Getting ready for Juarez - a few questions

[Roryta 0]

Hello all!

My fiancé and I are trying to get everything organized for his interview in Juarez, but there are a few things we are not sure about…any answers/insight would be much appreciated!

-Is the appointment letter the letter that reads “Estimado ____: Your finace visa case is now ready for processing. Please go to…” and is from 'Chief, Immigrant Visa Branch'?

-When we received our NOA2 I went ahead and filled out the I-134 and collected tax transcripts, pay stubs, etc, but then I see people talking about the I-864 and I am confused as to which affidavit of support is to be used at this stage – the I-134 or I-864?

-The consulate info page says his passport must have a validity date at least six months beyond his intended period of stay in the U.S. His passport expires 7/2012 and he intends to stay beyond that date, but I was under the impression we could get his passport renewed in the U.S. at a Mexican consulate. Does he need to get a new passport before the interview?

-If I understand correctly his birth certificate does NOT need to be translated – is that correct?

Thanks in advance!

[SuperDuper! 230]

Congratz and good luck! But please be careful down in Ol' CDJ.

There are new levels of violence now against Americans like never before.

[nikolacolada 21]

Ignore BOING, he can't seem to help himself when it comes to saying things about Juarez.

Anyway to answer your questions:

1. Yes that is packet 3

2. You only need the I-134, the 864 is for once you guys are in the US and are going to adjust status. So you are fine!

3. I'm sure that those requirements are for people who are only going to visit the US. Your fiances passport doesn't expire for a year, which is fine. And yes at some point you'll have to get a renewal in the US through a Mexican consulate if he doesn't come back to Mexico before then to renew it.

4. You are correct, his birth certificate does NOT need to be translated.

Goodluck, I'm sure you guys will do great

[Jee Dragon 0]

Quick Question. Does the birth certificate copy need to be signed?

[ateneaalexander 10]

Ignore BOING, he can't seem to help himself when it comes to saying things about Juarez.

LOL yea i have seen boing saying stuff about juarez! wich doesnt help it only scare people more!

[Roryta 0]

Ignore BOING, he can't seem to help himself when it comes to saying things about Juarez.

Anyway to answer your questions:

1. Yes that is packet 3

2. You only need the I-134, the 864 is for once you guys are in the US and are going to adjust status. So you are fine!

3. I'm sure that those requirements are for people who are only going to visit the US. Your fiances passport doesn't expire for a year, which is fine. And yes at some point you'll have to get a renewal in the US through a Mexican consulate if he doesn't come back to Mexico before then to renew it.

4. You are correct, his birth certificate does NOT need to be translated.

Goodluck, I'm sure you guys will do great

[Roryta 0]

Wow, okay sorry I am still getting used to posting and replying...

Thanks, nikolacolada, for your answers! I appreciate it, I feel much better, I think we almost got it all together.