K1 process in Mexico

[Suzy!Q 2]

Hi guys,

I am wondering specifically what the K1 process willl be like in Mexico. I have filed my 1-129F and we are waiting now for the NOA2 from Vermont. Once I get that I understand that my case will go to the NVC and then be forwarded to the consulate in Juarez. But then what?? Does the consulate contact my fiance with an appointment time? Does anyone know how they do that exactly? I am concerned because my fiance lives in a very rural part of Mexico, the mail there is extremely unreliable. If we get to this next step and then need to wait for him to receive an appointment letter/packet 3 in the MAIL, then we may be waiting forever! Maybe they could contact him via email?

Has anyone been through this process before in Mexico? I specifially want to know what happens after our application makes it to Juarez?

Thanks!

[KayDeeCee 4,902]

They will send out an appointment letter to both of you. My husband never received his letter, but I did receive one. I just sent that letter along with all the other paperwork I needed to send to him for his interview, and he used that letter. If neither of you gets a letter, you can contact the NVC to make sure your case was indeed received in Juarez. If you have confirmation your case is in Juarez, and you have not received a letter by the time you wish to go for an interview, you can go ahead and go to Juarez and pick up a copy of your letter from the information window there. Go early though. Some people have gone early and picked one up in time to still go ahead and get their medical done that after getting the letter in hand.

You can find more info in this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/37896-juarez-consulate/page__st__4095

Hope this helps. Good luck.

[missyouhoney 1]

They will send out an appointment letter to both of you. My husband never received his letter, but I did receive one. I just sent that letter along with all the other paperwork I needed to send to him for his interview, and he used that letter. If neither of you gets a letter, you can contact the NVC to make sure your case was indeed received in Juarez. If you have confirmation your case is in Juarez, and you have not received a letter by the time you wish to go for an interview, you can go ahead and go to Juarez and pick up a copy of your letter from the information window there. Go early though. Some people have gone early and picked one up in time to still go ahead and get their medical done that after getting the letter in hand.

You can find more info in this thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/37896-juarez-consulate/page__st__4095

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Sorry I´m using this thread but i´ve been asking like crazy and nobody answers.

Do you know if the Police Records they give in Mexico ( The PGR ) are enough for the American Consulate? I mean, i know that they ask for criminal history SINCE AGE 16 but i´m not sure that Mexico gives that detailed information. Did your fiancé´s records show that? If so, How did he ask for them? Is there like a special petition for the American consulate?

Thanx.

[KayDeeCee 4,902]

Sorry I´m using this thread but i´ve been asking like crazy and nobody answers.

Do you know if the Police Records they give in Mexico ( The PGR ) are enough for the American Consulate? I mean, i know that they ask for criminal history SINCE AGE 16 but i´m not sure that Mexico gives that detailed information. Did your fiancé´s records show that? If so, How did he ask for them? Is there like a special petition for the American consulate?

Thanx.

Police records are not needed when going for a K-1 visa interview in Mexico, so my husband did not get one. You only need to show your criminal records if you were ever arrested for something before. Police records in Mexico are generally unavailable. Scroll down to documents and it says 'unavailable' there: http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_4881.html?cid=3622

[missyouhoney 1]

Police records are not needed when going for a K-1 visa interview in Mexico, so my husband did not get one. You only need to show your criminal records if you were ever arrested for something before. Police records in Mexico are generally unavailable. Scroll down to documents and it says 'unavailable' there: http://travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_4881.html?cid=3622

Thank u!!!

[nikolacolada 21]

I'm wondering how they send out the instructions for packet 3. I know that that is sent to the beneficiary and lists all of the things that they will need to bring to the interview. Is that the same thing as the invitation letter for the interview or is this something separate? If it's separate is that also sent to the US petitioner and if not how can they ensure that the beneficiary receives it since the postal system is somewhat... lacking here in Mexico?

[missyouhoney 1]

I'm wondering how they send out the instructions for packet 3. I know that that is sent to the beneficiary and lists all of the things that they will need to bring to the interview. Is that the same thing as the invitation letter for the interview or is this something separate? If it's separate is that also sent to the US petitioner and if not how can they ensure that the beneficiary receives it since the postal system is somewhat... lacking here in Mexico?

from what i know they only send it to the beneficiary, and yes, it´s a checklist with all the documents u have to bring for the interview, but u also have to return some documents that they send u on packet 3 before the interview.

[nikolacolada 21]

oo ok good!

[suslula 0]

In Mexico you do not return any forms to the consulate prior to the interview. The forms you need are on the consulate website under K1 visa information. The letter you get refers you to the web site:

http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/fianceforms.html

The letter is an open appointment for any working day from 8am to 10am, except holidays and administrative days (second Wednesday and last Monday of each month).

The process is different for different countries. This is for Mexico. Hope this helps and good luck!