CheneyAlva

1 hour ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Ohhhhh I see. Have you tagged "Cuba" on your post so ppl from that country's forum can answer? This really doesnt have much to do with immigration that anyone other than fellow Cuban Spousal Visa applicant would be able to answer because your answer is dependent on the process in Cuban prior to the immigration process.

Thanks for that suggestion. I am still trying to figure out how to make posts on this website. Thanks again. 

Hi everyone,

I am just now starting to figure out how to make posts in the correct places, so forgive me if you have already seen this question elsewhere.

My fiancé and I are planning to get married in Cuba, and then start the process for a spouse visa. I have followed the required steps, which is as follows:

1. Birth certificate, divorce decree, and affidavit of single status certified as true copies by my Secretary of State.

2. Birth certificate, divorce decree, and affidavit of single status authenticated by the US State Department.

3. My documents are now being translated by a certified translator and will be notarized

The only remaining step is to have my certified, authenticated, and translated documents authorized by the Cuban Consulate in Washington D.C. If you have gotten to this step, I am sure that you know how confusing and frustrating contacting the Cuban Consulate in Washington D.C. can be. I have been calling every day for the past two weeks because I want to know EXACTLY what I need to bring in terms of money, identification, etc. No one ever answers the phone. No one ever responds to my emails. 

So, I have turned here to reach out in hopes that someone out there who has gotten married in Cuba can perhaps give me some guidance in this matter. I have decided that it will be most effective to travel to Washington D.C. and visit the Cuba Consulate in person, but I want to have everything lined up before I make that trip. Here are my questions:

1. How much does the Cuban Consulate charge to authorize each document?

2. Can I pay in cash, or do I need to pay with a card or a check

3. Can I have this service done in one day?

4. What kind of identification do I need to present?

5. Are there any additional forms that I need to fill out in order to have my documents authorized by the Cuban Consulate for use in Cuba when I get married?

6. Is there any additional advice that you would give someone who is trying to navigate this process alone, without a lawyer or a service?

Thank you to anyone who responds to this. I am honestly at a loss because I keep finding conflicting information, and sometimes no information at all. I would really appreciate in insight anyone has on this matter.

-Cheney ❤️

1 minute ago, K1visaHopeful said:

INTO Spanish....from English? Why?

It is required that I get my certified and authenticated documents translated in Spanish so that they can be authorized by the Cuban consulate.

Hi everyone,

So, I have a question for anyone who has gotten married in Cuba or who is in the process of getting your documents certified, authenticated, and translated. I have gotten my divorce decree, birth certificate, and affidavit of single status certified as true by my Secretary of State, as well as authenticated by the US State Department. I am now getting those documents translated into Spanish.

As far as I was aware, I only needed to translate the papers that stated my documents were certified and authenticated - not the actual document itself (i.e. the actual birth certificate, divorce decree, etc). Can anyone validate me on this? Or do I need to have my entire divorce decree, birth certificate, and affidavit of single status translated in addition to the certificates of authentication? Any insight on this would be super helpful.

Thanks!! ❤️

33 minutes ago, K1visaHopeful said:

Once his I129F is approved through USCIS it will be sent to the NVC. The NVC will then be sent to his embassy. 

Yes. Cuban K1 visa applicants are interviewed in Guyana. Once his petition reaches his embassy he will be contacted within one to 8 weeks and told to proceed with applying for the Visa. He will fill out a DS160 and submit it to his embassy and will be required to travel to Guyana for the medical exam and interview. Generally at his embassy they tell Visa applicants to plan on being in Guyana for at least two weeks for the Visa application process.

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I guess I am confused about how he goes about applying for the visa once he is instructed to do so. Does he apply for the visa in Guyana or in Cuba? Again, I am sorry for being so uninformed. 

Hi everyone,

I am SUPER new to this, so sorry if I seem...well...like a newbie. I am working on the I-129f form. My fiance lives in Cuba, and I know that interviews are now required to be held in Georgetown, Guyana, therefore I am assuming that I would need to specify that in the Consular Processing Information section of the form. Can anyone validate me on this? I just want to make sure that I do not make any mistakes. 

Also, I am very confused on how he is supposed to apply for a visa in Guyana. Do I apply on his behalf? Or does he have to travel to Guyana, apply in person, and then return for an interview if they grant him one? Any clarification on this process would be really helpful. There is so much information and it is overwhelming as I am sure you all know and have experienced.

Best,

CA