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16 minutes ago, koblitzcam said:

It's the email on the official website of the Colombian embassy. My fiance is actually the one who sent it, so I don't have it saved. I think she sent it in Spanish and English because she wasn't sure what language to use.

I couldn't find an email address so I summited a contact form.

Just now, koblitzcam said:

It's the email on the official website of the Colombian embassy. My fiance is actually the one who sent it, so I don't have it saved. I think she sent it in Spanish and English because she wasn't sure what language to use.

Thanks

Just now, koblitzcam said:

I just want to make this clear. We DID NOT WAIT for the packet of instructions. We scheduled the interview as soon as ceac said ready, then emailed the embassy asking for the packet of instructions. They quickly responded to the email with the packet of instructions.

 

I know there is a lot of controversy over this, just wanted to speak first hand how we did ours. We are applying for a k1 fiance visa for Colombia and our interview is this Friday!

Thanks, what email did you use to write the Embassy requesting the instruction packet? That is what we will do.

About how long does it take BGT to send instructions after a case is sent to them from the NVC? Thanks

3 hours ago, Seemoreglass83 said:

Depends on the place. My fiance tried that and they still said no. Luckily she was eventually able to get her 2nd dose. She just needs to follow her municipalities social media closely to see when they get doses available. Unfortunately every departamento is doing things differently so what works for some might not work for others. That being said, I still think it's worth the effort to try showing her k1 documents to get her 2nd dose. It has worked for some people.

Our date for the second vaccine shot is Dec. 22nd. I think we will try to see if we can get it early. Our NOA2 is July 23rd. If we could interview in December that would be great.

1 hour ago, koblitzcam said:

Did she actually have a choice? Most people don't have access to the single dose vaccines

You are correct! The single dose vaccine is nowhere to be found in Manizales or surrounding cities. Thanks for clarifying this for me. I have been out of the country for almost a month and out of the loop as to what was going on.

After learning the problems with the second doses of the vaccine, I informed my girl to get the vaccine that only requires one shot, but what does she do, she gets one that requires two doses. I don't know what to think now about our relationship now.

1 hour ago, Seemoreglass83 said:

From what I understand, it's by your cedula. If your cedula says you have already had the first shot, you cant get a different shot. Not because of any interactions but because of vaccine shortages.

Ahhh, now I understand. I forgot how backwards Colombia is. I got my two shots a few months ago in Colombia and it is by your Cedula. I just told my fiance' to get the brand that only requires one shot.

3 minutes ago, Seemoreglass83 said:

Maybe I wasnt clear in my post? My fiance has her first dose. The problem is the second dose is NOT available in Colombia. She was supposed to get her second dose in august but there haven't been any vaccines available. When that happens, the consulate is supposed to give a waiver but it seems they are ignoring the fact that some people are stuck waiting. My fiance badly wants the second dose but cant get it because it's not available.

The other vaccine is available. It won't hurt to take it after the first dose of the one she has already done. There is no drug interaction.

26 minutes ago, Seemoreglass83 said:

Saw that as well. So frustrating that they are ignoring the verbiage in the order about waivers in cases of the vaccine not being available... also so frustrating knowing how easy it would be to get the vaccine here in the united states where we are practically begging people to take it.

We don't have a choice. If we want to get the visa we have to get the vaccine that is available.

40 minutes ago, waiting1234 said:

Just to confirm. You can't schedule a medical exam unless you have both COVID doses. If you go to try and get them we were told that all that was available was the absolutely trash astrazenica vaccine that I wouldn't let anyone I care about get if they are not in any high risk category for COVID such as obese or having high blood pressure. Additionally they "MIGHT" have the second dose available in 48 days which is the soonest you are allowed to get the second dose. So good luck to anyone trying to get this stuff taken care of right now. Additionally the embassy refuses to provide any information or answer any emails or phone calls.

 

Looks like the fastest you are getting through this is 2 months (If they even can get you a second dose)  after you get your "ready" status and were hoping to get the vaccine you wanted in the US. But you will likely have to wait additional time while you wait for them to print the visa.

 

Additionally the first medical exam is not available until October 13th.

Are 3 year old's required to get the vaccine?

1 hour ago, waiting1234 said:

Newest issue (because it just never ends) is now trying to get your covid vaccine before your appointment or the medical examiners have decided they wont see you.

 

easy enough but Colombia has a big issue with not having enough second doses. The embassy has of course not shared any info about this and you have to find out when calling to schedule things they asked you to do.

Does anyone know if kids are required to get the vaccine also? Does anyone have a link to the vaccine requirement for visa applicants?

Thanks in advance,

Rodney

Where are you guys getting your information? I would love to contact my congressman and senator (who I know) but I can't present them with hearsay evidence from VisaJourney. Where can I get real data that is verifiable? Whatsapp or Facebook groups are not reliable data.

Is there a way to check the National Visa Center to see if we have a case # yet? We have received nothing and its been over a month. Thanks

Is the National Visa Center still creating the cases that are destined for Bogota in a timely manner (a month or so) or have they put everything on hold for the Colombian cases? I was just wondering if I was going to get a case number from the NVC anytime soon. Thanks

Just now, Seemoreglass83 said:

No one knows for sure. They just sent december 2020 so that's about 7 months before you. So maybe your case will be sent in 7 months. However, if they continue to ask for 3 months worth of cases at a time like they did this month, it could be in 3 months. No way to know for sure right now. 

Thanks Seemoreglass83, where can I find this information to monitor for myself so I don't have to ask these questions on the forums? Thanks again.

On 8/17/2021 at 4:17 PM, Seemoreglass83 said:

Well, I mean, I've seen cases up to dec 2020 sent to the embassy today so it does seem like process to me. It appears that they made cr1s a priority for clearing the backlog and are now asking for more kr1s. I'm as frustrated as anyone with the waiting but I dont see how you can say that this isn't good news. Most of us were prepared to wait 1 yr or more for our case to be sent to the embassy and if they are asking for december cases, that means the wait is down to 8 months. If they continue to ask for cases like they did this month, then that wait could be even less. Just trying to clear any misunderstandings because in this thread I've seen people saying the embassy isn't asking for cases and is refusing to process kr1s. Today's batch of cases being sent to the embassy seems to be good evidence that they are asking for cases and they are working on clearing the backlog. 

Thanks, were are you getting this information so I can monitor it myself? Cases sent from NVC to Bogota. Thanks

Hi Guys, our petition was sent to the NVC at the end of July 2021. What is a ballpark estimate of when the file will be sent to the Bogota Embassy? Thanks in advance.

If in fact Bogota is so slow. I wouldn't know how to check. Is it possible to move our case to another embassy like Mexico? We got our NOA2 at the end of July. About how long will we be at the NVC?

1 minute ago, mrveg said:

So Colombia is only doing interviews for Colombia/Venezuela right?  The embassy my fiance has to go to is also Colombia but the NVC said they are holding it because Colombia isn't accepting any applications at the moment.

So if this is true, is there a way to have the file sent to Mexico for the medical exam and interview? Our case just arrived at the NVC a couple of weeks ago.

Thanks for any input.

50 minutes ago, stringtheory said:

I received a notice from the NVC on July 27th saying the embassy is closed for routine visa services. Does anyone know why they would close after being open for 4+ months and the covid situation improving? 

 

 

Where did you get the quote you referenced in your latest post?

13 minutes ago, stringtheory said:

I received a notice from the NVC on July 27th saying the embassy is closed for routine visa services. Does anyone know why they would close after being open for 4+ months and the covid situation improving? 

 

 

Here is a link to the Embassy in Bogota that says they are still processing K-1 visas. 

Immigrant Visas | U.S. Embassy in Colombia (usembassy.gov)

How long was your case at the NVC?

Thanks

When you get the packet of instructions could you post the content of the list of documents and other requirements from Bogota? Our NOA2 was approved yesterday so I'm not sure how long the next steps will take. Thanks.