ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMarriage issues in Ukraine
If you are filing for a K1 I would not mention anything about the wedding you already had or show pictures, etc. I have heard that some have been denied K1 visas because they were already married even if they didn't do it legally.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-06-05 13:29:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThis is all new.. Please help
Be careful if you are considering a K1 because even a "pretend" wedding can be considered a marriage by USCIS. The best now would be getting a marriage certificate and then pursue the K3 or CR1
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-06-29 09:32:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresthese stories make me so mad...
What would happen if we threw out all the illegal immigrants http://articles.mone...Immigrants.aspx
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-07-09 10:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresk-3 interview
QUOTE (mexicanpride @ Dec 14 2009, 03:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi
we are going to our k-3 inteview this month but I am not sure which forms do I need to fill out ds-230 or ds-156?
what other forms do I need to take with me?
Thanks

Go to the Embassy website for Juarez and it will tell you everything you need to bring.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2009-12-16 15:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBona Fide Marriage

Gaby&Talbert,

So why are you asking this question in this forum?

Yodrak

t,

You might want to read the new instructions for the latest version of the I-130 petition to see what might be behind the question. (Although, Gaby&Talbert has already submitted the I-130 petition so I wonder why they're asking this question now.)

Yodrak

How do you acquire proof of a bona fide marriage before you get a K3 Visa? .....


For the K-3 a marriage certificate. All the other items you are mentioning will be needed for your I-485.

t


THe I-130 I sent did not request this information. I used the latest one from the USCIS website in December.

Only because I am appying for a K3 visa and I assume this is the correct forum. I read some posts that this was required and on the Juarez Consulate website and it said for marriage it was needed. I read some posts from interviews in Juarez and they said they did not ask for this information but I want to make sure for the interview that I have anything they might ask for. I am just trying to be prepared.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-01-23 13:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBona Fide Marriage

t,

You might want to read the new instructions for the latest version of the I-130 petition to see what might be behind the question. (Although, Gaby&Talbert has already submitted the I-130 petition so I wonder why they're asking this question now.)

Yodrak

How do you acquire proof of a bona fide marriage before you get a K3 Visa? .....


For the K-3 a marriage certificate. All the other items you are mentioning will be needed for your I-485.

t


THe I-130 I sent did not request this information. I used the latest one from the USCIS website in December.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-01-23 12:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionBona Fide Marriage
How do you acquire proof of a bona fide marriage before you get a K3 Visa? How can I add my wife on my bank accounts if she does not have her visa yet or a social security number? I own my own home and all my utilities are in my name also, should I have her added to all my utility accounts and anything else I can before she arrives here or is that even possible?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-01-22 21:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionRecent Juarez Consulate approvals received
Does anyone know the typical wait from the time Juarez receives the approved I-129 until they send out the packets and schedule an interview? I read somewhere that it was 12 months, this is crazy to take this long.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-05-25 16:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionK3 interview in Juarez
Has anyone had an interview in Juarez in the last few months for a K3 visa?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-05-31 14:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVisa DENIED - Help!
The issue about why didnt he try to get a tourist visa is an easy answer, if he tried to get one they could have denied him entry if he would be honest at the point of entry and possible deportation. My wife and I had this almost happen to us. When we got married we were told by USCIS person that if she had her tourist visa she could stay in the states with me while were were processing our papers as long as it did not expire. When we went to the border to enter the US border patrol said no this is not allowed and she lied on her tourist visa. A tourist visa is to be a tourist, not to stay in the US while your papers are being processed. They told her she could be deported and have a 10 year ban! I begged for hours and finally they believed we were being completely honest with them and just made a mistake and allowed us to go back to her house without taking her visa. The did take her travel permission and destroy it but did not enter anything in her record. She still had her B1/B2 border crossing visa so she could still cross over to El Paso.
Bottom line is the reason he didnt try for a tourist visa is because it would be breaking the law.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-06-29 08:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWaiting after Ciudad Juarez
I also met a few people that their spouses were in the US illegally but used the IFNOPASS to make their 601 interview a day or two after their innitial interview. I do not know the results because we left Juarez the next day after the interview.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-07-02 13:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWaiting after Ciudad Juarez
During my wife's interview last week I met someone that was in the US illegally and he filed a 601 a year ago and just got his approval so from that example i was 1 year.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-06-29 16:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWorking (Illigally) in USA w/ J1...does it affect decision?
Read the the laws to make sure but make sure you are aware of them. One of the questions on the I-485 application is Have you ever been a J nonimmigrant exchange visitor who was subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement and
have not yet complied with that requirement or obtained a waiver? This may be something to address when she gets here and you file your I485.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-07-05 14:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Travel Packages
My wife's parents live near the new location and they said there is a lot of Hotel construction going on where it is going to be built.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-07-22 16:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Travel Packages
Has anyone heard about the new Consulate being built in Juarez?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-07-16 10:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Travel Packages
We also h in Juarez for have thought about offering an apartment and employment service for people that have to remain in Juarez for an extended period. If someone has to go through the waiver process or is required to wait during a ban.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-07-12 10:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Travel Packages
I agree people want to stay close but the prices of restaurants etc are twice the price around the consulate and several people I talked with there had bad lodging experiences, especially ones that had to spend more time there because of the waiver process. I know this wouldn't be for everyone but some people may have a little extra money and want to enjoy their time a little more.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-07-11 15:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Travel Packages
Hello everyone,
My wife recently went through her interview process in Juarez and fortunately she is from their so we had no issues with accommodations. While I was waiting outside the consulate during her interview I spoke with many people going through many different types of visa processes. Several of the people were from other cities throughout Mexico. The one thing they all had in common was that they all tried to stay in hotels next to the consulate and were afraid to venture away from the immediate area.

My wife had an idea that she thought would be appealing to offer people traveling to Juarez. She would like to put together a travel package to offer people better accommodations and an opportunity to experience what the city has to offer. The package also would include someone to transport you to and from the airport, restaurants, entertainment, shopping and hotels. My wife’s parents are wonderful and trustworthy people that would manage this from Juarez. We would offer several hotel options as well as restaurants and entertainment.

We think this would be a valuable service to offer and allow people to enjoy their time spent in Juarez as well as feel safe. We would also recommend the best places to get photos or any other items needed for the interview.

We know everyone can take care of all their accommodations by themselves but offering a service to take some of the worry out of their travel might be of value to some.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-07-11 10:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionMexico Affidavit of Support not needed?
My wife had her interview last month and she said they looked at my 2006 tax return and said "your husband has a very good job" that was it.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-07-25 14:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionSAD...IT IS NOT ENDING AT ISLAMABAD
We all would need to see your history and timeline to know what is going on with you. You have no timeline or any other information here.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-07-23 16:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionQuestion about the 129F after its been approved...
The way it was at the Consulate in CDJ was they mailed both the beneficiary and the petitioner. I also sent an email to the consulate prior to receiving the letter and they told me that my wife to go to the consulate a few days prior to her appointment to pick up the packet. This is how it was in CDJ but you will want to check your specific consulate to be sure. See if they have a website possibly.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-08-08 15:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 Supporting Docs
W2 validates your 1040. I see no reason for transcripts if you have your 1040 and W2. On the I864 form for AOS is says a transcript or 1040 with W2
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-07-26 14:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWere we deined the visa?
Vaccinations are not required for a K1
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-08-14 16:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionVaccinations and pregnant
My wife was pregnant when she went to her K3 interview and the Dr put in her report that x-ray was not appropriate because she was pregnant. When we got back to the US the CS filed out the vaccination report that it was not appropriate because she was pregnant. We had our baby 3 weeks ago and her AOS interview is next week. Hopefully they wont say anything about the vacinnations because she is breastfeeding. We will see.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2007-10-26 13:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionGoing to Juarez Jan. 27th
QUOTE (Amber25 @ Jan 7 2008, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
I am meeting my fiance in Juarez at the end of Jan. and I need some advice on the possible interview questions and what time I need to get in line at the consulate etc..
Can anyone who has been there please help me!!!!!
Thanks,
Amber


http://www.visajourn...p;#entry1472086
Here is the link to the Juarez thread. You will find a very detailed experience on about page 120.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-01-08 11:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussiongoing to juarez mexico for fiance visa jan. 28th
QUOTE (Amber25 @ Jan 7 2008, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
I am meeting my fiance in Juarez Mexico Jan. 28th. I was wondering about possible interview questions, how long it might take, if I can go into the consulate with him, when we should get to the consulate to assure that we will get in that same day etc...
If anyone has been there and can help me I would really appreciate it!!!
Thanks,
Amber


BTW can you fill in your timeline and other info?

My wife is from CDJ, will you being crossing the border into El Paso? If yes also plan on having to wait for a few hours with your paperwork also.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-01-08 11:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussiongoing to juarez mexico for fiance visa jan. 28th
QUOTE (Amber25 @ Jan 7 2008, 03:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi,
I am meeting my fiance in Juarez Mexico Jan. 28th. I was wondering about possible interview questions, how long it might take, if I can go into the consulate with him, when we should get to the consulate to assure that we will get in that same day etc...
If anyone has been there and can help me I would really appreciate it!!!
Thanks,
Amber

They wont let you into the consulate, it is a good idea to get there early, most people show up around 6:30AM. Be prepared to take the entire day!
http://www.visajourn...p;#entry1472086
starting on page 120 you will find a very detailed experience.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-01-08 11:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO, I am so confused..
QUOTE (malego77 @ Jan 24 2008, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Amber25 @ Jan 24 2008, 05:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jeff and Sofia,
I am going to Juarez this Sun. Jan. 27th to meet my fiance. Can you explain wjat you meant by having them fill out the DS-3025. What is that? Do they have that form at the hospital or do we need to bring it? Also, what is the vaccination document? I am freaking out nervous, any help you can give would be awesome!!!
Amber


Hi amber, I think than I could help you. The DS-3025 is the form that the clinic give you when you go to the medical exam. In this form they will put all the vaccination record (vaccines you're already have). For K1 visa applicants the record isn't necessary (only for AOS when you're in USA) and they will give you the DS-3025 empty. Anyway you can carry with you the vaccination records and ask them for fill it out because you will needed after. If you get the DS-3025 fill out there you'll avoid this part when you'll be in USA. Anyway the vaccination records in the DS-3025 must go to a new form the I-693 than an authorized immigration doctor fill out and you send after with the AOS package.

Good luck.


This would apply if you have vaccinations at the time of your medical or if you have vaccination records from your country. Vaccinations aren't required for a K visa so if you wait until you come to the US to get vaccinations you can go to the health department and get them and then have the Civil Sergeon transfer the records to the 693 suppliment. If you get them at the medical then yes have them fill out the form for you to bring to the CS in the US to transfer
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-01-25 10:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCIUDAD JUAREZ, MEXICO, I am so confused..
QUOTE (jlh @ Jan 16 2008, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (thegreatgate @ Jan 16 2008, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jlh @ Jan 16 2008, 05:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I finally got a hold of someone to find out where my future wifes (from Mexico) paper was and if they had all my information. They have my information but are mailing the forms to me instead, but was told she could download them and print them off also. I still have not gotten the forms they said were sent on 01/04/08. Also I guess it is an open appointment where she just goes anytime and it takes 3 days; 1 to make appointment, 2 for medical exam, and 3 for interview? But my problem/worry is this all feels not right. Why would she have to travel from Mexico City to that town (CIUDAD JUAREZ)? Why not Mexico consulate? Also to not have an appointment and just show up after all the travel to get there is odd as well.

Does this make any sense to anyone???

THANKS in advance!


Ciudad Juarez is the ONLY city in Mexico that handles K1 Visas.



Here is what I found, just none of the things I read up till now told me this. Maybe I need to learn how to read better. smile.gif Just strange to go all that way without an appointment setup first!

http://ciudadjuarez....v/wwwhivfi.html


It is an open appointment and yes CDJ is the only location in Mexico for K visas. Fortunately my wife was from CDJ.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-01-17 15:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionI-134 - Previously Submitted Affidavit of Support
1 month after your divorce and you are filing for a K1? blink.gif

Edited by Gaby&Talbert, 28 March 2008 - 04:23 PM.

Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-03-28 16:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionWe have interview but no Physical Packet 4
QUOTE (masterpiece91 @ Apr 17 2008, 10:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
In Ecuador there is no Packet 3 so once you find out from the Consulate website that they have mailed your packet 4 you are able to make the appointment for the interview as long as you have completed all the instructions on Packet 4. Well we downloaded Packet 4 from the website and completed all the instruction but we have our interview on April 21 which is this monday and we still have not received anything in the mail from the consulate. Do we need to actually have the physical copy of the packet 4 with us for the interview or the one from the website ok? blink.gif


I know Mexico has everything you need on the website and that is what we did. We had everything ready before we ever received the packet from the consulate. The only thing you acttually need is the appointment letter. As long as you have all the documents required by the consulate it doesn't matter if you have the actual packet from the consulate.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-04-17 11:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTraveling to the Us after aproval with B1
when the K1 visa is issued they will take her B1 visa away. If you live on a border town and you have a B1 visa you can cross all you want but you can only travel beyond the US checkpoints with an I-94.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-04-15 15:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionTrapped In Paradise
QUOTE (ChuckNTeresa @ May 9 2008, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Alex & Rachel @ May 9 2008, 04:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That's a great article! As always I'm really hoping that your situation can be resolved quickly. It must be amazingly frustrating yet you are not giving up; you are both very strong people. good.gif


Thank you for following up with as you know this is a very very slow process !!!! I believe our strength comes from being together, we are bot fighting for the same dream and enjoying every minute of being together ! Months beofore this terrible thing that happened we were not together for months !!! We are able to hold each other laugh with each other and cry together !!!! The best thing is evening know what could really happen we are able to excersie our faith together in all areas !!! We are praying to be home Very soon with Our families !!! Thank you so much again and we will keep you updated !!!! together we are strong !!! Chuck and Teresa


SO what are you guys doing next? The article said the court of appeals may take years? Why not get married and file an I-130? I know it isn't fare but man I would not wait years and still have a potential denial and have to do the I-130 anyway.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2008-05-09 11:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionciudad juarez k1 visa interview
QUOTE (Loladv37 @ Dec 16 2009, 01:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
no never illegaly or at all. thanks for all of your input. he got the visa this morning and on his way to cross. thank you soo much. what is next?


Get Married kicking.gif

Then go through the AOS process blink.gif
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2009-12-16 14:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHELP for Husbands Visa interview in Ciudad Juarez Dec 23, 2009
This is not the website use for support if you need to file a waiver. www.immigrate2us.net will be much more supportive. You need to make sure you have the waiver letter completed before you go. Your mind will be much clearer before rather than after. go to the other site and read all the example letters and make sure you are very clear and prepared for what you need to do.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2009-12-16 15:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (Brianna Y Alex @ Dec 17 2009, 05:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
smile.gif congratulations! you've waited long enough..now it's time to move up and on! good luck with everything.

We started about the same time too and my wife should have her 10 year green card this month.
Let me ask why you didn't get married and then you would be getting your IR1 now instead of just a K1?
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2009-12-17 19:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (Ernesto y Yadira @ Nov 24 2009, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (msacano @ Nov 21 2009, 12:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We are stuck here till at least Monday. DHL still does not have his visa. I guess all we can do is wait.. UGHHHH


Yadi got her visa on Thursday Nov 19.....SHE IS FINALLY HOME WITH ME kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

WE ALREADY APPLIED FOR THE MARRIAGE LICENSE....I AM STARTING ON THE AOS FORMS...

DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT PROVIDING VACCINE INFO, SINCE K1 VISA HOLDERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE ANOTHER MEDICAL (IF WITHIN 1 YEAR OF ENTRY)?

THAT IS WHERE WE ARE AT!!!

I HOPE YOU GUYS ARE DOING GREAT....IT REALLY SUCKED DOWN THERE.


go to the USCIS website and look up a CS close to you. Go to the Aos guidelines here and the aos forum and you will see everything you need to do for aos.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2009-11-25 08:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (Tom_A @ Aug 23 2009, 11:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (gerrymeridamx @ Aug 22 2009, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks so much Kathy,
I feel the same way. I wouldn't have any idea what I'm doing if it weren't for VJ. Today I looked back through all of the Juarez forums trying to figure out how long it really takes them to process the 129 f at CDJ. What Tom said really put me at ease. It is nice to have someone go through it right before we are going to go. I sometimes get worried that our visa will be stuck at Juarez for months too because if you go to the timelines and set a search just for Mexico it looks like CDJ takes at the very least 49 days (and most were a lot longer) between arrival and visa-in-hand. But if you look at what Tom and others have said in this forum it is a lot shorter.

I hope and hope Roberto will be here by October.

I am still torn about whether I (USC) should go to Juarez or not. Does anyone here have an opinion about that?



I have an opinion regarding whether to attend the visa medical exam and interview. You may not attend in person with your SO but you can stay back and give moral support to your SO. I read in another forum that the SO was at the interview and was made to feel like she was lying, etc. Her Fiance went to the consulate and cleared it all up by answering questions and providing more evidence to support their REAL relationship. I couldn't sit at home thinking that
my fiancee and kids were at their interview and they needed something and I wasn't here to support them. So, I
recommend you being with your SO to support them and make sure they have everything they need from you first
hand. In case you don't know what SO is. It means Significant Other. Sorry for acronyms. hehehehe All the very
best of luck to everyone who follows us in this process. Godspeed.

I agree it is better to be there to suppport your SO

Don't forget that as far as I know. Nobody here is an immigration attorney and this is all he/she does. most of us are all in the same boat, passing on experiences to the next couple so they can succeed at this process.


Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2009-08-24 07:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
Has anyone recently gone through with a waiver in Juarez? We have a friend that will need a waiver but I haven't heard much about the pilot program in Juarez lately.
Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2009-03-24 08:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (YGandMAT @ Feb 3 2009, 08:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (GueraKristina @ Feb 3 2009, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks so much taby and albert. Also, Buggy, i would suggest that she bring her vaccination records, so she can get it transcribed. she will need to have it for the AOS process, or she will have to get all the shots over again.... EXPENSIVE!!!!! since she will probably not have insurance right away when she enters. Plus, regardless, its an uncessary expense if she has already had the shots.

This is why I said to call the CS first to verify if anything needs to be translated. I only mention this because my wife went to the Dr in Juarez just because she had some problems and her Dr here was unable to understand the medicines and MRI report from Mexico so he had to have someone translate it first. I would just ask the CS before you make a trip?
No translation needed on the vaccinations. They only need to transcribe them to the correct form. The Civil Surgeon would know the correct form. Go got the USCIS.GOV website and search for the Civil Surgeons in your area. I would call and shop for the best deal. Some will try to tell you he needs the whole medical examination, so tell him he only needs the transcription of his vaccination records. If he is missing any vaccinations, they would let you know.


Gaby&TalbertMaleMexico2009-02-03 23:49:00