biggish data

Iraqi refugees

QUOTE (S and S @ Jul 2 2008, 12:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

lol, I hope that means soon!

me too but hubby has a little more to do to catch your husband. Keep HOPE alive!

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-07-02 00:44:00

Iraqi refugees

QUOTE (S and S @ Jul 1 2008, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

They are trying to fix the material support problem, but my husband said he has met some Iraqi families denied refugee for that reason so not sure when it will get fixed. I just read some reports on the Department of State website that said they plan to address that problem.

According to all estimates I read and looked at, which are many, there are about 500,000 to 800,000 Iraqis in Jordan. They estimate up to 2 million in Syria. I forget the estimates for Egypt, Lebanon and Turkey which also have sizeable refugee populations though lower than Jordan and Syria. Sweden also took in about 30,000 Iraqis before they had to call it quits. It took my husband 3 attempts over a year to get into Jordan even though he was married to me for two of those attempts. He must work for free as a doctor because he isn't authorized to get paid. Yet if he doesn't work then he loses his skills. Some Iraqi doctors are even required to pay the hospital $100 a month to work in them. The whole situation is frustrating.

I knew Jordan would be slow to process for the spouse visa so I just went ahead and had my husband go the refugee route. He has everything done (interviews, fingerprints, sworn statements, physical exam, etc). It is just the approval and booking the plane tickets that is left. I hate the waiting. We have been married 13 months now, but I know others have had it worse.

Our husbands are going to be on the same plane, I just have a feeling.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-07-01 23:47:00

Did You Change or Hyphenate Your Name?

still have my maiden name but the plan is to add his last name as one of my middle names and for him to add my last name as one of his middle names... that way if we have kids they can have his last name and I would kind of have it too.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-07-04 17:59:00

Married my "Hot Arab" in Morocco

Awesome dress changes, Thanx for sharing.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-06-29 11:26:00

Married my "Hot Arab" in Morocco

Congratulations!!!

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-06-27 09:47:00

I'm so nervous!

QUOTE (S and S @ Jul 19 2008, 04:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (julianna @ Jul 19 2008, 03:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (S and S @ Jul 19 2008, 01:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

lol, yeah, the comments like that never cease to amaze me. Being my husband is in Jordan, thats exactly the same thing, lol.

Thanks for commenting. I am going crazy sitting here waiting. I thought for sure he would call by now. The rumor we heard was the place wasn't even open and that the guards just hand an envelope over containing the papers for approval/disapproval. I guess it was more than that.

How long has he been there? I hate waiting for things. I stayed up until like 2am waiting for Ammar's interview-- I had been awake for almost 24 hours at that point.. and I drifted off to sleep and he called me 15 minutes later... but the wait was terrible. So, can you still go through with the k3/130 if this doesn't work out?

He waited to call me until he came back. I just got his call. They told him he was a primary approval, but the letter says he is still waiting on his background checks. All his other paperwork came back in order. He was told to just wait for a phone call for further instructions. There were about 100 people there and most of them got the same thing. There was only four or five people who got approved (and background checks were complete) and they were all women who would go to the United States without male relatives coming with them. Like he talked to one older woman who was approved and they already called her saying she will fly on August 5th. Another mother and daughter were approved together and will leave August 7th. Both of these cases they were called a week ago.

The word is that if you get the letter like my husband got then you will get the refugee so we remain hopeful they will call soon to book his flight. Even if they didn't, he can still go through with the I-130. I just have to do send the affadavit of support and visa application. They are already paid for. Then we would just wait for the embassy interview. Inshallah they will just approve this refugee so he can be here soon.

On one hand great News but on the other, "Oh Man, more waiting?"

Congrats! I'm sure all will go fine.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-07-19 06:11:00

Hotel rooms in Jordan

When I went to Jordan my husband stayed with me (he wasn't my husband then), Frankly I don't know what him and his friends told the clerks at the counter because they spoke in arabic which I don't speak. All I know is the first day/night I stepped in Jordan, Me and my husband were together...sure we made it official that week but it wasn't on day one.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-06-16 23:02:00

Congrats S and S! I'm happy to report my hubby made it home safe and sound. I am very happy.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-12-11 21:53:00

QUOTE (S and S @ Dec 9 2008, 09:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I always fly RJ so I don't know what Delta does for that flight. RJ is great as I once had a bag that was 62 pounds and they didn't say anything about it, lol. I hope Delta serves decent meals. They certainly don't inside the US.

I know that's what I was thinking, Oh no what kind of ####### food will they be serving. My baby is going to be starving by time he gets to NY.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-12-09 21:43:00

QUOTE (S and S @ Dec 9 2008, 08:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I know the IOM had reps at the airport to make sure everyone got on the plane okay. My husband had to hang up the phone when they called his name. He called me back later saying his bags were a couple pounds overweight and Delta airlines wanted to charge him $150. Luckily he still had room in his carry on so he could move some things and lighten the checked bags. Now he is complaining his carry on is too heavy, lol. I think they should be fine.

Thanks Jackie. Inshallah soon it will be your husband coming

Oh I know hubby was worried about his bags and he weighed them before he got to the airport.

Why am I so worried or is that anxious?

I wish they were on RJ, does Delta announce things in Arabic and English like RJ?

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-12-09 21:34:00

QUOTE (S and S @ Dec 9 2008, 05:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

They are on the plane now. Its getting so close. I'm so excited

I know I thought about it at work!!!! Grrrrrr, he cut his phone off when he went to the airport so I didn't get a chance to talk to him before he got on the plane. I'm going to have to take something to help me sleep tonight.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-12-09 19:02:00

QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Dec 9 2008, 01:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

well i certainly understand the excitement and you know those men of yours most likely have seen eachother by now....lol cool how things work out isn't it???

yes they probably have seen each other many many times.

hopefully they will meet at the airport and get to know each other a little.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-12-09 06:13:00

QUOTE (TamaraLovesAdam @ Dec 9 2008, 02:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This is so exciting that ya'll husbands are coming in a day! If you are like me, you will go nuts thinking about him while hes on the plane coming here! No cells phone to talk to him! I remember the day Adam came! What an awesome feeling and excitement! Im really happy for you!!!! Happy Holidays to 2 new families!!!

-Tam

Thanks,

but add to that the torture of being at work while he is on the plane...

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-12-09 06:11:00

QUOTE (S and S @ Dec 8 2008, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am growing more excited each day as it grows closer. In the beginning I was afraid to believe he was really coming. You know the longer you wait the more you worry if that day will ever come. Now, I can barely sleep and all I do is think of him coming and how to make him happy and comfortable though he tells me not to worry and he'll love me as I am and not to do so much, lol.

He will be coming through JFK (New York). He has a six hour layover so that should be plenty of time. I can't believe he is getting on that plane in less than 24 hours!

I hear you!!! About the house, he knows how I am and he's seen my junk on the webcam and frankly if I'm good enough for him well he knows what he can do. Having said that I'm basically

that he is coming.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-12-08 20:09:00

QUOTE (S and S @ Dec 8 2008, 09:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

My husband went to do his medical at the hospital this morning too, lol. They probably keep running into each other. We haven't been able to talk as much since he has been getting ready, spending time with family and friends and all the appointments. I can't believe it is getting so close!

I'm so picky about my house if anyone is coming to see it for the first time or just guests so of course I want it perfect for him. Not sure if I'll get everything done, but I'll certainly lose sleep trying, lol. I know your not sleeping either. Not much longer to wait though.

wow,

They probably know each other. I'll have to take this to pm.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-12-08 20:07:00

QUOTE (S and S @ Dec 7 2008, 11:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Rocketta @ Dec 7 2008, 05:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Olivia* @ Dec 7 2008, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Rocketta!

S and S I bet you're freaking out about now being this close now!

Yup just three more days!!!

Tommorow night is the last night to talk to my hubby on the internet before he leaves. Their flight actually takes off at 4pm on Tuesday (our time) can you believe that? I am so excited and running around trying to get things done and be ready!!!

I know what you mean but I've decided if the house isn't as I want it oh well he'll survive. As long as I'm there to meet the plane he shouldn't have any complaints.

I know he already went to the hospital to take his last medical test this morning. My hubby has been very very busy getting ready himself so we've only talked a little since he got his date.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-12-08 07:42:00

QUOTE (Olivia* @ Dec 7 2008, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Rocketta!

S and S I bet you're freaking out about now being this close now!

Yup just three more days!!!

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-12-07 18:43:00

QUOTE (S and S @ Dec 5 2008, 12:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

We can both be a nervous wreck together the night before, lol. That should be interesting.

Yes I already can't sleep or concentrate at work.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-12-05 00:16:00

QUOTE (S and S @ Dec 4 2008, 11:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Rocketta @ Dec 4 2008, 09:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Congrats, girl!!!!

hmmm, I wonder who he may run into on the plane?

Congratulations to both of us!!! I can't believe they will be on the same plane

yes, that is like the cherry on top!

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-12-04 23:59:00

Congrats, girl!!!!

hmmm, I wonder who he may run into on the plane?

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-12-04 22:42:00

Bona fide marriage Affidavit Sample

yes I used an example from this site that basically said from the persons observation the relationship is real. Like my mom did one and in that she stated that she sees me talk to my husband everyday and that in her eyes it's a real relationship

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-04-16 12:28:00

pending no more I got my NOA2 on 04/08/08!

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-04-09 08:35:00

hmm, I was issued my NOA1 on 3/27/08 ... I sent it in on 3/21/08 ..... I'm still waiting for my NOA2..... hopefully soon.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-04-06 15:41:00

How Often Do You Disagree or Quarrel With Your Love One?

We don't argue too much but that's because I realize I'm basically crazier that a sh!t house rat due to my prolonged unemployment... so I bite my tongue a lot or I just immediately apologize after I say or do something crazy. However, I know we will definitely have the test of wills when he gets here.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-06-19 07:41:00

NOA1/NOA2 spreadsheet tracking

Very nice thanks.

Rocketta

Female

Iraq

2008-04-06 15:49:00

G-325A Date on it

nope it doesn't matter really

Scott & LC

Not Telling

Malaysia

2008-11-27 06:54:00

Congrats! They seem to be moving finally!!!

rhiannon

QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 21 2008, 08:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

HELLO

PLEASE ADD ME TO THE LIST. I GOT APPROVED FOR I130 TODAY FROM VERMONT!!
IM SO EXCTIED

ITS LIKE A DREAMM!!!!!

Rhiannon

Not Telling

Ireland

2008-04-21 14:37:00

well, maybe i got things mixed up - this is for the I-130 - that's the NOA2, correct? The Approval?
The RFE (request for further evidence, right?)for the I-129f was simply a copy of the I-130 (i'd sent it in with a copy of the check before) -

Let me know if I have got this right!

Rhiannon

QUOTE (hyd617 @ Apr 20 2008, 09:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Rhiannon @ Apr 20 2008, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hello - thanks so much for maintaining this thread! we got our approval April 4!!! YAY!!!!

Good luck everyone! I think they are rolling in!

Rhiannon

congratulations! wow a VSC filer.. so they asked u for a RFE for i129f? can i ask what it was if u dont mind.. since no i129fs were approved by VSC.. we all are curious..? thankxxx r u goin to go the i130 route?

Rhiannon

Not Telling

Ireland

2008-04-20 20:51:00

Hello - thanks so much for maintaining this thread! we got our approval April 4!!! YAY!!!!

Good luck everyone! I think they are rolling in!

Rhiannon

Rhiannon

Not Telling

Ireland

2008-04-20 19:34:00

please add us:
rhiannon, VSC, file date Oct 9, NOA1 date Jan 9

QUOTE (Tyrobe @ Jan 24 2008, 01:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Member Name --- I130 Sent --- NOA1 --- (CSC/VSC) --- NOA2 --- Days To Approval ----- Link to NVC Timeline

The_dip_sticks--05/23/06 --- 06/15/06 --- CSC ----- Pending
mike & Elena -- 12/19/06 --- 01/09/07 --- CSC ----- 04/16/07 ---- 118
Nilz07 -------- 12/29/06 --- 01/03/07 --- CSC ----- 06/12/07 ---- 165
Nyseness ------ 12/30/06 --- 01/06/07 --- CSC ----- 05/16/07 ---- 137
Erica --------- 01/16/07 --- 01/24/07 --- CSC ----- 04/06/07 ----- 80
Slbois -------- 01/17/07 --- 01/26/07 --- CSC ----- 04/09/07 ----- 82
Virt ---------- 01/26/07 --- 02/01/07 --- CSC ----- 06/07/07 ---- 132
Dillydally ---- 01/30/07 --- 02/01/07 --- CSC ----- 06/14/07 ---- 135
Comelly ------- 02/01/07 --- 02/09/07 --- CSC ----- 04/19/07 ----- 77
Jiji ---------- 02/01/07 --- 02/04/07 --- CSC ----- 05/08/07 ----- 96
Mononoke28 ---- 02/05/07 --- 02/14/07 --- CSC ----- 05/03/07 ----- 87
MegDan -------- 02/07/07 --- 02/13/07 --- CSC ----- 05/31/07 ---- 113
Flicki -------- 02/13/07 --- 02/15/07 --- CSC ----- 06/25/07 ---- 132
Jasmin -------- 02/13/07 --- 02/21/07 --- CSC ----- 06/22/07 ---- 129
Geist & Stabu - 02/16/07 --- 02/21/07 --- CSC ----- 06/07/07 ---- 111
Vylex --------- 02/17/07 --- 02/28/07 --- CSC ----- 06/12/07 ---- 115
RandyandRina -- 02/22/07 --- 02/26/07 ----CSC------ 07/02/07 ---- 130
Greeneclipse -- 02/23/07 --- 03/01/07 --- CSC ----- 07/09/07 ---- 136
S & J --------- 03/01/07 --- 03/09/07 --- CSC ----- 06/19/07 ---- 110
RickOlechka --- 03/02/07 --- 04/12/07 --- CSC ----- 07/04/07 ---- 124
Jaxguy/KIDS --- 03/05/07 --- 03/20/07 --- CSC ----- 09/07/07 ---- 186
Rika60607 ----- 03/07/07 --- 03/16/07 --- CSC ----- 06/14/07 ----- 99
Trailmix ------ 03/08/07 --- 03/13/07 --- CSC ----- 06/05/07 ----- 89
DeeCee -------- 03/08/07 --- 03/19/07 --- CSC ----- 06/06/07 ----- 90
Miriam n Alain- 03/09/07 --- 03/21/07 --- CSC ----- 03/22/07 ----- 13
Mdpo ---------- 03/16/07 --- 03/19/07 --- CSC ----- 08/16/07 ---- 153
LadyJane ------ 03/26/07 --- 04/06/07 --- CSC ----- 07/02/07 ----- 98
pc_whisperer -- 03/30/07 --- 04/09/07 --- CSC ----- 07/27/07 ---- 119
Jundibasam ---- 04/07/07 --- 04/23/07 --- CSC ----- 10/15/07 ---- 191
Tussie -------- 04/13/07 --- 04/24/07 --- CSC ----- 10/30/07 ---- 200
Eresh --------- 04/24/07 --- 05/21/07 --- CSC ----- 08/10/07 ---- 108
Clow ---------- 05/07/07 --- 06/14/07 --- CSC ----- 11/19/07 ---- 190
Djturbo ------- 05/11/07 --- 06/05/07 --- CSC ----- 09/14/07 ---- 126
Pkewl --------- 05/15/07 --- 06/06/07 --- CSC ----- 10/30/07 ---- 168
Luckysprite --- 05/22/07 --- 06/08/07 --- CSC ----- 11/01/07 ---- 163
Vbtbmrt ------- 05/29/07 --- 08/30/07 --- CSC ----- 10/18/07 ---- 142
Juan Carlos --- 06/02/07 --- 06/18/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Spanglish ----- 06/05/07 --- 06/19/07 --- CSC ----- 11/16/07 ---- 164
Syadira ------- 06/13/07 --- 06/26/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Qasim--aisha -- 06/06/07 --- 06/22/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Wahrania ------ 06/19/07 --- 07/02/07 --- CSC ----- 11/26/07 ---- 160
Asherah ------- 06/22/07 --- 07/09/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
anna_kevin ---- 06/28/07 --- 07/06/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Santiago ------ 06/28/07 --- 07/10/07 --- CSC ----- 12/04/07 ---- 159
Mohgli -------- 07/12/07 --- 07/19/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Chilton747 ---- 07/12/07 --- 07/26/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
A.Garcia ------ 07/16/07 --- 07/25/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
KTG ----------- 07/19/07 --- 08/02/07 --- CSC ----- 12/14/07 ---- 148
Simple_melanie- 07/20/07 --- 08/03/07 --- CSC ----- 12/18/07 ---- 151
ctygl --------- 07/21/07 ----07/31/07 --- CSC ----- 01/10/08 ---- 173
WyoDusty ------ 07/24/07 ----07/31/07 --- CSC ----- 12/21/07 ---- 150
tarantz ------- 07/24/07 ----08/01/07 --- CSC ----- 12/18/07 ---- 147
his_sunshine -- 07/24/07 ----08/30/07 --- CSC ----- 01/18/08 ---- 178
mateo --------- 07/25/07 ----08/28/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Dennishiella -- 07/25/07 ----08/16/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Reeja --------- 07/26/07 --- 08/06/07 --- CSC ----- 01/08/08 ---- 166
Alth ---------- 07/28/07 --- 09/11/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
hheaven67 ----- 08/07/07 --- 09/11/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Kelzm --------- 08/09/07 --- 09/05/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
Tyrobe -------- 08/14/07 --- 10/02/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
EmilyandJason - 09/10/07 --- 12/28/07 --- CSC ----- Pending
carterlovej --- 10/05/07 --- 01/11/08 --- CSC ----- Pending
anishandlijy -- 10/13/07 --- 01/11/08 --- CSC ----- Pending
OhMy ---------- 10/13/07 --- 01/16/08 --- CSC ----- Pending
Kittylovesmoudi 10/16/07 --- 01/11/08 --- CSC ----- Pending
Marlita-------- 10/17/07 --- 01/15/08 --- CSC ----- Pending
Tasksgirl ----- 11/07/07 -------?-------- CSC ----- Pending
j.debonis ----- 12/20/07 -------?-------- CSC ----- Pending

Singha -------- 12/29/06 --- 01/03/07 --- VSC ----- 06/01/07 ---- 184
Mxjjx --------- 02/15/07 --- 02/21/07 --- VSC ----- 07/17/07 ---- 152
npatel3c ----------- ? ----- 01/14/07 --- VSC ----- 05/25/07 ---- xxx
hhk3 ---------- 03/26/07 --- 04/04/07 --- VSC ----- 05/31/07 ----- 66
coolgt -------- 06/12/07 --- 06/12/07 --- VSC ----- 12/05/07 ---- 176
Amberlynn ----- 06/22/07 --- 06/29/07 --- VSC ----- 10/15/07 ---- 115
Mgk ----------- 07/27/07 --- 09/20/07 --- VSC ----- 11/07/07 ---- 103
Germanchick2502 08/03/07 --- 12/26/07 --- VSC ----- Pending
alto.d. ------- 08/09/07 --- 01/16/08 --- VSC ----- Pending
Sharif -------- 08/14/07 --- 12/22/07 --- VSC ----- 01/14/08 ---- 153
WaitingForK3 -- 08/20/07 --- 01/04/08 --- VSC ----- Pending
J-Boy --------- 08/21/07 --- 12/26/07 --- VSC ----- Pending
SusieK--------- 08/30/07 --- 12/21/07 --- VSC ----- Pending
odeoaldorf----- 09/06/07 --- 12/28/07 --- VSC ----- Pending
inkypinky------ 09/15/07 --- 01/04/08 --- VSC ----- Pending
LSMA----------- 10/06/07 --- 01/10/08 --- VSC ----- Pending
MsZ------------ 10/25/07 --- 01/17/08 --- VSC ----- Pending
Milton y Claudia11/17/07 -------?-------- VSC ----- Pending
scatluri ------ 12/18/07 -------?-------- VSC ----- Pending

Rhiannon

Not Telling

Ireland

2008-01-24 17:31:00

I-864 supporting documents.

I have been looking at the guides and wikis for this and am still at sea.

LLings' Shortcut and James's Shortcut reference a Barcode Cover Sheet, and a Personal cover sheet, but I can't find templates for these. We never actually received this package of documents from the NVC, 'though we've paid the AOS and IV fee bills a few months ago, so I want to generate these myself. I understand that I need to create a barcode, for which there are ample instructions, but without the template form, I can do nothing. Is it still necessary?

The actual I864 is available online no problem, and we will fill this out and we have (or are in the process of getting) the tax transcripts etc. Letter of Employment we are also okay with.

Cheers for any help
Mike

Rhiannon

Not Telling

Ireland

2008-09-28 16:22:00

Originals for the interview

Just as a follow on here,

we've just had our case completed at NVC this week, and our letter from NVC states that all the required documents have been submitted (police certs, marriage cert, passport info, and all forms). Does that mean that for my interview I just need to bring:

Proof of relationship
Passport
Passport photos x 2
Medical Certificate

The guides suggest bringing copies of submitted I130, 1864, DS230, but as our letter stated they already have that, do I just forget being overly cautious? Load up on proof of relationship instead? The reason I ask is that my wife has just left the US today to come visit me in Ireland, and is not due back until January - and, of course, she has all the copies in her apartment!! Sods law.
I just updated our timeline tonight so it's not showing yet. We are pursuing CR1, which is why I'm posting here. Interview due in Dublin.

Mike

Edited by Rhiannon, 07 November 2008 - 07:24 PM.

Rhiannon

Not Telling

Ireland

2008-11-07 19:22:00

About to file, totally confused.

I'd have to agree - if he hasn't overstayed his H visa, yours seems like an AOS - you do NOT want to apply for a visa unless he has to go back to his home country.

QUOTE (pushbrk @ Jan 26 2009, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Is that fun for you or something? It won't be fun for this family to be separated when they don't need to be. They need to follow the AOS Guide here for couples who are both in the US already. This is not a visa case.

Rhiannon

Not Telling

Ireland

2009-01-26 21:50:00

QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Oct 24 2007, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

It is not in lieu of a birth certificate. It is used for that purpose though but I saw 1 person being told at the US embassy in Bogotá that she had to make another appointment because she didn't have this document. She was in front of us so I could hear what was going on and after 10 minutes of going back and forth, the lady at the embassy found it and she was told to proceed for fingerprinting.

For Spanglish, who is the one filing through Bogotá. Whether it is a US Constitutional right or not, this document is needed and asked for at the US Embassy in Bogotá. And again if you don't have it, then you need to take a notarized affidavit or statement that you need to take explaining why this document is not available. There are several members in the Colombia Club who know how to get it and they can help you with it.

Diana

Diana,

Thanks for all the help!!!

Tapeguy

Spanglish

Male

Colombia

2007-10-25 21:36:00

QUOTE (Craig_Karina @ Oct 22 2007, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ahemmmmmmmm
I think Protestants have baptisms too! I'd use that one if I were you. If she was never baptized...take her to a church who will do a baptism on her. Or...send in an explanatory letter saying that she was never baptized and does not want to be baptized. There are a couple of choices for you. Good Luck on your VISA Journey.
Sincerely,
Craig
PS It doesn't say CATHOLIC...everyone in Colombia is not Catholic.

Sorry, I did not mean the US government said Catholic. When I told my wife the US embassy in Bogota asks for a Baptismal Certificate she replied "You know my family is Pentecostal", "This baptismal certificate is for the Catholic Church"

I try not to get to hung up on denominations. I was raised Independent Baptist (but recovered)

and baptized in a fish pond. And as my old buddy says " the water got to be at least waist deep cause thats we most of your sins are"

Thanks
Tom

Spanglish

Male

Colombia

2007-10-22 21:16:00

QUOTE (pushbrk @ Oct 22 2007, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Spanglish @ Oct 22 2007, 05:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Guys,

I noticed that the US Embassy in Bogota Colombia asks for a Baptismal Certificate. My wife's family are Protestant and do not have Catholic baptismal certificates. What do you do?

Thanks
Tom

4 months and waiting on the 2NOA

They want a birth certificate. Baptism is not required for immigration to the US. A Baptismal Certificate may be substituted for a Birth Certificate when one is not available.

thanks,

I was looking at Package 4 from the US embassy in Bogata and they state. Both Baptismal certificate and Birth certificate.

Thanks
Tom

Spanglish

Male

Colombia

2007-10-22 21:05:00

Spanglish

Male

Colombia

2007-10-22 19:25:00