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Yes, those were the two forms that they requested from us.

If your process is like mine we uploaded everything to the Department of State's Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC). That is where the embassy asks everyone to upload their information, even if you also turn in a physical copy.

We had our interview the first week of August. They wanted a few updated papers so it took a few more months for them to approve the visa. My husband got his visa in the mail 2 weeks ago and his flight will arrive this week to the US! It could take less time for you but I have to say, when we were there they sent everyone away asking for more paperwork. My only advice would be to get everything updated with new dates even if the instructions say not to. Take the originals and the new documents plus upload the new documents to the system. A lot of people had physical copies of new forms but then had to upload them after the interview and you know that means it will take awhile for them to review. Also, call the doctors and confirm they sent in the medical exams the day before you go to the interview. Our hold up was the doctor still hadn't sent those in even though my husband had done his exams weeks before. Once it is approved the mail is fast, that's the good news!

Hey, I just went for my husband's visa in August and they let me go in with him. I would assume they would let you go in as well. I do not know about the child but maybe. Could you have a family member nearby that could take the baby if they don't let her in? I did see kids in there but I am not sure if it is because they were also requesting a visa for the child. However, if your daughter has a US passport or is requesting the visa then I would think yes. It is always hard to know, I wish there was a clear answer online. Good luck! I know this not knowing and long wait is the hardest part, but it will be worth it!

Yes, not knowing the timeline is the hardest part! A couple of tips based on my experience: Medical Exam: When you get the instructions sheet for the interview (it will come in the email) you will see that your partner will need a medical exam at a specific doctor in Lima. It has to be 2 weeks before the interview. I recommend following up a week later to make sure the doctor sent the report in to the embassy. Ours had not arrived and caused a delay. When we called the doctor after the interview she just said "oh, lo siento joven, lo mandamos hoy"...... so easily a delay that could have been avoided if we had been a little more proactive about following up. Police Reports: The instructions we got said to bring the police reports even if they had expired. When we got to the interview they asked for updated reports. I would take the expired ones with you but go ahead and get updated ones if you can to take as well. This will help avoid a delay. Updated Forms: The same thing goes for any forms that might be "out of date" or from the year before. We were asked to get an updated affidavit of financial support only because it was signed last year. Of course, this is because of the delay on part of the embassy BUT it is something I could have easily had ready before the interview if I had known they would request it. Upload: Any forms you update- police records, financial reports, etc- I would go ahead and upload them on the online platform. Maybe you could call the file "Updated forms date___." Many people had updated forms on hand but the agent still gave them a "rejected pending documents" because they needed them in electronic form. If that happens it isnt a problem, they didnt request that we go back for another interview but it just adds time to an already long process. Good luck!

An update... I went to the interview with him and they let me in. I'm definitely glad I went. We got DQ'd in January, recieved the message about the interview date mid June, and our interview date was early August. My husband is now in Peru awaiting his visa via mail. We're not quite sure yet how long that will take.

I feel this situation so much! It is hard just to wait. If your case is similar to mine people are constantly asking what is taking so long and it is easy to doubt if you are doing things right. My husband also applied for his CR-1 visa through Lima and we were waiting for a year and half. We almost reapplied through a different embassy but are grateful that we decided to stick it out rather than restarting the process. We just got notice of our appointment next month. I hope this means things are moving and that you hear back soon!

If you were married in the US I would say that your US marriage certificate would absolutely be enough. The birth certificate is more difficult but I would imagine they want your husband's original birth certificate. I had a friend living in Peru, originally from Venezuela, who applied for a CR-1 visa. He needed to get all of his original documents from Venezuela. I imagine there is a RENIEC or something similar in the country that your husband was born and that he would need to get it certified there. Good luck!

My husband finally received his visa appointment in Peru for his CR-1 visa. I would really like to attend the interview with him. I am living in the US now but plan to go to Peru at least for moral support. On the consulate website it says only the beneficiary is required to be there but do you know if it is possible for me to attend as well? Is there anything I need to do to make sure I am let in to the consulate? Also, do you know what materials we are allowed to take in to this particular embassy (Lima, Peru)? We have a binder with all of our paperwork nicely organized but I heard rumors that binders, folders, etc isn't allowed- only papers. Does anyone know the details on this? Thank you!