Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Philippines	Paid AOS Fee Today	QUOTE (Mark&Gladys @ Aug 31 2009, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi All: Received our NVC packet today with the AOS Invoice and Choice of Agent Form DS-3032. Paid the fee and will have the form back to the NVC tomorrow. What's next? What should we be doing now and what does the timeline look like for us going forward. Thanks for your help! Mark and Gladys In my case we paid the AOS the 14th and sent the DS-3032 the 16th so we received the IV bill on 24th.. you should call to the NVC in about week!	Aneudy Martinez	Male	Dominican Republic	2009-08-31 23:42:00
Philippines	April 15 interview at 0715!!	Congratulations And good Luck!	Aneudy Martinez	Male	Dominican Republic	2010-03-23 00:57:00
Philippines	Visa interview finally!!	NICE!!! AND GOOD LUCK AT YOUR INTERVIEW DEAR	Yoris	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-03-29 00:30:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Marrying while being in the US on b1/b2 visa	QUOTE (Kailey @ May 14 2009, 07:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Reba @ May 14 2009, 07:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Kailey @ May 14 2009, 06:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> - If it is legal - than it's a good thing and must be used. if it is illegal than we won't use that way. but if it is perfectly legal it would be a bit stupid not to use it, don't you think? That's the thing though Kailey, it is not entirely legal, and you leave yourself open to possible denial of adjustment of status and deportation with no avenue of appeal, and then bannishment. Yes it happens every day that people come to the US and lie to officials about their reason for being here. Then they apply to adjust status, their lie is found out, then they're sent packing. Your choice if you want that possible outcome to your marriage, of if you'd rather do it the entirely legal way and wait it out in your home country. Reba, that makes sense what you are saying. Ok, then do you know if applying for K1 annuls automatically the existing b1/b2? Or i still can come to visit my fiancee while the K1 is being processed? Of course it's about visiting and returning back home in time. Your B1/B2 is cancelled at the interview level, before printing the K1 in your visa, you can't continue using it for traveling back and forth but you have to show strong ties at the POE. Good luck but I wouldn't recommend this to you. I had B1/B2 visa and we filed for a K1.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-05-14 10:04:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K-3 visa vs. CR-1	QUOTE (Antwifam @ Jul 1 2009, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am very new to this entire process. Can anyone tell me why one would go with a CR-1 instead of the K-3? We have already filed the K-3 and we are still waiting for a response from USCIS. Is the CR-1 process faster than the K-3? Thanks in advance for you time and response. here are the guides http://www.visajourn...amp;page=guides	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-07-01 15:35:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	K-3 visa vs. CR-1	QUOTE (Antwifam @ Jul 1 2009, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am very new to this entire process. Can anyone tell me why one would go with a CR-1 instead of the K-3? We have already filed the K-3 and we are still waiting for a response from USCIS. Is the CR-1 process faster than the K-3? Thanks in advance for you time and response. My advice is to change to a CR-1. Edited by YMR, 01 July 2009 - 03:34 PM.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-07-01 15:33:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Denied...HELP ME	QUOTE (Karina & ALex @ Sep 12 2009, 10:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ANODES09 @ Sep 12 2009, 04:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (HYZ @ Sep 11 2009, 03:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, I wish I could help, but I am new at this and I don't know much. I just wanted to show some support as a fellow Dominican. I know that the consulate in DR can be very difficult, and I am nervous myself about my own case because even if our relationships and marriages are true, they don't care they just decide whatever they want. I'm sorry to hear about what is happening to you, sorry I can't help. Good luck and if you speak Spanish, con Dios delante todo saldra bien, solo hay que tener fe. I'm inclined to slightly disagree with your comment.... Yes, the consulate in the Dominican Republic can be difficult, but you have to understand why they are being difficult. Fraud is extremely high in this country for numerous reasons. No, the consulate cannot just decide on whatever they want. That's against the law. If that were the case, I'm pretty sure no one would get approved. It's up to us to be prepared properly. If we know that we're going to be tested and tried going into the fire then we need have ALL (and I mean ALL) documentation prepared. Sometimes you have to fight fire with fire. If you go in to the consulate with a gaping hole in proving your relationship is valid....guess what? They are going to hone in and move in for the kill. No doubt about it. I said the same thing your saying. But look what happened to me. When i was there i think only 4 couples got their visas, once they tell you to go to room 11, its over. The consulate it is not difficult, we are the difficult. Maybe your partner was messing around with other girls and you didn't know about it. They do field investigations and nobody knows they are doing that. They go undercover. No logos in the clothes, not ID, not vehicles. They just go like a simple person but they are employees, they have been trained in investigation techniques. You figure out what you both did to have the denial on your petition. I am almost sure there is something wrong here.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-09-14 11:14:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	23 year old, spouse abroad, must pay taxes ! HELP	QUOTE (pushbrk @ Nov 8 2009, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Married2aTico @ Nov 8 2009, 05:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (SunDrop @ Nov 8 2009, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Married2aTico @ Nov 8 2009, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If your fiance receives a K3, she can immediately file for work permission on entry to the USA. It usually takes 2-3 months to receive and then she can apply for a SSN, which takes a few weeks to receive. In my recent personal experience, my husband had all he needed to work legally in about 2.5 months. She can apply for an SSN approximately 2 weeks after entering the country. This is the time it takes to get her entry record updated on the database they search. You can try before then, but if they can't' find you on the system, tell them you'll come back and don't let them submit an enquiry form because this adds time to the process! Make sure that your cosponsor is aware of his/her 40 quarter obligation, as the Officer may make a call to this person to verify that he/she truly understands what they are signing up for as a cosponsor. After all, it is a ten-year obligation! The 40 quarter obligation can be shared, can't it? Namely, if the beneficiary begins work in the second quarter after arriving and remains continuously employed, then the obligation period is reduced to 5 years and 1 quarter (where they would actually have 41 documented quarters as a couple). I'm not sure about this, so will need to research but interested in anyone else's input! Just a word of caution: While you may be allowed to apply for a SSN on entry with a K3 visa, that does not mean it will granted. Many K3 holders are turned down because the SSA does not feel that they require and/or are eligible for one. Once a spouse obtains work authorization, it is very unlikely that a SSN would not be issued, since there is a clear reason why one is needed. Also, thanks PB for the clarification on the IR1/CR1. I knew the eligibilty requirements, just not which one was which. My husband and I are waiting until our two year anniversary to adjust status so that he will get the 10 year GC. An application for SSN will not be accepted from a K3 visa holder until they have either EAD or a green card. Sorry, I mixed up the terms, yes she should be entitled to a CR-1. Go for it don't think twice.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-11-12 13:21:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	23 year old, spouse abroad, must pay taxes ! HELP	QUOTE (eliu212 @ Nov 5 2009, 05:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello all. I’m a US citizen that met a girl in the Dominican Republic around 3 years ago, married her this summer (July) and want to bring her to New York where I reside. I filed for the documents to bring her over and received this approval notice This is the status online The person helping us in this matter mentioned that I have to seek help with my taxes as it can have an effect on the case decision. I am a 23 year old, make around $12,000 a year on free lance computer repairs. However I have never reported taxes and am sure that will be an issue. I rent a room in a house, have a vehicle, pay all my bills on time, have good credit. My questions are the following: -How would my tax issue affect this? -Were can I get cheap or free help with filing? -Should I file now, or tax season? -I would have to declare a bit more than what I make to meet immigration requirements right? (~$18,000), or I'm not if my co-sponsor will cancel out the higher income requirement.. (sorry I know its off topic) Well that's about it, I really appreciate your time, Thank you very much. P.S. Had a seasonal job this summer in a retail store, I suppose that should help... ####### I don't know anything of taxes. Read the guides, at the National visa Center try to change for a IR1 visa, this way you don't have to pay for adj (US1,100)of status once she gets there, and she would get permission for work in 1 month.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-11-06 08:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K-1 Visa Interview	It is not required, if your fiance has all the papers in order everything will be fine. The consulate is very picky here just ask to your SO bring all the papers and try do not get the nervous that day. Good Luck	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-03-02 13:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	How much time to enter US once K1 Visa is issued by Embassy?	QUOTE (MarkNAshley @ Mar 1 2008, 08:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (ScoNoun @ Mar 1 2008, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi VJ, I have a question….. Can someone tell how much time a person have to enter the US once a K1 Visa is issued? Specifically, the US Embassy is in Cambodia. I think its six months but I just want to confirm. Someone told me that its 3 month so I am a little concern because it will affect me and my fiancée’s plans. Thank you in advance. it's actually 120 Days...worldwide...so 4 months Once the visa is issued the fiance has 6 months to enter, the kid of the fiance (if any) 1 year for entering to US. 120 days is the validity of the NOA2 from the moment of the approval to the interview, the CO has the right the provide more time for this since some embassies are busier than other, and everything depends of the interview schedule.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-03-01 19:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	any idea for BDAY PRESENT for you FIANCE IN USA?	QUOTE (mayumi_anthony @ Mar 19 2008, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> sorry for posting this topic here but i really need some advice,my fiance's birthday in USA is gonna be so soon,I got tired from thinking and now i decided to ask advice from my beloved vj'ers ,I want to surprise him with something but i dont have an idea what to send him.He is 25 years old. ANyone here who did the same thing before and surprised your man? THank you!! thank you! thank you! I ordered a dominican flag cake and prepared mexican food (tacos for my boyfriend birthday), I posted a couple of pics under overseas so you can have an idea. If the birthday is for summer time you can prepare the birthday with a Hawai decoration. I have more pictures if you want to see them	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-03-19 12:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	What is a CARNET Style Picture	QUOTE (msmuth @ Mar 25 2008, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Excuse my ignorance, but I have never heard of the term "CARNET". Can someone exlpain what a CARNET style picture is as it relates to the post about the 3 police certificates needed in Lima Peru? Thank you. CARNET style means ID pictures, same pictures 2 x 2 used for attaching to the G325 or for other type of personal document where a picture is needed. Yes, the policy certificate requires pics. Good Luck.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-03-25 21:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	HE GOT IT HE GOT IT!!!	Congratulations	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-05-09 20:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	APPROVED!	Congratulations!!!! I have seen a couple Dec-07 approvals from California Service Center.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-07-03 11:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	k1 Dominican Republic timeline	You will be fine, just remember to save your documents as well as originals for the interview.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-03-30 15:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Case reached NVC	Thanks everydody. The package is here in Dominican Republic, I also got the case number.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-08-29 13:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Case reached NVC	I called on Tuesday night at NVC, and they say that my package arrived same day there, the representative told me to call at the end of the next week, to check if it has been forwarded to my country Consulate DR.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-08-24 14:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	interview attire	QUOTE (jetty @ Sep 19 2008, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi guys.. just wondering what to wear? can we just go casual tops and maong pants? hehehe.. (for girls?)... is it ok? what do u suggest I would suggest that you wear a blouse or shirt instead of a casual top.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-09-19 10:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	October Interviews	QUOTE (aponciano @ Sep 9 2008, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YMR @ Sep 9 2008, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (aponciano @ Sep 9 2008, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YMR @ Sep 9 2008, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (aponciano @ Sep 8 2008, 07:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YMR @ Sep 7 2008, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (aponciano @ Sep 5 2008, 06:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 4 2008, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you looked at timelines of others who have transited DR? DR is notoriously slow to interview, at least in the past. I have heard some experienced up to 18 months from consulate receipt to interview.... A quick glance at the VJ stats indicaates 407 days. It took longer before but since last year the NVC is scheduling the interview instead of the consulate so is much quicker. Does anybody know when is the deadline or cutoff date. My package left NVC on August 22, I haven´t heard anything yet. The consulate is slow. YMR, when they completed your case? August 22-2008 but the Consulate is very slow here. So if your case left on the 22nd it means you have an interview scheduled, give them a call. I called now, App. is on Nov 5th. Wow, that means my will be in December. Maybe yours is for Nov too,there are only 3 days of difference between both applications. Nobody knows. I am going to request to reeschedule the appointment for next year. this way I can wait until my son ends the school. So I can take advantage of the 6 months range once they stamp the visa in my passport.. Edited by YMR, 10 September 2008 - 03:26 PM.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-09-10 15:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	October Interviews	QUOTE (aponciano @ Sep 9 2008, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YMR @ Sep 9 2008, 10:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (aponciano @ Sep 8 2008, 07:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YMR @ Sep 7 2008, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (aponciano @ Sep 5 2008, 06:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 4 2008, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you looked at timelines of others who have transited DR? DR is notoriously slow to interview, at least in the past. I have heard some experienced up to 18 months from consulate receipt to interview.... A quick glance at the VJ stats indicaates 407 days. It took longer before but since last year the NVC is scheduling the interview instead of the consulate so is much quicker. Does anybody know when is the deadline or cutoff date. My package left NVC on August 22, I haven´t heard anything yet. The consulate is slow. YMR, when they completed your case? August 22-2008 but the Consulate is very slow here. So if your case left on the 22nd it means you have an interview scheduled, give them a call. I called now, App. is on Nov 5th. Edited by YMR, 09 September 2008 - 11:38 AM.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-09-09 11:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	October Interviews	QUOTE (aponciano @ Sep 8 2008, 07:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YMR @ Sep 7 2008, 08:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (aponciano @ Sep 5 2008, 06:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 4 2008, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you looked at timelines of others who have transited DR? DR is notoriously slow to interview, at least in the past. I have heard some experienced up to 18 months from consulate receipt to interview.... A quick glance at the VJ stats indicaates 407 days. It took longer before but since last year the NVC is scheduling the interview instead of the consulate so is much quicker. Does anybody know when is the deadline or cutoff date. My package left NVC on August 22, I haven´t heard anything yet. The consulate is slow. YMR, when they completed your case? August 22-2008 but the Consulate is very slow here.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-09-09 09:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	October Interviews	QUOTE (aponciano @ Sep 5 2008, 06:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (fwaguy @ Sep 4 2008, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you looked at timelines of others who have transited DR? DR is notoriously slow to interview, at least in the past. I have heard some experienced up to 18 months from consulate receipt to interview.... A quick glance at the VJ stats indicaates 407 days. It took longer before but since last year the NVC is scheduling the interview instead of the consulate so is much quicker. Does anybody know when is the deadline or cutoff date. My package left NVC on August 22, I haven´t heard anything yet. The consulate is slow.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-09-07 19:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	October Interviews	QUOTE (aponciano @ Sep 3 2008, 06:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (happyinlove012408 @ Sep 3 2008, 05:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> If you case is completed before the deadline for each month which is the 2nd week of the month, you will be scheduled for the next month that is if the embassy is not overbooked but I have not seen a backlog for Dominican Republic. I have added your info to the spreadsheet on the NVC forum under case completed. Good luck. So by the end of next week i should know if they scheduled the interview for october? Your SO has to receive the packet and return the forms to the consulate, then your SO will receive the information for the appointment. Please read the guides, they are very useful.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-09-04 11:43:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Changing interview date	QUOTE (canadianagirl @ Oct 8 2008, 11:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hello there! We have recieved our K1 interview date and wonder if there is any way to postpone this date .... i've looked through the website but cant seem to find anything. Assistance? yes, all what you have to do is to call to the Embassy and request it. Good luck!!!	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-10-08 10:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Question on B1/B2 Max	First link: it means you got 10 years B1/B2, it is the maximum under the visitor visa. Good luck	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2008-12-03 11:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Kids with Attention Deficit Disorder	QUOTE (Natashabrenda @ Jan 22 2009, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have the same problem. And even though my son has a severe case of ADHD ,we had no problems at all with the medical. Actually ADHD kids are WAY better off in the USA since their treatment and school system is MUCH better for kids like that in the States. Just a little example from my son, he is almost 8 years old ,his "school" (regular elementary) kicked him out and wanted to force me to put him into a Psychiatric Childrens Hospital.luckily the Doctor there is a very smart man who told me that if possible I should move to the US asap because in Germany my son does not have a future. Luckily my Fiance has had a severe case of ADHD himself when he was a child and therefor understands the difficulties my son has and so does his family. So all in all,do not worry about the medical and be glad that you are moving to the US with your child. good Luck to you Nat Thanks for your comment, I really appreciate it. I am having problems in school too, all this problem started on August-2008, that he started in a new school. God is good, that he give you the good option of moving to US and of having a fiance who had same issue in the past.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-01-22 11:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Kids with Attention Deficit Disorder	QUOTE (Elghazi2008 @ Jan 21 2009, 06:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (YMR @ Jan 21 2009, 05:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does anyone has been in the medical examination with a kid who has been detected with attention deficil disorder recently, how did you managed it. My son is 7 years old. Did you tell to the doctor about it? Please help on this. I have not, but I wouldn't think that being diagnosed (when you say detected, I assumed you meant diagnosed?? ) with ADD would be a problem unless it caused him to be aggressive. Have the doctor who detected/diagnosed his ADD write a statement on his practice stationary explaining the circumstances of the diagnosis (level of aggressiveness, etc.) and take the original to the medical and the interview when it comes around. If the doctor at the medical asks, I wouldn't try hiding it...Hiding facts like that may cause problems later on down the road. Take a letter from the doctor who gave the diagnosis to help clarify your son's situation **ADD dianosis tends to be overdiagnosed and misunderstood. When I was taking my special education courses in school, that very fact of overdiagnosis of ADD and ADHD came up quite a bit!! It seems that boys between the ages of 7 and 13 are statistically found to be overdiagnosed because of their high energy level Go figure...boys with energy who can't help falling asleep when the teacher is BOOOORING... Anyway, my point is that if you haven't thought about it, you may want to consider getting a second opinion from a different doctor as well just to be sure If the second doctor says he doesn't see it, then that's one less thing to worry about at the medical ** Yes i wanted to say diagnosed, sorry it is a translation problem from Spanish to English. He is not aggresive, just he doesn´t pay attention in school and can´t be quiet. Yes, I took him to 3 doctors to get opinions from them. I got that writen diagnosis yesterday but I didn´t think about the interwiew, I got this for the school thanks for the recommendation I am going to send a photocopy to the school and to keep the original for the interview. Yes, he has a lot of energy. Thanks a lot. Edited by YMR, 21 January 2009 - 05:41 PM.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-01-21 17:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Kids with Attention Deficit Disorder	Does anyone has been in the medical examination with a kid who has been detected with attention deficil disorder recently, how did you managed it. My son is 7 years old. Did you tell to the doctor about it? Please help on this.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-01-21 17:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Financial Support Form	QUOTE (MitchandNatalie @ Feb 3 2009, 01:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quick question: For financial support on the DS-156 (I think), some people recommend the I-864, others the I-134. Are either fine? Details please I-864 is for K3 and CR-1 visas, for K1 the one needed is I-134. They changed the form and now doesn't have to be notarized. Good luck, My interview is next month on March.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-02-03 15:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Embassy denied visa due to expiration	QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Feb 5 2009, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That is weird. Most embassies, as long as the petition is 'in progress' will extend the expiration date. Did you try to call them? Yes it weird, the consulate has the right to extend it if you explained to them what happened.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-02-05 10:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Updated I-134	QUOTE (Precious @ Feb 10 2009, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi guys, I came across a new version of the I-134 (2008) at the USCIS webpage. In this current version there is no need to notarize the signature of the sponsor, whereas older versions require that. As I'm ready to send the docs to file for my son's K-2 in Rio, Brazil, I wonder if someone has had the same experience and if wether the new version was accepted. They tend to be a little confusing and I don't want to mess this up. Any thoughts, suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Yes, the new version of the form, doesn't need to be be notarized. I have my interview next month, I have the form ready I hope do not have any problem. I will be waiting for inputs here.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-02-10 11:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Preparing documents for interview	QUOTE (jss78727 @ Feb 10 2009, 11:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This may sound like a stupid question but I want to be a 100 percent sure. I was wondering if anyone knew if the documents needed for the interview in the Dominican Republic needed to be sent before the interview or brought to the interview? The way they worded it is confusing it says "Obtain the documents on this list that are applicable in your case, but DO NOT send them to this office. Take them to the Consular Section on the day of your visa interview." Then it lists documents like passport, police certificate etc. and then on the very bottom it says what forms were enclosed with the packet. Does that mean don't send them anything or just send the forms without the supporting documentation (which doesn't make sense). If anyone can verify my assumption that would be greatly appreciated. Don't send anything, all what you are going to send thru Internet is the form 156 that has to be filled out, send and printed out by the applicant and take it to the interview. Take all the docs to the interview, the CO has the right to ask for them. When is your interview?	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-02-11 07:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Postponing an Interview- Possible?	QUOTE (Terri and Seb @ Jan 18 2009, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the quick responses and the congrats . I won't book anything until we know our interview date. And if it conflicts, it can't hurt to ask them for an earlier or later date. Hopefully that happens sooner rather than later. Siiiigh. I called them and requested to have a later interview in order to make time that allows me that my son finish the schools since he is moving with me. The person i talked to, said not problem and changed it. My interview was supposed to be on Nov-2008, I requested to have it on March and I got the new appointment later with the new date for March 2009. It is up to you to change it or not but you can make it work. Good luck	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-01-18 14:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K1-NEED TO GO BACK TO CONSULATE AGAIN	QUOTE (Marlene&Alex @ Feb 14 2009, 11:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ahhhhh, so now it all makes Sense to me.. so that's why the Consular asked for "acta de nacimiento actual".. You know Alejandro asked her for Clarification but she was in a poopy mood and said Actual.. so I'll Tell Alejandro that's why they were asking for it. Thanks! Marlene He has to ask for at the oficial (gov office) for a Acta de Nacimiento Inextensa RD$200.00 this is the one for consular matters. Then to have it notarized for RD$200.00, for a total of RD$400.00.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-02-17 11:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	K1-NEED TO GO BACK TO CONSULATE AGAIN	QUOTE (Marlene&Alex @ Feb 13 2009, 03:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone, I'm new to this fourum, but was highly recommended by "Buggylifer" I met Mark and Pita in Juarez as she was APPROVED FOR HER K1..My fiance and I sadly need to go back , Here is my story. I met my fiance Alejandro in April 2006 in Mexicali Mexico, got engaged Feb 1, 2008.. My fiance is from the Dominican Republic but has been living in Mexico for about 8 years now. He has never been to the U.SA. No priors in any country, basically he's a good citizen. We got to Juarez Feb 9th, he had Medical exam hat day, picked up results next morning and headed to conslate since he had open appt. Well when he came out he was upset and crying..he had been told he needed to gather a few more items and come back to consulate( he was given a blue form with needed documents). These were the forms we initally took to interview( moat were not even looked at) Invitation letter i-797C approval letter- expires 2-20-09 DS156 DS156K DS157 2 passport pictures Original/certified Birth Certificate for him and his daughter who WAS BORN IN Monterrey Mexico ( not Immigrating her) Proof of relationship ( lots of proof) My income info and my parents ( i was laid off work Dec 4th, not working right now) CDJ-402- INTENT TO MARRY FORMS Police letter from Mexico- no priors Now my immigration conslate said that I did not need to fill out I-134, but have been told by many others that I did need to fill out this forms.. to make the story short: the consular didnt even bother to look at most of the items.. oh by the way this was already after they took his finger prints, he said Consular was in a horrible mood..He got to consulate at 8am and didnt leave until 4:30pm He was told he needed: acta de nacimiento "actual" ??? Which means what ? the one he gave them was dated for June 2007 Next item: Police report from Dominican Republic - Seach Registro civil where his daughter was born, search 5 years before her birth and 5 years after to verify that he was never married in Mexico - and last they want the old book of his FM3, which is his visa to be in mexico.. My fiance said that when he renewed his visa Mexican Immigration kept the old booklet and gave him new book, so i guess he have to search and investigate with Mexican Immigration. Have any of you ever heard this before.. why would they ask for a new birth Certificate when the one he had was ceritifed copy from 2007-- DO YOU guys suggest I have his search the Registar in Dominican Republic to get letter he wasnt married there too?? The Consular didnt mention to him that he had open appt, Do we have to call to make another appt? they kept that letter along with other tiems.. How long are the Medical Exam good for?? Do we have to pay another Banamex Fee? Sorry lots of questions..but I want to make sure next visit to Juarez is the last!! Good to meet you all..hope you guys can help me out. Marlene Birth certicates here in DR are only good for 90 days for Consulate matters, if he has one of 2007, he needs a new one.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-02-14 17:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	interview in 9 days; any advice	QUOTE (johneve671 @ Apr 5 2009, 12:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my wife and i have our interview on April 13 2009 in Dominican Republic. we were married on Dec 31, 2008. we applied for I-130 in Feb 2008. i have had a lawyer all this time but they haven't been much help in preparing for the interview. i have been told by others to create a binder consisting of several things such as: any phone bills, greeting cards, photos together w/family/friends, wedding photos, any gift receipts, money sent/recieved between each other, plane ticket receipts, birth certificates, wedding certs, divorce certs, meal receipts, or any receipts gathered while visiting her we. we both have each of these, if applicable. also, she just went for her medical exam this past week, and is getting her police certicate. i love her with all my heart and we have talked almost every day since the wedding even if it was only to say hi or i love/miss you. i feel confident in our relationship and feel we know each other well. however, i like to prepare as much as i can. so i would like to ask if anyone has any information on typical questions asked at the interview? helpful hints of things to do/not to do, regarding demeanor, dress, asking/answering questions, etc.. everyone has told me not to worry, but i can't help it. i like to avoid any surprises, if possible. we are both bringing our "binders" and she is also bringing her medical exam results and recent police record. in addition to the binder, is there someting else i should bring? any advice would be appreciated!! Binders, it would be easier to put everything in folders with labels identifying each document. This is what I did last month for my interview. The space in the windows where the interview takes place is really small and the binder will take a lot of space. Just my comment.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-04-05 12:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Friends then Lovers???	QUOTE (EZ3145 @ Apr 8 2009, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Here's the deal. Just want to clear my mind with an answer to this questions. Help me out folks! So my fiancee and I were friends growing up. We lost contact with each when I came to the USA about 10yrs ago. So after 10yrs we got re-united and about a month and half or so later we got engaged. so when she goes for her interview and the consular ask her "how did you meet your fiance" or a similar question. If she gives an answer similar to what I just described above, ( friends then lovers after 10yrs separation) will this cause a problem such as, maybe, NOT DATING LONG ENOUGH BEFORE GETTING ENGAGED??? Will the consular think we rushed to get engaged or any similar thoughts like that??? it's just a question that's been running through my mind. Getting an answer to this will free up space for something else. Thanks much folks. I would rather to say: Since XXXXX, we were friends when we were kinds, I took different ways and then we reunited on XXX an started dating and got engaged.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-04-08 09:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT	QUOTE (Justin.IraLove @ May 1 2009, 07:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Does this Affidavit of support im sending my fiancee have to be notarized? Anything else that im sending here that needs to be notarized? No it doesn't have to be notarized, check for the updated form.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-05-01 07:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Re-approval of k1	QUOTE (kosuke85 @ Jun 23 2009, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi, it's been a while since I visited here, but I wanted to come back and share my experiences to date and maybe get some advice, too. Here's my situation: In November of 2007 I submitted my k1 petition for my fiancee in Vietnam. I got the approval from the service center in Vermont back in February 2008. Not too long after that, my fiancee got notification from the consulate in Ho Chi Minh city and setup a date for an interview. When she went to the interview, in her words, they were very abrasive in the questioning, and in the end they denied the petition. Upon hearing news of this I flew back to Vietnam 4 days later in an effort to get an audience with the visa chief and try to change his mind. When I got there I stayed in Ho Chi Minh visiting the consulate for 3 days straight trying to get an appointment(I could get inside but they were utterly unhelpful) and just got run in circles until finally on the third day I managed to talk to an American woman (all the people I talked to up till then were Vietnamese working in the consulate and they were very strict in following their jobs, which is admirable but not helpful for me) who was apparently an interviewer and she passed my phone number and request along to the visa chief. In less than two hours after I left I got a call from the chief's secretary to come in the next day to see him. I came back and stated my case and disputed the reasons they had used to deny the case, but to no avail, he said the decision remained the same and that he was sending the petition back to the US for review. So me and my fiancee felt utterly hopeless and wondering what else we could do. I stayed for 2 weeks total before I had to return to the US. We have been keeping regular contact and I've consulted several attorneys to see what we can do. Just a week ago I received two letters in the mail from the Vermont service center saying they had "re-affirmed our previous decision" on the case that the consulate had returned with a recommendation for denial. It said some more but wasn't clear about what happens next. So I called my attorney and he told me that it was pretty rare for them to confirm a previous approval after a consular denial that they usually stick together in the decision making. He said that the consulate returns 99% of all fiancee cases and that the USCIS is getting tired of it, that they are overstepping their responsibilities in the process by trying to re-adjudicate the cases. I asked him what would happen at this point and he said that either they will just issue my fiancee the visa and cut their losses or try to send it back again. Hopefully it's the first of the two events. I got a number for an American lawyer living in Vietnam and he referred me to a place that studies cases and coaches you for the interview in the consulate. We're currently waiting on word from the consulate before we go ahead with that. Any advice on what we can do now to increase our chances of passing? Comments appreciated, too. Marry her and reapply.	R de la R	Female	Dominican Republic	2009-06-23 15:29:00