As of November 15, 2007 They say they are accepting emails again.
Phone-You can call them at 877-804-5401. This call costs $15.50. They cut you off at 10 minutes and won't answer questions about scheduled times or a specific visa case, but they will tell you about the process...things I already knew.
Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package:
If package 3 is returned prior to the middle of the month the appointment is usually scheduled for the following month.
Issues Packet 3?
Packet 3 Contains:
I-134
OF-156
DS-230
Medical instructions
Issues Packet 4?
Yes
Packet 4 Contents (if known):
Open appointment letter
Forms to Consulate?
Fax Part 1 of DS-230 and the personal information page of the applicant's Colombian passport at least a week prior to the planned interview date.
Other Forms (if any)?
Birth certificate of applicant. (copia del folio del registro civil)
Baptismal certificate of applicant. (with marginal notes)
Passport valid for 6 months from date of visa issuance.
Marriage certificate. (registro civil)
Death certificate or divorce certificate showing termination of all prior marriages of both parties.
DAS Police certificate
DAS migratrio (beneficiary's history of travel into and out of the country.
I-134
Most recent petitioner's and tax return with W-2's or IRS transcript. Good idea to have 3 years just in case it is requested.
Direct Consular Filing Offered?
Yes
If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
Residents Only
Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview?
Yes
Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"?
Ahead of Time
Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in?
Scheduled Ahead of Time
Visa issued same day?
No
If not what's the waiting period?
Usually Next day but remember if it's a Friday you will need to wait til Monday.
Is the Medical exam same day as interview?
No
Cost of Medical Exam?
Approximately $115.00 dollars plus vaccination fees if necessary.
List of doctors?
Instituto y Laboratorio Clinico
Calle 38 # 8-28, Local 1
Bogota
Phone: 232-7272
Dr. Maria Consuelo Gonzalez
Cra 8 # 49-25 Of. 302
Bogota
Phone: 288-7629, 245-929
Dr. Jairo H. Roa
Hospital San Ignacio
Carrera 7 # 4-62 Of. 724
Bogota
Phone: 232-5032, 285-0020, ext. 3738
How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical?
1
How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview?
2
Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview?
2-4 hours
Vaccination requirements?
Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate?
Additional Info?
http://english.bogotaturismo.gov.co/
List of Scheduled Appointments updated on or about the 15th of each month:
http://bogota.usembassy.gov/iv-appointments.html
K visa applicants have to pay at the bank because K visas are technically nonimmigrant visas. They cost $100 and the Embassy collects all nonimmigrant visa fees through the bank. Immigrant visas cost $380 and are paid at the Embassy.
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