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Good News!!!! 
 

She is now reunited with her family in the USA!!!

https://youtu.be/LG8TWm3GiW0

Recent update via local Philadelphia news

This is a story that was published in my local news.  I know the family.
 

Mexican National cannot legally return to US with Husband and kids

Long story short:

-She arrived in the USA at 4yrs old illegally and has lived here most of her life 

-At 22yrs old, she married a US citizen (2012) in the States 

-They have 5 children together 

-She wanted to file legal documents to become a legal resident, obtain a license, etc

-She was advised to fly to Mexico to start the process

- She was denied Re-Entry to the USA

- Its been 18 months since her denial and she has been stuck in Mexico ever since

-Family is desperate for solutions 

-Lawyer states she may have to stay in Mexico (separated from her husband 5 kids for up to 10 years)

Does anyone have any advice? Any sort of help is appreciated!

Thanks

On 8/3/2020 at 8:49 PM, MrKo said:

It looks like @MrTee12 is a fellow Philadelphia N400 filer who just had the interview and oath done the SAME DAY in July 2020?? If so that's super encouraging!!

Yes...

Thanks. I will make the corrections soon.

 I just updated the After NOA2 wiki page.

If anyone of you has any additional information, let me know. It's been years since its been updated. Thx

The link is below

https://www.visajourney.com/wiki/dominican_republic_after_receiving_the_noa2/

3 hours ago, GioRod said:

Hey guys my fiancé is goin to the vac appointment in Santo Domingo I see it ask for vac appointment letter is the page that confirms the appointments from ustraveldocs??????

 

Thanks for any responses

  It's an appointment to have your fingerprints, photo and biometrics done before your Interview. 

On 7/8/2017 at 2:32 PM, Mary Lou said:

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this for the Dominican Members! Much appreciated

You're welcome.

I just finished updating the Consulate/Embassy page...its was over years old and very outdated. I replaced the old links, phone numbers, address, and various amounts of old information.

If anything is not working or misstated feel free to fix it yourself or send me a message.

I am going to try to update the "AFTER THE NOA2" page (link below). It will take sometime....I know a good amount of things have changed so if anyone wants to send me some recent changes, feel free to do so.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Dominican_Republic:_After_Receiving_the_NOA2

Thanks in advance.

I have a feeling it won't be updated again. They are changing to a whole new system. From what I'm hearing everything will be on the new visa site.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/

We shall see. It's a lot going on with all these changes. I'll keep you guys as updated as I can.

Instructions for K-1/K-2 Visa Applicants Rev.Oct2014

In the interest of preparing for your interview with a consular officer, for a K-1, K-2 visa, please read the following instructions carefully.

FIRST: Fill out the DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application), electronically, please, answer all questions. If your children are applying for a visa with you, each one must completely fill out the Form DS-160, on line. You must present the print out of the confirmation page, which contains a series of bar codes, and present this confirmation sheet the day of the interview. You also need to complete the Form DS-156K, attached.

SECOND: Obtain the documents on this list that are applicable in your case, but DO NOT send them to this office. Take them to the Consular Section on the day of your visa interview:

• PASSPORT: The passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least six (6) months of validity left from the date the visa is issued.

• NATIONAL ID CARD: All applicants age 16 or over MUST present a national ID card (cédula de identidad personal) on the day of the visa appointment.

• PHOTOGRAPHS: Two (2) recent COLOR photographs (taken no more than six months ago) for each applicant, with a white or off-white background, unretouched, with no border, and showing the applicant’s ears. The measurements must be 2” x 2”. The person must be looking directly at the camera (cannot be looking to the side, up or down), and the face must cover 50% of the surface area of the photograph.

• BIRTH CERTIFICATE: An original birth certificate (legalized by the Junta Central Electoral and in the in extensa format) for each applicant. A birth certificate must be presented for each child under age 21, even if that person is not applying for a visa with you at this time. The date/place of birth and the names of the parents must be shown on the birth certificate.

• MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE: If you are or were married, you must present a copy (legalized by the Junta Central Electoral and in the in extensa format) of your marriage certificate. You must also present proof of the termination of any previous marriage, such as a death certificate, divorce decree (legalized and in thein extensa format) or evidence of annulment. The same requirements apply to the petitioner.
• DIVORCE CERTIFICATE: If you are or were married, you must present a copy (legalized by the Junta Central Electoral and in the in extensa format) of your divorce certificate.

• EVIDENCE OF RELATIONSHIP: You must present evidence that you have a legitimate relationship with the person who has petitioned for you, such as letters, photographs, telephone bills and/or any other evidence that demonstrates your relationship. We strongly recommend that your fiancé(e) accompany you to the interview.

• EVIDENCE OF ECONOMIC SOLVENCY: You must present a Form I-134 (Affidavit of Support) from the petitioner.

• JUDICIAL AND PRISON RECORDS: Persons who have been arrested for any reason in any country (including the United States) or who have any judicial/prison record must present copies of ALL documents related to the case, even if there was an amnesty or other act of clemency or even if the person was found innocent or the charges were dropped.

• MILITARY RECORD: You must obtain your record of military service, if applicable and obtainable.

• POLICE CERTIFICATE: Police certificates are required from every applicant age 18 or over for each country of the applicant's nationality or current residence where the applicant has resided for at least six months since attaining the age of 18. Police certificates are also required from all other countries (except the United States) where the applicant has resided for at least one year. Please seehttp://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/index.htm if you have questions about the procedures for obtaining a police certificate.

• MEDICAL EXAMINATION: You must select a panel physician approved by the U.S. Embassy for a medical examination as soon as you receive your appointment letter. We encourage you to do your medical exam, as soon as possible, in order to have the results ready the date of your appointment; this will avoid delays in the process of your visa. Please check our website for information regarding the medical examination process and the vaccines:http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/iv-medical-exam.html

  All applicants, regardless of age, must have a medical examination performed.

• The new Embassy is located in the sector of Arroyo Hondo, north of the Botanical Gardens between Av. República de Colombia and Carretera La Isabela. The address of the new Embassy is Av. República de Colombia #57, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Consular Section entrance is on República de Colombia Avenue.

TRANSLATIONS: All documents that are neither in English nor Spanish must be translated into English by a competent translator.

COURIER SERVICE: The officer will instruct you to pay $11.00 dollars (or the equivalent in Dominican pesos), for delivering the visa package, documents, etc. This will be one fee only for these services. Starting November, 2014, a new courier service process will be implemented. Therefore, we encourage to all the visa applicants to check our webpage to get update information in the immigrant visa process.

PAYMENT: The date of your interview you will need to pay, for each visa applicant, the fee of US$265.00 (or the equivalent in Dominican pesos) at the Cashier in the Consular Section, American Embassy.

IMPORTANT NOTE #1: The consular officer cannot decide whether or not to issue you a visa until you formally apply and are interviewed. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you NOT make non-refundable flight arrangements or other travel plans until and unless you actually receive your visa.

IMPORTANT NOTE #2: Because of lack of space, only applicants and the petitioner will be allowed access to the Consular Section compound. However, children under age 18 may be accompanied by one of their parents or a guardian.

QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, please contact our Visa Information Center. Persons in the Dominican Republic must purchase a personal identification number (PIN) at any Banco Popular branch (either the equivalent of US$5.25 in Dominican pesos for five minutes of access, or the equivalent of US$16.00 in Dominican pesos for 15 minutes). The PIN will become active 24 hours after you purchase it. Then call 1-809-200-3232. Persons in the United States must call 1-877-804-5402, and the call will be charged to their credit card. The Center is staffed with operators Monday through Friday (including most American and Dominican holidays) from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Starting on November 12, there will be a new service to provide information; you may call the following numbers for free with any questions 829-956-5144 (Dominican Republic) or 703-988-3410 (U.S.). For more information, please visit: www.ustraveldocs.com.

You may also visit our website at: http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visas.html.

Also read the NOA2 Wiki Page for Dom Rep. members

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Dominican_Republic:_After_Receiving_the_NOA2

Congrats!

I'm currently updating the NOA2 thread to include information on MARRIAGE VISAS (Cr1/Ir1)

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Dominican_Republic:_After_Receiving_the_NOA2

Also, there are a ton of changes happening now with the Embassy and will again change (in January 2015) when they begin using the site below to handle the visa process. It's supposed to make everything much smoother. Try and stay patient as I gather as much info as possible.

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/

Thanks, I'll update the Noa2 thread now.

We had our interview today and we were approved.

I will post the details of the interview later today, but just wanted to send a BIG shout out of thanks to the VJ Family for all the help given during this process and of course, all glory and honor and thanks to my Heavenly Father.

A special thanks to llovemyman and Mr. Tee. Thanks so much.

Congrats! & you're welcome!

Congrats!

Congrats!

Congrats!

My fiance went to do his medical yesterday in the capital. He told me he got there at 6:30 and he waited in line for a while. when he got inside, he had to fill up a paper with my address.. and thank God he had it. A lot of people had to go home because they did not have that information.. so make sure you know it. They also ask for the Petitioners phone number(make sure to know this too). My fiance decided not to carry his cellphone with him, so he had to go outside and ask someone to let him call his mother so she can give him my number. Also know your SDO number. These are all very important. They asked him for 5 2x2 photos(not 6). What really surprised me is the price of the medical. Originially we thought it was going to be $190(without vaccines).. but they charged him $289 and he is around 20-25 age range. He was planning to do the vaccines, but after this ridiculous price, he decidced not to. The vaccines are $45 each, and he needed 3 of them. They did a blood test, x-rays and physical exam.. and I think think that was it. He did tell me there was a lot of people, but he got out pretty quickly. He was there for about 4 hours in total.

They put like a sticker on his passport that says to pick up his exam next Thrusday.

I hope this is helpful to anyone.!

Thx Stefani. Which medical center did he go to?

The correct # of pictures is 5. My Fiancé's interview is 11/25 and he went today 10/30 and was asked for 5 pictures only.

As for the fees, they are still partly paid at Banco Popular. Unless your letter says otherwise, pay at Banco Pop even though the majority of employees there are clueless. My fiancé had to go to 3 different branches before he found someone competent.

Thanks a lot.

Mr. Tee you are such a blessing to all of us, even those that didnt do K1. I often reccomend your post to folks.

Thx. I appreciate it.

Hey all,

I emailed the embassy last friday asking if my fiance should pay the visa fee at the popular or at the embassy.. And they responded to me saying that I can pay the $265 at the day of the interview, which will be November 20th.

Even tho on my fiances packet 4 it stated that he should pay it at banco popular.

Hope this helps anyone.

Thanks for the info.

Thanks Mr. Tee for previous help but I have another question. We are trying to get all of the funds together for medical and visa fee and anything else we need to pay.

So the medical fee will vary depending on vaccines and flu shot correct? The Consular Website states for his age group, the Flu shot is $99.00. and the Medical Exam with the Vaccines is a separate $289.00. And in addition to this amount the Visa Fee is $265.00. Am I correct or am I missing something? Thanks so much.

Correct, the medical cost varies based on age and if it's flu season or not.

Prices:

http://www.consultoriosdevisa.com/requisitos-tarifas/

The Total Cost of the Visa is now $265.

The cost of Visa Delivery was $11us. But it may or may not be changing in November. We'll have to wait and see since they are changing courier services.