ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDual Citizenship and K3
Hey there.. well what a surprise.. never have i met someone in the same exact situation I was 2 years ago... I'm also an American Citizen by birth but a Colombian citizen cuz of my parents..

I lived in Colombia for 12 years and I married my then Girlfriend 2 years ago. I got married with my Cedula as a Colombian citizen. I did it this way because of all the paperwork that has to be done if u wanna marry as an American in Colombia.

When I filed my I-130 I just sent my proof of Citizenship along with a translated copy of my marriage certificate and it all worked well. My wife has her interview on Feb. 2..

As long as you have proof of citizenship, your good.


If you have anymore questions, just holls back!
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-10 16:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCR-1/IR-1 Colombia Club

The Complete CR-1 Bogota Experience - Part III:

Fisrt of all, MYstery, no problem Man!!!! I had already booked it before I saw that you were there. Such is life, in that we all have different experiences...and I agree with you that AC is not always needed, but had that been the ONLY issue we would have stayed. In fact I couldnt even get the guy to take $100 USD from my hand without getting more attitude to at least keep us from having to search for a new place in the middle of the evening and while tired! At any rate, it is my pleasure to make them lose a little money...lol.. I am a cutthroat businessman and would expect the same if I treated anyone like this!

Now...as for Part III... APPROVED!

We got up really early after having gone to bed just as early. Went straight to the Embassy, which is NOT the main entrance. Our taxi driver larned this quickly, because if your taxi stops at the front entrance for more than a minute expect guns to get pointed at you...as you know our national security is something of a sight! hahaha So anyway, made it to the BACK entrance where you walk about 150 yards and get into one of three lines. For now, line 3 is for resident Visas. We got there at about 6:35 and they started letting you in at 7. Order in line means nothing really. First you have a group conference with a lady that expalins how to organize all your info in a packet. Then you are called, in order of appearence, to turn in all your papaerwork to one of four windows. This is the only time the order matters because people who turned in their paperwork AFTER us were later interviewed BEFORE us. After turning in the paperwork, you got to a different area and again...sit and wait.

We sat ffomr 830am to about 2pm, when we were called to window 3. We were the LAST couple to be interviewed, and had seen a string of denials right before us. The vice consulate asked Vicky to pick up the phone and then began to look at the file. It couldnt have been easier... He first asked her for pictures, and she handed him 8 packets of thumbnailed pictured printed on sheets of paper and organized by trip, with a title page and a big picture of the two of us on the front of each packet. They seem to be VERY interested in pictures together...this is all he was alooking for and we saw this MANY times with other interviews. He looked at about 25 percent of the pics and returned them. He then asked her how we met, how long we have been together, how many times I visited and what I do for a living. She answered all and after typing in the computer for a short time reached for the green ticket, split it in half, and gave one half to her telling her to return at 4pm to pick up her Visa!!!!! If he reaches for the WHITE ticket your denied!!!!!!

We returned SAME DAY at 4pm and picked up the visa, but not all of the approvals received same day..some had to return the next day. And again, they are VERY interested in pictues. We also saw several cases where one of the two had to walk away and the vice consulate talked to one at a time privately! However the vice consul did not even want to talk to me, but I grabbed the phone and thanked him anyway! hahaha

So....we are here for a few days then off to Barranquilla, and she will be moving to Miami with me in about 10 days!!!!

Thanks for all the input and support! We wont disappear here, and would love to maintain some of the friendships we have found along the way!!!!


CONGRATS Brad and Vicky!!!!
I wish you guys the best on your new life here in the US!!

Well my wife has her interview for the IR1 on Friday... hopefully it goes as smooth as yours Brad!!!

Thanx for the input also... it will help us be prepared for Friday!!!

Good Luck and Best Wishes!

rabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-31 19:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCR-1/IR-1 Colombia Club
Hey brad..

Hope errthing goes well Tuesday!!! Please keep us posted.. remember my wife has the IR1 interview on Feb. 2 in BGT too!

GOOD LUCK!!!

RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-28 19:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCR-1/IR-1 Colombia Club
What's up errbody!!! Hey if anyone has a clue as what is the his Vaccination Certificate stuff... my wife is freaking out, cuz she went to the doctor and they told her that all those vaccines that the embassy asks for were supposed to be given to her when she was a baby and she doesn't have any records of that. She knows shes has them but doesn't have anything to prove it.

Can someone help me with this??


RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-10 11:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCR-1/IR-1 Colombia Club
Hey everyone... well i just wanted to post this number i got Online where I can check the status of the paperwork sent to the embassy from HERE!! I dunno if u guys have it already.. but here goes da numba: (202) 663-1541.. you'll here sum guy saying a bunch of info... but just cut him off by pressing 0 and they'll transfer you to the next available operater... I got the news today that the package was recieved and entered in BGT on Dec. 23 and she told me to call next week to check the interview date... HOPE THIS HELPS!!!
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-03 10:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCR-1/IR-1 Colombia Club
I also have a question... what number do I call to get info. at the embassy??? That would be great if I can keep updated on how the papers are doing at the embassy... i would really appreciate it!!!
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2006-12-27 17:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCR-1/IR-1 Colombia Club
Hey everyone... I've been a memeber for a while but never posted cuz I hadn't found a thread that would relate to my situation... BUT NOW THERE IS ONE!! Well my case was sent to the embassy on the 19th and I was checking the Embassy website (just like you bradyvicky) and through this thread i found out they posted the Dec/Jan interviews today... well my wife's isn't there so I'm hpinh and praying it will be in Feb. I will be posting any new info. on my situation... u guys are great.. errthing I've read on the process thru Bogota has been through here and it has been very helpful!!

To all who are in my position and situation... hope errything goes well and we'll be with our loved one soon!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!


RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2006-12-27 16:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 Interview Questions...
Hey there... does anyone know what kinda questions they ask at the interview for an IR1 Visa in Bogota??? I just wanna be prepared, if u know what i mean, so if anyone has any info.. please hit me back!!!

TAHNX!
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-04 18:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe have the Appointment!!!!!

Thanks Rabbit, Looking4wife, OurMao Crifever and Riblet!

Looking - I will as soon as I figure out how to get into it again. It is not letting me in anymore to make changes, saying I already have a timeline and I cant start a new one but yet doesnt let me log in with the same email addy. Who knows....

Mark - Thanks again, I will keep you updated!!!


Thanx everyone... I hope errthing comes out well and i still don't know if I'm gonna travel to BGT for the interview... it all depends. Anyway thanx again and I'll keep evryone posted!!!

Brad: keep me updated on when your wife gets the packet from the embassy... thay told me they were gonna send it today so if you told me they sent hers on the 28th... let me know how long it took!!!
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-03 15:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe have the Appointment!!!!!
WWWOOOHHHOOO!!!! Just got through and they scheduled her interview for FEB. 2!!!!!! I'm so EXCITED!!!! thanx for errthing u guys!!! I'll be posting any updates!!!

RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-03 14:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWe have the Appointment!!!!!

Wooo Hoooooo! I called the Bogota Embassy today and they said that the notice went out to Vicky on December 28th, and that our appointment is on Jan 30th!!!! We are so freakin' excited, and thanks to all of you who have helped us on the Journey!!!! We'll keep you updated....

Brad & Vicky!


I'm so HAPPY FOR U GUYS!! CONGRATS!!!
Right now I'm trying to get through to the Embassy.. but it's kinda of imposible!! I hope they have some kinda info for me!!! Please keep us posted on how the interview went ok?

Good Luck!!
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-03 14:20:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresPrepare for IR1 Interview!
Hey there... I know sum of u guys out there already know me cuz of sum of the threads out there...

I just wanted to know if there is someone out there that already went through the CR1/IR1 Interview through BGT.

The visa type changed this month for us cuz my 2 year Anniversary was on Dec.4 and they automatically changed it from CR1 to IR1. I'd like to know what whole process or "steps" do We have to take prior to the interview...
I've heard so many stories that the "Packet 4" never arrives and stuff like dat.. so I guess I just want errthing to cum out right...

So please if anyone out there has experience with all this... post it and I'd really apreciate it!!


Good luck on yout JOURNEY!!

RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-05 15:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW DATE SET!!!!
Thanx everyone... I hope errthing comes out well and i still don't know if I'm gonna travel to BGT for the interview... it all depends. Anyway thanx again and I'll keep evryone posted!!!

Brad: keep me updated on when your wife gets the packet from the embassy... thay told me they were gonna send it today so if you told me they sent hers on the 28th... let me know how long it took!!!
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-03 15:57:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresINTERVIEW DATE SET!!!!
WWWOOOHHHOOO!!!! Just got through to the Embassy and they scheduled her interview for FEB. 2!!!!!! I'm so EXCITED!!!! thanx for errthing u guys!!! I'll be posting any updates!!!

RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-03 14:46:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-i complete as of 12-19-06!
Congrats!!! I'm glad that I could help. Well the visa that my wife is getting is an IR1.. and as fasr as I know, it's practically impossible for them to deny it. I won't be at the interview but I'm sure all will go well.

All she really needs is proof of your relationship (even though they don't ask for it on the paperwork..) and know all the stuff about u. I'm sure all will go well and you will be with your loved one soon!!!


If i can help u with anything else.. just let me know!!!
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-08 15:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-i complete as of 12-19-06!
Hey there and Congrats on the Case Completion!!

Well we're almost on the same timeline and that's why I'm answering your question. My case was sent to the embassy (Bogota, Colombia) on Dec. 19 and it was recieved at the embassy on the 24. I called on Wed. Jan. 3 and they gave me the interview date for Feb. 2.

So I guess the best bet is you call the embassy in Lima or call this number Mon thru Fri from 9 - 5: 202-663-1541... you'll here sum guy talking, just cut him off by pressing 0 and they'll transfer you to the nexyt available rep. and you can ask him/her on the status of your case at the embassy!!!

Hope this helps!!
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-07 16:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresinterview
COngrats and good luck with the interview!!
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-04 18:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVaccination and Medical in Colombia
What's up errbody!!! Hey if anyone has a clue as what is the his Vaccination Certificate stuff... my wife is freaking out, cuz she went to the doctor and they told her that all those vaccines that the embassy asks for were supposed to be given to her when she was a baby and she doesn't have any records of that. She knows shes has them but doesn't have anything to prove it.

Can someone help me with this??

Also can someone please give me the Number and address of the Clinic where my wife has to go to in BGT for the Medical.

THANX!

RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-10 20:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresInterview Scheduled !!!!
CONGRATS!!!
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-16 10:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresStrange Message from NVC - CR1 Case
Hey there Florida,

Well that same exact thing happened to me months ago. Don't worry, if they said they have the DS-230 u can ignore the letter in the mail.

I called the NVC and the automated response said the same thing.. that i had missing documents.. it was because I sent the DS-230 late. But I sent it a week late... so they sent me the letter but once i got the letter in the mail stating that i was missing the DS-230 they had already recieved it and it was under review.

So don't worry florida... just keep calling the NVC for future updates on your case!
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-17 15:15:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecieved "Packet 4" (IR-1 Visa) from Bogota!

Hi there
I just recently started posting on this website...my husband is in Cali as well and it's good to know that not all mail from the Embassy goes undelivered. I was wondering the copy of Packet 4 that you recieved does that come from NVC?

BTW best of luck to you and your wife.....ya casi termina tanto papelo. Gracias a Dios

Christina



No actually it comes straight from the Embassy in Bogota. I called them (only on Wednesdays from 2pm - 4pm) and they told me about my wifes interview and they would send the packet's (hers and a copy for me) that same day. Since I heard so much that they almost never arrived.. I was surprised me hers arrived ontime and even more surprised when I recieved mine here in NJ.

Hope this helped...

Good luck and don't hesitate if u need help... that's what errone here is for!
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-19 17:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresRecieved "Packet 4" (IR-1 Visa) from Bogota!
Hey there everyone... well as you know since 2 weeks ago we've known the wifey has her interview at the embassy in Bogota on Feb. 2 and she got her Packet in Cali a week and a half ago (pretty weird knowing that the postal service in Colombia SUCKS!) and I just got a copy of that same packet 2day!

If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask, ok?!

Please wish us luck at the interview on Feb. 2!

HOLLA!!

RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-19 16:27:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 Interview Questions...

Hey guys..

My wife has her interview on Feb. 2nd, and I'd like to know if there is anyone out there that knows about the questions they ask at the interview for an IR1 Visa?? I sent so much stuff to her the other day and I don't know if there is anything else missimg that I can provide.

So please.. if anyone has had or knows about the questions they ask at the interview.. it would be of great help!!!


THANX!!

RabbitNYC


Hi There,

Good luck to your wife for the interview.

I had an IR1 interview in October in Canada. Basically they asked me few formal questions. Like how do we met? what is she doing? what am i doing? about the co-sonser? how do we know him? He asked me whether i traveled to US before and as i did he asked me where and i explained him. He asked me some question from my wife's tax return. and thats about it.

it was so fast i cant even imagine. dont worry everything will be fine.

hope this will help you a bit.

Thanks.


Thanx k_hudda!
I hope errthing goes wel this friday. I'm soooo siked, Once she gets that visa i will feel so relieved. I've been waiting for so long. Anyway, thanx for the reply...
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-28 19:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 Interview Questions...
Hey guys..

My wife has her interview on Feb. 2nd, and I'd like to know if there is anyone out there that knows about the questions they ask at the interview for an IR1 Visa?? I sent so much stuff to her the other day and I don't know if there is anything else missimg that I can provide.

So please.. if anyone has had or knows about the questions they ask at the interview.. it would be of great help!!!


THANX!!

RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-01-27 21:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 Interview 2morrow!
Well.. It didn't go as I wanted... they didn't APPROVE the VISA!!! They asked her for the "CERTIFICADO MIGRATORIO".. and we didn't have it. They also asked her sum questions about the Taxes... and well she couldn't answer thgem. So they told her to get the "CERTIFICADO MIGRATORIO" and get another appointment. I will be attending the next interview with her.. cuz I think it's pretty stupid to ask her about my taxes if she doesn't even have a clue about what a W2 is!!

Well another hurdle to jump guys!! But this time I will be present for the interview and hopefully it gioes well then!!!


THANX FOR ALL THE SUPPORT!! I will keep updating!!

RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-02-04 11:17:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresIR1 Interview 2morrow!
Well the moment of the interview is only 11 hours away! my wife is pretty nervous, but I try calming her down (I try not to let her know that I'm nervous too..). I hope everything goes well 2morrow and that she gets approved and that she'll be here next to me ASAP!!

Please keep us in your prayers 2nite or wish us luck...

THANX FOR THE SUPPORT!!!


RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-02-01 19:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMust call for 2nd INTERVIEW!
Well.. It didn't go as I wanted... they didn't APPROVE the VISA!!! They asked her for the "CERTIFICADO MIGRATORIO".. and we didn't have it. They also asked her sum questions about the Taxes... and well she couldn't answer thgem. So they told her to get the "CERTIFICADO MIGRATORIO" and get another appointment. I will be attending the next interview with her.. cuz I think it's pretty stupid to ask her about my taxes if she doesn't even have a clue about what a W2 is!!

Well another hurdle to jump guys!! But this time I will be present for the interview and hopefully it gioes well then!!!


THANX FOR ALL THE SUPPORT!! I will keep updating!!

RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-02-04 11:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 interview
Hey starsearcher...
I wish you all the best for the interview on Tuesday! Hopefully we'll both be with our loved one here in the States. I'll keep u updated on how my wife did on the interview 2morrow!!!

Have a nice trip and Enjoy!!

Wishing you all the best,

RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-02-01 20:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR1 Visa Received - Colombia
Hey Mark!!!
I'm happy that you guys are in Florida already and that you guys are having fun!!
I'm still in Cali and I'll be leaving to NY on the 18th (long vacation.. huh). Hope everything goes well back home for u guys and hopefully if your ever in NYC gimme a holla.. ok?

I'm having a blast down here in Cali and most of all enjoying the weather.

Thanx for everything...

RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-04-06 20:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures2nd Interview Scheduled for March 28th!!
Hey everyone!! Some of you know me and I guess MOST of you don't but I'm back!!

I was running a lot of paperwork lately for the second interview and on top of all that I've been working my ### off (I'm a Contractor), so I haven't had the time to go online for a while now. Well I'll tell you guys what has happened since they told my wife she had to go for a 2nd interview.

After all that mess... I called a friend in Cali (Colombia) that knows a couple of people that work for DAS. So I told him what I needed and he said it was alright that he could get that paperwork done really fast and give it to my wife for a decent price, so I accepted and that was the end of the whole "carta Migratoria" paper they needed at the embassy.

Then I called the Embassy (remember you can only call to speak to someone at the Embassy in Bogota on Wednesdays from 2pm - 4pm..) and they let me talk directly with the person in charge of my wife's case. I asked him why all the complications and all he said was that they needed the "Carta Migratoria" and if it was possible my Tax Returns for 2006. So I told him if it was alright if I went for the 2nd Interview, and he said it was fine. He also gave me a number to call to schedule the interview myself.

After that I called my accountant and got my Taxes done, so I have the copy to take with me, I also called to interview my wifes 2nd interview and they charged my credit card $16.00USD to schedule.

So now all I'm waiting is to travel to BGT on the 27th and stay there with my wife till the 29th and hoping and praying that this time they'll give her the visa. I'm also staying with my wife in cali for a month.. so I can spend time with her and take a nice vacation!!

So there is my update guys... sorry if i didn't post anything earlier. For everyone in the struggle in this process I wish u the best and for everyone who's given me advice and knows my situation.. THANX!!!

Hit me back!!!

RabbitNYC
RabbitNYCMaleColombia2007-03-07 15:54:00