ElGuapo

Hi Estaban,

Also, do you live in estado de méxico? If you do, there is a clinic there called MEI that you can go to get your medical in advance. http://mei-mexico.com/.There is also an ASC where you can get your biometrics. They are close to each other and are located on calle hamborgo.

If you need anything, let me know. Even though we went for a different type of visa, I can still tell you about the area around the consulate if you want. Yo hablo español si prefieres.

Here is my review of the Juárez consulate: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/view-dos-cis-reviews.php?entry=17798

Here is an old thread relating to this topic: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/476156-marriage-between-first-cousins/

According to this website, it is legal: http://www.ncsl.org/research/human-services/state-laws-regarding-marriages-between-first-cousi.aspx

Our cosponsor notarized both the letter and the I-134. The gist of the letter was just stating that the who the cosponsor was, cosponsor made ______ amount annually, agreed to provide help in case we needed it (I work and go to school so I don't have a complete lack of income), contact information and what they included with the I-134. May have been a little more than that but that was the important stuff that I remember. Hope that helps

Hey there! This site has the addresses: http://www.uscis.gov/i-129f-addresses

The first is for USPS only. The second is for FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.

Call them up to make sure they are okay. When we filed our I-129F we had to use a form G-325A that was technically expired but the lady on the phone said that because it was the only one available, that it was fine. So try calling them up and see what the they tell you

If your consponsor includes a letter (which ours did) then it should be okay as stated, but it's not required to put anything there except that. If you want to be specific though, I don't think it would be a bad idea to put something like "to provide support as needed to ensure that the beneficiary doesn't become a public charge".

You don't have to check any box. You should write "N/A. K-1 VISA." That space is not applicable for a K-1 Visa as the form is used by over Visa types.

This topic discusses the question: http://askville.amazon.com/Mexicans-middle-names/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=410152

I believe it would be considered a first name due to a few pages that I read. Sorry to not be able to find something more definitive.

Does her voter registration ID or passport say "Anna Jole" on it? If so, then I would think you could put "Anna Jole" in the first name section. I understand the confusion though as the middle name concept is relatively foreign even when there are two names.

Hi! We put Norma's first name as her first name and her last names spaced under last name. For example if her name is "Ana Ruiz Gonzalez", you would put "Ana" as first name and "Ruiz Gonzalez" as last name. We just left the middle name space blank.

nothing is really guaranteed. ..you have to live here to understand. ..I still haven't gotten stuff sent to me via mail.ill try FedEx and see how things go , if not ill go with scanned thumb prints of my fiance since I believe that can't be forged, it's unique to every individual. ..If they want to know it's him, then they can verify that.

This whole process is just too much stress, can't wait for it to be over.

half baked info even from their end.

Totally understand what you mean bro. The mail system in Mexico isn't very good either. FedEx is a bit more reliable though as my fianceé had to mail me things using FedEx for our petition. They got to my house pretty quickly. But given how important this process is, I would still try it, because even if it is a slim chance that you will get it on time, it's still worth the $60 or more that you would spend.

Try this tool to find the rates and expected times. https://www.fedex.com/ratefinder/standalone?method=originCountryChange

Also, do you think it would be safer for them to keep it at a facility if possible and have your fianceé pick it up?

Do not take this as dogma, but for our case, I submitted the following:

I-134 (me and cosponsor)

Letters/statements of economic support and work history (me and cosponsor)

Paystubs, Employment verification

2 tax returns (me)

1 tax return (cosponsor)

2 w2s (mine. 2 because I didn't work in 2014)

3 w2s (cosponsor)

Bank statement (me)

I don't know what your consulate requires, but at our's it was sufficient.

Even fedex overnight takes a long time? Hmmmm. . .even though it's expensive I'd still risk it if they can get it there.

I speak Spanish and write it as well. Still getting used to the regionalisms and stuff though.

Best way to get in touch with CDJ is via email communication from everything I have read.

While I don't know which visa would be applicable in the situation, a K1 would probably not be the best option as you would have for advanced parole to travel and IIRC staying outside of the US for that long of a period of time could result in abandonment (which could hamper your fianceés ability to return to the country). The k1 is for one time entry for 90 days with the intent to marry and adjust status.

Thanks thebuv!

Also, congrats JeffAndTanya! There's no better feeling in the world than seeing the one you love exit the consulate with a huge smile saying "¡ya vamos a casar!" (or in your case, the Russian equivalent )

Hi there!

We wrote ours in a simple calibri font 11 pt, single spaced and about one page. We just called it an attachment and "see attachment for question 34.a".

Also, when we sent our petition, we put everything in folders with her proof of meeting on one side and mine on the other. Using inexpensive tabs will also help you to keep it organized. To make it all easy to disassemble, we used paper clips.

If you need any help, feel free to contact me

We were approved in Juarez yesterday!!!!!

She gave them financial info, photos and medical in one window and then went to the interview. The wait is around 3 hours total from arrival to interview.

She said the interview was rather easy too. It was in Spanish. The questions were:

1. Where did you meet him?

2. Has he been to Mexico?

3. Why do you want to share your life with him if he's only been here twice? (to which she responded she's been to the US three times as well and spent over a month there total)

4. Is he handsome? (not lying!!!!!)

5. Is he smart? (ditto)

6. Do you think he is going to be the only husband you will ever have?

7. Do you think you will be the only wife he ever has?

"¡Felicitiones, tu visa está aprobada!"

Advice: When you come to Juarez, don't worry too much. Be safe, yes and cautious but when you are here, you will find that the area around the consulate is considerably safe. The other parts of Juarez you will probably take a taxi through are a bit suspect though. However, as I said, the area around the consulate is actually considerably safe. Stay at the IBIS hotel, it's rather cheap (I paid like $25 a night and it's really nice for the price). Also, eat at the breakfast buffet at Barrigas, which is an incredibly restaurant near the consulate. It is absolutely delicious and has the best costumer service you will ever experience. The mall which is near the consulate is very nice as well and the Buffalo Wild Wings has better prices than the US. Extra mart is also really close to Ibis too. Many places accept dollars. If you are the USC sponsor, be prepared to wait a while though. I was waiting outside for about 3 hours because the sala was completely full. Got nice sunburn too. LOL.

I am incredibly happy right. Good luck to all and a special blessing to my fellow Juarez petitioners!

Haven't posted in awhile, but we have our interview soon (9/11)

Hey guys,

I was just wondering if anyone here who has gone through the Juarez consulate can give me some information. Our process is going well and our interview should not be too terribly far. However, I have a question for anyone who has gone through the Juarez consulate with a cosponsor (as I intend on doing because I haven't had my job very long. I'm a student/waiter. Cosponsor makes enough to sponsor a small army. HA!). How did you present the cosponsor information? I am trying to get as much info as possible so I can fill out everything correctly and have all supporting evidence from both me and my brother.

Also, any advice for arriving at the consulate and the surrounding area safely?

Thanks!

ElGuapo

Sweet! Thanks

Anyone have advice on the I-134? Particularly section 11.1. My job is relatively new so I'm using a co-sponsor who makes a really high salary. Any advice on how to answer question 11.1? Of course I intend on providing for my fianceé, but would me and my co-sponsor each put similar info?

Yep, you can fill out DS160 any time. I would have the foreign fiancé start scrambling together birth certificate and police records seeing as these can take some time in most countries

According to the info, the police certificate takes 10 days and is only valid for 30 days. So it might be better to hold off until we get a letter and an interview scheduled.

Okay, so do DS160 asap? That's what we were thinking.