​🇨🇷​Pura Vida​🇨🇷​ Costa Rica Filers

[Cari & Andy UB 69]

2 hours ago, BunnyBoo said:

Oh also...

We paper clipped the passport photos to the I-129F itself, no little zip lock bags or anything like that...

We also paper clipped very neatly the whole application since it ended being a tad bit bulky, no folders or anything like that.

We also sent off 3 little brown baggies which contain pictures of us or gifts,  etc. For example: "Proof of having met within the last 2 years" sealed with some tape, not attached to the petition itself since it was impossible because of how bulky it ended up being. 

And no, the brown baggies do not have the petitioners name nor signature ( I know🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️)

Is there any chance that these baggies will be lost, they are inside the envelope itself alongside the packet?

I know a lot of these things are rookie mistakes. 

Am I just overreacting or does all this scream trouble/RFE or even outright denial?   

I think the paperclips and staples might just be annoying for them to review, which is why they say not to put them. I honestly did clip things because my packet was also out of hand. I put tabs and labeled and didn't get an RFE. I agree with the person that said the names on passport photos would figure it out. You should be okay, definitely not a denial.

[oflyingbunnyo 119]

Thank you so much for the responses ♥️

This process is anything but stressful (and it’s only the beginning 😅) 

[Dprz22 7]

On 3/13/2019 at 11:29 AM, eduardo12305 said:

good question I had my interview last Monday and don't know where's my passport.

Did you finally get your passport? What was the turnaround time? Any others who have gone to a recent interview, can you provide any input?

[eduardo12305 30]

5 hours ago, Dprz22 said:

Did you finally get your passport? What was the turnaround time? Any others who have gone to a recent interview, can you provide any input?

No yet... still waiting but on CEAC website is Issued I assume thats good.

[khans1025 6]

Does anyone know if the NVC required them to send a copy of the police certificate? I thought that was only needed at the interview stage, plus I think the Costa Rican police certificate has a short validity, either 1 or 3 months I can't remember...

I wasn't asked for this yet, but I see that the State Department has the instructions all over their website and it is listed as a required document

Thanks, my husband will have to leave the Nicoya Peninsula just to get this certificate since I guess our lawyer can't do it for him, so i just want to make sure we are prepared

[Cari & Andy UB 69]

1 hour ago, khans1025 said:

Does anyone know if the NVC required them to send a copy of the police certificate? I thought that was only needed at the interview stage, plus I think the Costa Rican police certificate has a short validity, either 1 or 3 months I can't remember...

I wasn't asked for this yet, but I see that the State Department has the instructions all over their website and it is listed as a required document

Thanks, my husband will have to leave the Nicoya Peninsula just to get this certificate since I guess our lawyer can't do it for him, so i just want to make sure we are prepared

You will need to submit it to the NVC and bring it to the interview. If it expires before the interview you have to get a new one and bring the one you submitted and the new one to your interview.

[KJ2 230]

On 3/25/2019 at 2:15 PM, khans1025 said:

Does anyone know if the NVC required them to send a copy of the police certificate? I thought that was only needed at the interview stage, plus I think the Costa Rican police certificate has a short validity, either 1 or 3 months I can't remember...

I wasn't asked for this yet, but I see that the State Department has the instructions all over their website and it is listed as a required document

Thanks, my husband will have to leave the Nicoya Peninsula just to get this certificate since I guess our lawyer can't do it for him, so i just want to make sure we are prepared

Yeah it’s 3 months. We got ours kind of early, so we’ll also be getting another one lol 

[Dprz22 7]

On 3/20/2019 at 8:24 AM, eduardo12305 said:

No yet... still waiting but on CEAC website is Issued I assume thats good.

I’m assuming you got your passport? How long did it take after all. Had interview today and they told me 10 days 😩

[eduardo12305 30]

9 hours ago, Dprz22 said:

I’m assuming you got your passport? How long did it take after all. Had interview today and they told me 10 days 😩

Yes about 10 days. And they cut my package but everything is ok

I am leaving on friday hope any problem

[Dprz22 7]

1 hour ago, eduardo12305 said:

Yes about 10 days. And they cut my package but everything is ok

I am leaving on friday hope any problem

10 days.....Ok 😞 Good luck with your trip!!

[KJ2 230]

1 hour ago, eduardo12305 said:

Yes about 10 days. And they cut my package but everything is ok

I am leaving on friday hope any problem

Did you interview in Costa Rica?

10 hours ago, Dprz22 said:

I’m assuming you got your passport? How long did it take after all. Had interview today and they told me 10 days 😩

Congrats though, I know you've been waiting a while! My interview is in 2 weeks I finally got a date  

[Dprz22 7]

3 hours ago, KJ2 said:

Did you interview in Costa Rica?

Congrats though, I know you've been waiting a while! My interview is in 2 weeks I finally got a date  

Thank you! Interview in CR was literally 5 min, wait was 2hrs lol. Good luck to you as well. Seems a never-ending process. 

[TheFutureMrsBowma 54]

Hey guys! Can any of you help me find the packet of instructions for the CR embassy? 

 

Thank you so much! 

[midwinterrose 263]

2 hours ago, TheFutureMrsBowma said:

Hey guys! Can any of you help me find the packet of instructions for the CR embassy? 

 

Thank you so much! 

 

packet.pdf

[Luis P 2]

On 6/9/2019 at 2:03 PM, radharose said:

 

Hi everyone! I'm a K-1 Visa applicant (beneficiary) and I went to get my physical exam on friday. At the doctor's office they gave me a sealed packet and a separate sheet: the DS-3025 (Vaccination Doc Worksheet). When I was reading it I noticed that on the "Vaccination Documentation" section there are two options: (1) "Immigrant Visa or Parolee applicant completed vaccination requirements" and (2) "K Visa applicant voluntarily completed vaccination requirements".  The doctor checked #1, and I think he should have checked #2, since Im a K-1 applicant and the K-1 is a Nonimmigrant Visa. Im worried this is going to give me issues at the interview or at the port of entry. What do you guys think? Did your doctor also checked the #1 option? Thank you. 

 

Edited June 24, 2019 by Luis P