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Caracas,
Venezuela
US Embassy / Consulate Info
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last updated on 2006-01-12 by PsychoKat
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Phone Number: |
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E-Mail: |
immigrantcaracas@state.gov |
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Address: |
Calle F con Calle Suapure Urb. Colinas de Valle Arriba |
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Working Hours: |
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Best Contact Method: |
E-mail (the email address provided is only for immigration visas) |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
2 weeks |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
You must pick up the packet 3 yourself. The postal system in Venezuela is not to be trusted.
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Issues Packet 4? |
No |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
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Forms to Consulate? |
All paperwork should be handed in at the interview.
Current info here:
http://caracas.usembassy.gov/wwwh2469.html
As of 07-22-05 the page linked above had this info (for K1):
Once this office has received a petition entitling you to K-1 nonimmigrant visa classification as an alien proceeding to the United States to marry an American citizen, you need to prepare for your interview with a consular officer. Please read and follow carefully the instructions below.
FIRST: Fill out, in duplicate, but do NOT sign, the following forms:
* Form DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application
* Form DS-156K, Nonimmigrant Fiancée Visa Application
* Form DS-230 Biographic Data, part 1.1
All questions must be answered. If your children apply with you, one copy of Form DS-156 for each child must be completed in full, and must include a photograph.
SECOND: Obtain the following documents on this checklist, which pertain to you. Do NOT send them to this office.
* Passport: The passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least six months validity beyond the issuance date of the visa.
* Birth Certificates: One certified copy of the birth certificate for each person named in the application is required. Birth records must be presented for all unmarried children under age 21, even if they are not applying for a visa at this time. The certificate must state the date and place of birth and names of both parents.
* If an official birth certificate is not obtainable, present the best possible secondary evidence, such as baptismal certificate, hospital certificate, school records, and/or a notarized affidavit from your parents.
* Police Certificates: Each applicant aged 16 years or over is required to submit a police certificate from the police authorities of each locality of the country of the applicant's nationality or current residence where the applicant has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of sixteen. A police certificate must also be obtained from any place where the applicant has been arrested for any reason, regardless of the length of residence. Police certificates from certain countries are considered unobtainable. The consular office will advise you about any particular country. For Venezuelan born citizens, police certificates are not required; Venezuelan citizens must show a "Good Behavior Letter" (Carta de Buena Conducta).
* Court And Prison Records: Persons convicted of a crime must obtain a certified copy of each court record and any prison record, regardless if they received an amnesty or pardon. Note: If you have been DEPORTED or have been granted VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE from the United States, you must bring the relevant documents issued by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS).
* Military Records: A certified copy of any military record is required.
* Photographs: Three (3) recent photographs are required. The photographs must be, 2 by 2 inches (50x50mm) in size, with no head covering, and showing a full, front-face view against a white background. The applicant must sign their full name on the reverse side of each photograph.
* Marriage Certificates: If you were married previously, obtain one certified copy of your marriage certificate(s), and one certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate to prove the dissolution of each such prior marriage.
* Evidence of Support: Evidence of financial support comes from the Petitioner. Usually, the petitioner completes Form I-134 Affidavit of Support, with a job letter stating how long he/she has had his/her job and how much money he/she makes annually (W-2 forms and 1040).
* Medical Examination: Must be completed by approved physician from Physicians List: Caracas Physicians or Curacao, Aruba, Winward Islands Physicians, using forms DS-2053, DS-3026, DS-3025, DS-3024 (bring originals). Arrange for a medical examination with a physician listed on the attached information sheet. You are responsible for the cost of the examination. A medical examination is also required for each child who will accompany you. Medical examination is only valid for six months.
* Evidence of Relationship: You may be asked to submit proof of a valid fiancé/fiancée relationship with your petitioner. It is, therefore, useful to bring with you letters, photographs, or other evidence of your relationship.
* Translations: All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which the application of a visa is being made, must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
ONLY ONE COPY OF EACH DOCUMENT, EXCEPT PHOTOGRAPHS, IS REQUIRED. HOWEVER, YOU ARE ADVISED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP A DUPLICATE COPY OF EACH DOCUMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS.
A non-refundable $100.00 application fee (in cash or the equivalent in local currency) for each applicant is collected.
All approved K-1 (Fiancee) applicants will pay DOMESA (located at the US Embassy) to send the information packet with visa and passport to an address in Venezuela. Thepacket is usually received in approximately 5-7 working days. If not, please contact DOMESA directly at (58-212) 401-4810 or 401-4811
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Other Forms (if any)? |
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
Yes |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Same_Day |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
1 day then pick up at central Domesa office in Caracas
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
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List of doctors? |
http://caracas.usembassy.gov/wwwh2504.html
As of 07-22-05:
Dr. Jean Desenne Inst. Médico La Floresta,
Av. Ppal. La Floresta,
Piso 1, Consultorio 106
Tel: 209-6122 / 209-6273 /
284-2656 (dir) Monday - Wednesday - Friday
2:30 - 6:00 PM
By appointment only
Dr. Paul Fischbach Clinica Sanatrix,
Urb. Campo Alegre
4ta Av. con 2da Calle,
Piso 1, Consultorio 107
Tel: 201-6255 / 265-9602 (dir) / 201-6167 (dir) Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat. 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Dr.Anibal J. Latuff Clínica Luís Razetti
P.B., Consultorio 3
Este Sur 2, Los Caobos
Tel: 576-5642 Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
By appointment only
INTERIOR:
Dr. Pedro Páez-Bermúdez Calle 63 #10-166, entre Av. 10 y 12 Qta. Airinos, Urb. La Estrella
Maracaibo, Edo. Zulia
Tel: 0261-742-5880 /
0261-719-2573 Monday - Friday
By appointment only |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
4 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
~2-3 hours |
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Vaccination requirements? |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Hotel Crystal (isn't the closest but us very inexpensive and the managers are friendly) (~$10-20) Located on the Ave Sabana Grande
Hotel Caracas Cumberland (~$30-70 per night. very nice place and the manager is also very helpful) On the Segunda Avenida De Las Delicias (a sidestreet from the Ave Francisco solano)
Both hotels above are for people on a reasonably strict budget. If you want something nicer there are many alternatives that pou can easily find online.
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