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    DCF Mexico

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

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    Thank you, Nelly and Charlie!

    That helps a lot. We are just finishing the DS-260 and will make our appointments. The hotel and flight recommendations are really helpful as well.

    I recall reading that you can have the vaccinations done elsewhere within 3 months previous and bring along proof and that will reduce the cost of the medical exam. Do you know if that is true?

    Thanks again,

    Michael and Miriam

    Hello.

    Your wife can only get her vaccinations in Juarez. Do NOT waste your money!

    Good luck. Keep us post it!

    Nelly and Charlie!

    DCF Mexico

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

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    Hi Charlie&Nellie,

    I am wondering if you could tell us how it went for you in Juarez. We just received a letter from the Consulate saying that my wife is eligible to make her appointment. I am unclear as to what we are making an appointment for. Is it the ASC, the interview, the medical exam or all of the above? I don't want to have to travel to Juarez more than once if it can be avoided!

    Any help is appreciated!

    Thanks,

    Michael and Miriam

    Hi Michael and Miriam:

    In Juarez everything went really smooth. Once you received that letter from the Consulate you go ahead and make the appointments, you have to create and account. You must have an appointment at the Applicant Service Center and an appointment for your consular interview. Here is a link: https://usvisa-info.com/en-MX/selfservice/ss_country_welcome.

    Then fill the DS260 (A little time consuming). Here is the link to fill this form: https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx . Your wife must fill out and submit the form online. Print the confirmation page and take that page to your interview.

    Start to gather all the documents to show at you Consular interview, one of the most important the Affidavit of Support (form I 864).

    For the medical you do not need to make an appointment, there are 2 clinics just across from the Consulate, you just go 1 day before your interview early in the morning and they will give your wife's results by noon. They will give her 4 vaccinations. Medical and vaccinations will be close to 400 dollars.

    I suggest you guys to stay close to the Consulate, that makes the visa process a little bit less stressful, make prior reservations. I got a pretty good deal with tickets and hotel for 4 days at ebookers.com. They give you a huge discount if you book flight and hotel together. We stayed at Quality Inn Hotel, very nice hotel, only half a block from the Consulate. Also, i heard the Ibis hotel is very affordable.

    The day of the interview only your wife can enter the Consulate. They will ask her to pay the interview, i don't remember the amount, it's about $165. Once the visa is approved they will send it within a couple days.

    Good luck on your process. God bless you!

    Nelly and Charlie.

    DCF Mexico

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

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    Hello, I have my appointment next week (12/26) and i'm getting really nervous, because i don't know if everything i have is enough for the appointment. In the instruction packet it doesn't say enough information on what to take, but so i have research and need to know if this requirements are enough. Thanks!

    In order to expedite the processing of the case on the day of the interview, please bring the following documents arranged in the order listed below.
    1. Form DS-260 (Biographic Information Form) confirmation of completion printed from the internet
    2. Petitioner’s original long form birth certificate (not abstract) and applicant’s birth certificate. Applicants with non-English or non-Spanish birth certificates must submit a notarized translation with the original.
    3. Original marriage certificate (if applicable);
    4. Original proof of termination of all previous marriages of both the applicant and petitioner (if applicable);
    5. Form I-864 affidavit of support, with supporting documentation that proves the individual offering to support the applicant earns the amount of money indicated on the affidavit. Documentation can include proof of legal status in the United States, employment letter, most recent tax forms, and/or recent pay slips.
    6. I-797 form approval notice (optional).
    7. If you have obtained any type of U.S. non-immigrant visa (for example, tourist visas, border crossing cards, student visas, etc.), bring those with you to the appointment.

    This packet of documents must be accompanied by a valid Mexican passport issued by the Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Relations (S.R.E. Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores) or Mexican Consulate, the results of the applicant’s medical examination, and two color photographs of each applicant taken within six months of the interview date. The applicant should be facing the camera directly, and hats and headgear are not authorized unless worn daily for religious reasons. The photograph can be no larger than two inches (five centimeters) square with the face centered in the frame. The head of the applicant measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin should measure one to one and three-eighths inches (2.5 to 3.4 cm), and the distance from the bottom of the picture to the eyes must be between one and one-eighth inches and one and three-eighths inches (2.8 to 3.4 cm). The photo must be taken against a white or off-white background. Photos should be printed without borders on glossy paper and must not be retouched. Electronic copies are not acceptable. ALL APPLICANTS NEED PHOTOS, NO MATTER THE AGE HAVE.
    Please do not staple the above-mentioned documents. Use a large clip to keep your documents together and in the above order. All original birth and marriage certificates, divorce decrees, and death certificates will not be returned at the end of the interview.

    Help DCF Mexico

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

    Posted

    Hello everyone,

    I sent by mail the Form I-130 from Baja to Juarez thru DHL on 09/23/13 in behalf of my Mexican-Colombian wife. I checked on DHL and they received and signed the form on 09/26. I called several times to US Consulate in Juarez, but they said since i don't have a NVC Case Number or USCIS Receipt Number they can't give me any information. The girl at Juarez Consulate reply was call the NVC in USA at 603-334-0700 and they will tell you the status of your petition, then i called NVC and after 30 min of waiting on the phone a man answered and asked me why are you calling here? go and call your US embassy at Juarez and ask them about your petition. So, i need help with it, i need to know if my petition was approved or not and what to do. Can you share your experience? Once you sent the Form I 130 then how did you communicate with the Consulate at Juarez. How did you know you were approved? Can you give me some ideas? Phone number? I really appreciate any of your help. Thank you very much! Charles.

    DCF Help!

    in Direct Consular Filing (DCF) General Discussion

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    Hello, I'm gathering all documents to filing through Ciudad Juarez Consulate, but i'm not sure about some stuffs. Pls i need help!

    My wife and I have been living in Rosarito, Mexico for about 4 years (me on turist visa), but i got my legal resident status in Mexico about 3 months ago (May). Can i file DCF? or Should i wait?. Also, Can I start my process in the Tijuana Consulate?

    Mi wife has dual citizenship (Colombian and Mexican),but she wants to file as a Colombian. Will it be a problem, since she is Mexican citizenship and currently living in Mexico?

    I have been trying to call Ciudad Juarez Consulate, but they have not idea what i'm talking about and also they speak very poor english.

    Thank you for your help!

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