El Cachalote

My husband also booked his flight to Colombia with our AA miles and when he checked in online this morning was pretty shocked to see that the charge for a second bag is now $70 when it used to be free of charge, which means it's an additional $140 round-trip.
Diana

Dear Visa Journey members,
Recently, my wife was approved for a immigrant visa. She has this visa in hand and is waiting to come to the USA.
I found this site by chance and google...and it is wonderful. Starting a relationship with a foreign national is difficult at best; but the immigration process is complex and discouraging. Many people in the same situation as us turn to immigration attorneys or the like. How unfortunate. Lawyers may serve a function in complex cases but offer little to those without sophisticated cases or those of us who can follow simple directions.
I do not like lawyers and reseigned myself to do this visa journey alone, but I found VJ and recieved the knowledge and expertice of thousands of people in the same situation...for free. I was helped by many and I hope I helped as many.
Besides saving thousands of dollars I also have the feeling of a grand sense of satisfaction...that we all did it together. We did it....and my Peruvian wife and I are so happy.
For some...those that have not succeeded in obtaining a visa for a variety of reasons - I wish them well. But for those of us who have obtained the treasured visa...it is ambrosia!
The point is this...we can accomplish anything together. All we need is to try to do it...and with VJ.com...the members have the knowledge of the thousands of circumstances and problems we may encounter. And with this think-tank of information...anything is possible, solutions are available.
We have the visa....but the journey is just beginning!!!
I salute you Visa Journey.com and every member for aiding us all in this complex process of immigration.
VJ is "priceless"!!!!!
Sincerely,
Sonia & Magnus

Dear Visa Journey members,
Recently, my wife was approved for a immigrant visa. She has this visa in hand and is waiting to come to the USA.
I found this site by chance and google...and it is wonderful. Starting a relationship with a foreign national is difficult at best; but the immigration process is complex and discouraging. Many people in the same situation as us turn to immigration attorneys or the like. How unfortunate. Lawyers may serve a function in complex cases but offer little to those without sophisticated cases or those of us who can follow simple directions.
I do not like lawyers and reseigned myself to do this visa journey alone, but I found VJ and recieved the knowledge and expertice of thousands of people in the same situation...for free. I was helped by many and I hope I helped as many.
Besides saving thousands of dollars I also have the feeling of a grand sense of satisfaction...that we all did it together. We did it....and my Peruvian wife and I are so happy.
For some...those that have not succeeded in obtaining a visa for a variety of reasons - I wish them well. But for those of us who have obtained the treasured visa...it is ambrosia!
The point is this...we can accomplish anything together. All we need is to try to do it...and with VJ.com...the members have the knowledge of the thousands of circumstances and problems we may encounter. And with this think-tank of information...anything is possible, solutions are available.
We have the visa....but the journey is just beginning!!!
I salute you Visa Journey.com and every member for aiding us all in this complex process of immigration.
VJ is "priceless"!!!!!
Sincerely,
Sonia & Magnus

Dear Visa Journey members,
Recently, my wife was approved for a immigrant visa. She has this visa in hand and is waiting to come to the USA.
I found this site by chance and google...and it is wonderful. Starting a relationship with a foreign national is difficult at best; but the immigration process is complex and discouraging. Many people in the same situation as us turn to immigration attorneys or the like. How unfortunate. Lawyers may serve a function in complex cases but offer little to those without sophisticated cases or those of us who can follow simple directions.
I do not like lawyers and reseigned myself to do this visa journey alone, but I found VJ and recieved the knowledge and expertice of thousands of people in the same situation...for free. I was helped by many and I hope I helped as many.
Besides saving thousands of dollars I also have the feeling of a grand sense of satisfaction...that we all did it together. We did it....and my Peruvian wife and I are so happy.
For some...those that have not succeeded in obtaining a visa for a variety of reasons - I wish them well. But for those of us who have obtained the treasured visa...it is ambrosia!
The point is this...we can accomplish anything together. All we need is to try to do it...and with VJ.com...the members have the knowledge of the thousands of circumstances and problems we may encounter. And with this think-tank of information...anything is possible, solutions are available.
We have the visa....but the journey is just beginning!!!
I salute you Visa Journey.com and every member for aiding us all in this complex process of immigration.
VJ is "priceless"!!!!!
Sincerely,
Sonia & Magnus

Dear Visa Journey members,
Recently, my wife was approved for a immigrant visa. She has this visa in hand and is waiting to come to the USA.
I found this site by chance and google...and it is wonderful. Starting a relationship with a foreign national is difficult at best; but the immigration process is complex and discouraging. Many people in the same situation as us turn to immigration attorneys or the like. How unfortunate. Lawyers may serve a function in complex cases but offer little to those without sophisticated cases or those of us who can follow simple directions.
I do not like lawyers and reseigned myself to do this visa journey alone, but I found VJ and recieved the knowledge and expertice of thousands of people in the same situation...for free. I was helped by many and I hope I helped as many.
Besides saving thousands of dollars I also have the feeling of a grand sense of satisfaction...that we all did it together. We did it....and my Peruvian wife and I are so happy.
For some...those that have not succeeded in obtaining a visa for a variety of reasons - I wish them well. But for those of us who have obtained the treasured visa...it is ambrosia!
The point is this...we can accomplish anything together. All we need is to try to do it...and with VJ.com...the members have the knowledge of the thousands of circumstances and problems we may encounter. And with this think-tank of information...anything is possible, solutions are available.
We have the visa....but the journey is just beginning!!!
I salute you Visa Journey.com and every member for aiding us all in this complex process of immigration.
VJ is "priceless"!!!!!
Sincerely,
Sonia & Magnus

Well all,
The wife's visa's be approved. She's leaving Lima for Iquitos to spend time with her parents...for about a month.
So...I've that much time to book a flight (more or less) and right now...tickets to Lima, Peru (from Wash.DC) are hovering around $1500!
This is incredible and ridiculous.
All the mess with Iran and the pipeline may be contributing to this...but it's off-peak now.
You would think the airlines would have some deals!
Nada!
Sincerely,
Magnus

Se podrían percivir como excusas para una estafadora. ¿Les dijo Melichón que no estaban obligados a comprar ninguna vacuna con ella? 9 FAM 40.11 no indica ninguna obligación de comprar las vacunas de ese médico de la lista, se necesiten o no. Peor aún, MINSA (El Dept. de Salubridad del Perú) confirmó que las vacunas son gratuitas. En EU en mi comunidad, el Public Health Dept. al igual da las vacuna gratis. Melichón está comprometida porque me escribió alegando que las vacunas son obligatorias pero se quedó callada cuando la confronté con la ley explícita.
Es sorprendente que los médicos como Melichón "se confunden en cuanto a los requisitos" cuando los beneficia económicamente y se perjudica su co-nacional y el ciudadano EU. Noten que Melichón no se comunicó con la embajada para informarse, aún después de ser confrontada.
However, they could be perceived as excuses for a fraudster. Did she inform you that you had no obligation to buy the vaccinations from her? 9 FAM 40.11 does not provide an obligation to purchase vaccinations from a panel physician- needed or not. Worse yet, MINSA (the national public health dept in Peru) confirmed that vaccinations are free. In my community in the US, the Public Health Dept. offers free vaccinations. Melichón is on the hook as she wrote to me claiming that the vaccinations are obligatory but remained silent when I confronted her with the express law.
It is remarkable that panel physicians like Melichón are invariably "confused as to the requirements" to their pecuniary benefit to the detriment of their co- national and US Citizen. Notably, Melichón did not contact the embassy to get informed, even after being confronted.

With out doubt, fraud exists...especially in Peru among other places (most of the world!). My point is, as an IR1/CR1 applicant... we did not feel we were victimized by the doctor. Eagle and Serpent are a K1 case...so there is reason for concern; however, with us...we never felt pressure and never felt victimized. The doctor did what she had to do and we made sure of that.
My wife chose Dra. Melinchon because we both prefer female doctors. I do not feel we were duped. I believe perhaps the Dra. being a new doctor of embassy....was confused as to the requirements for the different types of visas. I'm not making excuses for her, but I know we were served decently and nothing suspicious occured.
Sincerely,
Magnus

Hello,
Well, have patience, I don't know why CSC is backed up. As to your second query.....go here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/compare .
The K1 is faster sometimes, but K3 and IR1/CR1 visas are catching up and are way cheaper!
Buena suerte!

Just walk away. It is easy. Start your life anew...it's 2012! Also, when we chose to love something...we take risks...and there may be losses. Do not let her become your white whale and you Ahab. If it's simple to alert the proper authorities, then do so, but I would not put too much time into it....walk away.

Sorry, but this sounds like she is marrying for immigration purposes....which is fraud. She has been married or attempted to marry three times in as many years?
I believe this is fraud and would say to her she needs to leave volutarily or be prepared to live here without documentation.
Regards...

Well, I'm a IR1/CR1 case, but there are similarities. I think you should start obtaining the civil documents required by the state dept., and other items that pertain to the bona fides of your relationship, as well as your financial records. When you say you were "approved"...you meant you recieved NOA2?
Buena suerte,
Magnus

Hey,
If you are going to the US embassy in Lima, then NO TRANSLATION IS NEEDED!!!!! Original Spanish/Castellano is adequate. I am certain of this.
Buena suerte!!!

Okay,
Your wife is not a criminal; however, she should submit 2 documents more: 1. Certificado de antecedentes Judiciales a Nivel Nacional y 2. Certificado Judicial de Antecedentes Penales. They will both say " NO REGISTRA" if she has no criminal record. You need to look further....to the US embassy/ LIMA website. The requirements are there. Here's the link: http://lima.usembassy.gov/required_forms.html
Best wishes,
M