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@TrinitySnow It took about week for me

1 minute ago, Ayrton said:

I got married in White Plains, NY, and got my marriage certificate in 3 days in my mailbox.

Wow, really? We still haven't received ours. When we spoke to a city clerk she told us that it takes 4-6 weeks for us to receive it in the mail. We got married in Manhattan, NY.
We also had to do everything through project cupid due to COVID, don't know if that might have anything to do with the mailing delay

Just now, Ayrton said:

1. Yes.

2. No.

3. Yes. But don't wait too much. You're out of status after 90 days.

 

1. Thank you! I was thinking that we had to wait for it to come in aswell. I just didnt want to assume that we had to wait and then find out I wasted 4-6 weeks by just sitting around. This is a relief.

2. Okay. So do I send the medical papers they gave me with my K1 visa when I file for AOS? Do I need to fill out the I-693 form aswell?

3. We plan to file as soon as our marriage license comes in! Thank you

Hello! I've searched the forum but couldn't find a concrete answers so I'm hoping I could get some help.
I just got married (K1 VISA) aug 1st, 2020.

Do I have to wait for my marriage certificate to come in in-order to file for an AOS? (in NYC, they told us it takes 4-6 weeks to receive it in the mail)

Do I need to take a new medical exam? I just took one to get my K1 issued in Jan 2020. 

I've read that if you file for AOS after the 90 days, you're still good to go? Aslong as you've married within the 90-days. Is this true?

Sorry if these questions seem "common sense" like. I'm just a bit confused at the moment!

Thank you in advance for the help. Referal links to helpful threads and websites are more than welcome  

Hi! I sent you a message on here.

Lots of Dutch people have done this indeed, but it's a bit different for aruba citizens. I'm from Aruba and just recently got approved. I can help!

3 hours ago, Liam&Marce said:

 I’m glad everything work out for you 

 

any chance you can share with me the Packet 3, the instructions, that t he embassy sent you?

thanks

Thank you!

I don't know if they will be the same. I'm not a Colombian Citizen, so the packet 3 they sent me was curated for ABC Islands

UPDATE:

Thanks for all your replies! I actually had my Interview Jan 27th and it was approved  
I didn't have to stay any longer than I thought (i only stayed for 10 days). No, I didn't buy a one way ticket as it is not allowed as a foreigner. I just bought a round trip from the 21st until the 1st of feb. The officer expedited my documents because of the simple fact that I don't live in Colombia. She understood that I was a foreigner there with a ticket to travel back and I actually got to pick up my approved visa on Jan 31st (I left Colombia Feb 1st). 

So in conclusion for FOREIGNERS that are traveling to COLOMBIA for this process (especially from the ABC island), YES they will expedite your stuff! and no they're not mean or grumpy about it. Super understanding 

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

They will not expedite a visa if the background checks etc are not complete, under any circumstances.

 

Only you can answer your main question, given that the visa issuance timing remains unknown.

Alright, Thank you!

1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

There is no "picking up documents."  It will be your passport with the visa affixed, so I do not see how you could leave the country and return without a passport.  The embassy needs to have the passport to put the visa in it.

That's what I meant, and I know that. (English isn't my first language, excuse my mistakes) 

This doesn't really answer my main question, though.

Which is if I should- or in this can just go with a 1-way ticket and once I have my passport, purchase my return home. OR stay in colombia or 2-3 weeks and hope my return ticket aligns with the process.
I went on their .gov website, and it said that it can be expedited if someone has to leave after 10 business days of their interview ,and it would be ready for pick-up in 3 business days in Bogota.
Not sure how often this happens, though. Things get complicated when the US Embassy you're assigned to isn't even in your country 😅
 

Just now, Jorgedig said:

Definitely not.

 

Can you even travel home to Aruba and then back to Columbia without a passport?

That's my concern. I don't think there's a way to travel and then back. and it would be incredibly inconvenient to travel back to simply pick up documents.
Not sure how entering Colombia with just a 1-way ticket would work either so, I'm just lost at the moment

Hello! I'm new here, so please excuse any mistakes.

I have my visa interview Jan 27th in Bogota, however I'm not from Colombia. I'm from Aruba and was sent there as its the closest US Embassy to us.
I have a few questions about the visa pick up (if approved). I read that it takes about 2-3 weeks for it to be ready for pick up at your select location. I plan to buy my plane ticket to Bogota soon and now I'm confused.
Would they expedite my documents to be ready for pick up seeing as I'm not from Colombia? Or do I have to stay in colombia for 2-3 weeks to wait for them? If thats the case, can I enter colombia with a 1-way ticket and then purchase my return once I have my documents picked up?
Yes, I've registered an account and selected my pick up location. and No, they can't deliver to addresses outside of Colombia.
Kind of lost at what I should do! Any help would be greatly appreciated  

6 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

 It would be a good idea if you were to connect with the VJ sub forum for all things dealing with the US Embassy in Colombia and they will answer your questions for the processing of your visa from their personal experience. Link: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/96-mexico-latin-south-america/

 

Have you done the following

 

16. Register and create your account at the Official Visa Information and Appointment system page and choose the preferred delivery option for receiving the passport if the visa is approved.

 

This comes directly from the instructions from the Columbia embassy. Link is below.

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16Oeg4xYRja1hqUSzF-uEaj1QiyoFnv9X/view

 

 

Thanks for getting back to me!

Yes, I have already registered, selected and paid for everything  

And, thank you- I will take my discussion there! Had no idea there was a place for it. Really appreciate it!

Hello, this is my first time posting so please excuse any mistake I make or if this isn't the correct place to post.
 

We are in the final stages of our K1 visa process. I've made my appointments and everything, but I have a few questions.
I live in Aruba, but got sent to the US Embassy in Colombia (which is a 2 hour flight) I've been reading reviews and saw that it takes 2-3 weeks to pick up your documents after approval by the CSRA, and that you must go in person to pick these up.
My interview is Jan 27th and I planned to leave Colombia and fly back home Feb 1st. I didn't purchase any flight tickets yet, though. Should I wait? Would they "expedite" the documents seeing that I'm not from Colombia and would eventually need to go back home?
Or can I enter Colombia with a 1-way ticket and then purchase my return ticket home once I pick up my documents? I couldn't really find any information relating to a case like this, so any help would be appreciated!

It's also much too expensive to go home and fly back to colombia to simply pick up documents as flights are about $500 USD per person.
 

Thanks in advance!