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I'm filling out the paperwork to send to my fiancee for the packet 3 information, interview, etc. All I keep seeing (this is Colombia) is for her to fill out part I and send it in. Will she need part II at any time? The part that's sort of confusing is that the DS-230 (when I download it) is four pages, two part I and two part II. So part I says "page 1 of 4" and "page 2 of 4" so it makes me feel like I should fill out or send the whole thing. I hope this isn't too dumb of a question, but what should I do? Thanks for any help!

Colombia Club, today is 13 days since the embassy sent packet 3 and my Olguita still doesn't have it. I'm going to call Wednesday to request they send another, but is there anything I can do to help ensure it gets to her? Will they send it by courier if I request it? Help!

First of all, congratulations to Colombia Club members Robert and Mamba!!!!!!

Secondly, I called the embassy in Bogota yesterday and they said they sent out packet 3 on 3/28 but Olga still hasn't received it yet. It seems like most of the rest of you got yours fairly quickly. They told me to wait and call back next week if she doesn't have it by then. I'm starting to get worried though that it got lost.

And good luck today to Big Tex!

I would like to second that for all you ladies out there. DO NOT pressure your men. That is the worst thing you can do. We men are just trying to do what we feel is right, in our own time and in our own way. If you love us and trust us and believe in us, then know that we will come around eventually. And letting us do it that way will lead to a much better relationship. And if it doesn't happen, then both people are better off in the end than if things had been forced to move forward.

That said, I know it doesn't seem like it now, but things will get better. Time really does help. We've all been there before, and life does go on and things do get better. The hard part is just getting through.

Ok, Monday will be 10 days since they received the NVC package in Bogota, and my fiancee still hasn't received packet 3. Should I start worrying yet...?

Glad to hear it. Good luck in Bogota!!!!

-Zed

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Thanks, rrafaty... that's exactly what I was looking for. But I checked out the website and Colombia isn't on the list!!!! Ugh!! :-(

I'm getting tired of buying phone cards to call Colombia. Does anyone know of a plan with a flat monthly fee and unlimited calling?

thanks,

-Zed

I'm getting tired of buying phone cards to call Colombia. Does anyone know of a plan with a flat monthly rate for unlimited calling?

thanks,

-Zed

I'm getting really tired of buying phone cards all the time. Does anyone know of a service that has a flat monthly fee for unlimited calling? I call Colombia.

thanks,

-Zed

Good luck to both Mamba and Big Tex! She hasn't received packet 3 yet, but I anticipate my fiancee will have her interview in Bogota in May.

-Zed

Hello Colombia Club! I have a question... about how long does it take for packet 3 to be received after the embassy gets the paperwork from NVC? I keep reading that it costs $15 to call the embassy, so I don't plan on doing that just to check on the status. Our paperwork arrived at the embassy on 3/24 (per DHL).

Thanks, -Zed

Ok, I don't mean to beat this to death... but I only need two copies of the supporting evidence for the I-134, right? I don't need two copies of the I-134 or proof of our relationship, etc. right?

thanks,

-Zed

Thanks, Jenn!

Well that sounds pretty stupid. What the heck do they need two copies for? Do the copies need to be certified as well?

It says in the I-134 instructions that the sponsor must submit all evidence in duplicate. So I've got to send TWO copies of everything to my fiancee for the interview?? Anyone have any experience on this one?

thanks,

-Zed

Just called NVC and the package was sent to Bogota yesterday. Woohoo!!

Annn, I sent an e-mail to NVCInquiry@state.gov and they replied with my case#. I then called and talked to a real person and they had the case# as well. Once I updated my timeline signature, it showed up on my previous post.

Hey, how did you guys track the progress? When I talked to the lady I asked when they received it and all she knew was "recently." I also asked if I would be able to track the package to Bogota and she told me I'd have to call the embassy.

Yep, I just received an e-mail reply (I sent an inquiry last week) with my case#. I then tried to use the auto system and they had no record.

If we do send tax returns, can it simply be a copy of what I have in my records or does it have to be something official from the IRS?

Just checked the automated system and they STILL have no record of my receipt number (NOA2 March 6th).

Thanks Johanna.... and you've got mail!

Skemper, I updated my signature to include my timeline. I went through TSC and my petition got forwarded to CSC and then approved. It took almost exactly 3 months from NOA1 to NOA2.