Colombia Club Part II

[Robert de Bonda 3]

Hey Robert,

It was for not having her birth cert. not translated into English. It passed ok at the K1 level, but for AOS they nailed me! I had it translated and sent back- assuming it is now moving forwayd..... but, "assume" can be a bad word!

Joe

I'm running into the same problem here in NY. They require an original birth certificate for the marriage license; but we gave the original to the embassy and they did not return it. At least, we have more than 2 and a half months to get things together but it certainly puts us in a tight squeeze time wise with plans that we have for the summer.

Edited February 18, 2011 by Robert de Bonda

[ryna 132]

I'm running into the same problem here in NY. They require an original birth certificate for the marriage license; but we gave the original to the embassy and they did not return it. At least, we have more than 2 and a half months to get things together but it certainly puts us in a tight squeeze time wise with plans that we have for the summer.

Yeah, unfortunately, we learned that lesson too about the embassy keeping originals but it didn't cause a problem getting married here in FL.

I don't know how elaborate your wedding plans are, but is getting married in another state an option? One that only requires her passport.

[rayva 0]

Good evening ladies and gentleman. Just had a quick question, maybe someone can help. How do you confirm that embassy in Bogota has recieved our petition so we can fax packet 3 to them? Can we contact the NVC and will they know or do we need to contact the embassy in Bogota? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[arizreynolds 1]

Good evening ladies and gentleman. Just had a quick question, maybe someone can help. How do you confirm that embassy in Bogota has recieved our petition so we can fax packet 3 to them? Can we contact the NVC and will they know or do we need to contact the embassy in Bogota? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

we called nvc to see when they sent and then we emailed embassy to see if they received. I can't remember how long it took for them to arrive but I think it says somewhere in vj estimated time. Or maybe someone can say cause I can't remember

[ryna 132]

Good evening ladies and gentleman. Just had a quick question, maybe someone can help. How do you confirm that embassy in Bogota has recieved our petition so we can fax packet 3 to them? Can we contact the NVC and will they know or do we need to contact the embassy in Bogota? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The easiest way for us was to write the embassy at IVBogota@state.gov. They should get back to you within one business day. NVC and the State Department were never able to tell us anything up to date.

[Ken y Leidys 20]

Hi Dan,

Try reaching out to Ken y Leidys who live in So. Cal. They've met up with a few VJ members in the past and seem very nice to hang out with.

Diana

Thank you for the nice words, Diana! We recently held a Colombia Club II Convention in Las Vegas, actually!

...we then went to Hollywood!

[xelance 31]

anybody know if the Pasado Judicial printout you get online from DAS is official enough for NVC purposes????

[jj7000 1]

Hi, Everyone I hope all is well.

I have a question for you. Will I need to do the I-693 for my wife and son. On their DS-3025 it shows that their vaccine history is incomplete and also they may be eligible for blanket waivers because.....etc

It has been less than a year since they had the exams. They turned in the brown envelope on their POE.

Did you all have this same experience? Did you just send a copy of the DS-3025 with the AOS paper? Or you needed to go to a CS?

Thanks in advance

[Mark and Carol 4]

Hi, Everyone I hope all is well.

I have a question for you. Will I need to do the I-693 for my wife and son. On their DS-3025 it shows that their vaccine history is incomplete and also they may be eligible for blanket waivers because.....etc

It has been less than a year since they had the exams. They turned in the brown envelope on their POE.

Did you all have this same experience? Did you just send a copy of the DS-3025 with the AOS paper? Or you needed to go to a CS?

Thanks in advance

We went to a CS and Carol had to get some booster shots because it had been more than 90 days since her vaccines in Colombia. The CS completed the I-693 and we sent with AOS documents.

[xelance 31]

anybody know if the Pasado Judicial printout you get online from DAS is official enough for NVC purposes????

bump??? anyone?

[Mononoke28 134]

bump??? anyone?

Yes, the online DAS Police Certificate is valid for visa purposes.

Diana

[Mononoke28 134]

Hi, Everyone I hope all is well.

I have a question for you. Will I need to do the I-693 for my wife and son. On their DS-3025 it shows that their vaccine history is incomplete and also they may be eligible for blanket waivers because.....etc

It has been less than a year since they had the exams. They turned in the brown envelope on their POE.

Did you all have this same experience? Did you just send a copy of the DS-3025 with the AOS paper? Or you needed to go to a CS?

Thanks in advance

jj7000,

Here's the deal. An applicant does not need an I-693 for AOS if they had their medical and vaccinations done in less than 12 months. However, the USCIS will send you an RFE requesting this form simply because they don't know the rules or are not up to par when it comes to doing their jobs.

You have two options. Call every single civil surgeon in your area that has been approved by the USCIS and ask to see how much they charge to fill out the I-693 based on the info found in the DS-3025 you got in Bogotá. They should not charge more than $20-$50 for that and should not tell you that you need a new medical.

Option two is to send a copy of the DS-3025 along with a print out of the I-485 instructions where it clearly says that you only need to send the vaccination supplement and not the medical report (I-693). You will find this info in page 4, item # 8 of the Instrucctions for form I-485:

8. Fiancé(e)s

If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement, no the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your Form I-485.

Now, option 2 does not guarantee that you won't get an RFE but it's the most logical, less expensive route.

Diana

[ryna 132]

jj7000,

Here's the deal. An applicant does not need an I-693 for AOS if they had their medical and vaccinations done in less than 12 months. However, the USCIS will send you an RFE requesting this form simply because they don't know the rules or are not up to par when it comes to doing their jobs.

You have two options. Call every single civil surgeon in your area that has been approved by the USCIS and ask to see how much they charge to fill out the I-693 based on the info found in the DS-3025 you got in Bogotá. They should not charge more than $20-$50 for that and should not tell you that you need a new medical.

Option two is to send a copy of the DS-3025 along with a print out of the I-485 instructions where it clearly says that you only need to send the vaccination supplement and not the medical report (I-693). You will find this info in page 4, item # 8 of the Instrucctions for form I-485:

8. Fiancé(e)s

If you are a K-1 fiancé(e) or K-2 dependent who had a medical examination within the past year as required for the nonimmigrant fiancé(e) visa, you only need to submit a vaccination supplement, no the entire medical report. You may include the vaccination supplement with your Form I-485.

Now, option 2 does not guarantee that you won't get an RFE but it's the most logical, less expensive route.

Diana

Good idea on sending the instructions with the relevant part highlighted.

We're at that stage as well. After reading through the I-485 instructions a couple of times, we're going the route of submitting only the DS-3025 (along with the highlighted instructions as you suggested.) It cuts out the expense of the CS and hopefully will head off any RFE from USCIS as well.

It's clearly not required per USCIS instructions but we shall see....

One other question about AOS...

The name she chooses to use when filing the I-485 is what will become her legal name in the U.S., correct? I assume this (new) name should also be used when filing the other forms (I-131, I-765, etc.) concurrently with the I-485?

Also, the name she chooses to use in the U.S. will in no way affect her in Colombia, right? For example, there would be no need for her to go through the process of changing any of her Colombian documentation (cédula, passport, registro civil, etc.), correct? In other words, can she keep her name in Colombia but take mine here in the U.S. without causing herself problems when doing business in or visiting Colombia? Her Green Card (in new name) with Colombian passport (in maiden name) would be sufficient to re-enter the US in the future, right?

Her main concern is how difficult it may be to change everything in Colombia as it generally isn't done there.

Good luck with your AOS, jj7000!

[bookcat1 0]

Hi everyone, I have a question/doubt regarding the medical. I went to the Bogotá embassy website to download the package for an immigrant visa for my husband.

However the information on the form is different than on the other forms I’ve seen on the state department website. I am not sure if the forms have been updated or not. I know that the HVI test is no longer required, but the form from the Bogotá embassy still shows that as a requirement. Nonetheless, it does not matter.

What I need to know/confirm, the doctors that we need to contact and what vaccines are required, and if the HIV test is no longer required, what is the blood work for? Does it need to be done/paid for?

These are the doctors from the form:

Dra. María Consuelo González

Cra. 8 No. 49-25, Cons. 302

Bogotá

Tels. 288-76 29 o 245-92 90

Dr. Jairo Roa

Centro Médico La Sabana

Cra. 7 No. 119-14, Cons. 325

Bogotá

Tels. 215-17 63 o 658-93 66

And are these all the vaccines?

--Pertusis o tosferina acelular

--Hepatitis A

--Hepatitis B

--Neumococo

--Influenza

--Haemophylus influenza tipo b (Hib)

--Toxoide tetánico y diftérico

--Sarampión

--Meningococo

--Paperas

--Polio

--Rotavirus

--Varicela

And one last question, if anyone can suggest/recommend which doctor to select….and if we can do all appointments in one day. He lives in Medellin so we will be doing this prior to our interview so I want to make sure we have enough time….

Please help! thanks...Mary

[ryna 132]

Hi everyone, I have a question/doubt regarding the medical. I went to the Bogotá embassy website to download the package for an immigrant visa for my husband.

However the information on the form is different than on the other forms I've seen on the state department website. I am not sure if the forms have been updated or not. I know that the HVI test is no longer required, but the form from the Bogotá embassy still shows that as a requirement. Nonetheless, it does not matter.

What I need to know/confirm, the doctors that we need to contact and what vaccines are required, and if the HIV test is no longer required, what is the blood work for? Does it need to be done/paid for?

These are the doctors from the form:

Dra. María Consuelo González

Cra. 8 No. 49-25, Cons. 302

Bogotá

Tels. 288-76 29 o 245-92 90

Dr. Jairo Roa

Centro Médico La Sabana

Cra. 7 No. 119-14, Cons. 325

Bogotá

Tels. 215-17 63 o 658-93 66

And are these all the vaccines?

--Pertusis o tosferina acelular

--Hepatitis A

--Hepatitis B

--Neumococo

--Influenza

--Haemophylus influenza tipo b (Hib)

--Toxoide tetánico y diftérico

--Sarampión

--Meningococo

--Paperas

--Polio

--Rotavirus

--Varicela

And one last question, if anyone can suggest/recommend which doctor to select….and if we can do all appointments in one day. He lives in Medellin so we will be doing this prior to our interview so I want to make sure we have enough time….

Please help! thanks...Mary

Hello,

My fiancee only needed the MMR and tetanus shots (whichever they are in Spanish. I forget.) Varicella (chicken pox) wasn't necessary because she had it as a child (and a simple statement to that effect is sufficient). The rest are age/gender dependent, so I'm not sure what else your fiance may need.

And, if I recall correctly, my fiancee saw Dr. Roa and was able to do her labs and medical exam on the same day. The labs were first come, first served and the doctor had a set appointment time and she chose one in the afternoon to give herself time.

Hope this helps a little..