Getting married in a week

[Roxyroo 1]

Hi DCFers,

My fiance and I are getting married in a week. I would like to know what we can start doing now--what docs we can begin gathering/filling, specifically--to be as prepared as possible for when we get that first appt.

We are under a bit of time pressure because we are taking the dog, and found out that there is a travel embargo on dogs between May 15 and Sept 15. Bogota told me that DCF should take no more than 2 months, but I just want to get anything rolling that we can.

If there's a link anyone can send me to, that would be fine...

[Anh map 2,098]

Consult the DCF Guide here on VJ >>>> http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=dcf

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

Make sure the non-USC has police certs from any country he's lived in for longer than 6months,andproof of vaccinations, and of course all certs (birht cert, divorce certs if applicable etc).

[jhphi 0]

Check out the embassy's website and download all the forms and checklists, so you can look them over and start gathering your documents. Sometimes it takes a while to get things like police certificates, long form birth certificates, certified marriage certificates, etc. Also, the forms can be difficult to fill out if you don't have a great memory, as they ask for addresses from back since you were a teenager, and lots of dates. Good luck! Have a great marriage day!

[Roxyroo 1]

Thanks guys. I guess my concern now is doing things too early. I know that certain things (police record, travel record, even vaccination) cannot be done too soon in advance or they will be unacceptable. Any way I can find out about this? Or do I have to call the embassy? Our embassy only answers the phone between 2 and 4 on Wednesdays, and I am teaching class at that time.

Any suggestions appreciated!!

[payxibka 10,044]

Thanks guys. I guess my concern now is doing things too early. I know that certain things (police record, travel record, even vaccination) cannot be done too soon in advance or they will be unacceptable. Any way I can find out about this? Or do I have to call the embassy? Our embassy only answers the phone between 2 and 4 on Wednesdays, and I am teaching class at that time.

Any suggestions appreciated!!

For consulate purposes:

Police reports valid for 1 year

medical exam valid for 6 mos

vaccinations valid for a lifetime (some just require a boost or are a part of a series)

Edited February 24, 2010 by payxibka