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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionColombia Club
Lucho,

Do you have the CSC number? There not listed in the book. I found one # but it's disconnected.

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-19 08:50:00
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Chester,

What did they ask Monica during questioning? 45 minutes is a long time.

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-17 11:31:00
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QUOTE (Chester y Monica @ Sep 17 2007, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
POE last yesterday at Houston.
Cali - Houston no problems. About 2 hours total for immigration. We went to the line for the visitors, then she was asked to go to a processing room and I waited for another 45 minutes. While I was waiting I was reclaiming our luggage.

Arrived here in SFO at 9:30pm and we were home by 11:00 pm.


A fin, K1 chapter closed, AOS begins.



Chester..Congratulations.

Rafael good.gif
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-17 11:28:00
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Hey Byron do you and your fiancee have most of your things ready for your interview?

By the looks of things (VSC) you may be next?

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-17 11:04:00
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FYI,

Colombian Valentine is tommorow.

Sept. 15th.
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-14 16:05:00
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No, the documents you send along with the AOS packet do not have to be translated by a certified translator, but the person who translates them has to certify on the document showing the translation that he/she is fluent in English. This could be a friend, a family member or someone you ask. A translation can cost $9k pesos in Colombia but some of them will say that you need the documents "apostilled" in order to have them translated, this is NOT TRUE, they're just trying to get more money out of you.

Chester said that Dr. Roa accepted his fiancée's vaccination card and they were not that recent. My husband got his back in June, so we'll see what he says since he's seeing the same doctor.


Diana
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Diana,

Thanks! good.gif

I was like 60,000 pesos is way too much for a translation blink.gif . Right?

Yeah my fiance is looking into the vaccines. she she found a place that is goverment run. So she going to check it out.

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-14 15:43:00
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Hey guys, i had some questions

I saw in a previous post by Lucho that the birth cert for AOS process does not have to be translated by a certified translator. Is this still the case? They are charging her $60.000 COP for the translation I this is too much. Want to avoid any unnecessary expenses.

In a previous post by Diana I read that vaccines are only valid for 8 days. Is this still true? Chester and Luish how long before your fiancées had there vacancies done before going to the interview?

And if anyone knows changing addresses or moving states before going to the interview. Will this cause a problem at the interview?

Dre thank you for the Declaracion Juramental. My fiancées is also going to get a letter from the church she was baptized at.

Thanks guys

Rafael good.gif
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-14 13:03:00
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QUOTE (LUISH @ Sep 11 2007, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi to everyone , just camer back from bogota and the cold, but with good news,

VIVIANA AND I WEREW APPROVED FOR THE VISA....

Details tomorrow, since I got work tonight, bye
and thanks to everyone that were always very supportive...



kicking.gif Luish and Vivian CONGRATULATIONS on your approval. kicking.gif
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-11 20:23:00
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QUOTE (lucho562 @ Sep 11 2007, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Entonces... @ Sep 11 2007, 06:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dre, If Yuly has her birth cert. she won't need to do this correct.

El Fe de Bautismo that they ask on Packet 3 is only need if there is no Birth Cert.

Rafael


Rafael,

If I may answer your question, although directed to Andrea.

Yes, you will still need to get the Declaracion Juramental even if you have the Registro Civil. Dont try to cut corners headbonk.gif It is always better to be overprepared than just have enough to get you by.


You're right. Better to be safe than sorry. I went and PM Andrea to get the doc.

Thanx for looking out Lucho good.gif
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-11 10:00:00
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Question to the club,

I have read that if you relocate or move you have to fill out an online form at USCIS after 10 days of relocating.

Has anyone one Relocated addresses or states for that matter during the wait of NOA2? And if so was easy or did it complicate the process?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. good.gif

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-11 09:02:00
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QUOTE (OskaryAndrea @ Sep 10 2007, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rafael, we also had the same situation and what you need is called a Declaracion Juramental. It needs to be filled out and signed by a relative (not the parents) that can witness the birth (an uncle or aunt will work well) ....they don't care about your religious affiliation. As you know, the baptism certificate acts as a birth certificate for many Colombians who are born far from a city (en el campo) and that is why the govn't uses it interchangeably with the registor civil. The Declaracion Juramental will take its place. If you PM me your email address, I'll forward you the form. Have a relative sign the document with a Notary.


Dre



Dre, If Yuly has her birth cert. she won't need to do this correct.

El Fe de Bautismo that they ask on Packet 3 is only need if there is no Birth Cert.

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-11 08:54:00
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QUOTE (Chester y Monica @ Sep 10 2007, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was wondering if it is OK to line up on the US Citizens/Residents line during POE. We'll be arriving via Houston and we got crummy seats almost at the back of the plane. This means that almost everyone will be in front of us on the Visitors line.
whistling.gif

FYI - If you plan on visiting Bogota and see the sites, go to Monserate or Montserat ?
We made it up the top on foot via the steps in under 2 hours, talk about FAITH!

Or you can take the cable car and be up there in 5 minutes.



Congrats Chester and Monica. You guys look very joyus together. The picture looks fantastic.

Can't wait to go back!!!

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-11 08:50:00
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Chester when they asked you how many times did you go to Colombia..and you went seven times ...

will my one time be a problem... unsure.gif

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-08 22:42:00
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Lucho,

I saw you put Td, Varicella, MMR.

but what about these others don't have to be done?

Mumps, measles, rubella, polio, tetanus and diphtheria toxoids, pertussis,
influenzae type B (HIB), Hepatitis B, Varicella, pneumococcal, and influenza.

and any word on any policies about vacunas ..I remeber you metion way back that you saw a change...

just making sure.

thanks

rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-07 14:53:00
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QUOTE (lucho562 @ Sep 7 2007, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Td
MMR
Varicela

Those are the 3 vaccinations needed for ages 18 thru 64....(not positive if its 64 or 65). FYI, some of the vaccines need to be given in multiple doses, several weeks apart.



Thanks Lucho. good.gif

I going to ask her get that taken care of.

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-07 14:29:00
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Hey gang,

What are the vacunas that Yuly will need? I'm going to email her now about it. helpsmilie.gif

Thanks
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-07 13:40:00
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QUOTE (lucho562 @ Sep 7 2007, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rafael,

The only document that you need notarized here in the states is the I134.

The only documents that you need to be autenticada in Colombia are the Registro Civil, and all the evidence that you will be taking in place of the Partida de Bautismo.


Thanks Lucho..You da man. good.gif
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-07 13:30:00
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[/quote]
The definitions I would use are as follows:
Authenticated = A person with the required knowledge (in this case, knowledge of both languages) is making a statement and signing that the information is correct as presented. This person is not required to have some special license, such as a Notary Public.
Apostilled = This is a term referring to an "officially" certified copy of a document, such as a divorce decree or birth certificate, that will be recognized internationally. In the United States, for example, if you get a copy of your birth certificate to provide to Colombia authorities, it must be "apostilled" by your state's Secretary of State office. They handle this sort of stuff all the time.
Notarized = This refers to a document that is viewed and certified by a Notary Public - usually to witness a signature. Notaries in the US have considerably less power or authority than those in Colombia, where they seem to serve more in the role of a Justice of the Peace or paralegal.

So, short answer to your question - no, a document does not have to be notarized to be authenticated. I translated the birth records for Lorena's sons and a young waitress working at a local Mexican restaurant read the documents over and signed them stating they were accurate translations. My divorce decree, however, was apostilled at the Missouri Secretary of State's office, while some documents were notarized by a lady at my bank.

I know it can be confusing, but it becomes clearer as you go through the process. Just hang in there.
Charles
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Charles,

Thank you very much for the run down. Yeah I hope it gets clear soon it has been a rough journey, but definitely this club makes a whole world of difference.

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-07 12:30:00
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QUOTE (lucho562 @ Sep 7 2007, 11:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rafael,

I would take that letter, but first have it authenticated. I still would get with Andrea on this one, since she's been thru this situation.

I see that you receieved your NOA1, 3 months ago. You could have your fiance start getting the required vaccinations taken care of now.

VJ fantasy football idea didnt take off like I hoped it would.



Lucho,

Authenticated would be the same as notarized??? There so many terms Authenticated, Apostilled, Notarized, I just get a little mixed up with the terminology.. blink.gif

Okay so get the the vaccinations in order...Vacirla , Td, MMR. Chester any updates on the vaccinations needed or is still the same. I ask you becasue you are the last one the go through BGT.

yeah I was thinking of 90 days since NOA1 ...how much longer???? unsure.gif

Yeah it seems not many football fans on VJ.
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-07 12:06:00
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QUOTE (lucho562 @ Sep 7 2007, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rafael,

QUOTE
Not catholic no fe de bautismo registered.


This may still be an issue that needs to be taken care of. I would check with Andrea and Buck, I believe both of them had the same situation. You will probably need to take some other documents that proves that your fiance is not catholic.

You still have plenty of items left out, but i'm assuming that you will take care of them once your petition is approved.



What’s up Lucho, No go on the Fantasy football I seen.

Yeah on this FE DE BAUTISMO document we had a replacement. We had a letter of membership given by her pastor of her church that states the day she was baptized and membership. This should work, right? I received a letter from my pastor as well, just in case.

What more do you think I should dig up?

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-07 11:18:00
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Well I just wanted to see if anyone can tell me what I'm missing. Here is a list of what Yuly has currently

Passaport
Registro de nacimiento (2 copies)
Paseo Judicial
Certificado Migratorio (has been ordered)

I want to bring the I-134 and the proof of our relationship with me when I go to the interview.

Some of things on the packet 3 list she won't need...

First time married no divorce decree needed
No crimes committed any need for criminal background check.
Not catholic no fe de bautismo registered.
Never been in the military no military record needed.

Is there something that I'm missing or I should get now and out of the way?

Thanks,


Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-07 10:13:00
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QUOTE (Chester y Monica @ Sep 6 2007, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
jest.gif APPPPPPROVED!!!!!

Pick up on Monday Sept 10.

Monica and I are very HAPPY!!!!!


I'll write more later, we need to get something to eat. We got inside the embassy as the first K1 but we only got the interview at 1:00 PM. Thanks for all your support!


APPPPPPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! jest.gif


kicking.gif Chester and Monica CONGRATS on your approval. kicking.gif

This is awesome news. Hope to hear your experience but now just enjoy.
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-07 09:54:00
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Byron-Leidy,

Hang in their Byron and be strong. Leidy needs you to be strong. You will make it through.

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-09-04 10:52:00
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What's up Jmarsh, welcome to club.

You couldn't of have chosen a better place to spend your days awaiting your approval. This definitely get all the 411 for K1 process.
good.gif
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-30 08:47:00
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QUOTE (lucho562 @ Aug 28 2007, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rafael,
1. I'm not sure if the certificado judicial is suppose to have the destination country. I dont recall what Wendy's certificate said. I would put USA, but let's see if someone else remembers.

2. Certificado Migratorio is the same as Certificado de entradas/salidas.



good.gif Man Thanx, Lucho, do you know if their expiration dates on these documents. I don't know when our NOA2 is coming it has been 81 days since NOA1 and no word whistling.gif . so should we wait, I would hate them to go again and spend more money.

And I read that the Cert. de entrada y salidas has to be sealed a never open. Is this true, to let Yuly know this before hand.
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-28 10:28:00
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Good moooooring, Colombia club

Yesterday I was speaking to Yuly and ask me to ask you guys If the DAS Certificado Judicial has to have on there where the person is going. In her case she would put USA but is this needed. The reason we ask is because her aunt just was in the process to get a Spain visa and the CO notice that the DAS did not have that bit of information of where she was going (Spain), so they sent her back. So we are wondering is this the case for our DAS request.

She also asked if we needed the Certificado Migratorio or Certificado de entrada y salidad, or are they one in the same?

Can anyone help me out on this ...I will be reviewing previous post as well to see any info I have missed on this topic.

Thanks guys.

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-28 08:10:00
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QUOTE (Mike and Adriana @ Aug 23 2007, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rent receipts? For rental of what? An apartment for the spouse/fiancee in Colombia? Never hear of this before. If there is anything "unique" to your facts and circumstances related to your case, you may want to bring along evidence.

Maybe your are talking about the "declaraciones de renta"...which is your 1040.

By the way, if you have the tax transcript, you don't need copies of your return....and vice versa.

Mike

QUOTE (Entonces... @ Aug 23 2007, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (lucho562 @ Aug 23 2007, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Scott,
Although the I134 instructions states that you do not have to provide tax returns unless self-employed.

However, Packet 4 says the following

(12)Pruebas de sostenimiento. De su prometido(a) : “Affidavit of Support” –
(Forma I-134) carta de empleo y declaraciones de renta (1040) del último año.

Always provide more, never think that the minimum is sufficient. If they would ask for only 10 photos, give them 20. wink.gif

I also qualified on income alone, no assets. This is what I provided with my I134.

I134
1) Employment letter
2) 3 months of paystubs
3) W2 & 1040 for 2004, 2005, 2006
4) Tax transcripts for 2004, 2005, 2006


Lucho,

Do we have to include rent receipts, too?

I saw that the CO asks Sam y Nydia for this.



Mike,

Thank you for clearing that up for me. I was translating "Declaraciones de Renta" literally, as "declaration of rent". So by that I was under the impression we had to show proof of either rent receipts or mortgage statements.

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-24 08:22:00
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QUOTE (lucho562 @ Aug 23 2007, 10:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Scott,
Although the I134 instructions states that you do not have to provide tax returns unless self-employed.

However, Packet 4 says the following

(12)Pruebas de sostenimiento. De su prometido(a) : “Affidavit of Support” –
(Forma I-134) carta de empleo y declaraciones de renta (1040) del último año.

Always provide more, never think that the minimum is sufficient. If they would ask for only 10 photos, give them 20. wink.gif

I also qualified on income alone, no assets. This is what I provided with my I134.

I134
1) Employment letter
2) 3 months of paystubs
3) W2 & 1040 for 2004, 2005, 2006
4) Tax transcripts for 2004, 2005, 2006


Lucho,

Do we have to include rent receipts, too?

I saw that the CO asks Sam y Nydia for this.
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-23 10:45:00
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the other post was not clear hope this one is..

Buenos dias to all,

I have been keeping track of how many visas appt. and how many of those are K1. Just FYI.

April
Total 1120....K1 157

May
Total 1409...K1 240

June
Total 787...K1 179

July
Total 655..K1 was not given

Aug
Total 879...K1 131

Sept
Total 1035...K1 127
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-23 10:42:00
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Buenos dias to all,

I have been keeping track of how many visas are issues and how many of those are K1. Just FYI.

Visas

April May June July Aug Sept
K1 157 240 179 N/A 131 127
Total 1120 1409 787 655 879 1035

* July did not have K1 listed. ??

Rafael

Edited by Entonces..., 23 August 2007 - 10:35 AM.

Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-23 10:33:00
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Casi que no...jajaja

Congrat Sam y Nydia... good.gif kicking.gif
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-22 14:11:00
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QUOTE (buck501 @ Aug 22 2007, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Entonces... @ Aug 22 2007, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quick question Buck or anyone that ahs been through the process in the last few months months. Can anyone give me idea how much was spent without room and board. Expenses like passport, DAS, lab/medical, vacs. fees, etc. I want to have an idea of what to expect.

thanx guys,

Rafael


Visa fee to bank $100 US
Lab $150,000 pesos
Med exam $130,000 pesos
Vaccuna $100 US
DAS $29,000 peso


To answear what you did not ask for..............this whole process is SPENDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hired a lawyer, no help so far. This site has given me the correct info. The lawyer is worthless for info after the application leaves NVC. The one mistake I made was not listening to Luchco, he said ask questions, I did, but not enough. Info here is free!!
So, as of now I am into this whole thing, airfare for visits, lawyer and all other expenses about $20k. Still more to come before we get the visa and then the AOS cost.
I had posted this before. My advice is plan ahead. Airfare for me to Colombia runs about $750.00. Seven trips so far. Add on food, hotel and what not, fees for the visa and it adds up fast. This whole process is not for the faint of heart. LOL.
I do not know how people do it that barely make enough to qualify for support.



Does the price for DAS include both certificates? There is two..Certificado Judicial and Certificado Migratorio. My fiance $66 for the passport. Seem resonable enough.
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-22 10:29:00
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Quick question Buck or anyone that ahs been through the process in the last few months months. Can anyone give me idea how much was spent without room and board. Expenses like passport, DAS, lab/medical, vacs. fees, etc. I want to have an idea of what to expect.

thanx guys,

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-22 09:37:00
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Hope all is well with Sam and Nydia. unsure.gif
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-21 15:25:00
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Buck,

But did they look legit? How where they together? Becasue it is odd that there are some that have 2 min interviews and out the door others a mountain of eveidence and get denied. I think all of this is case by case. Thats my feel on it.

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-21 12:17:00
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Sam y Nydia,

I hope all goes well in the interview today. Let us know how it went when you have a chance. Thanks

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-21 08:54:00
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QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Aug 20 2007, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You might based on old data. Earlier this yeat it was taking about 3-4 months to get an NOA2, that seems to have changed after May.


Diana


Diana,

Hope all is well. I just had a question about the change since May. Have NOA2 been coming faster or slower?
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-20 14:38:00
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QUOTE (lucho562 @ Aug 20 2007, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hold off on the shots until you get NOA2. By then some people ahead of you should know whats up with the new policies if any.

And yes, you have a shot to have your lady with you by christmas. Just read up, and learn some of the shortcuts and you will succeed.


Sounds like a plan...thanks champ. I just have to hang in their, it is rough man. I don't how all you have done it..I hope she will like it over here when she gets here. How is you wife, Wendy adjusting to the change? Has it been hard for her? I really want to get prepare for that too.

Yeah most definitely we will use the shortcuts...I used the one you gave to Byron about the RFE..and they did not tell me anything different they just told me your case is pending ...
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-20 14:33:00
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QUOTE (lucho562 @ Aug 20 2007, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Rafael,

I will not get into the vaccination policy or procedures. Wait until your fiance receives packet 3 and see what it says to do. The current packet 3 on the embassys website does not mention a change to vaccines. However, I did see a mentioning to a change, but for a different type of visa, not K1.

The DAS paperwork and birth certificate do NOT expire in a few weeks. The DAS paperwork is good for 1 year. The birth certificate does not expire at all.

Here is the packet 3 for k1 visas link
http://colombia.usem...ciones_temp.pdf



Lucho.. thanx for the packet 3... good.gif

Cool, we will hold off the shots...but we should get the other stuff right...?

so what you think...do think the NOA2 will come around soon. I would really like for her to be here for the holidays ...thanksgiving and Christmas...do you think we have a shot?

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-20 14:20:00
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Can someone help me on this, blink.gif

Okay I'm hoping that NOA2 is not too far from happening...so, what I was thinking to get all needed documentation now, but I don't want us to spend money on birth cert or DAS paper work, knowing that it will expire in few weeks. Is this true and can anyone offer me some insight. Thanks...

Lucho much props on the fotos of the embassy you took... good.gif

I look on the Embassy website and I was unable to find the new vaccination policy. That is another thing that I would hate my fiancé go through twice. If she gets them this month in Cali and we go to Dra. Gonzalez when it our turn does she have to get them again?

Rafael
Entonces...MaleColombia2007-08-20 14:05:00