Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Mexico, Latin & South America	mis queridos amigos.....	Felicidades!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-03-23 17:14:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Importing car from Mexico to California	I looked into it briefly when we were considering buying a car in Mexico and was told that most cars sold in Mexico do not meet US safety standards. We decided to wait until we cross the border before buying one. (My fiancé and I live together in Mexico.) I would be curious to know if the advice that we got was true.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-03-23 17:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 with I-129 package	I have made very little money for the past 2 years and I have spent a lot of that time with my fiancee. Therefore, I am not concerned about being able to prove the validity of our relationship, but I am concerned that my lack of income will be a problem. So, I would like to include the I-134 for me and my co-sponsor with the I-129 package. I am aware that we will need to resubmit all of the information and probably re-do the I-134 for the interview. I have read advice both stating the the I-134 shouldn't be submitted and that it doesn't matter. My question is if submitting the I-134 with the I-129 could hurt our chances of getting the I-129 approved. If it isn't a problem, I think that I will include the I-134 since I fear that my lack of income will be a problem for us. Thank you!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2010-09-10 18:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	i-134 child accompanying	Thank you!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-03-13 11:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	i-134 child accompanying	Thank you!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-03-13 11:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	i-134 child accompanying	My fiancee and I have a daughter who has dual US/Mexican citizenship. Do we list her on the i-134, section 3, under "name of family member or spouse accompanying or following to join person"? We all live together in Mexico now. My daughter and I will either travel to the US with my fiancee (her father) or before him. Thank you for your responses.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-03-13 10:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Co-Sponsor Mexico	I just read on another forum post stating that some countries don't accept co-sponsors. Is that true?????? Does Mexico? My co-sponsor is my mother and her income is more than sufficient. I understand that we both must fill out an i-134 with supporting documentation. Is there anything else that I should be aware of or consider regarding having a co-sponsor? Thank you!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-03-13 11:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Questions - Ciudad Juárez - When? How? Where?	Thank you all for your help!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-03-15 09:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Questions - Ciudad Juárez - When? How? Where?	First of all, thank you for all of the help so far. This site is wonderful! I have a few questions about Ciudad Juarez: 1. I understand that we will have an open appointment. We were approved on March 7th but have yet to receive an NOA2 in the mail. What will we receive from them? NOA2? Instructions? Packet 3? Appointment letter? 2. When is the soonest that my fiancee will probably be able to go for his interview? 3. Will my fiancee be assigned a port of entry? 4. Can he stay in Juarez and wait for his visa? I have read that he can pick it up at any DHL office. Can that be in Juarez? 5. How long will he probably have to wait for his visa after his appointment? 6. Is crossing the boarder to El Paso a feasable plan? THANK YOU!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-03-14 08:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Attending interview with fiancé?	Thank you for your replies. Our daughter already has a US and Mexican passport so she is ready to go! Now, we are just waiting for her dad. :-) At first, I hadn't planned to go with him. But, I have read many stories of the US petitioner going to Juarez with the fiancé, so I started to second guess our plan. Proving a relationship should be easy for us - both names on our daughter's birth certificate, photos, letters from family and friends, etc. Since I don't currently work or live in the US, the I-134 is another story..... Good luck to everyone!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-03-22 08:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Attending interview with fiancé?	Greetings all - I'm wondering if others are going to attend the interview with their fiancé. Since my fiance's interview is in Juarez (not the safest place) and we have a little baby, I'm not sure if I should go with him. It seems that going is good for proving a relationship. But, he could take photos of our family, a copy of our daughter's birth certificate with both of our names and my passport. That would prove a relationship with out a doubt. Wouldn't it? I'm interested in hearing what others have decided to do. Thanks! Kelly	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-03-21 12:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	had a USC baby to a USC fiance	There have even been cases where the CRBA had already been processed and approved, and a DNA test was ordered at the K1 interview. If the child is already a US citizen, why would the child be involved in the K1 visa process? That seems very strange. If nothing else, having a child shows that you met in person. :-) We have lots of photos showing us together with our new baby with my extended family, his extended family and friends. I do realize that I might have an advantage because I, the mother, am the US citizen. Were you there for the birth? Do you have photos of you with your new baby and fiancé? Good luck! Edited by Katwood, 05 April 2011 - 10:55 AM.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-05 10:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	had a USC baby to a USC fiance	We are in the same situation and are hoping that having our daughter will help us. We are planning on showing her Mexican birth certificate and US certificate of birth abroad as relationship evidence. Congratulations!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-05 06:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Vaccines for Medical	Thank you Tonetzky! I did a search and read a ton of other discussions but I didn't see yours. It was very helpful. the payment you will pay for your medical exam already includes your payments for the vaccines Is that true? There is no additional fee for vaccines! That would be awesome. I thought that I read somewhere else that there was an additional charge. You only have to have the vaccinations that are appropriate for your age, provided you don't have a medical contraindication. This will probably mean the MMR, TDaP (tetanus, diptheria and pertussis), and meningitis (memingococcal). I'm still wondering if we should try to get these before he goes to Juarez. He has free health care and may be able to get vaccinated for free before he goes.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-09 09:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Vaccines for Medical	I realize that all vaccines might not be age appropriate for him.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-09 08:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Vaccines for Medical	My fiancé has been vaccinated at health clinics and during "vaccination drives" but has lost his vaccination card. I understand that he will be required to get vaccinated in Juarez if he can't prove vaccination. Is it expensive to have done during the medical? Should we have him get all of these vaccines before going to Juarez? Are there some vaccines that really aren't necessary? Is there any way to prove that he has already been vaccinated? I found this list of necessary vaccines at: http://www.cdc.gov/i...structions.html The following age-appropriate vaccinations are required for adjustment of status applicants, based on the above criteria or per INA Section 212 (8 U.S.C. 1182)(a)(1): * Diphtheria * Tetanus * Pertussis * Polio * Measles * Mumps * Rubella * Rotavirus * Haemophilus influenzae type b * Hepatitis A * Hepatitis B * Meningococcal * Varicella * Pneumococcal * Influenza The instructions in this document supersede all previous vaccination-related "Technical Instructions," "Updates to the Technical Instructions," and memoranda or letters to civil surgeons. These instructions are to be followed for vaccination requirements for all persons applying for adjustment of status for permanent U.S. residence. Wowzers. That's a lot! Thank you for your comments. Kelly	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-09 08:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	PROOF OF RELATIONSHIP?	My fiancé and I also have a baby. We are still compiling all of the typical relationship proof, though a lot of our photos are of us with our baby.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-13 18:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Packet 3 mailed to US address too? They said "no" :-(	Hurray! They sent Packet 3 on the 11th of April! Let's hope that I receive it at my US address soon!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-15 21:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Packet 3 mailed to US address too? They said "no" :-(	Thank you Thaiv! What a complete and helpful answer! I was worried that this was a change in procedure, since they have been changing things recently.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-12 22:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Packet 3 mailed to US address too? They said "no" :-(	BTW how did Juarez notify you that it sent packet 3? Email? I just called to see our status. They haven't sent out packet 3 yet. I hope that they send it out soon. We are almost at month since they received it. :-)	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-12 14:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Packet 3 mailed to US address too? They said "no" :-(	I just called the 7034392313 number and asked if they will send me a copy of Packet 3 in the US and the said "no"! I'm quite worried because my fiance's mail service is very bad. I was counting on it being sent to my US address and DHL-ing it to him for his interview. He will NEVER receive Packet 3 if it is only sent to his Mexican address. I've seen that others have received a copy in the US. I'm really hoping that the person answering my question was mistaken, though he did go ask his supervisor. Has anyone else heard that they are no longer sending copies of Packet 3 to the US?????? :-(	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-12 14:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	I-134 "residing at"	Where should I state that I reside? I currently live with my fiancé in Mexico but will be moving to my permanent US address a week before his interview.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-18 10:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Do I need anything notarized? (time running out until interview)	I stumbled across CDJ-402, which states: "I hereby certify that I am legally free to marry and intent to marry __________________" Then there is a spot for a signature and a consulate signature and stamp. This doesn't have be filled out by me before he goes? Does it????? I don't think that it does and have never heard of this form before finding it in the huge pile of papers that I have printed for my fiancé's visa. Has anyone else heard of the CDJ-402? I am so worried about forgetting to put something in his packet. Right now, the only thing that we have notarized is an affidavit of support from our co-sponsor. Thanks a million!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-28 12:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Ciudad Juarez	I hope that the following links answer your questions! Here is my question about going with my fiancé to Juarez and the responses that I received: http://www.visajourn...56#entry4555356 I also asked these questions about Ciudad Juarez: http://www.visajourn...06#entry4539506 This discussion talks about the recent changes in Juarez: http://www.visajourn...march-1st-2011/ There is a lot of great information on this site: http://www.visajourn...xico&cty=Juarez http://www.visajourn...php?cnty=Mexico Good luck!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-12 18:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Documents needed for US entry	He hasn't received a sealed packet yet. That will come with the visa, correct?	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-05-09 20:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Documents needed for US entry	My fiancé will receive his visa any day now. :-) What documents will he need to enter the US? Does he need anything besides his passport and visa?	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-05-09 19:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Ciudad Juarez Consulate	We are considering both options: 1) My fiance comes back to Oaxaca (where we live) after Juarez and then we travel together to San Fran. 2) I go to San Fran with our baby and he goes to Juarez. After Juarez, he crosses the border on foot and flies from Texas to San Fran. Right now, we are leaning toward the second option mainly because I think that he should be in Juarez in case something goes wrong (like they need new fingerprints or more information). I hate to have him cross the border by himself but that is looking like the best option at the moment. Either way, he goes to Juarez alone - poor guy.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-04 18:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-260 Form as of March 1st 2011	Our story: http://www.visajourn....php?entry=7617	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-05-18 22:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-260 Form as of March 1st 2011	Here's the number that I called for Visa information, to pay our fee and to make appointments: 703 439 2313 Edited by Katwood, 08 May 2011 - 07:40 PM.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-05-08 19:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-260 Form as of March 1st 2011	We considered doing the ASC and medical on the same day but decided against it. It turned out that my fiancé would have had time for both. The only tricky thing would have been that he had to pick up his medical information at 2 pm, the same time as his ASC appointment. We ended up doing medical on Monday and ASC on Tuesday and the interview on Wednesday. We are crazy busy packing for our move to the States next week. (We live together in Mexico.) We'll write about our experience as soon as we can. Is there interest in having a version in Spanish? I know that it was difficult for us because my Spanish is much better than his English so I ended up translating a lot of what I read here. That added a lot of stress for me. I would have liked to have had information available in Spanish. Does anyone else feel that way?	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-05-07 10:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-260 Form as of March 1st 2011	I have read that originals aren't necessary for the I-134 but I am just so worried that something is going to go wrong - like a new policy or a grumpy consulate officer. Am I really crazy for having my mother send him all original documents for the I-134? She also has a notarized affidavit of support. Shouldn't that be original? "Overkill" is my middle name in all areas of my life. I'm a teacher and you should see my lesson plans. :-S Thaiv, I hope that your fiancé gets the visa tomorrow. Congratulations in advance.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-27 22:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-260 Form as of March 1st 2011	So....my fiancé's packet 3 arrived to his address in Oaxaca and not to my US address (at least yet). He will do his medical exam on Monday, ASC on Tuesday and have his interview on Wednesday. I am worried about doing the ASC and Interview back to back but they couldn't offer them to us with a day between and the man on the phone promised that it would be okay. I hope so......	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-27 18:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-260 Form as of March 1st 2011	My fiancé's mother just called to say that a document arrived to her house (that is on a little dirt road, hardly has water service and whose mail service is usually horrible). Could it be packet 3? She's bringing it over this afternoon (I live with my fiancé and our daughter in Oaxaca). Is it possible that packet 3 made if from El Paso to small town Oaxaca before arriving in Nevada????? To complicate things further, my fiancé has been offered a small role in a movie here in Oaxaca. Trying to schedule the interview around filming will be challenging. I already have my airline ticket for May 11th and I don't want to be in the US alone with our daughter. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. Is it possible for my finacé to receive important documents from my mother, who is our co-sponsor, in Juarez? I bet that I could have them delivered to the hotel. If we can schedule his interview for next week, he can go to Juarez before filming starts. Fingers crossed.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-27 14:03:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-260 Form as of March 1st 2011	Juarez just got our petition but they "can't" tell us when they exactly received it. They're also telling me the same thing they told Katwood about the beneficiary being the only one that receives the invitation letter. I hate how they keep giving the same consistently wrong info. We were told that we could "download" packet 3 if it didn't come in a certain amount of time. Were you that too? We're not sure where to "download" packet 3...craziness...we'll call again today. My fiancé will never get it if it is only mailed to his house. They barely have running water, so mail service is horrible!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-25 10:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-260 Form as of March 1st 2011	Does anyone know if calling the DHL office will help know if the visa is there? I know calling the consulate help-line and looking online does not usually help. Was Friday a holiday? I bet that slowed your visa. I hope that you get it today! To answer your question, I can't imagine that calling would help much, but it can't hurt - at least they might be on the look out for your name. Good luck! We are hoping to receive packet 3 today or tomorrow.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-25 09:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-260 Form as of March 1st 2011	We actually called several times to inquire about various things and each time I explained to the representative that I was trying to schedule the appointments before the letter arrived. Each time the person said "fine" until we actually called to schedule the appointment. I'm sure like everyone, we are trying to juggle life around this appointment and the sooner we get it scheduled the sooner we can plan other things around it. I feel that we are scheduling it far enough in advance (over a month after they mailed packet 3) that getting packet 3 in time won't be a problem. Maybe we'll call back today.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-21 06:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-260 Form as of March 1st 2011	DS-260 submitted - Hurray! Fee paid - Yippee! But, they won't let us schedule the interview until we have packet 3 in our hands. Boo! It was mailed 9 days ago and we want to make the interview for mid-May. We're worried that the slots will fill up for the time that we want to go. I thought that I read that others had scheduled the interview before packet 3 arrived by mail. Hmmm... Maybe we just got the wrong person.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-20 18:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-260 Form as of March 1st 2011	Hurray, Packet 3 is in the mail so we are trying to figure out how to fill out the forms (and what forms to fill out) and how to pay the fee and schedule the appointments. I just read that the DS-260 is for I-130 visas. But K1-ers should fill it out too? Right? http://travel.state..../info_5164.html "Form DS-260, Online Immigrant Visa Application, and Form DS-261, Choice of Address and Agent, will be used by immigrant visa applicants starting October 4, 2010, whose applications meet ALL of the following conditions: * The petition was approved in the U.S. and the immigrant case is being processed by the National Visa Center (NVC); and * The NVC requested fees and/or documents in October 2010 or later; and * Applications are for immigrant family based (Form I-130 petition), employment based (Form I-140 petition), certain special immigrants (Form I-360 petition), and immigrant entrepreneur (Form I-526 petition); and * Visa applicants to be interviewed at selected U.S. Embassy/Consulate pilot locations which include: o Canada - Montreal o Greece - Athens o Jordan - Amman o Iraq - Baghdad o Mexico - Ciudad Juarez o Mexico - Mexico City o Lima, Peru While use of the online forms is currently limited to applicants who meet all of the conditions above, these forms will eventually be implemented worldwide" and required for all immigrant visa applications.	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-19 10:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-260 Form as of March 1st 2011	I called the (703)439-2313 as C_Maria suggested because I want to find out if Juarez has received my packet from NVC yet. The recording said that I needed to have the DS-160 confirmation number before talking to a representative. How early can I fill out the DS-160? Do I fill out the DS-160 in addition to the DS-260 or do I do both? How can I find out if my application has made it to Juarez? My "packet 3" was sent out yesterday. I hope to receive it soon! Hurray Thaiv!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-04-06 08:00:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	DS-260 Form as of March 1st 2011	Thank you very much Loveacanuk! Your story is very helpful and will help us plan our trip to Juarez. I'm looking forward to being in your shoes - sharing our story instead of waiting and worrying. CONGRATULATIONS!	Katwood	Female	Mexico	2011-03-30 14:27:00