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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Dec 4 2007, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JonOz @ Dec 4 2007, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There is no activity today and I found this article on CNN today and found it rather amusing/ignorant. Any ideas from anyone else? Don't we live in America, the melting pot?! http://www.cnn.com/2...ette/index.html It is just another example of the small-minded Americans (not all of us). During the last election, politicians and the media used the gay marriage issue to distract us from the real problems going on in this country. This election they are using immigration. Unfortunately, the dumb ones will fall for it again. You're dead on, Steph!!! ...Damn shame though ...'Land of the Free' and some people are afraid to think for themselves Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 04 December 2007 - 04:09 PM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-04 16:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Dec 4 2007, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (janaus @ Dec 4 2007, 11:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats to all who have been approved!!!! AAHHHHHHHHH, I GOT A TOUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel a NOA2 all over that touch ...hang tight Steph...itsa coming!! Blessed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-04 11:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Dec 4 2007, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For those of you waiting....hang in there....let me share what Amr said this morning after our approval that hit me as being a bit deep. He didnt MEAN it to be..but as you will see...it REALLY relates to what we are going through as "waiters"......... Once Amr asked me why women have more than one baby, if the first one hurts sooooooooo much to have. I said that after the birth, the new mother can only focus on her new little one...and the love she has makes her forget all the pain she endured to bring that baby into this world. He still didnt understand. This morning he said, Faith, this is so odd, so weird. He said...Im so happy that I dont remember the wait. I said THATS CHILDBIRTH!!! LOL. BUT...its deep what he said....we work so hard, sweat it out till we get that approval, agonize over it, cry over it, worry over it. Then when that blessed event of an approval happens...we soon forget the pain of the wait...an d focus on our love and the future. Just like that new mother. So keep in mind, this is like labor...delivery is about to happen...and soon...all will be forgotten....Keep your eyes ahead, not on your feet. That's really beautiful and SOOOOO true!! Thanks Faith...that definitely helped me to refocus the prospective. Many Blessings, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-04 11:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	WOW!!!! That's great news Faith!!!! A hardy CONGRATS TO YOU !! You must be over the moon with joy right about now!! Well please enjoy it...it's about bloody time!! Blessings, Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 04 December 2007 - 11:16 AM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-04 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Dec 3 2007, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Dec 3 2007, 01:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mirla @ Dec 3 2007, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> SWEET!!!!!!! THAT'S AWESOME!!! ONE MORE!!! BILL I'M SURE YOUR APPROVAL IS COMING VERY SOON LIKE AMRSNOWANGEL AND LORA APPROVALS!!!!!! What a way to start the month and I want an early birthday present!!! Come on VSC!!! Has anyone gone ahead and filed the DHS Form 7001? They say to send this in if you are experiencing process delays that extend past what they promote. Well I just got off the phone with "customer service and was told that I have to wait 17 more days before they will do a service request for me because they are process petitions from May 19 so mine is stll within there service time.....You see the 6 month on the website is the time frame they pull out of their ###*s when they feel like screwing with people's lives.....This little person reallt pissed me off today....so I asked her if Margaret #***** was lying to me on Friday or is she today....and get this she told me that the processing date could of backed up so if I could of filed on Friday then they could of processed it then but I was one day shy of 6 months but today my petition is within there processing time......but her is the kicker....If 17 days from now they are only processing say May 25 then I will have to wait 10 more days......so the 6 months is a joke......I hate them...... For REAL...that just sounds like some really evil 'f-with her head' ish they are making up as they go along!! I read your post twice and I STILL don't know what the he11 they are talking about...I'm so sorry you have to go through this Lora...this whole crazy process is just JACKED-UP!!! Blessed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-03 15:49:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Jason-Sasha @ Dec 3 2007, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jeraly @ Dec 3 2007, 03:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And good luck to CSC too!!!!! Don't forget us!!! Yes, of course, Jeraly! Good luck to you and the rest of CSC filers!! How could I neglect to include ALL of the filers still waiting? Please forgive me . December is the month for giving...So please give everyone what they seek more than anything else in this world!! Can I get an AMEN!!!!!? Preach Brother Jason Preach!!! Bless, Gill QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Dec 3 2007, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Deyoungting @ Dec 3 2007, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (AlHayatZween @ Dec 3 2007, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yaaayy! Congratulations everybody! This Monday is looking pretty good. Nicole_Michel, me, too... i'm thinking the same thing... and getting very nervous! Congrats again to everybody! hz I hear you! VSC is really cranking them out today!! The filers above and below me on the WeeDebz July list have been approved...so hopefuly... Blessed, Gill They are not cranking out enough pre-July petitions!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sorry I honestly didn't mean to be insensitive! The whole NOA2 approval system totally baffles me...I hope yours is coming soon!! Blessed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-03 15:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (AlHayatZween @ Dec 3 2007, 02:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yaaayy! Congratulations everybody! This Monday is looking pretty good. Nicole_Michel, me, too... i'm thinking the same thing... and getting very nervous! Congrats again to everybody! hz I hear you! VSC is really cranking them out today!! The filers above and below me on the WeeDebz July list have been approved...so hopefuly... Blessed, Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 03 December 2007 - 02:38 PM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-03 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Bassi and Zainab @ Dec 3 2007, 11:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> HEY!!! Ya'll are so funny. I haven't been on this thread for a while, but here I am to announce that I've finally gotten an approval!!!!!!!!!!!! I got an email, so I'm still waiting for that piece of paper in the mail. Vermont isn't that far, maybe I should drive over and pick it up! Woooo Hoooooo!! Thank GOD!!! I'm so excited. I called Bassi and he screamed so loud, I think I went deaf! So now we're both screaming! Yippeeeee! It took 167 days but I feel so good right now I don't even care. I'm going to savor this for a bit before I think ahead to the Ghana embassy...... Talk to ya'll soon.....school's closed for a snow day today, so I'm trying keep a five year old busy and protect that cat from a five year old keeping busy. WOO-HOO!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Looks like December is off to a very good start!!! GO ON WITH YOUR BAD SELF VSC!!!!!! DO DAT THANG, DO DAT THANG!!! KEEP THEM COMING!!! Blessed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-03 12:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (AnewKINDofFEELIN @ Dec 3 2007, 09:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good morning, everyone. Here's hoping that VSC has one hell of a day of approvals. AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Blessed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-12-03 09:55:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (OsLoraTamm @ Nov 30 2007, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oscar and I have been 14 for 6 weeks.......what the heck........I am very frustrated and tick off........I wish I could scream..... WOW Lora, This is wonderful!!! Thank you so much for thinking of us especially when you're SO much pain. Your efforts are sincerely appreciated! Blessed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-11-30 12:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (julezabelle @ Nov 30 2007, 08:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am announcement happy!!! But we were in fact APPROVED 11/29/07! It feels great!! Now how about the rest of my VJ VSC filers??? Keep moving VSC!! WOW Julez!!!! That is FANTASTIC NEWS!!!!! Congrats to you...guess you're gonna be celebrating this weekend...and justifiably so!!!! Blessings, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-11-30 12:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Nov 29 2007, 09:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KathrynP @ Nov 29 2007, 08:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm another one of those June filers who haven't been touched, who haven't been anything since June. Every morning I read this thread and lately I've been getting so depressed. I'm happy for all the July filers but what about me? I don't know how much longer I can keep doing this. I just want control over my life back! I am right there with you. So depresed... I just don't understand... QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 29 2007, 09:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Tinkerbelle @ Nov 29 2007, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (KathrynP @ Nov 29 2007, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm another one of those June filers who haven't been touched, who haven't been anything since June. Every morning I read this thread and lately I've been getting so depressed. I'm happy for all the July filers but what about me? I don't know how much longer I can keep doing this. I just want control over my life back! I think June filers should get to their congressmen asap. I'm a July filer and i'm already geting ready for that. Good luck everyone. Thank you....Im sure you can understand...its nothing against July filers...but the process. Im sure you'd feel the same if everyone else around you and AFTER you were getting word...while you sit and get conflicting information and told to call back in 30 MORE days..(3rd month of being told that)....Anyone that doesnt mind group hugs, venting, crying and is looking for support, comfort and a place to OFFER support come on over...even if you aren't a june/july filer...group hugs are very much needed. http://www.visajourn...showtopic=98202 Can you send me the spreadsheet you were referring to? My senator's office asked me to fax over my receipt notification and I will include your spreadsheet as well. Thanks for dong this! Honestly, I can only imagine what it feels like! I'm a late July filer and I have called both Senators and Condelezza Rice's office, because I am so fed-up! When I look at some of your NOA1 dates...I realize I really need to chill. It truly must be torture for all of you that filed pre-July that are still waiting for your NOA2's! You are all most certainly in my thoughts and prayers! In Jamaica we have a saying..."One Day, One Day the breeze must change...hang tight, you're 'one day' is coming!" Blessed, Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 29 November 2007 - 09:49 AM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-11-29 09:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Mirla @ Nov 28 2007, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm at 203 days...I don't know if they will really help us with our case.... Mirla, I believe you said that your fiance is in NY? Well, he CAN call Senator's Schumer and Clinton's NYC offices!! They are a pain in the butt to get through, keep trying (you may have to call the D.C. office and ask them to transfer you to NYC )... they will help, especially Schumer's office. There is an intern there by the name of Paul. He works in the immigration dept., very nice guy!! I called the beginning of November (I'm not very patient )... he called me back the next day to verify my info. He finally called me on Monday to tell me my case is not with an adjudicator as of yet (duh ). But he also told me to call him again next week! He said IF I pass the 180 day mark, he can really start 'Barking' or do an official inquiry! My Dear...you are pasted 180 days. Your fiance, should type a letter explaining the whole ordeal and how emotionally draining the whole process is...blah blah blah. Then don't mail it...he should fax it to the NYC office. 'Attn: Paul in Immigration Dept.' This is Chuck's NYC office info: New York City 757 Third Avenue Suite 17-02 New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-486-4430 Fax: 212-486-7693 TDD: 212-486-7803 The webpage link is below: [url="http://www.senate.go.../contact.html"] Good Luck!! Blessed, Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 28 November 2007 - 09:32 PM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-11-28 21:30:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (rae_and_scott @ Nov 28 2007, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (julezabelle @ Nov 28 2007, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Bill y Bella @ Nov 28 2007, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mel and Rene @ Nov 28 2007, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Current Status: Approval notice sent. Congratulations! July filers have been on a bit of streak this week. Is this keeps up I am going to have to start checking the USCIS website for my status. Congrats Mel & Rene!!! Bill, with the recent flurry of July approvals I have started checking once per day. I can't help myself. I've started every time I see one where their NOA1 was in July! It's bad! And I used to be so good, I could wait a whole week without checking it. *sigh* WOW...You're good...I'm down to 3 times a day! Congratulations Mel & Rene!!!! ...at least VSC are back to working on 129F's!!! Blessed, Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 28 November 2007 - 12:41 PM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-11-28 12:39:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (Steph1973 @ Nov 28 2007, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CONGRATULATIONS to all those with approvals and touches. Me-I have nothing. I was so optimistic that this week would bring good news, but I haven't even gotten a touch. What if they lost my petition in some dusty crate in some corner. AAAHHHHHHH Have Faith...it's coming!!!!! Just hang on!!! Yours has got to be RIGHT around the corner!! Bless, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-11-28 11:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	Waiting for a NOA2 from VSC for your I-129F?	QUOTE (amrssnowangel @ Nov 28 2007, 07:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WE GOT TOUCHED A SECOND TIME!!![color="#FF0000"] Is it common to get touched 2 times in a row??? What does this mean?? Im soooo nervous..Please dear God, let it be an approval...Please, give to Mirla and Mel/Sly, Lora and others who are patiently waiting. THANK YOU GOD for your mercy and grace. Pray for us, as I pray for each of you. (For those of you who believe) I feel approval all over this one!! You are in my prayers!!! Blessed, Gill	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-11-28 11:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	June and July Filers - NOA2 to NVC	QUOTE (ddkm @ Nov 3 2007, 07:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good Skills! I just want to be part of the waiting for this fun bit of the journey instead of still having to wait for our NOA2! AMEN DDKM!!!! ...I called VSC and they said they was just finishing up MARCH K1's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was like...You can NOT be serious!!!!?? But he sure as heck was! At this point, I am thinking MAYBE by mid to late December, July fliers, like myself will get a stinking NOA2!! Blessed, Gill Edited by Deyoungting, 03 November 2007 - 11:40 AM.	Forever Young	Female	Jamaica	2007-11-03 11:39:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Not Living Together After I Arrive	hello !! one of the requisitions is to prove that u are living together they asked u for bils in comon and etc u gotta prove with bills that u and her live in the same house! pcitures etc etc! it will be a MAJOR problem if u dont! good luck QUOTE (goose182 @ Jan 29 2008, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi All, Some background: Married to my wife (she's the USC) in October 2006 (so less than 2 years). I've filled out and submitted both the I-129f and the I-130 applications and they are currently being processed at the CSC. On to the reason for this topic: After I arrive on my K3 visa, is there any policy that says that I must live with my wife in the US for the duration of my stay in order to retain my visa status? It seems odd I'm sure, but we want to transition slowly into living together after such a long time apart by starting with just being in the same city and...well...dating each other again I guess you could say. She has a full time job and does 60 hours of coursework/class getting her masters on top of that and isn't sure that she can deal with the stress of me just immediately moving in to her house after such a long separation. We miss each other very much of course, but we don't want to rush into this as it's a very big step. We have lived together before briefly, but it seems like so long ago that we want to ease back into it... So I was wondering if I'd send up any red flags if I was to rent an apartment for the first 6 months of my stay on my K3? Is there any policy that says that we must reside at the same address for the entire time or risk termination of my visa? Thanks for any help you can provide. Mike	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-01-29 09:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I AM CONFUSED	QUOTE (vickydeutsch @ Feb 27 2008, 03:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi I am from Lima....Wow!!! your application was very fast!!!! what part of the USA are you from??? you can help my boyfriend LOL.....my boyfriend is from New York....Good luck with the interview !!!! I cant wait to be with my baby again.... I was checking the different kinds of visas and there is one CR-1 and Direct Consular Filing.....any ideas of those visas??? Thank you Victoria Well the cr1 is for when u get married it takes a llil longer! I would do the k1 if i were u ! tell ur fiance.. check the guides for what u guys need! =) Im in new years	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-02-29 09:58:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	I AM CONFUSED	Hi Victoria!From what part of Peru are u from!? My Fiance is from Lima, and im doing the K1 Visa for him, we have an interview date on march 12th it went reallly fast I applied in October and we were approved in February =) good look in your journey and send the papers ASAP any questions do not hesitate to ask me i went through the whole process on my own and with the help of fellow visa journey's towards the end!	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-02-27 15:12:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	Documents asked at the Port of Entry in the USA	FIRST RELAX relajateee! no te preguntan tanto solo donde lo conociste y cuando se casan !! no tienes q llevar nada solo el sobre cerrado ahi va toda la infoooooooooooo!! =) en le avion te van a dar una hojita la llenas y nada mas!! QUOTE (Johana&Jared @ Apr 22 2008, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm leaving for Houston this Friday. I have got my passport with the visa, a sealed envelope from the embassy, too. I thought things would be easy from this point but it seems they will not. I read I'd have to go through an interview in the US airport, too, and also present these things and fill in some forms there or on the plane. Is there ANYTHING else I should take? I was told by someone at VJ that I had to show and present my vaccine records, and preferably ALL the copies of the paperwork my fiancé and I presented at the embassy. Is this true? what do they ACTUALLY ask for? I thought the sealed envelope did include my vaccine records. My fiancé took all the copies and massive paperwork, as well as my vaccine record papers with him when he left Peru this Sunday. Please help! I think I shouldn't worry, that all I should bring is that sealed envelope and my passport, but I have felt confused and worried too.	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-04-23 15:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Marriage Cert and Divorce Cert	in my case i sent i sent my fiance's marriage certificate with the divorce stamp on the back of it notarized and everything. In peru thats how they do the divroce they stamp the back of the marriage certificate with a marriage disollution stamp ! QUOTE (starlarose @ Jan 29 2008, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Has anyone else had to submit a marriage and divorce cert from a past marriage? I was under the impression that the divorce cert is enough, after all can't have a divorce without a marriage to begin with. Anyway, my Fiance got his package 3 today and it said that I will be required to also provide a marriage cert along with my divorce papers. Thankfully I am in a position where this is easily obtainable for me and I will be able to get them this afternoon. Just curious. Thanks! -Dawn	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-01-29 09:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	INTERVIEW LIMA - PERU.	Hello Could you please help me with some questions!?!? I wanted to know what vaccines are needed for the medical exam in peru !? do u think that it ll be a good idea that my fiance gets a blood test done now to see what he needs?! so its ready in time of the medical exam! ? Can u tell me what was the experience for the medical exam in P eru!? please advise thank u!!!! QUOTE (MandR @ Jan 15 2008, 10:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You guys must be getting excited, contgrats on getting the interview date. You will need for the interview: A complete duplicate copy of the I-129F that you was submitted in the U.S. A copy of the NOA2 3 years tax returns Last 3 paycheck stubs A letter from your Fiance's job stating how long he has worked, full time, how much he makes, his position etc. A letter from his bank stating how long his account has been open and how much money is in each account A letter from your Fiance stating his desire to continue with the Fiance visa and his desire to marry you Proof of your ongoing relationship since your NOA1. Pictures together, airline tickets, hotel receipt, letters, e-mails etc. If he has the receipt for your engagment ring, that also is good. At least 3 passpost pictures for the interview is required. You will also need about 3 for your medical. Also, you are required to have 3 police certificates. I will try find out what the 3rd one is. You do not need to translate your birth certificate or police certificates for the interview. The translation of your birth certificate comes later after you arrive in the U.S. Yes, you should get your birth certificate certified by RENIEC Medical is $95 U.S. Dollars and the visa fee, yes has increased to $131.00 U.S. Dollars Best of luck for your interview	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-01-30 12:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Do I need to bring the NOA2?	QUOTE (caro06 @ Feb 4 2008, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do I need the original NOA2 at the embassy interview? They don't mention it but I'm pretty sure I've read somewhere in the forum that it's needed Any thoughts? Yeah u need it!!!!! =)	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-02-04 16:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	POLICE CERTIFICATE QUESTION (k1 visa)	HELLO all VJ members ! I have a quick question My Fiance got his packet 3, for visa K1 and we are pondering on the police certificate. They say he needs a police certificate from the places he has lived since he is 16.. he know lives in Peru. He is 30 years old, but at the age of 16 thru 18 years old he lived in Mexico. Thers no way we can get a police certificate from Mexico since he would have to request it in person, I think its irrelevant to ask for that. I always thought that it was always important to bring a police certificate for the place of residency within the last 10 years! Help! if anyone nows what they are really asking at the day of the interview! thank u	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-02-29 16:37:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Our Interview 3/18/08	Bumps on the road are for a reason.. Hnag in there my love! todo saldra bien!!! Just sent exactly what they asked on the yellow paper not more! I wrote a review on the lima us embassy, for all to be careful with saying more than what they have too ... but just think positive it was nt denied just need some extra requirements! I undertsand the frustarting part i felt so annoyed after all we have done, but what they asked me made sense to cover their asses!!! You ll get the visa eventually .. soon!!!!!!!!!! love Edited by FaSa2008, 18 March 2008 - 03:44 PM.	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-03-18 15:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Tax return & medical examination costs!	QUOTE (Johana&Jared @ Mar 22 2008, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi you all I was wondering what the exact cost of the whole medical examination is. Read it was $95 plus 250 soles for vaccinations, but then I read 2 other members said to be ready to pay more than 700 soles extra! (I'm making a budget) has this been like that for most people who already went through the medical examination prior to the interview? I'd appreciate it if someone threw some light over this topic. ALSO, another question; I read the tax return one has to present at the interview should be presented if the sponsor is self-employed. My fiancé is not self-employed, so we assume we don't need to deal with that. Has anyone heard of people at the embassy still asking for it during the interview date? We do expect this won't happen, but one never knows, so I'm just making sure by asking. Hugs to you all, thanks for being a support! Hi : Please bring his TAX returns thats the most important thing at the interview!!!!!!!!!! Make sure u guys fill the I 134 ...he neeeds to have it notarized and send it back to u!! are u aware of that !?!!!	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-03-24 16:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Bank accounts and showing proof of financial stength	Yeah Jared you are good to GO!!!! =) QUOTE (Gringita/Morenito @ Apr 3 2008, 01:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Johana&Jared @ Apr 2 2008, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey, everyone. This is Jared, not Johana. I'm getting extremely worried, because the interview date is approaching, and there are all the normal stresses of getting the paperwork done in time and so on. The main thing worrying me right now is that I don't know how much money the people at the embassy are going to want to see in my bank account. To be totally explicit, I think I can have between $4,000 and $5,000 showing in my accounts total by the time I fly to Peru. Is that enough? Anyone who had a successful interview and was granted a visa, PLEASE respond to this...let me know how much money you displayed to them. I need to know if I'm even in the ballpark. My best friend owes me a lot of money and he is apparently going back on his word about paying me back on time as he promised, so my fears are currently being compounded. Thanks for any responses in advance, -Jared Hey Jared, I know you feel stressed. We all do at this time in the process. But step back and take a breath from the info you have listed here you are more than fine. To my knowledge the embassy did not even review my bank info and I make less than you do and had roughly the same amount in the bank. We were approved with no problems....	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-04-03 15:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Bank accounts and showing proof of financial stength	Hi jared! You have nothing to worry about what they care is your income!! If u make more than the poverty lines YOU ARE GOOD TO GO !! i had less than 5000 in my savings but im way above the poverty line so thats all that matters you rpoving u have enough income to support johanna when she moves here! so be preapred to fill out ur I 131 and notarize it!! =) if u have any questions message me! QUOTE (Johana&Jared @ Apr 2 2008, 04:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey, everyone. This is Jared, not Johana. I'm getting extremely worried, because the interview date is approaching, and there are all the normal stresses of getting the paperwork done in time and so on. The main thing worrying me right now is that I don't know how much money the people at the embassy are going to want to see in my bank account. To be totally explicit, I think I can have between $4,000 and $5,000 showing in my accounts total by the time I fly to Peru. Is that enough? Anyone who had a successful interview and was granted a visa, PLEASE respond to this...let me know how much money you displayed to them. I need to know if I'm even in the ballpark. My best friend owes me a lot of money and he is apparently going back on his word about paying me back on time as he promised, so my fears are currently being compounded. Thanks for any responses in advance, -Jared	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-04-02 15:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical exam in Peru - My experience & advice	Thats terrible YOu should have asked me which Dr to go to I would have def not reccoemnded OSCAR SITU!! You should report these to the embassy! Santiago only had to have 3 vaccines he paid 90 soles!!! he went to Dr sandro in anglo americana clinic!! I ve heard about Dr situ being a Scammer! We should report this in the embassy !!!!!!!!!! Im mad for that !!! they are taking advantage!!! ugh QUOTE (Johana&Jared @ Apr 3 2008, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi there! I had my medical exam in Peru, yesterday, and would like to share that experience with you, it might be helpful for people that haven't gone through it yet. I went there in the morning, had an appointment with Dr. Oscar Situ. In the morning, I got x-rays taken and also blood samples. It was pretty fast. I was told to return in the afternoon, with certain amount of money for the vaccines, my vaccinations record card, apart from the money or fee to see the doctor. I got there, again, and after waiting for a while, I had my appointment with doctor Oscar. It must have lasted... 5 minutes. He just asked one or two questions about my medical history, examined me briefly, and that was it. He was nice and polite (and had lots of fake pieces of prehispanic pottery in his office) and told me what vaccines I should get, and to arrange that with the secretary, at the second level of the clinic. Here is when the weird part comes... I must tell, before I was called to see the doctor, I had been talking with some other people, fiancees as well, and they showed me the paper they were given, saying they had to pay outrageous sums of money for a few vaccines, even though we had all been told in the morning it would be a lot less. So anyway, I was prepared to pay about 850 soles for the vaccines, just as the other people did, lacking exactly the same vaccines, but when I went to see this secretary, she told me I had to pay over 1310 soles. The whole thing didn't make sense to me, she was analyzing me and my financial situation, when talking about the price. So I got mad but tried hard not to show it, and told her to explain in detail the price for every vaccine, and list it. She refused to do that, to list the prices, but told me about it orally. So I found out they were adding me charges for vaccines they knew I had had as a child, and fairly complained, telling her that. So then she said 'Ok, I guess I can cancel these 3 vaccines you had had'. But then she told me: 'let me see you, show me scares that prove you have had Varicella, why don't you have any scares in your face? ' This really annoyed me, she wasn't nice at all and the impression I got is that they try to take as much money of you as possible. One of the vaccines you have to have (human papillomavirus), if you are a woman, is 650 soles there. Well, in the end, I got the bill for the vaccines largely reduced, to 915 soles. I talked to another woman as I was waiting to get the shots, and she also had a different price, almost 900 soles again, except she was going to be given less vaccines than I was. They also do not advertise their prices for vaccines or have a list or anything like that to show, I truly disliked this, because I think it is just not fair and they get more money out of some. It's not about health or anything like that. So, just one piece of advice... if you want to save some money, and are just starting the K1 visa process, get some vaccines on time, since in the end, they'll require your vaccination history or card to look for it, and they are way cheaper in some other places or even free. It's just not true that if you got the shots somewhere else before, it would be rejected and you'd have to get all redone, what they care about is that you meet all the requirements, having all the vaccines you are asked for, not necessarily care if you had them all at the doctor's clinic. Greetings!	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-04-03 15:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Number of packets - 3, 3.5 and 4?	hey You don tneed to send that bio info!! We didnt send it ! I called th emebassy and said u can bring it the same interview date! Do not sweat it!! =) QUOTE (Shannon and David @ Mar 25 2008, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (BRIAN AND ISA @ Mar 25 2008, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes I believe they want the biographical page sent in. Somewhere in the paper work it says that it needs to be sent in as soon as possible. I know it can be confusing, I wish they sent an english version by email to those of us in the states. Good luck with every thing. Thanks again! I'm cool with the instructions and such being in Spanish, but they literally contradict themselves throughout the course of the instructions page! Not cool! If you look at the Embassy info page ( http://www.visajourn...e...ru&cty=Lima ), it says that now they're saying don't even bother with that (sending back the bio form)... Uf! I'm hoping to hear back from Gringita. I think she was the one who indicated that it wasn't necessary. If not, guess I'll just call the Embassy. Thanks for all your help! You rock!	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-03-26 14:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical exam in Peru - PART II	WHO EVER READ THIS INFORM YOURSElVES FROM THIS LINK , U NEED TO KNOW WHAT VACCINATIONS U HAVE HAD DONE IN THE PAST AND WHAT U NEED NOW AND WHATS REQUESTED.... HOPE ITS OF SOME HELP BEFORE OEN GOES TO THE MEDICALS IN Peru !! =) AND WATCH OUT WITH DR SITU HE IS A SCAMMER http://travel.state....L-0001-0803.pdf QUOTE (Johana&Jared @ Apr 8 2008, 07:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi people! This is an exciting month, several interviews! yay, good luck to you all! I have really grown fond of all the patient fiances and fiancess I came across here. Well, just a few things to tell. This Monday, I had to return to Dr Oscar Situ's office, to pick up my results, pay the rest of the money I had to, and get the Hepatitis A + B shot. I went to see the secretary, who is in charged of the vaccines and their prices. I told her my fiance and I checked the government's and embassy's web site, and they listed an approximate price for the HPV vaccine, which is just given to young women, and it was $120. I also told her I had called the other 2 doctors, and they charged 490 soles for that vaccine. And actually, even less for the others. Finally, I kind of threaten her, telling her I didn't want to but I was going to report this to the embassy. She started to be super nice to me, and the negotiation started. She said that she'd reduce the price!!! Yeah, believe it or not, but I have the receipt to prove it, and the initial price written down on the medical appointment letter. First she said, Ok, I guess the vaccine should be less, you'll pay $10 less. After I said it was not possible, since the other docs charged a lot less, she said $20, then $30 and then a bit more. As you all know, the initial total price was over 1000 soles, which was outrageous to me, then I got it down to 930, after arguing, and this time, after I told the secretary all this, I got it reduced to 840 soles (+$150). LOL. I have basically saved about 400 soles. What do you think about this? Particularly, I feel indignation. But this is how it was. I didn't haggle with a street vendor or at a store. It just tells me 2 things: They have overpriced the vaccines, trying to get as much as they can, otherwise they wouldn't have been nice and then tell me I'd pay less after what I said. And also, that everything seems to be negotiable... there's always a chance to try, no matter whom you deal with or where. I don't like it when people are dishonest or unfair. Sad but true. Cheers! Edited by FaSa2008, 09 April 2008 - 08:37 AM.	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-04-09 08:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Getting Ready for the Interview In PERU 3/12	Hi all!! Im trying to think what else i need! I think we are covered.. im flyin to Lima on Friday and our interview is on Wednesday I have My passport and birth certifcate I 129 f application copy NOA1 AND NOA2 Affidavit of Suport (notarized)Taxes, and transcripts since 2005 -2007 Bank letter Work Letter 3 last pay stubs Pictures to proof relationship Phone bills Emails E Cards Letter of intent of marriage ( for him and for me) Letter of witnessing my engagement signed by my parents. He has All of the forms he got on the package 2 pictures Police certificates ( the 3 needed in Peru) Birth Ceritifcate (original and certified) Divorce Certificate Medical exam results His passport what else what else !!! if u see that im missing anything let me know please thanks Edited by FaSa2008, 05 March 2008 - 03:26 PM.	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-03-05 15:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Flying from Peru to the US - Several questions, Help!!!	Hola Johanna, good luck in everything!!! CANT wait till you get here and tell me about your new experiences Ericka who is also from peru just flied into ny last weekend! she said they didnt ask her for the vaccinations or the xrays! if u traveling with jared they wont ask for any cash !! make sure about your kitty .. ask the airlines because some of them need to be in quarantine!! so find out!!!!! QUOTE (motu @ Apr 22 2008, 03:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Check with the airlines about taking your kitten - it may require shots and proof of shots. Good Luck	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-04-23 15:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	packets	nop u dont ned to send anything just bring it the thay of the embassy !! we didnt send it in =)	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-05-16 15:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical exam: about medical history and gynecological check	I think its so WEIRD that they make them get a Gyno exam!! maybe because all those damn Carnivals and std's? J/K QUOTE (katiushka @ Sep 5 2008, 12:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ginecological????? for myt K1 in peru that was not necesary. maybe in Brazil the medical is different i dont know....... in peru they check you have certain vaccines according to your age, also chest X rays to discard TBC and blood test to know if you have at least aids.... i am not sure about siphilis but if you have aids you wont get the visa. the medical is a fast review.... i have allergies, had one hernia operation, take birth control pills (permanent medication) but all that is common and not reason to discualify. yeah... it also sounds to me like you guys are trying to hide something....... K.	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-09-05 12:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Medical exam: about medical history and gynecological check	gynecological exam NO! and what are u hiding ? or are u being just curious? QUOTE (Angela & Paul @ Sep 5 2008, 03:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Couldn't find the info on the archives, so I am asking. How much medical history - if any - do you have to provide at the medical exam (this is for the exam prior to K-1 visa interview)? If asked, do you have to be truthful and mention diseases/illnesses/accidents/etc... that will not be discovered during the test? Because the medical exam (and tests) is to try and discover anything that would meet the guidelines for refusal, I am wondering why they would ask for medical history anyway. To you women out there who went through the medical test, is there a gynecological exam and what is the doctor looking for (if he told you)? I was reading on this forum that one doctor only wanted to check that the woman was indeed a woman and just took a quick glance.	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-09-05 07:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	A QUICK QUESTION	did u start to get on it!? its tedious! no matter what people say u dont have to take antecedentes to be legalized to el ministerio del exterior because u are in peru and this doc are being showed at the embassy there,, so WATCH out.. the only thing that neeeds to be legalized for el ministerio del exterior is ur birthcertificate the one u will bring here when u are travelling for future purposes like AOS =) let me know if u need any help QUOTE (charles! @ Sep 17 2008, 04:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> mbc	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-09-17 14:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Peru Medical Exam	Yup its the norm! He cant open it! did he get his antecedentes done!?!?! are u excited?! QUOTE (BRIAN AND ISA @ Sep 24 2008, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Congrats, everything is fine. Isa went to Dr. Lari and and was just told everything was fine when she got the package. Just make sure he does not open it up. Congrats again and good luck with the interview.	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-09-24 15:30:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	SOME INTERVIEW TIPS	They are very basic questions! like how long have u been dating, when did u guys get engaged?! how long have u met eachother, basic stuff... QUOTE (vickydeutsch @ Sep 22 2008, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Omar G. @ Sep 22 2008, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> here is the link to some sample questions.....remember stay calm and everything will workout.....i have not yet got to this point but i hope real soon as i will be starting my journey hopefully in the next 2 weeks undefined Thank you soooo much!!!! I really really appreciate it!! Good luck to you in VJ journey!!!	FaSa2008	Female	Peru	2008-10-03 12:39:00