out if what she has is what she needs. According to the packet list, she has the right DAS document but that list says NOTHING about a "Certificado del Migratorio" specifically....
Any thoughts? Open to all experiences and options...trying to contact Vicky now because she has been trying to contact the Embassy all afternoon.
What color is it???
If its green thats the judicial one not the Migratory......although when they gave us the Migratorio one it was in a sealed envelope and they told us NOT to open it.....But that one looked like a just a sheet of paper not a small card like the green judicial one
QUOTE(mystery @ Jan 24 2007, 04:25 PM)
QUOTE(bradyvicky @ Jan 24 2007, 04:13 PM)
Mike & Mystery...
Yes, she received some type of a little fold-open card that shows she has no history of entering/exiting the country. The was received by the local Barranquilla office of DAS after waiting for a few days for it to be completed. However your post (mystery) leads me to believe there is a completely new document that is required!
We already bought the tickets and our interview is on a tuesday, so we are arriving on Sunday...we only had 2.5 weeks notice on the interview!
I am just trying to figure out if what she has is what she needs. According to the packet list, she has the right DAS document but that list says NOTHING about a "Certificado del Migratorio" specifically....
Any thoughts? Open to all experiences and options...trying to contact Vicky now because she has been trying to contact the Embassy all afternoon.
Yes, she received some type of a little fold-open card that shows she has no history of entering/exiting the country. The was received by the local Barranquilla office of DAS after waiting for a few days for it to be completed. However your post (mystery) leads me to believe there is a completely new document that is required!
We already bought the tickets and our interview is on a tuesday, so we are arriving on Sunday...we only had 2.5 weeks notice on the interview!
I am just trying to figure out if what she has is what she needs. According to the packet list, she has the right DAS document but that list says NOTHING about a "Certificado del Migratorio" specifically....
Any thoughts? Open to all experiences and options...trying to contact Vicky now because she has been trying to contact the Embassy all afternoon.
What color is it???
If its green thats the judicial one not the Migratory......although when they gave us the Migratorio one it was in a sealed envelope and they told us NOT to open it.....But that one looked like a just a sheet of paper not a small card like the green judicial one
She did finally get a hold of the Embassy and they told her that the DAS Certificado del Migratorio is optional, and it depends on the case as to whether it is necessary. She said we can get it if we choose, but if my wife has never entered or exited the country before then it will probably not be requested. To be safe, we are paying for the app in a bank today and going to apply for it on monday while in Bogota, but will not have it in time. At least if the DO want it, we can pick it up the day after the Visa Appointment and return to the embassy with it.
Thanks for all the input!
QUOTE(mystery @ Jan 24 2007, 10:29 AM)
APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was all so easy......
Later 2night I will write a full synopsis of everything and answer any questions you guys have.....
It was all so easy......
Later 2night I will write a full synopsis of everything and answer any questions you guys have.....
I big congratulations to you both of you!!!!
Just want to make sure none of the new people get confused....because apparently some of the requirements are different for the CR-1/IR-1 vs. K-1 vs. K-3 visa interview. A post above indicated that the DAS report on entries and exits was OPTIONAL for the CR-1/IR-1 interview. However, packet 4 for K-1 and K-3 petitioners now clearly indicates that the report is required.
So, if you are pursuing a K-1 or K-3, you better be sure to get the DAS report.
Mike
So, if you are pursuing a K-1 or K-3, you better be sure to get the DAS report.
Mike
Just joining the club. Sent my K-1 application on Monday. It is already at the CSC. Hello to you all
QUOTE(Mike and Adriana @ Jan 24 2007, 07:40 PM)
Just want to make sure none of the new people get confused....because apparently some of the requirements are different for the CR-1/IR-1 vs. K-1 vs. K-3 visa interview. A post above indicated that the DAS report on entries and exits was OPTIONAL for the CR-1/IR-1 interview. However, packet 4 for K-1 and K-3 petitioners now clearly indicates that the report is required.
So, if you are pursuing a K-1 or K-3, you better be sure to get the DAS report.
Mike
So, if you are pursuing a K-1 or K-3, you better be sure to get the DAS report.
Mike
Thanks Mike for the clarification. I keep sending Francisco back and forth to DAS! Go, no, go, no. LOL.
I would like to know if anyone had to have their DAS letters apostilled. Francisco was told today at the DAS office in Armenia that his judicial DAS needs to get an apostille in Bogota. Is this accurate?
And welcome lucho562! I'm new to the Club too. I just got my NOA2 January 17.
I do not know for sure....but certainly that would explain why it takes so long if you request it out side of Bogota (estimates on the Board have started at three weeks vs. only 3 days if requested in Bogota). So, I would say this is probably the explanation for why it is so much quicker to get in Bogota....because the DAS offices in other cities have to send it to Bogota to get certified.
I would like to know if anyone had to have their DAS letters apostilled. Francisco was told today at the DAS office in Armenia that his judicial DAS needs to get an apostille in Bogota. Is this accurate?
And welcome lucho562! I'm new to the Club too. I just got my NOA2 January 17.
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I would like to know if anyone had to have their DAS letters apostilled. Francisco was told today at the DAS office in Armenia that his judicial DAS needs to get an apostille in Bogota. Is this accurate?
And welcome lucho562! I'm new to the Club too. I just got my NOA2 January 17.
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We need help, this is our process , someone can tell us if it will take more time? how many moths? We are confused 
15-Sep-06 I-130 Was received at the USCIS
17-Oct-06 I-129 We send it
07-Nov-06 I-797C
02-Dic-06 I-130 has been aproved and was send to the
DEPARTMENT OF STATE NATIONAL VISA CENTER 32 Rochester ave
14-Ene-07 I-864 Was received
18-Ene-07 I-864 We filled and we send it
15-Sep-06 I-130 Was received at the USCIS
17-Oct-06 I-129 We send it
07-Nov-06 I-797C
02-Dic-06 I-130 has been aproved and was send to the
DEPARTMENT OF STATE NATIONAL VISA CENTER 32 Rochester ave
14-Ene-07 I-864 Was received
18-Ene-07 I-864 We filled and we send it
Based on what you have provided, it looks like you are heading for the CR-1/IR-1 route. That said, I advise you to post on the "CR-1/IR-1 Colombia Club" thread that is also in this forum. Most of the folks on this thread are pursuing K-1s and K-3s.
Good luck.
Mike
Good luck.
Mike
QUOTE(anagd3 @ Jan 24 2007, 08:42 PM)
We need help, this is our process , someone can tell us if it will take more time? how many moths? We are confused
15-Sep-06 I-130 Was received at the USCIS
17-Oct-06 I-129 We send it
07-Nov-06 I-797C
02-Dic-06 I-130 has been aproved and was send to the
DEPARTMENT OF STATE NATIONAL VISA CENTER 32 Rochester ave
14-Ene-07 I-864 Was received
18-Ene-07 I-864 We filled and we send it
15-Sep-06 I-130 Was received at the USCIS
17-Oct-06 I-129 We send it
07-Nov-06 I-797C
02-Dic-06 I-130 has been aproved and was send to the
DEPARTMENT OF STATE NATIONAL VISA CENTER 32 Rochester ave
14-Ene-07 I-864 Was received
18-Ene-07 I-864 We filled and we send it
HOLA..........................
Bad news= I just came back from Colombia today. I was visiting my my wife..
Good News = I called the US Embassy. They told me that our interview is on Thursday. Feb 15, 2007. I told them that we had not received no letter or Packet 4. The lady on the phone said she would send it to my address in the USA.
I hopefully be joining my wife at the interview but the airline tickets round trip MIA -BOG are at $781.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the hell???? I do not know why the airline tickets have gotten so expensive these days....
Any advice from the group???
Bad news= I just came back from Colombia today. I was visiting my my wife..
Good News = I called the US Embassy. They told me that our interview is on Thursday. Feb 15, 2007. I told them that we had not received no letter or Packet 4. The lady on the phone said she would send it to my address in the USA.
I hopefully be joining my wife at the interview but the airline tickets round trip MIA -BOG are at $781.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the hell???? I do not know why the airline tickets have gotten so expensive these days....
Any advice from the group???
The reason it is so expensive is because the dates are so close. My usual ticket from Miami to Bogota is about $420. I checked the airlines about a week before the flight (because I was worried about my frequent flier ticket on Avianca being honored) and the cost was over $800.
Have you checked every airline that flies to Bogota - Avianca, American, Copa, LAN? Do you have enough frequent flier miles to use? Is it any cheaper if you took Avianca through Medellin or Cali or Cartagena?
That's about all I can think of.....
I hopefully be joining my wife at the interview but the airline tickets round trip MIA -BOG are at $781.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the hell???? I do not know why the airline tickets have gotten so expensive these days....
Any advice from the group???
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Have you checked every airline that flies to Bogota - Avianca, American, Copa, LAN? Do you have enough frequent flier miles to use? Is it any cheaper if you took Avianca through Medellin or Cali or Cartagena?
That's about all I can think of.....
I hopefully be joining my wife at the interview but the airline tickets round trip MIA -BOG are at $781.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the hell???? I do not know why the airline tickets have gotten so expensive these days....
Any advice from the group???
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Hi Yadira's Man,
I used a site called kayak.com to book my upcoming trip. You don't book your flight through kayak; it just searches all the travel search engines (like expedia and orbitz as well as the airlines). See if you can't find a better result through that. Good luck!
I used a site called kayak.com to book my upcoming trip. You don't book your flight through kayak; it just searches all the travel search engines (like expedia and orbitz as well as the airlines). See if you can't find a better result through that. Good luck!
Sidestep.com is a similar website. Once you find the best price on Kayak or Sidestep, go directly to the airline's web site and there's a good chance you'll find it for less.
QUOTE(KathyB @ Jan 24 2007, 09:23 PM)
Hi Yadira's Man,
I used a site called kayak.com to book my upcoming trip. You don't book your flight through kayak; it just searches all the travel search engines (like expedia and orbitz as well as the airlines). See if you can't find a better result through that. Good luck!
I used a site called kayak.com to book my upcoming trip. You don't book your flight through kayak; it just searches all the travel search engines (like expedia and orbitz as well as the airlines). See if you can't find a better result through that. Good luck!
QUOTE(Yadira @ Jan 24 2007, 09:01 PM)
HOLA..........................
Bad news= I just came back from Colombia today. I was visiting my my wife..
Good News = I called the US Embassy. They told me that our interview is on Thursday. Feb 15, 2007. I told them that we had not received no letter or Packet 4. The lady on the phone said she would send it to my address in the USA.
I hopefully be joining my wife at the interview but the airline tickets round trip MIA -BOG are at $781.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the hell???? I do not know why the airline tickets have gotten so expensive these days....
Any advice from the group???
Bad news= I just came back from Colombia today. I was visiting my my wife..
Good News = I called the US Embassy. They told me that our interview is on Thursday. Feb 15, 2007. I told them that we had not received no letter or Packet 4. The lady on the phone said she would send it to my address in the USA.
I hopefully be joining my wife at the interview but the airline tickets round trip MIA -BOG are at $781.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the hell???? I do not know why the airline tickets have gotten so expensive these days....
Any advice from the group???
YES, I finally have some GOOD advice today!!!!
If you are looking to beat that price, use American Airlines - they fly CHEAP from MIA to BOG. Also, try to fly out on a Tues or Wed and return on a Sunday or Monday. I just looked up a flight for you - MIA to BOG and back - arriving on 2/13 and returning on 2/18 and the total ticket cost is $327.00 plus taxes.
I always fly AA when I can...,
[quote name='Mike and Adriana' date='Jan 24 2007, 09:07 PM' post='682559']
The reason it is so expensive is because the dates are so close. My usual ticket from Miami to Bogota is about $420. I checked the airlines about a week before the flight (because I was worried about my frequent flier ticket on Avianca being honored) and the cost was over $800.
Have you checked every airline that flies to Bogota - Avianca, American, Copa, LAN? Do you have enough frequent flier miles to use? Is it any cheaper if you took Avianca through Medellin or Cali or Cartagena?
Thanks for the advice!!! One more question for you all. Did you take your step-daughter to the interview?? My new daughter is 18 years old and she is included in the K3 process. Will her name be also on the interview date letter? How would she get by the guards if not?
Thanks for the advice!!! One more question for you all. Did you take your step-daughter to the interview?? My new daughter is 18 years old and she is included in the K3 process. Will her name be also on the interview date letter? How would she get by the guards if not?
The reason it is so expensive is because the dates are so close. My usual ticket from Miami to Bogota is about $420. I checked the airlines about a week before the flight (because I was worried about my frequent flier ticket on Avianca being honored) and the cost was over $800.
Have you checked every airline that flies to Bogota - Avianca, American, Copa, LAN? Do you have enough frequent flier miles to use? Is it any cheaper if you took Avianca through Medellin or Cali or Cartagena?
Thanks for the advice!!! One more question for you all. Did you take your step-daughter to the interview?? My new daughter is 18 years old and she is included in the K3 process. Will her name be also on the interview date letter? How would she get by the guards if not?
Thanks for the advice!!! One more question for you all. Did you take your step-daughter to the interview?? My new daughter is 18 years old and she is included in the K3 process. Will her name be also on the interview date letter? How would she get by the guards if not?
Regarding airlines....typically, American Airlines has been more expensive that Avianca. However, part of that could be explained by AA including the departure tax in the price, while Avianca did not. More recently, I noticed that AA has been matching the typical price of Avianca.
No, we did not take our step-daughter to the interview, as she is on 9 years old and it is not required (or even recommended) by the embassy. However, her name was on the "cita" as the K-4 beneficiary. I cannot recall the age cut-off, but you may want to check the embassy web site.
Mike
PS - for those with underage kids....the parent should sign the DS-156 for the child, but sign the child's name, not the parent's name.
No, we did not take our step-daughter to the interview, as she is on 9 years old and it is not required (or even recommended) by the embassy. However, her name was on the "cita" as the K-4 beneficiary. I cannot recall the age cut-off, but you may want to check the embassy web site.
Mike
PS - for those with underage kids....the parent should sign the DS-156 for the child, but sign the child's name, not the parent's name.
QUOTE(Yadira @ Jan 24 2007, 09:01 PM)
HOLA..........................
Bad news= I just came back from Colombia today. I was visiting my my wife..
Good News = I called the US Embassy. They told me that our interview is on Thursday. Feb 15, 2007. I told them that we had not received no letter or Packet 4. The lady on the phone said she would send it to my address in the USA.
I hopefully be joining my wife at the interview but the airline tickets round trip MIA -BOG are at $781.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the hell???? I do not know why the airline tickets have gotten so expensive these days....
Any advice from the group???
Bad news= I just came back from Colombia today. I was visiting my my wife..
Good News = I called the US Embassy. They told me that our interview is on Thursday. Feb 15, 2007. I told them that we had not received no letter or Packet 4. The lady on the phone said she would send it to my address in the USA.
I hopefully be joining my wife at the interview but the airline tickets round trip MIA -BOG are at $781.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What the hell???? I do not know why the airline tickets have gotten so expensive these days....
Any advice from the group???
Hola
You you please tell me how you got through to the Embassy. I tried to call for hours the last two wednesdays but only busy tones!!!!!
Tony
QUOTE(TonyS @ Jan 25 2007, 05:23 AM)
QUOTE(Yadira @ Jan 24 2007, 09:01 PM)
HOLA..........................
Bad news= I just came back from Colombia today. I was visiting my my wife..
Hola
You you please tell me how you got through to the Embassy. I tried to call for hours the last two wednesdays but only busy tones!!!!!
Tony
Bad news= I just came back from Colombia today. I was visiting my my wife..
Hola
You you please tell me how you got through to the Embassy. I tried to call for hours the last two wednesdays but only busy tones!!!!!
Tony
Hi..
That happened to us too. What I did I called at 1:51PM and told the nice lady that I have been calling for two weeks now with no luck. She told she could keep on hold for 9 minutes until it was time for 2:00PM when they start answering questions..
Try that method to see if you can get someone nice there to help you all.
QUOTE(Yadira @ Jan 25 2007, 05:41 AM)
QUOTE(TonyS @ Jan 25 2007, 05:23 AM)
QUOTE(Yadira @ Jan 24 2007, 09:01 PM)
HOLA..........................
Bad news= I just came back from Colombia today. I was visiting my my wife..
Hola
You you please tell me how you got through to the Embassy. I tried to call for hours the last two wednesdays but only busy tones!!!!!
Tony
Bad news= I just came back from Colombia today. I was visiting my my wife..
Hola
You you please tell me how you got through to the Embassy. I tried to call for hours the last two wednesdays but only busy tones!!!!!
Tony
Hi..
That happened to us too. What I did I called at 1:51PM and told the nice lady that I have been calling for two weeks now with no luck. She told she could keep on hold for 9 minutes until it was time for 2:00PM when they start answering questions..
Try that method to see if you can get someone nice there to help you all.
Gracias! I will give it a try.
QUOTE(Mike and Adriana @ Jan 24 2007, 11:02 PM)
Regarding airlines....typically, American Airlines has been more expensive that Avianca. However, part of that could be explained by AA including the departure tax in the price, while Avianca did not. More recently, I noticed that AA has been matching the typical price of Avianca.
Not sure I understand that... American is significantly less expensive to travel to Bogota all the time, taxes included. I have watched from about 2001 to now, and visited there several times, and never been able to beat the AA price....however Avianca definitely blows away almost all other airlines for flying to other cities in Colombia.
At any rate, I cut his rate in half....hopefully it will help!
QUOTE(TonyS @ Jan 25 2007, 05:23 AM)
Hola
You you please tell me how you got through to the Embassy. I tried to call for hours the last two wednesdays but only busy tones!!!!!
Tony
You you please tell me how you got through to the Embassy. I tried to call for hours the last two wednesdays but only busy tones!!!!!
Tony
We have literally sat there on Skype and called no less than a hunderd times, starting at 1:55. Maybe we're lucky, or maybe the Skype redial is unusually fast, but we have never had a problem getting through within the first 30 minutes.
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