biggish data

Packet 3

Hi engfridak,

Keep us posted, what did you finally have to send in? :thumbs:

Good luck,

Peter Miam

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-03-08 10:20:00

Packet 3

You dont have to send in any of the documents that are on the checklist. They are to be brought with you to your interview.
It should say on the instructions ....Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3.

Step one should say to send in the DS forms.

Unless the K-1 is different at the Consulate you are going to, but I thought all K-1's were given the same instructions.

I thought that too, but there are no steps. Just the list of the documents, and then ... All the documents should be mailed before an appointment can be scheduled.

Hi engfridak.

How are you guys doing? Very well I hope. I can not answer for the U.S. Embassy in Albania but for Bogota, Colombia the only documents that you fax and send in by courier are; a copy of passport, OF-169, DS-2001 and DS-230 part 1. Every other paper, documents and everything else is taken in the date of the interview.

Try asking other VJ members that are going through your countries Embassy and if not call, fax or e-mail them. Another thing you could try, is to call NVC they might know because the State Department send me (the USC) a packet 4 just like the Embassy sent to my fiancée, so they might know. I wish both of you the best, you both deserve it and keep me in touch. :yes:

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Edited by Peter Miami, 07 March 2006 - 03:19 PM.

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-03-07 15:18:00

Bank Letter

Ours was very simple and just said:

To Whom It May Concern:

Joe Smith has a checking and savings account with us, which he opened on Jan. 1, 2003. The total number of deposits in the last year totalled $xxxxxx. The current balance of the checking account is $xxxxx and the current balance of the savings account is $xxxxxx.

If you require any further information, please feel free to call.

Sincerely,

xxxxxxxx

This letter was on the bank letterhead and our bank prepared the letter while we waited, at no charge.

Good luck.

Mine was just like raymaga's letter. :thumbs:

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-15 13:21:00

Medical Appointment

I say disclose it and the evidence of its treatment to be on the safe side. Most STDs are significant to the US government in terms of visa issuance, so I would say err on the side of truth. You'd be surprised what the US government does consider to be a risk to public health. You haven't specified which STD it was, but rest assured it's probably on their list anyway!

And your NHS doctor may THINK they can't access your medical records, but they can if you sign a release which they may ask you to do anyway if they have questions...or else no visa. I think not disclosing it (if they ask you about it) may technically constitute fraud and could cause enormous problems for you later down the line all for the sake of saving a small amount of time now. I don't think disclosing a treated STD will stand in your way; check up online about that.

I agree.

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-18 09:24:00

Hi Pachuco,

You must be in Colombia already. Let us know how the interview went. I wish you and your fiancée the best of luck,

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-20 09:57:00

Triple viral, is paperas, rubeola y sarampion, and MMR stands for: measles, mumps and rubella, si this two are exactly trhe same, so if this are the only requiered we are cool!
Did you received the specific information about vaccines in your packets? I didnt....

Sounds like you are looking at the same vaccines, but one is in Spanish and the other in English. So my vote is... ALL IS GOOD!

Yes it is! :yes:

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-15 10:28:00

Congratulations..I have a question how can you find out trough the embassy website your appointment date before package 3 arrive? I try and I have not been able to do it
On my letter from the National Visa Center, they listed my new Case Number. Mine started with "BGT". This number is what is posted on the US Embassy's web site:
http://bogota.usemba...ov/wwwfivad.pdf

Yes, that is correct and good luck with your interview on September 28, 2006. :yes:

Peter Miami

Edited by Peter Miami, 15 September 2006 - 08:40 AM.

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-15 08:39:00

Well I will be in Bogota the night before our Interview at the Embassy, 21 SEP 06.

My fiancee will be there in Bogota on the morning of the 18th to do her medical exams and other last minute items like photos and such.

If any of you guys have questions about the area, hotels, airlines, etc. Let me know. Also my fiancee would LOVE to meet anyone else that will be going through the process as she has said she will be going crazy being in Bogota (new city to her) waiting for the final day.

So if you have questions or would like to forward contact information so your fiancee can ask questions in spanish...just ask.

Also I found a great deal, in my opinion on a place to stay. It is a one bedroom apartment with free breakfast, phone calls to the US and Canada and internet for only $45 a night. They also have single rooms w/ private bath for as cheap as $30 a night.

Go to www.BogotaApartments.com and tell Ingrid that Abel Ramirez sent ya!
Congratulations..I have a question how can you find out trough the embassy website your appointment date before package 3 arrive? I try and I have not been able to do it

Hi Ovet16,

There is no way to know your interview date before packet #3. Your or your fiancé(e) must send in packet #3 to the U.S. Embassy in Bogota. If packet #3 gets there before the cut-off date which varies from 12 to the 19th of the month, then you get the interview the following month. If not then you get it the month after that.

Please to learn more read the threads that I have written. Three of the most important topics you need to know are right here on this section; “Colombian Club”, “What is included in Packet#3”, and “Tracking Instructions for DHL”.

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-14 09:05:00

.. any idea on how soon the Visa will be issued ? is this an overnight wait or does it take longer to receive it ?
I have been told by several here at VJ that the visa in Bogota are issued the next business day. They use to send them to you via messenger, but I think you now leave your passport and come the next day to pick it up.

Thanks. I hope it is the next day. If you can keep us posted on this we would really appreciate it.

Hi Guys,

Yes after the interview is done and your fiancée’s visa is approved, she leaves the passport and they tell her she must return by 4:00pm the next working day. :yes:

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-14 08:43:00

Hi Pachuco,

I am very happy for your fiancée and you. I want to congratulate you on your interview and wish you luck. I know you guys will do great and will be together soon. Have a good trip! :thumbs:

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-13 13:35:00

Bogota Embassy

Thanks to the both of you for your input...

Well, considering the fact that it took 3 days for Danni's fiancee to recieve Packet 3 -- as well as your comment that some recieve it, some don't....

I will just have to prepare the DS-230 for my wife and have her fax it in. Now, my question is: is there a barcode on the DS-230 when you recieve it from the Embassy?

If so, I will have to prepare one.

Thanks again,

j

It does not mather. We send in a different DS-230, just like many other VJ members. The DS-230 we sent did not have a barcode.

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-20 10:10:00

Bogota Embassy

Hi James,

It varies from person to person and city to city because of the bad postal problems in Colombia. Some people never get packet# 3 or 4.

I have a packet #3 but it is for K-1, I do not know the differences between K-1 and K-3 packets. Let me know if you want a copy and read my threads right here in this section. I will move them up so that you can read the tips, advice, short-cuts and more information. I and other VJ members have done these things good luck.

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-20 09:47:00

Medical Done in Bogota!!!

Hi Carl,

One week and one day before your interview. How is everything going with Luisa and you? A bit nervous probably. I want to wish you guy’s good luck and I know you will do well. :thumbs:

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-25 10:03:00

Medical Done in Bogota!!!

Congrats on being one step closer. Good luck with your interview. :thumbs:

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-22 22:08:00

K1visa

Hopefully some will help you in this section if not try the “Foreign Embassy and Consulate General Discussion” or “Regional Discussion” sections. :thumbs:

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Edited by Peter Miami, 25 September 2006 - 02:05 PM.

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-25 14:04:00

Affidavit of Support - Question 11

Hi rlt,

You will not have a problem; I put “no” down also. Because you will be paying all expense as they are incurred. You will not be giving her a contribution.

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-29 13:51:00

We have worked very hard to have all the requested paperwork, in fact she has printed out around 250 emails, has all my phone records for the last year, hotel receipts, airplane receipts, engagement ring receipt, flower receipts, cards, bank transactions (wire transactions to her account), and photos. I really hope whoever conducts her interview is in a good mood!!

The printing out of emails is really overkill. Even the Emabssy people say DO NOT put a bunch of email print outs and evidence of relationship in to the initial folder which the consul will use to decide on issuing a visa. They merely tell you to hold on to the information so IF they ask you for it they can view it. I selected about 10 emails throughout the 1 year time period most of them in the beginning half since I did not have much other evidence of phone conversations during that period.

Thanks for the insight, I guess you could say that both Luisa and I are "sofoco" Luisa has all the paperwork that I mentioned with her right now and she is planning on taking it all to the interview in the morning!! I only hope now that she does not get the lady the rejects all applications that I keep reading about!!

Well I will be sure to post the news, hopefully good in the morning!!

Carl

Hi Carl,

I want to wish Luisa and you a very good luck with the interview and let us know how it went. :yes:

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-10-03 08:24:00

Hey PachucoBro,

Welcome back, how did it go in Colombia? It is nice to be together with your fiancée isn’t it? Well glad you are back and let us know how it went. Now a little break from Immigrations stuff and then start on the process again but it is better having your significant other here with you while you continue the journey. :yes:

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Edited by Peter Miami, 02 October 2006 - 02:42 PM.

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-10-02 14:41:00

Let us know when you get back and how everything went. Good luck on your return trip and eat some good Colombian food for us. :lol:

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-25 09:19:00

Hi Pachuco,

Let me be the first to congratulate both of you. :dance:

I am also glad that you got the visa and did not have to wait the entire weekend. My wife, fiancée at the time got approved on Friday but had to wait until Monday at 4:00pm to pick it up. I did not go because of work.

I am glad your interview was easy but trust me there has been people that is was not easy and they have written threads about it. But the problem is that VJ changed its look in February 2006 and a lot of threads were lost or archived. When my wife went to her interview two other women were rejected; one because they only had one year's tax returns instead of three and the second because her fiancé (the USC) was married three times and she knew this but the officer said that she should not married a USC that has been married three times and I have many, many more horror story. Of course some people fly right through but no one knows who is going to be.

I wish the best of luck and have a good trip. :yes:

Peter Miami

Edited by Peter Miami, 22 September 2006 - 10:05 PM.

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-22 22:03:00

bogota!!

Our info was sent to Bogota the week of 8/10 and still have not recieved packet 3....

So, we went ahead and completed a DS-230 and faxed it in to the embassy along with a copy of my wife's passport and a copy of the I-797 notice for the approved I-129f (for a K3 visa).

This process was/is documented in the "colombia club" thread, but that group consists mostly of K1 applicants and I wasnt certain if K3'ers could do the same. But, my wife and I are not waiting any longer --

James
Hi JamesFreddy,

Good job in getting the ball rolling because a lot of people going through the U.S. Embassy in Bogota did not get packet #3 because the mail system is so bad in Colombia. This is why I have posted different thread on what is included in packet #3, what steps to take and I have e-mail packet #3 to VJ members who request them.

Good luck,

Peter Miami

It can't hurt. we did the same and faxed the DS-230 Part 1 and also the 156. The woman my fiance(e) spoke to at the Bogota Embassy said to check the embassy web for the interview dates but currrently the September interviews are the only ones posted. The woman also said said it could take up to 30 days.
Hi Salgood,
Read the threads that I have posted and it will tell you how the cut-off dates work. It is in the “Colombian Club” thread.

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Peter --- thanks for your input and offer of help!

I had read through your threads and determined the contents of the Packet 3 -- the hard part was getting my wife to do some of the work filling them out!!! lol...

All kidding aside, I think it would have been best to just simply compile the forms and send them in rather than waiting a month for them to send the packet out. It truly was a waste of a month or so. Now, we are a bit confused regarding the process of:

1. Recieving notice of an interview appointment. That is, the website says,

"All appointments are scheduled through the Visa Information Call Center.... For more information, please phone the Visa Information Call Center, which is accessed by using a PIN code issued through Banco Colpatria. Applicants in Colombia who wish to arrange an appointment or obtain visa information from the Visa Information Call Center can use any Red Multibanca ATM or go online to purchase a PIN code through Banco Colpatria"

So -- I guess we DO NOT wait for packet #4?????

2. Should I (US Citizen) or my wife (Colombian Citizen) deal with calling the Visa Info Center to schedule the appointment?

3. When should we call in to schedule the appointment? How do we know if they recieved our Packet 3 info (that was faxed in yesterday)???

Thanks again,

james
James,

If you send me your telephone number by private message or e-mail I will call you and explain what you should do or give you some advice.

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Thanks Peter. How do we access the Colombian Thread ? Also the packet # 3 info. would be appreciated just in case we missed something.
Salgood411,

That thread is right here on the "Foreign Embassy and Consulate General Discussion" section.

Peter Miami

Hey Salgood411,

Have you readed the thread "Colombian Club" yet?

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-10-03 13:18:00

bogota!!

Our info was sent to Bogota the week of 8/10 and still have not recieved packet 3....

So, we went ahead and completed a DS-230 and faxed it in to the embassy along with a copy of my wife's passport and a copy of the I-797 notice for the approved I-129f (for a K3 visa).

This process was/is documented in the "colombia club" thread, but that group consists mostly of K1 applicants and I wasnt certain if K3'ers could do the same. But, my wife and I are not waiting any longer --

James
Hi JamesFreddy,

Good job in getting the ball rolling because a lot of people going through the U.S. Embassy in Bogota did not get packet #3 because the mail system is so bad in Colombia. This is why I have posted different thread on what is included in packet #3, what steps to take and I have e-mail packet #3 to VJ members who request them.

Good luck,

Peter Miami

It can't hurt. we did the same and faxed the DS-230 Part 1 and also the 156. The woman my fiance(e) spoke to at the Bogota Embassy said to check the embassy web for the interview dates but currrently the September interviews are the only ones posted. The woman also said said it could take up to 30 days.
Hi Salgood,
Read the threads that I have posted and it will tell you how the cut-off dates work. It is in the “Colombian Club” thread.

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Peter --- thanks for your input and offer of help!

I had read through your threads and determined the contents of the Packet 3 -- the hard part was getting my wife to do some of the work filling them out!!! lol...

All kidding aside, I think it would have been best to just simply compile the forms and send them in rather than waiting a month for them to send the packet out. It truly was a waste of a month or so. Now, we are a bit confused regarding the process of:

1. Recieving notice of an interview appointment. That is, the website says,

"All appointments are scheduled through the Visa Information Call Center.... For more information, please phone the Visa Information Call Center, which is accessed by using a PIN code issued through Banco Colpatria. Applicants in Colombia who wish to arrange an appointment or obtain visa information from the Visa Information Call Center can use any Red Multibanca ATM or go online to purchase a PIN code through Banco Colpatria"

So -- I guess we DO NOT wait for packet #4?????

2. Should I (US Citizen) or my wife (Colombian Citizen) deal with calling the Visa Info Center to schedule the appointment?

3. When should we call in to schedule the appointment? How do we know if they recieved our Packet 3 info (that was faxed in yesterday)???

Thanks again,

james

James,

If you send me your telephone number by private message or e-mail I will call you and explain what you should do or give you some advice.

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Thanks Peter. How do we access the Colombian Thread ? Also the packet # 3 info. would be appreciated just in case we missed something.

Salgood411,

That thread is right here on the "Foreign Embassy and Consulate General Discussion" section.

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-29 13:40:00

bogota!!

Our info was sent to Bogota the week of 8/10 and still have not recieved packet 3....

So, we went ahead and completed a DS-230 and faxed it in to the embassy along with a copy of my wife's passport and a copy of the I-797 notice for the approved I-129f (for a K3 visa).

This process was/is documented in the "colombia club" thread, but that group consists mostly of K1 applicants and I wasnt certain if K3'ers could do the same. But, my wife and I are not waiting any longer --

James

Hi JamesFreddy,

Good job in getting the ball rolling because a lot of people going through the U.S. Embassy in Bogota did not get packet #3 because the mail system is so bad in Colombia. This is why I have posted different thread on what is included in packet #3, what steps to take and I have e-mail packet #3 to VJ members who request them.

Good luck,

Peter Miami

It can't hurt. we did the same and faxed the DS-230 Part 1 and also the 156. The woman my fiance(e) spoke to at the Bogota Embassy said to check the embassy web for the interview dates but currrently the September interviews are the only ones posted. The woman also said said it could take up to 30 days.

Hi Salgood,
Read the threads that I have posted and it will tell you how the cut-off dates work. It is in the “Colombian Club” thread.

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-29 08:52:00

Results of Interview in Bogota

Thanks Peter, will try that. We did do it before but because of incomplete information only faxed the 230 and 156. Did not send any hard copies either. My fiance(e) was told over the phone that they did not accept faxed copies.

Most of the people that work at the Embassy give you a lot of misinformation just like when you call the Service Centers, NVC, or the 800 number. Unless that you get a very good employee that is knowledgeable. The methods that I have written about have been proven over and over by me and other VJ members. Let us know what happens. :yes:

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-10-04 08:39:00

Results of Interview in Bogota

Congratulations and thank you very much for the commentary on the process at the embassy. Commenting on the post we are following we believe that our packet 3 was also lost in the mail. The embassy received our petition on 9/5/06 and still no packet 3.

Salgood411,

Did you guys do any of the tips I wrote about in the “Colombian Club” thread? Or how about this piece?

“Once the petition gets to the Embassy you or your fiancée faxes and sends by courier (Servientrega); a copy of your fiancées passport, OF-169, DS-2001 and DS-230 part 1. If the Embassy gets these documents before the cut-off date (varies from month to month 16th to the 20th) then you get the interview the following month. If not by the cut-off date you get the interview the month after that.”

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-10-03 13:30:00

Results of Interview in Bogota

Hi Danny,

Congratulations to Adri and you. I am very happy for guys. Another eleven days and Adri will be here with you and you can really celebrate. Thank you for the interview details. :thumbs:

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-10-03 13:13:00

Embassy Interview Experience

Hey PachucoBro,

Congratulations again and thank you for posting a detail account of the interview. :thumbs:

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-10-05 08:04:00

Is an online dating site considered a marriage broker?

Visa Approved in Bogota

Hi Carl,

Congratulations and have a good trip. :thumbs:

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-10-05 08:07:00

IMBRA Special Topics

It is not consider a marriage broker and good luck. :thumbs:

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-09-28 12:05:00

CSC=California Lack of Service Center

Although I am really pleased for the people going thru vermont its annoying THAT center can get to NOA2 inside a month and CSC takes up to 3 or 4 months (or longer) to get to the same place..

I second that motion! What am I saying I have been saying that since October 2005!

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-02-02 21:49:00

CSC=California Lack of Service Center

Hey Manizales Mamba,

You got to be kidding this is the most ridicules statement I have every reed. If they could at least do one thing right but they can’t even do that. They do not answer anything over the telephone, e-mails, the internet, etc. Can anyone tell me one thing they do right for the customer (us). I know they cash check very good and very quick but that is for them.

Peter Miami

Like KarenCee said why don’t they send the TSC or CSC petitions to VSC or NSC? If they are great employee and a great service provider. Why don’t they give any information along the way except everything takes 60, 90, 120 days if you are lucky one or two things take 30 days? If any company would do this they would go bankrupt before they would even open.

Jaylen Brit come on now listen to what you are saying! You know I give appreciation when I have too. Like I have to you for keeping the CSC/TSC list.

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-01-31 23:16:00

Mamba Trick

Good luck,

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-02-04 22:08:00

CSC response

Another canned response! :angry:

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-02-05 10:05:00

NOA2 from CSC

Hi Joanna,

Congratulations! :dance:

It is about time, I am very happy for you. :yes:

Peter Miami

Edited by Peter Miami, 04 February 2006 - 10:06 PM.

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-02-04 22:05:00

November 13 I-129F Approved from CSC (TSC)

Hi Ron,

Congratulations and best wishes to a fellow CSC / Bogotá, Colombia VJ member. :thumbs:

Regards,

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-02-06 14:45:00

One more week...

CSC, wake the hell up! :devil:

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-02-05 10:02:00

Picture of the CSC Office!!!

Great picture, I think it is true. :yes:

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-02-07 16:21:00

What time of day are people getting NOA2's by e-mail?

Hi Johanna,

I got my three e-mail from CRIS (that is the name on the from line) at 8:45 pm Eastern time (all at same time) on 12/28/05 with an NOA2 approval date 12/22/05. Hope this helps and that you get your NOA2 very soon! :thumbs:

Regards,

Peter Miami

Edited by Peter Miami, 02 February 2006 - 09:41 PM.

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-02-02 21:40:00

Case approved 2NOA from CSC

Hey Manizales Mamba,

Get your timeline squared away! It is unsatisfactory!

Peter Miami

Peter Miami

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Colombia

2006-02-02 16:56:00