Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Asia: South	engagement rings	I wear both my rings (engagement, wedding) all the time. However, that has nothing to do with religious customs but just 'cause I like the bling.	sachinky	Female	India	4/23/2010 10:01
Asia: South	Payment on Interview Date (CR1)	No payments apart from Rs. 397 to VFS for DHL fees.	sachinky	Female	India	4/21/2010 13:19
Asia: South	Romantic Bollywood movies...with english subtitles	The last Hindi movie I liked was Wake Up Sid.	sachinky	Female	India	4/24/2010 1:42
Asia: South	Romantic Bollywood movies...with english subtitles	I couldn't sit through Pyaar Impossible. I tried, I really tried but Uday Chopra and that bratty child gave me a helluva migraine.	sachinky	Female	India	4/24/2010 0:47
Asia: South	Romantic Bollywood movies...with english subtitles	Unless you want your brain cells to spontaneously combust, I would suggest you NOT watch Singh is King. I like OUTSOURCED. Cute story about American guy and Indian girl. It's on the Netflix playlist, if you're interested.	sachinky	Female	India	2/25/2010 12:25
Asia: South	Romantic Bollywood movies...with english subtitles	--Kal Ho Naa Ho --Kuch Kuch Hota Hain --Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge	sachinky	Female	India	1/30/2010 13:16
Asia: South	Fiancee Visa Received - After the second re-file of K-1	Finally!! Many, many congratulations--good luck to you both!	sachinky	Female	India	4/18/2010 4:51
Asia: South	Mumbai Consulate	Any one have anything to add about the hotels around the consulate? I see one Shalimar and one Kemp's Corner. Any reviews/comments? My interview is on the 12th in Mumbai and I'm planning to fly out on the 17th out of Calcutta to Chicago. If there are no problems, the visa should be issued by then, right?	sachinky	Female	India	3/28/2010 5:53
Asia: South	Mumbai Consulate	Wow, Baltar. That was amazing and very detailed. Thankyou for taking the time to write it out. It is very helpful!	sachinky	Female	India	2/3/2010 2:12
Asia: South	Mumbai Consulate	Ok, thanks for your replies. I'm only worried about my BC and Marriage Certificate. Everything else they can keep.	sachinky	Female	India	2/2/2010 8:21
Asia: South	Mumbai Consulate	Were your original documents returned to you at the interview?	sachinky	Female	India	1/31/2010 14:59
Asia: South	Mumbai Consulate	Ok, cool. Thanks, fellas.	sachinky	Female	India	1/27/2010 12:45
Asia: South	Mumbai Consulate	Thanks for answering my questions. I really appreciate it, man.	sachinky	Female	India	1/26/2010 14:14
Asia: South	Mumbai Consulate	Two questions: --Is the USC petitioner allowed for the interview? --Is the visa issued on the same day or do they mail it to your home address? Thanks.	sachinky	Female	India	1/26/2010 10:59
Asia: South	Colored slips at the Interview	Thanks folks--I was hoping for bright blue or orange slips but I guess that's not to be. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME.	sachinky	Female	India	5/5/2010 23:39
Asia: South	Colored slips at the Interview	I was just wondering--are there specific colors for the different slips (approved, denied, AP) given at the end of the interview? Or are they all white? I'm wondering about Indian consulates, specifically Mumbai. Thanks for taking the time to reply!	sachinky	Female	India	5/4/2010 16:43
Asia: South	India PCC need help!	Oh, yes, I've heard that getting a PCC out of Gujarat is a massive PITA. Look through the forum--there's plenty of people from Gujarat who found ways to procure a PCC.	sachinky	Female	India	4/25/2010 5:35
Asia: South	India PCC need help!	Where's she getting her PCC from? When I got mine from Calcutta, a copy of my marriage certificate and a copy of my husband's passport were all that was needed.	sachinky	Female	India	4/25/2010 4:30
Asia: South	K1 Experience Dec 09-Apr 10	Congrats on your approval. Hope you get your visa/passport soon!	sachinky	Female	India	5/2/2010 9:04
Mexico, Latin & South America	FELIZ AñO NUEVO!	Es mi mejor deseo que todos tegan un FELIZ AÑO NUEVO! Desde Nuevo Mexico....	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-01-03 12:52:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	VISA FEE IN PERU	QUOTE (Martin11581 @ Jan 11 2008, 06:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> or is it BANCO DE LA NACION ??? where do i pay and can i use my debit or credit card or is it cash only? it is at banco continental and I am pretty sure it is cash only....	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-01-12 14:51:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Service Inquiry	QUOTE (panamania79 @ Jan 12 2008, 10:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (flyguy26 @ Jan 12 2008, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> panamania, I 'd also suggest that you join the thread "Waiting on the VSC to make a decision?, Updates, waiting lists, and bickering"...... there's a lot of info and support of people who went and are going through the same! Thank you,I feel so much better when I have someone to talk to about this who can identify with me .My family,friends,and co-workers are all like "Can't you find an American to marry ? " I am so sick and tires of hearing that jazz. Of course...we all "could" have but then again we would not be near as happy!!! Keep your chin up. All of us here know the pain of seperation, and how those who don't know can't possibly understand (although some are supportive). Wishing you God Speed on your process......	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-01-12 21:54:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Vacation to Peru	QUOTE (Martin11581 @ Jan 10 2008, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sister Fracas @ Jan 10 2008, 12:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the info and we aren't that good with our Spanish... I was pretty sure that would be an issue, but if we at least take the time to learn some basics, hopefully we'd be ok. Otherwise, we'd have even more of an adventure.... LOL I would suggest to take a trip to AREQUIPA There you will see alot and enjoy yourselves. Another place to visit is the North, maybe Trujillo or Chiclayo. I am traveling there soon. Maybe i could be your guide! :-) www.lan.com is the best source for national trips in peru Beautiful places I too have a friend from church in Lima that does tours. He speakes pretty good English. I talked to my love today about our friend and if you would like more info PM me, I would be happy to share hs email and number.....If nothing else he could give you ideas on costs....	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-01-10 16:00:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Vacation to Peru	QUOTE (Sister Fracas @ Jan 10 2008, 08:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello Peruvians, or USCs of Peruvians..... Hubster and I are thinking of travelling to Peru later this year. With the airmiles I've racked up over the past few years, we could both get flights practically free so we are looking at options and Lima has come up as a real possibility. We are looking to travel in July, are NOT looking for hot temperatures, so Central America and Carribean are out of the question. We are not looking to do Machu Picchu, but rather maybe flying to Lima, spending a few days there and then travelling to a nearby province (forgive my ignorance if they are called something other than provinces) and seeing some of the Andes. We aren't looking for this to be a budget busting trip, but something a bit relaxing, seeing some local sites and eating like the locals (and hubster having some Pisco...hehehe). So does anyone have any advice based on what I've kind of laid out here? My primary goal for a vacation is to experience different cultures, relax, see some extraordinary local sites, but not run ragged and enjoy the local foods and customs (oh, I'd want to buy some nice alpaca sweaters too...heeheehee)....we'd be looking to stay at least a week. The only thing expensive about a trip to Peru is usually the airfare. Food and hotels are generally very inexpensive for travelers. Forgive me for not taking the time to check your profile but do either of you speak Spanish? In the areas I have been, I have experienced almost no English speaking (aside from the airport). Use a reputable taxi company (one called from the airport) and not the ones waithing outside for the next customer. As an American you will usually pay a bit more than others but it is not bank breaking by any means. The prices you see on Internet type tours and such are not representative of the prices you can pay in Lima (and for travel to other areas of Peru) They are much cheaper if purchased in Peru. It is more of an adventure not planning everything out before leaving but if the idea makes you uncomfortable it's better to pay a little more.... Let us know if you decide to go. Peru is my favorite plave to travel and the people there are amazing (not to say I am biased, hehe) Good Luck	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-01-10 12:29:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	where to get a letter of intent to marry	QUOTE (joyce_peter @ Feb 1 2008, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> where can we get a letter of intent to marry? In example forms there is a sample letter. It looks like you already filed your I-129F so I assume you wrote one for that. It will be much the same except with a date closer to the interview and possibly saying my "continued intent". If you would like more examples PM me I can show you copies of the ones my fiance and I wrote. Best of Luck! Sam	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-02-01 21:36:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Plane Tickets from LIMA TO JFK	QUOTE (FaSa2008 @ Feb 1 2008, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I was wondering if any peruvians would know about a way to get not to expensive tickets to come to ny from lima... Ive looking online and they are CRAZY expensive!!! Please Advice! One thing is try checking round trip tickets, it sounds crazy but often they are cheaper. Ex. Lima to JFK then a few days later (play with the "return day" it may change prices too) JFK to Lima. Even though you will not use it...... I sometimes find good deals at www.kayak.com	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-02-01 17:54:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Translation Spanish/English	QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Feb 12 2008, 08:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations. I read that too but that info was the same even before Jan 1. And actually this supports the change since it states "or in the official language of the country in which the application for a visa is being made" In Peru, the official language is Spanish... so... Let us know how the email comes back it will be helpful!	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-02-12 15:11:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Translation Spanish/English	QUOTE (DaniAndEnrique @ Feb 11 2008, 03:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Guys, Dont want to repeat myself, but want to confirm with some of you if you know the answer or if you heard something similar to this. Last week I called NVC and ask about translation from Spanish into English, they told me that is not required and that this is something new started from Jan 1st. When my husband call he got the same answer. Does anyone of you is informed or had the same/similar experience? Thanks in advance! Dani I don't know the exact best thing to tell you but I think I would email NVC and get the response in writing... NVC Contact Information If you have specific questions about a case, please contact the NVC. E-mail is the NVC’s preferred method of communication. <H2 style="FONT-SIZE: 14px; BORDER-BOTTOM: #cccccc 1px solid" xmlns:o="urn:www.microsoft.com/office" xmlns:st1="urn:www.microsoft.com/smarttags" xmlns:w="urn:www.microsoft.com/word" xmlns:x="urn:www.microsoft.com/excel">By E-mail</H2>The NVC’s e-mail address is NVCINQUIRY@state.gov. In order to ensure a prompt response: The Subject Line of the e-mail should be the relevant NVC Case Number. Provide the applicant’s name and date of birth and the petitioner’s name and date of birth. If you are an attorney, include the name of the law office requesting the information. If the petition is employment-based, include the company/organizational name. Reference only one case per e-mail.	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-02-11 19:51:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!!!!!!!	QUOTE (FaSa2008 @ Feb 21 2008, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> PERU PEOPLE I GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE OVER THE PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CALLED THE EMBASSY AND THEY GAVE IT TO ME, I BOOKED MY FLIGHT FOR MARCH 7 TH THE INTERVIEW DATE ITS ON MARCH 12TH AT 8:45 :energetic: MY FIANCE HAVENT EVEN RECEIVED THE PACKET 3 YET!!!!!! BUT THEY SAID IF WE HAVENT RECEIVED BY NEXT WEEK HE CAN GO TO THE EMBASSY AND PICK THE COPY UP FROM 9-10AM IN VENTANILLA 14. SO HE CAN GET HIS MEDICAL DONE...!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT BELIEVE I LL BE SEEING MY BABY IN 14 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sooooooo happy for you guys!!!	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-02-21 20:14:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Pensamientos del proceso de inmigrar como novios	http://www.visajourn...amp;page=guides	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-02-07 17:36:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Pensamientos del proceso de inmigrar como novios	QUOTE (franklie @ Feb 6 2008, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mi prometida y yo platicamos del proceso de inmigrar a EUA para que podamos estar juntos para siempre. Hemos empezado leer los foros aquí antes de llenar los formularios para entender cuales son los requisitos por el gobierno de EUA. Por leer un poco de aquí ya entendemos que el proceso es largo y de mucho estrés y también que las siguientes ideas debemos tomar en cuanta. Qué opinan ustedes? Hay algo mas que debemos considerar? El proceso de inmigrar como novio/a o esposo/a es verdad una prueba del amor y la perseverancia en un tiempo en que muchos parejas recién de ser comprometidos o acaban de casarse. Cada uno tiene que hacer su parte, no importa de cual lado de la frontera estén ellos. Sí, es un gran cambio de la vida para la persona se case con un/a americano/a y se mueva a su país. Afecta cada aspecto de su vida: emocional, financiero, cultural, carrera, familia, y aun más importante, la dirección de su futuro. Cada uno de la pareja tiene que confiar en el compromiso y en su pareja. Es difícil comenzar a pensar como pareja temprano en una relación o un matrimonio, pero eso es lo que tiene que suceder si la petición de la visa y la vida conyugal después van a ser exitosos. Algunas parejas no lo hacen. Su resolución común no es bastante fuerte. Una pareja pueda todavía pensar como individuo. Incluso si se concede la visa, un patrón ha estado establecido de una persona cargando todo mientras el otro no hace nada. Pienso que si una pareja no está en la misma página, cada uno haciendo su parte para entender y para apoyar el proceso de la visa, entonces no presagia bien para su vida futura juntos. Agreed, it is taxing. I read your other post as well and it seems you have even a more unique filing issue. I am glad that you get to see her more often though. Anyhow, welcome to VJ and keep us updated....	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-02-06 21:36:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Cuanto es que cuesta la visa ?	QUOTE (panamania79 @ Mar 15 2008, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yo siempre tenia el pensamiento que la visa costaba $380.00.Ahora me contaron que solo cuesta $131.00.Pero si es asi,porque mi novio recibio una carta diciendo que costaba $380 en el paquete #3.Estoy super-confundida. $380.00 es por visa de imigrante Por visa de no-imigrante (como el K-1) dice: Cada solicitante deberá pagar la cuota de la solicitud de visa de $131.00 en cualquier sucursal del Banco General, esta cuota no es reembolsable. El solicitante obtendrá dos copias del recibo de pago, deberá presentar las dos copias en la Sección Consular el día de su entrevista. Se le asignará la fecha de la cita al momento de pagar los $131.00 en el Banco. http://spanish.panam...a_services.html	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-03-17 21:33:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	certificado de antecedentes	QUOTE (flomagy @ Mar 18 2008, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> How long does the certificado de antecedentes judiciales a nivel nacional in Lima, Peru take to get once requested and what is the cost? I would really appreciate the heads up......thanks.... And that is what is requested when it comes to a background check in Peru, right? The following information was once posted by another VJ member, It is clear and very helpful. There are three required certificates in Peru and they are as follows: (Note: the statement of 5 days for the certificado de antecedentes judiciales WILL vary for some people, depending on where the fiance has lived. I have heard of it taking anywhere from 5-15 days.) CERTIFICADO JUDICIAL DE ANTECEDENTES PENALES -Poder Judicial: Av. Abancay en Lima. -Copia y original del boucher de pago al Banco de La Nacion. -Costo: S/ 52.50 (Banco de La Nacion) -2 copias del D.N.I. -La foto la toman adentro del Poder Judicial (no aceptan fotos) -Motivo: Exterior. -Llenar un papel verde que se tiene que pedir adentro. -Tiempo de proceso: 40-60 min. CERTIFICADO JUDICIAL DE ANTECEDENTES PENALES -Poder Judicial: Av. Abancay in Lima. -Original and copy of the receipt from Banco de La Nacion. -Cost: S/ 52.50 (Banco de La Nacion) -2 copies of your D.N.I (National Identity Document) -Don't bring any pictures. They will take you a picture inside. -Purpose: To be use abroad. -Fill out a green paper that you can get inside the building. -Process time: 40-60 min. CERTIFICADO DE ANTECEDENTES JUDICIALES A NIVEL NACIONAL -INPE: Av. Carabaya cuadra. 4, Lima. -Original y Copia del boucher de pago al Banco de La Nacion. -Costo: S/ 35.90 (Banco de La Nacion) -Ellos te daran un formulario, llenarlo y sacar una copia al frente. -2 fotos tamaño CARNET. -2 copias del D.N.I. -Tiempo de proceso: 5 dias. -Hora de recojo de documento: 14.00 hrs - 16.30 hrs. CERTIFICADO DE ANTECEDENTES JUDICIALES A NIVEL NACIONAL -INPE: Av. Carabaya cuadra. 4, Lima. -Original and copy of the receipt from Banco de La Nacion. -cost: S/ 35.90 (Banco de La Nacion) -They will give you a form, fill it out and then take a copy of it across the street. -2 CARNET style pictures. -2 copies of your D.N.I (National Identity Document) -Process Time: 5days. -Pickup hours: 14.00 hrs - 16.30 hrs. CERTIFICADO DE ANTECEDENTES POLICIALES -Sede Central de la Division Central de Identificacion Policial de la Direccion de Criminalistica PNP: Av. Aramburu 550 Surquillo. -Original y copia del boucher de pago al Banco de La Nacion. -Costo: S/ 30.45 ( Ese es el precio para viaje al extranjero) -El Banco aparte del boucher te dan un formulario llamado CERAPS que tambien tiene que ser entregado. -1 foto tamaño pasaporte con fondo blanco (la toman tambien adentro pero es mas rapido si ya la tienes lista) -Tiempo de proceso: 1 dia. CERTIFICADO DE ANTECEDENTES POLICIALES -Sede Central de la Division Central de Identificacion Policial de la Direccion de Criminalistica PNP: Av. Aramburu 550 Surquillo. -Original and copy of the receipt from Banco de La Nacion. -Cost: S/ 30.45 (That is the price if you say it's for traveling abroad purposes) -The bank also gives you another form called CERAPS that has to be given at this place. -1 picture, passport style (white background) (You can have the picture taken there but it is much faster if you already have one) -Processing time: 1 day.	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-03-18 22:58:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	another approved peruvian! woot woot!	QUOTE (meow mix @ Apr 26 2007, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I already posted in the AOS forum, but my husband got approved today YAY ahora podemos visitar a su familia en lima y macchu picchu! estoy tan emocionado quiero BAILAR! YEAH!!!!! yo quiero bailar	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-02-08 01:48:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Airplane Tickets for Lima, Peru	QUOTE (DaniAndEnrique @ Apr 15 2008, 07:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Any web sites or person so I can find affordable plane tickets for Lima, Peru??? Thanks in advance And USE CAUTION if you buy from Taca. I purchased the ticket from Peru to JFK for Elias from Taca. Then upon receiving my email confirmation I was advised that I needed to sign the receipt when I picked up the tickets. I advised them that since I purchased I third party ticket I would not be picking them up, he would. SO after 3-4 days fighting with the I was advised that I could go to a local office in the US to sign the receipt. Only problem is the nearest local office was in Los Angeles....I am in NM. SO one road trip and almost 30 hours on the road, all was well....I will admit that the price was great (even after the cost of gas to CA) I found out later that United also sells Taca flights for them so the price should be the same....	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-04-16 20:54:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	10 year green card!	QUOTE (FaSa2008 @ Apr 6 2009, 09:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello all, I have a question regarding my husband's green card expiration date! I was a little confused about something! I have a friend that got her permanent residency card thru marriage and K3 visa her green card expires as usual in 2 years. My hubbies green card expires on 2019. Will I still have to do the removal of conditions? how come my friends green card expires in the 2 yrs of her marriage and my hubbys expires in 10 years?!! I am glad you guys have a ten year issued but I sure will miss lifting conditions with you. We've been through so much, hehe We are soo happy we received the GC today....2 years but thats okay, I'm still happy happy happy!!	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2009-04-08 13:51:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	DOCS ASKED BY THE EMBASSY IN PERU.	QUOTE (FaSa2008 @ Feb 5 2008, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Tengo una preguntita! todo eso vino en el paquete 3? Esto le pediran a mi Novio el dia de la entrevista!? Antecedentes judiciales y penales?! Tu crees q lo deba ir sacando ya!? para tenerlo listo !? cuando expira cada documento? . yo se q el de antecedentes penales expiran en 90 dias! Todo esto debe ser hecho para el exterior ahi mismo no!? o se tiene q ir al ministerio del exterior a legalizarlo !? Sorry por tanta pregunta ! Gracias! JEJE Una Pregunta??????? Just kidding...I of course have not recieved the packet 3 yet but the info more or less should be included. He will show all three at his interview. As far as getting them early, I believe that for some of the police certificates he will need to show the letter from packet 3 to get the one he needs and I know they expire but how long for each I am unsure.... Hopefully someone else will have more info Edited by Gringita/Morenito, 05 February 2008 - 07:52 PM.	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-02-05 19:51:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	DOCS ASKED BY THE EMBASSY IN PERU.	I appreciate you listing this info	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-02-04 23:15:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Fuera de Lugar!!!!	QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Feb 7 2008, 08:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Len, La palabra "bacano" es equivalente a "chido" que lo utilizan mucho los mexicanos. Una persona bacana es una persona "cool" como "que persona tan bacana", o en cosas como "que carro tan bacano". Entonces éste tema es una bacanería. Si no estoy mal creo que hasta en Brazil también utilizan esa palabra. Diana Chevere.....("cool en Peru")	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-02-08 02:07:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Fuera de Lugar!!!!	QUOTE (pedroh @ Feb 6 2008, 06:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> mexico vs usa vamos mexico! I know this is way off the discussion but... .. don't Phenylketonurics have to avoid aspartame...not sucralose (splenda). (Yeah I know it's just as bad if not worse....) Edited by Gringita/Morenito, 06 February 2008 - 08:58 PM.	Gringita/Morenito	Female	Peru	2008-02-06 20:58:00