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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHELP for Husbands Visa interview in Ciudad Juarez Dec 23, 2009
OP I know you are upset, but try to tone down the anger because you won't get answers that way. I don't agree with illegal immigration, but I know it happens and I don't think Chica was trying to belittle you in anyway. She was just warning you of what could happen. I think you do need to be aware of the ramifications of his illegal status. You have to understand how some people may get upset because they did everything legally and it makes them mad when someone doesn't not follow the law. You should just learn to accept that not everyone is going to give you sweet answers to your questions especially if an illegal immigrant is involved.

Chica is trying to help you and others will too, but try not to get so upset. I know her words might have upset you at first, but then she clearly changed her tone so you should try doing the same.

I really hope you do find answers here because there are very knowledgeable people, but you need to be prepared to get comments you might not like just don't let it upset you.

Good Luck
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-10 19:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHELP for Husbands Visa interview in Ciudad Juarez Dec 23, 2009
QUOTE (Minya's wife @ Dec 10 2009, 11:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (charles! @ Dec 10 2009, 10:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Chica Yeyé @ Dec 10 2009, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Second, since he entered without inspection more than 20 years ago,

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QUOTE (MexiGringa @ Dec 10 2009, 08:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
He has been here illegally since 1998 and we have been together since 2006.




OK, so its 10 years...still long enough to incur at least a 10 year ban, if not a lifetime one.
Also isn't it that eligibility to apply for a waiver for overstay isn't disclosed until the conclusion of the visa interview. Not all overstay denials are given the chance at a waiver, right? unsure.gif



I think you are right eligibility is not disclosed until after the visa interview, but I am not sure I have no experience with the waiver process.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-10 13:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHELP for Husbands Visa interview in Ciudad Juarez Dec 23, 2009
QUOTE (Chica Yeyé @ Dec 10 2009, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First things first. You will not be allowed inside the Consulate.

Second, since he entered without inspection more than 20 years ago, he will be denied - and chances are given a lifetime ban. Do not expect sympathy from folks who are doing things the proper way (as in not remaining illegally in a country for decades). What leith said sounds harsh, but it is correct: you might want to look into relocating to Mexico. Check out the Secretraria de Relaciones Exteriores and the Secretaria de Gobernacion websites.

This is not about judging people. Immigration laws and regulations are there for a reason --- if we do not follow them, we will eventually have to deal with the consequences. Quite simple, really.



I agree laws are there for a reason and like I said I didn't have to go through the waiver process. I just think the poster did not give correct advice and just passed judgment. I can see you are not passing judgment you are just informing her that he could very well likely get denied and she might have to move to Mexico. I think she should be prepared for this as well because you never know. On the other had to discourage her from trying is not good either. I think she should try but go in knowing that she might not get it. I met a few people who I thought for sure would get denied and they were approved with only a 9 month ban. When it comes to immigration there seems to be no sure answer.

I also agree that if you don't follow the rules you will have to deal with the consequences and she most definitely should be prepared for this.

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-10 11:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHELP for Husbands Visa interview in Ciudad Juarez Dec 23, 2009
QUOTE (leith@Ievgeniia @ Dec 10 2009, 08:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
he has to be at interview. if he is here eligial he will not get visa. he has to have police report for the past 12 years he has lived. this is why we all have problems due to this situation you just told.

if you read other threads you will see all that will have to be done by the way? how did u get so far in the process with him not being legal here? and you did not read about police report?

jsut curious. sounds like your trying to get around laws more and find way to make all better.

my suggestion you both move back to mexico live there and prove you are legal before moving forward.


Wow, was that really necessary. Just cause he was here illegally does not mean he will NOT get a visa. There is a wavier process that he will have to do in order to get the visa. In Mexico you do not need a police report.

Next, time before you post maybe you should think before you do so. Nothing you said was productive all you did was criticize her and then you proceeded to give her the WRONG information. If you don't know then just don't say anything because judging people doesn't help anyone.


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-10 10:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionHELP for Husbands Visa interview in Ciudad Juarez Dec 23, 2009
QUOTE (MexiGringa @ Dec 10 2009, 08:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello,
I am brand new to this site and don't even know if I am posting correctly!!
Anyhoo, I am the Petitioner on my Mexican husbands behalf. I filed the I-130 in June 2009 and we received his Interview appt on November 27, 2009. We have one way tickets to El Paso leaving the 18th. His Interview is the 23rd. I have been told MANY different things and am soooo CONFUSED. I was told by some that as his Wife and Petetioner that I was required to go and now others have said that I do not. He has been here illegally since 1998 and we have been together since 2006. We have one child together and another on the way. My Husband doesn't feel comfortable traveling alone thru checkpoints and has no idea which papers are which in all our mounds of paperwork. I figured sending him alone would be like sending him to swim with sharks!! Can anyone give me any insight or help?? We are expecting him to have to stay behing in Mexico for up to a year or possibly more since he entered illegally, but does anyone really know from their personal experience? We have been told so many different things and have done everything on our own without a Lawyers help. Like what happens at the Interview? After the Interview? What is the waiver for? Does he need to make an appt for one, or do they tell him that in Juarez? I am just so worried and feel like we are entering the unknown...ANY help would be greatly appreciated..
Thank you unsure.gif


I just returned from Juarez with my SO. You as the Petitioner are not allowed in, but I went for moral support and believe me they need it. I personally do not have experience with the Waiver process, but I here this website is great immigrate2us.net. Many people have found lots of information on that website I hope it helps. Once you are in Juarez there are plenty of people going through the same experience as you so don't be afraid to ask them for advice. I am sorry I don't have more answer for you regarding the Waiver process, but if you have questions about Juarez please feel free to ask.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-10 10:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpackege to CDJ visa

visa Approve :D


Congratulations!!! :dance: :dance:
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2010-01-15 09:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpackege to CDJ visa

i decided to attack a letter saying that i have 2 jobs and conviene both i reach that annually income and put both address togheter


The letter should work. Just make sure you send W2's or pay stubs for both jobs and just send the letter to explain the two jobs.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2010-01-01 22:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpackege to CDJ visa
QUOTE (afuentes @ Dec 28 2009, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
form I-864

and i selected A ... too


Yeah, A would be the best answer, but I just realized we did not use that form we used the I-134. Most people that went to Juarez used the I-134. I guess because Juarez does not specify which form to use that should be fine. When my SO went to the interview they did not even ask him for Support documents which really surprised us, but one thing I have learned here is that every interview is different, so it's better to be prepared.

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-28 18:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpackege to CDJ visa
QUOTE (afuentes @ Dec 27 2009, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
just one last question on form I-86e part 1 it says:

I_____________am the sponsor submitting this affidavit of support because (Check only one box)

wich option should i chose as fiance ??
a) I am the petitioner. I filed or am filing for the immigration of my relative.
cool.gifI filed an alien worker petition on behalf of the intending immigrant, who is related to me asmy
c)I have an ownership interest of at least 5 percent in
c I'm the only joint sponsor


This is on what form again? I would say a.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-28 09:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpackege to CDJ visa
QUOTE (afuentes @ Dec 27 2009, 07:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thx smile.gif i did all documents in english since they where the only forms i was able to fill and print smile.gif packege is ready ....

i made the latter of intent to married in word ... it says the same but i got it from Visajourney and just pu thtere address there... also sign one my self and change the word to fit to me and say that i was free to married her and would do so after she enters here ...

is it ok or should i download the CDJ 402 ...


She needs the CDJ-402 and make sure she does not sign it. She will have to sign it in front of the CO. You can send the word document for yourself, but she needs the CDJ-402 form.

No, you do not need the ds-230 for Juarez.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-27 22:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionpackege to CDJ visa
QUOTE (afuentes @ Dec 27 2009, 02:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ok here is what i have just want to go over the bases before i send it to her so she can take it

----2 copies of the I-156 (only done by her and not signed into the interview date) They will have her sign these at interview
----either a I-864 or I-134 (if im going to be the only sponsor which one should i do since in there webpage they ask for the i-864)
---2 letters of intent to married one for her and for me signed both
----2 DS-156k
-----my birth certificate original
----2 Passport pics of her
----proff of knowing each other

anything I'm missing
and do they need to be both in english and spanish ... i can't find the ones i need to write in spanish ..... and what addres should i put on the intent to merried laters


For her it is the CDJ-402 (Statement of Intent to Marry) unsigned. We used the I-864. The documents can be in either English or Spanish it does not matter.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-27 18:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCiudad Juarez Waiting for Packet 3. Questions

Just in case we don't receive our letter before we go to the consulate, can you tell me a little bit about how to get the letter once we get there? I understand that there is a separate window that we go to or something like that so that we don't have to wait in the general line. What time would you recommend that we get in line in the morning, and do you think it might be possible to get the letter early enough to still get through the medical exam on the same day? Thanks!



You go to the information window and get there as early as possible like at 7... to be honest I can't remember what time they open the window, but if you are one of the first in line then you can definitely make it to the medical. My husband did not make it to the medical that day because there was a lot of people ahead of him... but he was able to get the letter and go the next day... the guards should direct you to the right line just make sure you tell them you need to go to the information window for your invitation... If you have any more questions just let me know... I will try to answer the best I can...
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2010-08-25 21:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCiudad Juarez Waiting for Packet 3. Questions
NVC call tell you once Juarez has sent out the invitation letter and then you can just go... Don't waste your money with Juarez because sometimes they even lie... Once NVC told me that juarez had sent out Packet 3 (also known as the invitation letter) I called Juarez and they said no they hadn't sent it, so I called again to make sure and still nothing... I then called NVC and they confirmed that Juarez had sent it. Well I called Juarez the very next day and they said that in fact they had sent it two days prior to by call so 21 dollars later all they did was confirm what NVC told me... so the best thing to do is call the free NVC number and go by what they say.. you will waste enough money in Juarez so there is really no point in calling them.

Hope that helps if you have any questions just let know...
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2010-08-04 10:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCiudad Juarez Waiting for Packet 3. Questions

How do I find out if my visa petition was received at Cuidad Juarez? The NVC said it was mailed 07/26/2010.


There is a number you can call to find out, but it cost 7 dollars a call. If NVC said it was sent then it was sent. I would just keep calling NVC for free information. Once NVC tells you that an open invitation has been sent then you have the green light to go to Juarez. Like I said I never received the invitation, but NVC told me it had been sent so we went ahead and headed to Juarez.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2010-08-03 20:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionCiudad Juarez Waiting for Packet 3. Questions

Awesome! That is what I needed to know-as long as I receive a hard-copy that I can take for us to the interview we should be set. Good luck to you!!!


My now husband never even received his copy and neither did I which was strange. We just went up there and asked for it once we got the green light that it had been sent out. Good luck!
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2010-07-19 16:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIs Juarez strict with finances?

Hello MrsBocanegra, Ive been noticing that you always provide useful and accurate information thats why I felt free to ask the following:

a) My fiance is currently looking for a job so we will obviously need co-sponsors (her parents in this case), so the question is:
Which forms does her parents need to fill out? Just the I-134 ? I noticed that theres this OF167 "form" on the CDJ website but i guess its ok if i just take the I-134 form right?

b) This is maybe a dumb question but... does she (my fiancee) needs to fill out this form as well?

According to our timeline, I think Ill show up at the consulate on February but i just want to make sure I have all the forms Ill need before going to Ciudad Juarez.


Thanks in advance


a) The OF167 just states what you can use to prove the applicant will not become a public charge. Juarez does not specifically ask for any affidavit of support, but we still filled out the I134 and took that.

b) Yes, she still should fill it out even though she does not work. I know it seems silly but you never know they may ask for it. I filled it out even though I used a cosponsor.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2011-01-07 18:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionIs Juarez strict with finances?

From what I have ready about Juarez, they are not too strict with finances and sometimes simply take the financial proof without looking much into it. My issue is that by the time we go to the interview our past years tax return will not meet the 125% poverty level because half of the year I was in school which leaves me with about 10k that I made at work for 2010. I am petitioning a K1 visa just for my fiancee with no other dependents. Also I have no financial burdens, debts or anything. I am currently working at a job full time permanent, I had since October with a yearly salary of 40k, well above the 18k poverty line.

I would think that since I just graduated from college, am young, and can write a letter clarifying my tax returns, this should not be an issue. Its just after reading a post from someone that was denied a visa from the Manila consulate for financial reasons (even though currently they meet the requirements, but the year before they didn't) I feel a bit uneasy.

Can somebody give me some insight specifically about the consulate in Juarez? I just need to know if present income is sufficient or if they really dig into your financial history.


They look at your current income. When I filed for my now husband I used a cosponsor who made about that much. I was still in school and living abroad so I had no income at the time. If you have any questions feel free to ask. We went about a year ago and he is a green card holder now. Good luck
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2010-12-26 23:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussionfiancee going to interview solo????

thank you for your help on this one soon i will be going to juarez for interview but i dont think i will be able to go with fiancee i would love to be there for support but it seems because i wont be able to go will that be a problem..can make a certified letter stateing cause of my job i cant go...any infi gladly appreciated than k you and good luck to all on your visa journys


I went with my fiance just for moral support, but I didn't really need to go. The CO just asked my husband where I was and he told him at the hotel. He didn't ask for proof that I was there or anything. You can send a letter if i makes you feel better, but I am pretty sure the CO won't ask to see it. Good luck
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2011-02-05 01:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate

Yes this definitely helps. So, when you called them they said you could go to Juarez even though you did not physically have the invitation letter in your hand? They are nice enough to just print it off for you there? Also is it true that all the forms you need for Juarez can just be downloaded and filled out without having to wait for something from them?


When you call NVC all they tell you is that packet 3 has been sent out and that basically means you can go. I found out through other VJer's that you could have the consulate in Juarez print out the letter only after you have been informed that the packet has been sent out.

When you go to Juarez they have an information window at the consulate and they print out the invitation letter there. Just make sure she goes early like a little before 7 and she maybe able to do the medical exam on the same day. My husband wasn't as lucky because we went the day after a holiday and there was a bunch of people so he didn't get the letter till after 11 am and they stop taking people at the medical exams at 11.

No, you do not have to wait for anything from Juarez all documents can be downloaded and printed. That is what we did
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2010-12-29 16:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate

Question 2: I would be sending it either to La Roma, Mexico City or to Jonacatapec, Morelos.
Question 3: How can we know when the letter is ready and we can go ahead and go to Juarez?


2. I would send it to the biggest city because that would be your safest bet then sending it to a small town and it takes longer if you send it to a smaller town.. As a matter of fact all mail arrives in Mexico city and then gets distributed so I would go with Mexico City.

3. Call the 1800 number on your NOA1 i think it is to the national visa center and they can tell you if "packet 3" has been sent out (even though for Juarez there is no packet all it is, is the open invitation letter). If they give you the green light then she can go ahead and go to Juarez. We actually never received our invitation letter we called the 800 number and they told us it was ready so we just went ahead a went to Juarez. Don't bother calling Juarez because they charge you 7 dollars a call and it is the same information that the NVC can give you..

hope this helps
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2010-12-27 16:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate

I have the following questions:

1. Is it okay for documents for proof of ongoing relationship to be in Spanish (chat logs, emails, etc)? I really do not want to translate ALL of the stuff we have.
2. Can my fiancee go to the interview once they send the invitation letter to save time and just print it out over there? Or does she have to physically receive it first?
3. Concerning documentation and originals- such as proof of relationship, birth certificate etc- I am a bit uneasy mailing them to Mexico for fear that they might get lost in the mail. Is DHL or FEDEX reliable in this? Should I not even worry about this? How did you get all the documentation to Mexico?
4. Do I not need a co-sponsor since I am a recent graduate, lack of 2 years of filing taxes (I did not have to because I was a student), and not much work experience? Though, I will say that the job I have is at a stable company, and I will be a full-time permanent employee making well above the federal poverty guidelines by the time I submit the paperwork. I will have a letter of employment, and bank information to prove it. As for my missing tax transcripts according to the I-864 I should be able to write a letter saying that I was in school and did not work- therefore did not have to file taxes. Since the I-134 should follow the I-864, this should work right?


1. Yes, they can be in Spanish. It goes to show you have a common language and can communicate with each other
2. Yes, she can go to the interview and have them print out the letter that is what my husband did (fiance at the time)
3. I have used DHL several times and they were very reliable. What city do you plan on sending them too. I have also used FEDEX but only to send something form Mexico to the US, which was our original submission. I took all the originals with me when I met my husband in Juarez I decided to be there for moral support it really helps.
4. As long as you are currently making enough money you should be fine. When I filed I did not have any income due to the same reason. Just provide proof as to why you didn't file and proof of your income level now.

Hope this helps if you have any questions feel free to ask.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2010-12-26 23:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate

wow congratulations on your visas! We are still waiting 3+ years for our 3 month fiance visa because my fiance smoked a joint in December 2006. We have our 3rd interview scheduled in about 6 weeks, if they give us the run around again like they did in Feb 2010, we are just going to get married and start over.

*sigh*, I just cant wait until my fiance never ever has to go to Juarez the armpit of the world again - it's a very dangerous place and the US should be ashamed to make people go there to get their visas. It's a dump.


I remember reading your story. I am so sorry that you have not received the visa yet. Good luck on the next interview I hope all goes smoothly and they finally give it to you.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2010-07-19 16:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate

Medical today and interview tomorrow. I'm a nervous wreck.


Good Luck!! I was there about two months ago.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2010-02-08 15:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate

Hi everyone I'm new to this site, Maybe you all can stir me in the right direction. I was looking for people with I-601 Mexico referred cases. My hubby was referred in Feb 2009. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :D


Hi,
I really don't know much about the wavier process, but you can find excellent information on the following website immigrate2us.net. I hope it helps and good luck.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2010-01-01 22:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (Janet and Edgar @ Dec 17 2009, 05:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Gabacha! I know a loooong time, terrible!!

Does anyone know if we need a police certificate for Juarez? I can't remember from the first time we went?

Thanks


No, it is not needed. We took one just in case (even though Mexico is listed as a country where you can't get one) and they didn't ask for it.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-17 20:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (Stasia @ Dec 17 2009, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I received my NOA2 last night, YAY! but I know I can't relax yet. I see different things on peoples time lines. Do they give you an interview date or do you just show up after you've received the letter? Also, I was under the impression that CJ doesn't send out a packet 4, but some people have it listed on their timeline, whats that about? Does anyone know how long they take, more or less, to process the case from date of receiving it at CJ to interview date?


Congrats!!!

The packet people refer to is just an open invitation letter you receive from Juarez. I still have NOT received ours. What I did was start calling NVC after about 4 weeks and waited until they gave me the green light to go. Don't waste your money calling Juarez just wait until NVC tells you they have sent out Packet 3 and then if you would like you can call Juarez to confirm. There is no point in wasting 7 dollars each time you call Juarez to get the same answer NVC can tell you for free.

The open invitation letter takes about 5 weeks. Juarez received our packet I think on September 18th and we received the green light from NVC on October 29th. Once they tell you the packet has been sent you can go to Juarez and have your invitation letter printed out..
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-17 17:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (Janet and Edgar @ Dec 16 2009, 04:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just got the letter that the consulate is ready for our new appt anytime! We have completed our 3 year ban and now we are ready to continue with the process! Yahoo!!! kicking.gif



GREAT NEWS!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif

When are you planning on going?
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-17 11:55:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (alcocerc @ Dec 16 2009, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks

One last question - how long did it take for the visa to be ready at DHL? It's been one day and there is no movement so far (dhl.com) - all it says is shipping information received. Which is what it said yesterday.

Thanks again for your help. biggrin.gif


It took about 4 days for us to receive it from DHL. We constantly checked dhl.com and called the 1-800 number. Hope you get it soon...

Oh yeah the taxi driver will try to tell you, you need to go to the bridge and get it stamped, but this is NOT TRUE... Remember you can only use it once so don't go to the bridge unless you are ready to cross for good..



MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-16 17:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (alcocerc @ Dec 15 2009, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Update - My fiances visa was approved. We are now waiting on dhl - I will write a complete report once I get to the states smile.gif


kicking.gif kicking.gif CONGRATULATIONS kicking.gif kicking.gif
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-15 21:56:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (alcocerc @ Dec 14 2009, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks Mrs BocaNegra. We just go back from the clinic - everything is good.

We will be going later in the day to get the pictures and pay the bank fee.

Thanks for all your help - I am going to go ahead and fill out the "application was filled out by someone else" section since it is already printed out.

Any other tips?


It seems like you have everything covered so far. We arrived the day of his interview at 7:30 and he was inside the building by 7:43 so you don't have to go super early cause they won't even let you in. All I can really say is try to stay clam and Good luck.


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-14 17:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (alcocerc @ Dec 13 2009, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Update -

I am currently at the Quality Inn.

I will be going w/ my fiance tomorrow to knock out the medical exam (6am). Has anyone tried to knock out both the medical and the interview on the same day? At the hotel - I have been hearing about fellow hispanics who have been dooped into paying $200+ in vac fees. I am assuming that they were applying for a different type of visa that requires vacs.

One question - I filled out the ds156 for my fiance . . . in the section where it states "was application filled out by someone else" ... I obviously have to fill out and SIGN this section before the interview correct? I will not be allowed inside the consulate so I obviously have to sign before?

Another question - For the medical exam - My fiance just has to take the visa appt letter, money to pay, passport correct? It is not necessary to take the completed visa packet?

Lastly - where can I take visa pictures at (close to hotel)?

Thanks - I hope everything goes well..


You can not do both the medical and the interview on the same day because you do not get results for the medical back until 2 or 4, which is too late for the interview. You can only go to the interview between 8-10.

You do not need vaccinations at this stage of the game, although I highly recommend your fiance get the required vaccinations before coming to the US.

I helped my fiancee fill it out and we left that part blank. Since he took part in filling it out I saw no reason to sign it.

Yes, all you need is the appt letter, money and passport you do not need the visa packet.

There is a mall across the street and in there they have a place for pictures it is the same mall where Banamex is located.

Good Luck!

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-14 00:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (alcocerc @ Dec 10 2009, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Quick question -

Which of the two approved medical facilities is better (people friendly, less chance of scamming you, proximity to consulate, etc):

CLINICA MEDICA INTERNACIONAL
AVE RAMON RIVERA LARA #9020
COL. PARTIDO SENECU
CIUDAD JUAREZ, CHIH., MEXICO C.P. 32543
TEL: (011-52-656) 227-2800

SERVICIOS MEDICOS
AV. PROL. RAMON RIVERA LARA #8950
COL. PARTIDO SENECU
CIUDAD JUAREZ, CHIH., MEXICO C.P. 32540
TEL: (011-52-656) 688-2700


My SO went to Servicios Medicos. I think they are both very similar and I have not heard of anyone getting ripped off at either location. We decided to go to Servicios Medicos because there seemed to be less people and they let you wait inside unlike the other location everyone is standing outside. Servicios Medicos is the white building not the one off right off the street. He said it was fine there and they were pretty quite.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-10 13:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (e+c @ Dec 8 2009, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all,

I'm new around here, just figuring out all this visa stuff. I just sent in the I-129F. My fiance is Mexican, we met almost 2 years ago when I was teaching english in Mexico. In July we had a baby girl. (Unfortunately, since I had the baby in the U.S. he wasn't able to be at her birth. He has mostly just seen her on webcam. We did go visit him in Mexico for a month, which was nice.) I'm hoping that I don't screw any of this up and delay what seems like an already long process. Everything is confusing to me, and in my opinion, gov websites aren't always the easiest to understand.

Anyway, I'm looking at all the documents he will need when he goes to the interview in Juarez. Does he need a police certificate? Im reading here (http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html#Vaccination) that he does. Then on the Juarez website the document cdj-400 (instructions for interview) doesn't ask for a police certificate.

So does he need one? And at what level? He told me he can get a city, state or federal certificate.


No, he does not need one. My SO took a state one just in case and they didn't ask for it. I have not heard of anyone being asked for one. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

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Does anyone know if having the vaccinations will hurt our case? I know thats kind of a weird question but I am afraid they will ask for blood test as proof (I dunno smile.gif).

She is planning on going tomorrow to the centro the salud in Mexico.


No, the vaccines will not hurt your case. I wish my SO would have gotten his before he left Mexico. It just makes things easier.
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-08 16:07:00
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Ok, so it has been awhile since I posted sorry. He is finally here with me and we are starting the next step. This thread seems like it is dying, so sad.


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-12-01 15:39:00
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We are stuck here till at least Monday. DHL still does not have his visa. I guess all we can do is wait.. UGHHHH
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-11-21 13:07:00
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OH CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WONDERFUL NEWS!!!! I HOPE OUR INTERVIEW IS AS EASY, I HAVE BEEN PRAYING ABOUT IT! I can call for our new appt on January 2nd so I don't know when our interview will be, I would imagine not long after that, I have heard from others that it is not long after that so I just hope and pray it isn't too much longer after I make the phonecall, this wait has been grueling!

So happy for you!!! Sigh of relief for you!! biggrin.gif




Thank you!!! I hope everything goes well for you. It must be tough having to deal with the ban and then do this process all over again. I wish you the best of luck...


Ernesto,
Are you still in Juarez? Have you recieved the DHL packet and if you have how long did it take?
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-11-20 12:40:00
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kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif HE GOT IT!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

He went in at 7:41 and out at 10:30. They only asked for two copies of the DS-156 and Birth Certificate and one copy of the DS-156K, and CDJ-402. They didn't ask to see any other documents not even the I-134. They only asked him six questions and he said the nice man skimmed through the Petition I sent in and then said congratulations your visa has been approved.

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-11-19 13:00:00
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He just entered the consulate at 7:41 and now there is nothing I can do but pray and wait.

Janet,
I think it is for entering without inspection? Do you know when you will be coming to Juarez?

Brianna,
Since you are using a cosponsor they don't really look at your information. I know I have read here in the past that they didn't even look at the SOs support documents because they used a cosposor. I guess they just relied on the cosponsor... but if you don't feel comfortable I would use Janets advice.


MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-11-19 10:12:00
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Andrea,

We are here.....SHE GOT THE VISA YESTERDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are just waiting for DHL to deliver, we are still checking on it.

Hopefully we will get it today.

Best of Luck!!!!


Congratulations!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

He has his interview tomorrow. How long was she at the Consulate?

MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-11-18 13:12:00
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Isi,
We are here in Juarez still and have yet to do the medical or the physical. We went today at 6:00 a.m. to get our invitation letter and he didn’t walk out of there until 11:30, so we were unable to do our medical today. This really screwed with our plans, but its fine we have the letter and tomorrow we will do the medical.

Genny,
Do you really think they will give us a copy? I will tell him to ask tomorrow if he can get one. Thanks for the advice.

Ernesto,
Are you guys still here? Did you guys get the visa? Let me know how things are going.

Andrea
MrsBocanegraFemaleMexico2009-11-17 21:28:00