Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Jun 4 2008, 04:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Jun 4 2008, 04:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would contact the consulate and see if the appointment letter could be extended until the treatment is completed. I didn't see any dates on the open appointment letter besides her birthday. The I-129f approval has an expiration date but the consulate can extend this I believe if they choose to. Does she have to stay in Juarez or will she stay with her Tia and travel for her treatments?	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-06-04 16:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Jun 4 2008, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well everybody, I have very terrible and tragic news. Some peoples lives, at certain points in time, are just a lot better than others. Unfortunately, my life and Diana's are at low points. She has active tuberculosis and will be going on Tuesday to start a 6 month treatment in Juarez. She doesn't even know the bad news yet, all she knows is she is going to Juarez. Her aunt is going to tell her sometime within the next week. I can visit when I can afford to, but other than that, I won't get to be with her until December of 2008. You definitely will not be seeing me on this site a whole lot in the next 6 months. I am so sorry for that, I hope she will be fine. It will be hard on you waiting this additional time but you can get through it. I would contact the consulate and see if the appointment letter could be extended until the treatment is completed.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-06-04 15:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (thegreatgate @ May 31 2008, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What do you guys think would happen if my dad tried to sponsor my fiancee's mom for a WORK VISA and he said he wanted to hire her as a HOUSEKEEPER: Would she get denied? I am trying to think of a way to get her over here because my fiancee's parents have been divorced for a long time and my fiancee is extremely close with her mom. Work visas are hard to get for unskilled labor because you have to deal with the depat of labor first and get their approval and then go through USCIS for a temp work visa. If it were easy the farmers would have plenty of help here in the US. I looked into this for construction labor and it really is a pain to do. If there is any way she could get a visitors visa that may be here only hope and then at least she could visit. Another possibility might be to see if any resorts in your area hire people for unskilled seasonal labor from Mexico. If there is any then they already have everything in place to get her a visa for work. Maybe one of the ski resorts or something? Good luck on the medical results. Hopefully your fiance will be with you soon.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-06-01 21:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (thegreatgate @ May 20 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ucla_cutie26 @ May 20 2008, 12:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have used Safe Send (its through bank of america). A fellow VJ member told me about this method to send money (Thanks Lucy). If you have a bank of america account you may send money this way. You just have to go sign up for safe send at the bank. Then you call the customer service line and send the money, all through the phone. It's free to send money this way and quite easy. You can even pick from several banks in Mexico where you want your SO to pick up the money. To pick it up, they will just need a picture ID and the confirmation number you are given when you call to send the money. My husband and I have been sending money lately for all the wedding stuff that his family is helping us put together for our wedding this summer. That is really nice to know. Bank of America is the closest bank to my house, less than 1 mile! It is kinda crazy cause Western Union charges $10 to send money that can be picked up the next day and a $15 charge to send money that will be available in minutes. I have paid both of these fees many, many, many times. Probably 2 or 3 hundred dollars just in Western Union fees over the past 2 years! I will look into an account with bank of America. Thanks for the info. You also might want to set up the debit card so there is no overdraft. This way they could only get money that is in the account and no more. If your fiance takes out the money right after you deposit it then no one could get any more, if it were lost.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-05-22 12:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	SS benefits are less and surviving spouse benefits are less if you don't become a citizen also. There are some tax issues with inheritances also if the beneficiary isn't a citizen. You need to look into this before you spouse makes a decision to not become a citizen. Another problem is that who knows what the laws will be in the future, citizenship is extremely hard to takeaway but LPR isn't too hard if the government wants to. You could make a simple mistake like have a few drinks and drive and they may decide it was enough to take away your LPR.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-29 09:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (Juan Carlos @ Apr 20 2008, 01:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello, Math Man! As with everything that has to do with immigration, timelines vary widely from one case to the other. I read of a CR1 case being approved in 4 months... others have waited 8-9. But here is a link with all the stats of how long those cases are taking. Hope it helps! http://www.visajourn...r1cr1historical Juan Carlos. Call the consulate in Juarez and ask them what their current appointment times are for immigrant visas versus non immigrant visas once they receive them from the NVC. I called this time last year and the non immigrant visas (k) were 1-2 months and immigrant visas (CR/IR) were 9 months. I haven't seen anyone in the Juarez thread getting CR/IR visas lately, they are mostly K1 visas. It would be worth the call to decide which way you would prefer to go if you have the option.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-21 09:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Apr 15 2008, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (joey_77 @ Apr 15 2008, 06:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ANY COMMENTS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! God bless, Jose y Karla Wow, your English is superb! All I can tell you is that I live 30 minutes from Canada and I have driven across the border too many times to count. It shouldn't be a problem Worst case scenario is that they will ask in a semi-stern voice, "Does the rental company know that you are bringing the car to Mexico?" If this question pops up either tell them yes or that you looked over the policies and nowhere did it say anything against bringing the car out of the country. Canada does stop everyone and ask why are you coming here or something like that but Mexico doesn't care. They stop very few people and it is just to see if they need to charge you taxes on merchandise brougt in. There is a military presence in Juarez now so I don't know if that will change anything but you might want to take extra care to stay away from the bad part of Juarez. Greatgate, How is everything with Diana, I hope she is ok.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-16 10:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (joey_77 @ Apr 15 2008, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just to let everyone know that we will be heading to our K1 Visa interview on April 22-34 (Medical and Embassy). We figured out that leaving on Monday and having the medical on Tuesday and the interview on Wednesday would be a good idea since most people do it Monday-Tuesday. Also, one question, she will be driving a RENTAL CAR from San Antonio to El Paso and she doesn't know if she can enter and drive the car in Juarez?? we don't want to get in trouble, she's a US Citizen and I guess she wouldn't have trouble driving back to El Paso on her own, just want to know if in Cd Juarez would she need to fill out a form? I know most border towns is pretty common to see cars with US License Plates so if anyone knows about this it would be helpful. OUR INTERVIEW PACKAGE: DS-156 (filled online, bar coded and duplicate, unsigned) DS-156K DS-157 (I'm a male) I-134 from my fiance with her tax returns I-134 from my aunt with her tax returns Intent to marry letter, unsigned Pictures Online chat transcripts --------------------------------- ANY COMMENTS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! when approved we'll have a huge family party in San Marcos,TX! (celebrating my birthday also, May 7th) God bless, Jose y Karla The insurance company will need to know about crossing the border but as far as driving an American car in Juarez it is no problem and no permits needed. The Mexican side doesn't stop you or ask you anything. You do stop, wait for the light, if it is green then go but if it is red you must park and they will ask you if you are bringing anything to Mexico that you will leave. The reason they typically stop you is to charge you taxes if you bring merchandise to leave in Mexico. Do you know your way around Juarez to drive? Make sure you get a good map and gps would be great if they have a Juarez map. I have gotten lost many times in Juarez and my wife had to find me. Be careful what part of town you go to and use the bridge from I think US54? or Saragosa. QUOTE (sanfranguy @ Apr 15 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (joey_77 @ Apr 15 2008, 03:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just to let everyone know that we will be heading to our K1 Visa interview on April 22-34 (Medical and Embassy). We figured out that leaving on Monday and having the medical on Tuesday and the interview on Wednesday would be a good idea since most people do it Monday-Tuesday. Also, one question, she will be driving a RENTAL CAR from San Antonio to El Paso and she doesn't know if she can enter and drive the car in Juarez?? we don't want to get in trouble, she's a US Citizen and I guess she wouldn't have trouble driving back to El Paso on her own, just want to know if in Cd Juarez would she need to fill out a form? I know most border towns is pretty common to see cars with US License Plates so if anyone knows about this it would be helpful. OUR INTERVIEW PACKAGE: DS-156 (filled online, bar coded and duplicate, unsigned) DS-156K DS-157 (I'm a male) I-134 from my fiance with her tax returns I-134 from my aunt with her tax returns Intent to marry letter, unsigned Pictures Online chat transcripts --------------------------------- ANY COMMENTS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED! when approved we'll have a huge family party in San Marcos,TX! (celebrating my birthday also, May 7th) God bless, Jose y Karla The rental place will have you purchase mexican insurance and a special permit will also be needed to enter mexico with an american car. It's not that much. I think its like 10 dollars a day for the mexican insurance. I paid $200 for 2 weeks of insurance on my car. Mexico won't require a permit for entry into a border town.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-16 10:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (Juan Carlos @ Apr 15 2008, 01:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey! Thanks a lot for the quick response. I'll go to page 140 immediately. Now... we are already married, so I the intent to marry should no longer apply to us. On top of your head, do you remember any other things that may not apply to us? Thank you!!! http://ciudadjuarez....wwwhkvisas.html Here is the link to the Juarez consulate. They have a list of everything you need for the K3. You are lucky, you aren't really seperated from your wife. Does she have a B1 visa? If so then she can cross the border all she wants but if not then you can go to Juarez and stay with her.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-15 14:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (sanfranguy @ Apr 11 2008, 09:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> so we got to the consulate at 730am. We told the guard that we had a k1 open appointment and he didnt make us get in the long line of people that had set apps. He escorted us to entrance 1. At that moment he had her pull out her invitation and hers and her daughters passport. She was then let in and was sent to room C and they asked for the invitation and the proof of payment from Banamex and they then gave her a number. It is not by order so dont expect to be called on order. Then they called her and she went to window 9 and they then asked for all her documentation that was requested. She was not given a specific list of what was needed, just to hand over all her paperwork. After that they told me to sit down and wait to be called for fingerprints. At around 45 min after they took my fingerprints. Then they told me to go to room B for the interview. There they just call your name..no number is given. About 45 min after they called me to window 31. He asked her for photos wich she kept on her in a photo album. The book wouldnt fit through the slot on the window hehe... so she had to turn them page by page against the window. Then he asked her what I did for a living, if we were married and where will she reside once she gets the visa. He then said "ok ..your visa will be ready in 3 hours...please wait in room B". They then called my name at window x at around 3:30 and they handed me 2 manila packets that have to be turned in to immigration at point of entry and the 2 passports with the visa placed neatly on one page. While she was inside I went across the street to this place called Don Beto's where they do visa work for you. They charged me 200 pesos for a plastic chair so I can sit under a tarp all day. It was pretty warm and the sun was beating on my face. I got a damn sun burn! They even charged to use the filthy room they called a bathroom for 100 pesos. Thank god I only had to do #1. Theres a cafe next door with wireless access if you decide to bring a laptop. So I got chewed out by my fiance since I forgot to give her money to buy food. A nice lady inside gave her some money so her daughter can get some chips and soda. My fiance came out at around 4pm and I already knew she got the visa since people that came out early came out sad or crying cuz they didnt get the visa or they forgot some kind of paperwork. Everyone kept saying around me that if they are there after 2pm or so that they are waiting for the visa. My fiance got the interview at about 10 -1030 or so. So she basically waited all day for the actual visa to be prepared. She got approved in 3 hours more or less. Well I hope this will help out in some way. Good luck to everyone thats headed there........ Julio and Juany. Congrats! I was there last June and it was 106 degrees I got sun burn too lol	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-12 10:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Apr 11 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Apr 11 2008, 10:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If everything is good can she go to her visa appointment after? Well I talked to her today and she said that no matter what she will be able to go to Juarez for her appointment in 10 weeks, good or bad. We got the NOA 2 on February 4, 2008 so we will still be within the 6 month timeframe. It is actually a blessing in a way because I can save up money and take summer I classes without leaving her bored while I am at school. There are two summer school sessions at my school. Summer one goes from early may to June 26 and 10 weeks from now will be the week of Monday, June 23 so it works out perfect. And June 27 is her birthday so we will be together by then for sure. (As long as they don't give us any problems with my dad's tax return. It was for 2006. He is just now filing his 2007's. He is well over the poverty guidelines. Do you think they will demand the 2007 return or will we be okay?) If you can get the 2007 return by the interview it would probably help.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-12 10:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Apr 10 2008, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A quick update on Diana. She went to the medic Tuesday and when she went to pick up the results the doctors said they found something on the x-ray. So she needed to come back Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning at 6:00 am sharp. Tomorrow is the last time she needs to go to the medic. Then Monday she picks up the results. Here lies the problem. She was talking with some people that are familiar with the way things work in Juarez at the medical exam and consulate and what not. Some of the people said that if the doctors in Juarez see a young girl or boy that is alone and sort of appears helpless and easy to victimize then the doctors will make up lies so that they can get money. Diana does not have a cough. She does not have the symptoms (loss of appetite, yellowish skin, lack of energy, night sweats, etc.) She looks healthy and she feels healthy. It never occurred to me that the doctors would pull a scam like this but I think that is what they are doing. At least it is a definite possibility that they are pulling a fast one. At any rate, her results will be ready Monday and if they say she is bad, she pays 4000 pesos, if they say she is good, she doesn't pay a dime. I will let everyone know the outcome of this mess Monday night. If everything is good can she go to her visa appointment after?	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-11 09:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (nm123 @ Apr 10 2008, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sanfranguy @ Apr 10 2008, 07:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi all. We just got back. An update on how it went today when we picked up the results. We went back today so they can take a look at the tb shot they gave my fiance's daughter on Monday. It came out negative so they had us go straight to room 3 today so the nurse can sign off as negative. We were then sent to the reception desk to pick up the xray packet for my fiance and the smaller packet for her daughter. I kept insisting that they need to fill out the vaccination form that was on each result packet with the shots that my fiancee and her daughter already had taken prior. They kept telling me that they dont do that since its a K1 and shots arent required. After asking another nurse and she told me the same I gave up. I know they were wrong because on one section of the form it says " written records" and on the other it says "vaccination given by panelist" wich is the doctors there. So I guess we will have to take the shots in the U.S for the AOS stage. Anyhow... tommorows the big day. I hope nothing goes wrong since we have everything in order. Well wish us luck everyone. I'll be back tommorow evening to post the good news. Were staying positive. Sanfranguy, everything sounds good! I was hoping that when my fiance has his medical exam, that he would've already had any needed vaccinations so that we don't have to pay the extra money at the adjustment of status stage. But based on what I've read about your (and others') experience, I guess it's easier to just not deal with the hassle and just do it at the adjustment of status time. Greatgate - I hope everything turns out well for her and that she doesn't need to take any type of medication and have this process slowed down. Everyone else - tax season is almost over! Just out of curiosity, does anyone know how taxes are done in Mexico (for Mexican citizens)? Do they have a system like ours, and do most people pay earned income tax and get a refund/pay by a certain time (like us, in April)? I'm not sure but I know Gaby told me that her tax refunds were sent to the company she worked for and she had to pick them up there. She worked for Delphi in Juarez so they did alot to help their employees so this may not be the case with all employers.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-11 09:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (baezalex @ Apr 10 2008, 12:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Has any one got an interview date in the last month for a k3 i received a letter from NVC dated March 27 2008 the said they have received and processed the petition already and will be shipping it to juarez, would happens next? what should i expect? how long until i know my interview date? It takes about 1 month to get the letter from the consulate with the appointment date and what documents are required. you can go to the consulate website and get the same list. You will probably be scheduled for an appointment around the first part of June, at least this is the time frame we had last year. Non immigrant visa appointments like k visa were faster the CR/IR appointments. Be prepared for the heat, June is very hot there. QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Apr 10 2008, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A quick update on Diana. She went to the medic Tuesday and when she went to pick up the results the doctors said they found something on the x-ray. So she needed to come back Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday morning at 6:00 am sharp. Tomorrow is the last time she needs to go to the medic. Then Monday she picks up the results. Here lies the problem. She was talking with some people that are familiar with the way things work in Juarez at the medical exam and consulate and what not. Some of the people said that if the doctors in Juarez see a young girl or boy that is alone and sort of appears helpless and easy to victimize then the doctors will make up lies so that they can get money. Diana does not have a cough. She does not have the symptoms (loss of appetite, yellowish skin, lack of energy, night sweats, etc.) She looks healthy and she feels healthy. It never occurred to me that the doctors would pull a scam like this but I think that is what they are doing. At least it is a definite possibility that they are pulling a fast one. At any rate, her results will be ready Monday and if they say she is bad, she pays 4000 pesos, if they say she is good, she doesn't pay a dime. I will let everyone know the outcome of this mess Monday night. Does anyone know if they will keep the appointment for the interview open until needed or will he have to reapply?	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-11 09:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (nm123 @ Apr 8 2008, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Apr 8 2008, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE en su radiografía se le detecto una alteración que requiere un muestreo de flemas. dichas flemas deberán colectarse en 3 días diferentes que solo puede incluir lunes, martes, y miercoles de cada semana para primera muestra la flema se colectará a las 6.30 a.m, en estos 3 días exclusivamente, por lo que usted deberá asistir a la clínica a las 6:00 deberá hacerlo con la boca sólo enjuagada sin lavar con pasta dental. Los resultados de las flemas se entregarán a las 10.0 a.m un día despues de que usted haya entregado su tercera muestra de flema Para la obtención de los resultados médicos deberá esperar un promedio de 10 semanas después de hecha la Tomografía que cuesta 4.000 pesos Y es necesaria para una mejor y más clara obtención de resultados correctos. si usted fue asignado a este estudio y no completa, los papeles se enviarán al consulado americano, incompletos. Ok, so it looks like, from what I am understanding, she needs to do a sputum test (per Medline Plus: "A sputum sample is obtained by coughing deeply and expelling the material that comes from the lungs into a sterile cup. The sample is taken to a labarotory and placed in a medium under conditions that allow the organisms to grow. A positive culture may identify disease-producing organisms that may help diagnose bronchitis, tuberculosis, a lung abscess, or pneumonia") so they can check samples of her phlegm. She has to do it at 6:30 in the morning on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and can't do it after she's brushed her teeth, has to be before. She can find out the results at 10 am after her third sample (Wednesday). To get her results, wait an average of 10 weeks after she's done an x-ray that costs 40000 pesos. I don't understand the last part... looks like... "if you were assigned to this study and it isn't complete, the papers that'll be send to the American Consulate will be incomplete?" I did a Google search for "testing TB consulate" to see what happens with this, and I found this info from a UK website for student visas. The process is probably pretty similar: http://www.cf.ac.uk/...tion/index.html and here's what it says for UK applicants: "You will need to book an appointment with the IOM clinic to arrange for your TB test. When you attend your appointment, you will be given a chest X-ray. (Pregnant women will be given an optional mouth swabs or a sputum smear test). If you are found to have signs of tuberculosis on your chest X-ray, you will need to have mouth swabs or sputum smear tests at the clinic (over 3 consecutive days). "If found to be free of infectious TB, you will get a TB health certificate valid for six months from the date of issue. This should be submitted to Visa Handling Services with your visa application. If issued with a visa, you must bring your TB health certificate with you when you travel to the UK. "If you are found to be suffering from infectious TB, you will be asked to seek further treatment and will not normally be allowed to apply for a visa until after you have been successfully treated and are certified free of infection." And here's a little more info: http://www.patient.c...owdoc/23069042/ If this is the case with your fiancee, and she has an active infection, it will just slow things down for a few more months. Hopefully, this won't be the case. My wife was pregnant when she had her medical and they didn't do any tests.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-09 08:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	That does suck! Sorry.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-08 15:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	Do not go to the bridge to get any kind of stamp, it isn't a stamp anyway it is your I-94 which is your entry permission to the US by CBP/USCIS. Especially since you are K1 because it would be your one entry permitted. If you are getting a K3 then it doesn't matter because it is a multiple entry permit but it is not needed until your a ready to enter the US.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-07 09:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Apr 2 2008, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The hotel is officially booked for next Monday night through Thursday morning. I decided on Hotel Colonial, the reviews were all good, they have a shuttle every morning to the consulate, and almost every review said the place was very secure. I am not nervous about next week, I just feel really bad for what my fiancee is going to have to go through: waiting at the medical exam, waiting all day in the consulate, 5 airplane rides, and about 20 hours in layovers at the different airports (12 hours in NY and and about 8 hours in Mexico City) If she is afraid about Juarez you she have her email my wife and she can tell her all about Juarez.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-04-02 10:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Mar 27 2008, 08:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What do you guys make of the crisis in Ciudad Juarez? The police chief recently got up and left because his life was in danger. There were 30 murders in the last week. Calderon is sending 2000 soldiers there and a few hundred federal agents....I know it is between the Mexican government and the drug cartels but I am really concerned because my SO will be traveling to Juarez alone. http://www.dallasnew...ds.6604737.html My wife is from there and her family all lives there. You have to stay in the safe parts of town. We were just there 2 weeks ago visiting and because we don't go to the bad parts of town I didn't see any problems. I know I don't worry because my wife and her family know where it is save and where it isn't. There are places in NYC and LA that are probably just as dangerous if you are in the wrong place at the wrong time. Juarez has too many American companies not to keep civil order but you have to be smart and not get yourself in a bad situation. I worried about my wife all the time before we were together and she told me if she wasn't careful it was dangerous. I drove to visit her one time and ended up in the bad part of town but I just stayed where there were lots of people and she found me and I followed her home. I hate the streets in Juarez, I always get lost driving there.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-03-28 09:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Mar 25 2008, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Main reason I ask is because we want to only stay in Juarez 3 days. Day 1 we will arrive in the afternoon and the bank will be closed. Day 2 will be for the medical appointment (DO YOU THINK WE WILL HAVE TIME TO MAKE IT TO THE BANK THE SAME DAY AS THE MEDICAL APPT???) And day 3 of course will be for the actual visa interview. Then we will take off either the same day as receiving the visa or first thing in the morning. You will have plenty of time, it only takes about 15 minutes in the bank to pay the fee. The medical is usually done by lunch and then you have to go back after 2:30 to pick it up. There is a Banamex very close to the consulate.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-03-25 13:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	You only have to do this if El Paso will be your POE. It does say on the packet from the consulate which bridge to go to but again it is only if El Paso will be your POE.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-03-13 14:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Feb 28 2008, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just received a letter from NVC today. It says that "the petition will be forwarded to the appropriate visa-issuing post where your visa interview will take place." It says..... Post: Ciudad Juarez Consulate genereal of the United States, Visa Unit P.O. Box 10545 El Paso, TX 79995-0545 USA Just a little confused with this. Why does it show the post as being in Texas? Their mail is from El Paso because it is better than from in Mexico and I am sure it doesn't have to bother with Customs and Border Patrol which is a different branch of Government and i doubt they get along. DHS is over CBP and the US State Department is over the Consulates.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-02-28 13:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (Janet and Edgar @ Feb 19 2008, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Guys, how is everyone doing? I'm back because I'm not really sure about how to proceed with my dilemma with Edgar. As you all know we were denied due to Edgar saying he smoked weed at this medical - duh? Anyway - he is banned for 3 years until we can apply again. I don't know if I have to submit all the papers all over again or if the case is till open or what. I don't know what we have to present at the next interview etc. We were going to get papers from the doctor proving that he has been in counseling and taking drug tests from the time of the failed interview up until he can go back again - in hipes that that will be all we will need to get the approval to get married. Anyone have any thoughts on this? I just don't want this to get screwed up again - if we get denied again, I don't know what we are going to do. http://www.visacentral.net I would at least contact Laurel Scott and have a phone consultation at minimum.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-02-19 10:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (Janet and Edgar @ Feb 19 2008, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Guys, how is everyone doing? I'm back because I'm not really sure about how to proceed with my dilemma with Edgar. As you all know we were denied due to Edgar saying he smoked weed at this medical - duh? Anyway - he is banned for 3 years until we can apply again. I don't know if I have to submit all the papers all over again or if the case is till open or what. I don't know what we have to present at the next interview etc. We were going to get papers from the doctor proving that he has been in counseling and taking drug tests from the time of the failed interview up until he can go back again - in hipes that that will be all we will need to get the approval to get married. Anyone have any thoughts on this? I just don't want this to get screwed up again - if we get denied again, I don't know what we are going to do. It would probably be worth a few dollars to talk with The Law Office of Laurel Scott http://www.visacentral.net She can consult over the phone for a minimal fee and she is extremely good at what she does. You don't want any more mistakes this time. I am not saying you need to hire a lawyer for the whole process but at least I would consult with a very good one and make sure Edgar knows exactly what to say in the interview this time.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-02-19 10:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Feb 5 2008, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do you think my above financial information will be sufficient? And does CJ really examine the financial records to ensure that the foreign citizen will not become a public charge? I mean do they thoroughly examine the papers and pull out a calculator and make sure you are not a penny under the requirements? I am trying to decide if I need a co-sponsor or not? I'm sure if you are close they will question it. My wife said they looked at mine and made several comments about my income being very good. They do look so make sure it is enough, if not have a backup sponsor.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-02-05 15:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (sanfranguy @ Jan 30 2008, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi everyone..kinda new to cdj and recently joined the juarez thread..my names julio and my fiancee Juany lives in Monterey mexico. last i know nvc sent me the letter saying that it has received our petition and will be sending it to juarez. that was on the 17th of jan. so im not sure how long to wait for the packet and if im going to get it or she will. i been reading a few posts that the fiance's in mexico never get the packet. well i hope one of us gets it so i can atleast know that we can go to juarez. im preparing everything ahead of time but i believe we need the appt letter saying its ok to go to juarez right? good luck to all of you Dont worry one will be sent to you in the US also. Just get everything together that is listed on the consulate website.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-01-30 22:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (YGandMAT @ Jan 23 2008, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Jan 23 2008, 06:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YGandMAT @ Jan 21 2008, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (steve13 @ Jan 14 2008, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anyone know if there would be any problem if my Mexican fiance is not physically present at her house when they deliver the CDJ packet? We received notice that the application was being mailed to the consulate about 2.5 weeks ago. Hi there, Are there any K3 visa filers waiting for your interview in Juarez??? When my wife's case was sent to Juarez it took about a month to get the appointment letter. They will send it to both the Mexican Address and the US address. I dont know if they are backed up or not but our appointment was about a month after we received the letter. Thanks for the response! Question for you Gaby&Talbert, since you applied for a K3 visa maybe you can help. When you receive the packet from Juarez do we need to send any forms back in order to get an interview? Or do you just get a packet with the interview letter? Thanks, -YG We didnt have to send anything back, only take the items with us to the interview. QUOTE (sanfranguy @ Jan 30 2008, 12:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi all. i got a few questions. i got a letter from the visa center on jan 17th saying they will forward my petition to juarez. when should i call to see if it was sent out and will i get a packet myself? and does anyone know if the k2 child has to attend the interview? thanks all. I called them about 2 weeks after the NVC sent it and they told me when they received it.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-01-30 17:25:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (YGandMAT @ Jan 21 2008, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (steve13 @ Jan 14 2008, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anyone know if there would be any problem if my Mexican fiance is not physically present at her house when they deliver the CDJ packet? We received notice that the application was being mailed to the consulate about 2.5 weeks ago. Hi there, Are there any K3 visa filers waiting for your interview in Juarez??? When my wife's case was sent to Juarez it took about a month to get the appointment letter. They will send it to both the Mexican Address and the US address. I dont know if they are backed up or not but our appointment was about a month after we received the letter.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-01-23 09:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (steve13 @ Jan 14 2008, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anyone know if there would be any problem if my Mexican fiance is not physically present at her house when they deliver the CDJ packet? We received notice that the application was being mailed to the consulate about 2.5 weeks ago. Dont worry about it if they send it to the USA address you can scan and send it to her. If she lives in Juarez she could pick it up at the consulate. All you really need is the appointment letter, everything else is available at the website for the juarez website	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-01-14 23:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	If anyone is getting a K visa you can go to the health Dept in the US to get the vaccinations and just have the civil surgeon in the US transfer the data to the 693 vaccination supplement.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-01-14 10:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (Jeff and Sofia @ Dec 19 2007, 10:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hola everyone, need some assistance with this question: "30. Have You Ever Been Issued a U.S. Visa? When? Where?" My fiance has a Laser Visa that she uses to cross to the US regularly for shopping and leisure activities. She has no idea the dates of all her crossings, etc... What is the appropriate response here? Also, my fiance has obtained three B-2 Visas in the past to travel and visit me. But, we never made copies of these. They were returned to immigration before their expiration. We do not have the dates of issue for these either. What is the appropriate reponse here also? Anyone with previous experience? Your assistance would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. My wife had a B1/B2 border crossing visa and crossed all the time. They dont really care how accurate you are, especially Mexicans because of the frequent crossings with a "laser visa". They will check to see if their have been any issues with her visas, which they will check her most current. We just put frequent crossings as the answer.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-01-08 11:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (gringoconmexicana @ Jan 7 2008, 06:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Anybody know what exactly they check for in the Ciudad Juarez medical exam for the fianceè visa? Thanks. When my wife had her medical they check her blood and urine but she was pregnant so she didn't have to get an x-ray. I am currious why they even require the x-ray because when you get to the US everyone has said they don't use it or they require a different test for TB? It is very simple, you go in early in the morning, they call your name to get a photo and show your passport and appointment letter, then they call you into a few other rooms for tests, etc. Then you leave and have to come back in the afternoon and wait again for them to call your name for the results of your medical. it will be in a sealed manila envelope that you take with you to the interview.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-01-08 11:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (Jeff and Sofia @ Dec 26 2007, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does Juarez Consulate require a mexican birth certificate translated in English? Need help ASAP, we are leaving for consulate next week. The birth certificate translation at K1 interview is not required but AOS does require it.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2008-01-08 11:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (gringoconmexicana @ Nov 20 2007, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Okay. I know this has been answered before on this thread ... but, dang, there are a lot of messages to go through to find the answer. So I'm hoping one of ya'll can save me the time. I see Kitkat is no longer a member, which is pretty bad news for me. So, here's the question ... or more like a bunch of statements followed by a gang of questions. I haven't had a stable job in the U.S. for about 3 or 4 years. I was a journalist making about $25,000 per year up until the aforementioned 3-to-4-year swoon. After that, I was a sub teacher/student teacher for a year in California, which pretty much means I went a year with making about enough money to pay for 3 bags of ramen and a tank of gas (when gas was only $2.75 per gallon). Then I moved to Mexico, where I still live, and have earned pesos for being a teacher en varios lados. Anyway, I obviously am not making enough to qualify for proof of financial stability or an ability to support my fiancee. My fiancee has a business but also does not make enough money. Besides, we're both moving to the U.S., where we won't have a job when we get there. My mom has agreed to support us international freeloaders for a bit. She's well above poverty. I looked at Juarez consulate's list of things that are considered acceptable as proof of financial stability. I have none of those things. My fiancee has none of those things. My mother could provide the bank statement I'm guessing and the letter from her employer. My mom could also fill out the I-134 affidavit of support, which isn't one of the things listed on the Juarez site. Do I or my fiancee need to provide anything to show how much money we have (or don't have) as some sort of formality? Or is that a pointless waste of time since it will only prove that we have nothing? Should I fill out an I-134 eventhough I have no proof I could support my fiancee (I noticed Kitkat filled out the I-134 eventhough she said it wasn't something the Juarez consulate uses). Should my mother fill out the I-134 right away? When should she fill it out if she should fill it out at all? I got the NOA2 (late October) and am waiting for the packet 3 ... which, from looking at the plight of those ahead of me, might take a while. If my mother went through the process of getting the bank and employer letters ready and filling out the I-134 right now, would it be too early, forcing her to do the same thing all over again in a few months? Or would it be a great idea so, when the packet 3 comes, we'd already be ready to go to the interview? Thanks for any help you can provide. You all rule. ¡Happy Revolutionary War Day! Y que tengan un feliz dia de gracias. Lo voy a perder otra vez Yes follow kitkats advice on collecting the financial information in the I-134 for your mother it will help. Have you checked http://ciudadjuarez....ml#fiancepacket to see if anything has changed for Juarez on K1 interviews? Edited by Gaby&Talbert, 21 November 2007 - 11:00 AM.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2007-11-21 10:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (the.ronin @ Sep 4 2007, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kitkat1 @ Sep 4 2007, 05:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats - so glad to hear you had a painless experience!!!!!!! Well does sunburn count?? In all seriousness, it was painless only because people like you kitkat take the time to share information. I'll be doing the same shortly and hopefulyl folks will continue to do so. I met a few really good people also waiting for their significant other who could have really benefited from this site. LOL I got sunburn too, it was 107f when we were there. My inlaws didn't have regular AC either, it is an evaporative cooler. I didn't mind too much but my wife was 6 months pregnant and the heat was rough on her even though she lived there her whole life. She keeps the house like a refrigerator now until the baby gets here in a few more weeks. Edited by Gaby&Talbert, 06 September 2007 - 11:12 AM.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2007-09-06 11:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (kitkat1 @ Aug 30 2007, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Aug 30 2007, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Make sure if you don't get in to be available if she needs you. There are places across the street to wait and a couple of restaurants, just make sure she knows where you are if she needs you. Since the US Consulate policy is that no fiances or spouses can enter the consulate, you are not required to be there or available. QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Aug 30 2007, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not in his post but I talked to him before and he said he was flying in and out of ELP. Common sense generally tells us to address the questions posted here. We work pretty hard at providing accurate and relevant information to CDJ filers. I only stated what I observed and that was people came out looking for their spouse or fiance for something, more money, new photos, etc. Yes they are not required to be there but as a husband supporting my wife I would not want her to be alone in the process. If I was needed or not I was there to support her. Yes everyone can do it alone and if they have everything they need then they won't have any problems.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2007-08-30 17:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	Make sure if you don't get in to be available if she needs you. There are places across the street to wait and a couple of restaurants, just make sure she knows where you are if she needs you. QUOTE (kitkat1 @ Aug 28 2007, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Aug 28 2007, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kitkat1 @ Aug 28 2007, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Aug 28 2007, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kitkat1 @ Aug 24 2007, 07:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Aug 24 2007, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The big cost is going back to ELP because the wait at the bridge. That would depend on whether or not they intend to cross immediately and which bridge they are required to cross at. They could certainly choose to go elsewhere in Mexico and then fly directly from another city to their first POE. True, if you are flying out of El Paso then you have the bridge to deal with and they are all busy 24/7. From 1:00Am to 4:00Am is probably the least activity but the have fewer lanes opens and fewer officers on duty. I think you missed my point. Lots of people leave CDJ and go to OTHER cities i.e. Mexico City, Guadalajara, etc. From THERE they fly directly to the US and their first POE is where they enter in the US. There is no requirement to cross in CDJ. But he is flying out of ELP. Doesn't say that anywhere in the post you replied to: QUOTE (onofre @ Aug 24 2007, 07:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Need some help here. Im planning my trip to Juarez soon (oct) but I've heard different prices that the taxis charge over there. I've heard from 200 pesos to $50 dollars a trip! Anyone been to Juarez lately and confirm the prices and put that concern to rest? to which you responded: QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Aug 24 2007, 04:41 PM) The big cost is going back to ELP because the wait at the bridge Not in his post but I talked to him before and he said he was flying in and out of ELP.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2007-08-30 08:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (kitkat1 @ Aug 28 2007, 10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Aug 28 2007, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (kitkat1 @ Aug 24 2007, 07:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Aug 24 2007, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The big cost is going back to ELP because the wait at the bridge. That would depend on whether or not they intend to cross immediately and which bridge they are required to cross at. They could certainly choose to go elsewhere in Mexico and then fly directly from another city to their first POE. True, if you are flying out of El Paso then you have the bridge to deal with and they are all busy 24/7. From 1:00Am to 4:00Am is probably the least activity but the have fewer lanes opens and fewer officers on duty. I think you missed my point. Lots of people leave CDJ and go to OTHER cities i.e. Mexico City, Guadalajara, etc. From THERE they fly directly to the US and their first POE is where they enter in the US. There is no requirement to cross in CDJ. But he is flying out of ELP.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2007-08-28 18:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (kitkat1 @ Aug 24 2007, 07:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Gaby&Talbert @ Aug 24 2007, 04:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The big cost is going back to ELP because the wait at the bridge. That would depend on whether or not they intend to cross immediately and which bridge they are required to cross at. They could certainly choose to go elsewhere in Mexico and then fly directly from another city to their first POE. True, if you are flying out of El Paso then you have the bridge to deal with and they are all busy 24/7. From 1:00Am to 4:00Am is probably the least activity but the have fewer lanes opens and fewer officers on duty.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2007-08-28 10:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Juarez Consulate	QUOTE (kitkat1 @ Aug 24 2007, 03:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Two years until you have to lift conditions on the green card. It's conditional because they haven't been married for more than two years (same for all fiances of course). If you check any hotel website close to the consulate in CDJ you'll see information on the cost of taxis from either airport to the hotel. http://www.ichotelsg.../transportation Abraham Gonzalez (CJS) Distance: 7 MI / 11.27 KM South to Hotel Taxi Charge (one way): $20.00 (USD) Time by taxi: 15 minutes El paso international airport (ELP) Distance: 9 MI / 14.48 KM South to Hotel Taxi Charge (one way): $50.00 (USD) Time by taxi: 20 minutes The big cost is going back to ELP because the wait at the bridge.	Gaby&Talbert	Male	Mexico	2007-08-24 16:41:00