Colombia Frustration!

[bbiedny 1]

What a waste of time. I tried calling the consulate between the 2 hour weekly window (Wednesdays between 2-4PM Colombian time) I got through 3 separate times after dozens of dials, each time to be transferred, then wait on hold for 20-30 minutes until I was disconnected without reason. The consulate website Doesn't even have the August dates posted as of 7/21.

Anybody actually ever get through, any recommendations?

[Mononoke28 134]

What a waste of time. I tried calling the consulate between the 2 hour weekly window (Wednesdays between 2-4PM Colombian time) I got through 3 separate times after dozens of dials, each time to be transferred, then wait on hold for 20-30 minutes until I was disconnected without reason. The consulate website Doesn't even have the August dates posted as of 7/21.

Anybody actually ever get through, any recommendations?

Try e-mailing them, some times it's easier to get this information that way. Just tell them that you were on hold during the 2 hour window and every time you were disconnected. Don't forget to include your BGT#.

Diana

[bbiedny 1]

Try e-mailing them, some times it's easier to get this information that way. Just tell them that you were on hold during the 2 hour window and every time you were disconnected. Don't forget to include your BGT#.

Diana

I did E-Mail them here is what I got back:

We sent your fiancée a packet of instructions on July 17, 2010. These instructions explain how to apply for a visa appointment. The forms in the packet must be returned to our office via fax or email in order for us to schedule your fiancee’s appointment.

If she has not yet received her packet, she can download it from http://bogota.usembassy.gov/appt-package.html.

Best regards,

IV Unit

I then Advised them:

We downloaded the files and faxed them back on the 14th of July, (DS-2100 and DS-230)

Should that be noted in the system? she has the fax confirmation.

They responded:

It should be noted, but it would appear that we did not receive them. Can she resend them to this email? That is a more secure method.

So I have now scanned the Docs and e-mailed them as PDF files. One week wasted, not the end of the world but frustrating anyway.

[mari0711 4]

hi great to see colombians here :)

I have a question, I dont know if this is the indicated place to put it, but as you are colombianas probably you know, How long does it take after the case is completed at NVC (I 130) to get the interview. I have heard it can take long, so i would like to have like an average. thanks

Hope all of you get with your loves soon, it seems you are very close,

[dakay ♥ 10]

hi great to see colombians here :)

I have a question, I dont know if this is the indicated place to put it, but as you are colombianas probably you know, How long does it take after the case is completed at NVC (I 130) to get the interview. I have heard it can take long, so i would like to have like an average. thanks

Hope all of you get with your loves soon, it seems you are very close,

the average time is two months