Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (Flyingallover @ Nov 21 2009, 06:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The mall ken mentioned close by was perfect for eating cambio etc. Did you eat at Cabaña Del Sherrif? I forgot to ask you about it...	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-22 01:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (HAL 9000 @ Nov 20 2009, 10:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh man as if LA wasn't warm enough... now its going to get hotter. Send some of that heat northeast will ya! Leidys is almost on her way!! THANKS AGAIN COLOMBIA CLUB!! I saved lots of $$ thanks to the Packet 3 shortcut!! Plus, I'll have a nice Costeña keeping me warm tomorrow night!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-21 21:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (lucho562 @ Nov 19 2009, 09:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ken, will she be arriving at LAX? If so, Copa or Avianca? COPA - Tom Bradley Terminal - Sunday 11 PM	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-20 19:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (lucho562 @ Nov 19 2009, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WOW, Two Colombian club approvals in 1 day!! NIIIICE! Congrats to you all!! Congrats James/Adriana & FlyingAllOver!! What will everyone's expected POE Dates be??? Leidys' arrival is set for Sunday night!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-19 22:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (Flyingallover @ Nov 18 2009, 07:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks to kens great posts we are staying at the apartment now. Everything is as he said. We had the laboratory and doctor appointments yesterday all went well. Riding the city bus standing up is like an e ticket ride. We went to the central commercial mall down town after the doctor and hung out long wait for taxi back from there last night. Well today we are going to check out the sheriff restaurant for lunch soon and visit my fiancees aunt later then interview tomorrow. Good luck to everyone else and any questions on things here will be happy to answer. I think it is great that my posts were able to help you. Please let us know what happens at the Interview. Remember, PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION AT THE EMBASSY ARE A REAL GOOD IDEA. ESPECIALLY, WITH THE CONSULAR OFFICER LOOKING AT BOTH OF YOU/SIZING YOU TWO UP.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-18 23:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (HAL 9000 @ Nov 16 2009, 03:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (CristianAmour @ Nov 16 2009, 04:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Excellent. I will call the NVC and the Embassy tomorrow and find out for sure but what you guys say makes sense and I don't think it will be needed. That's about $20USD less that we'd have to pay. And about $20USD more to use on the post interview celebration. Pick up a bottle of Ron Medillin as part of that $20 celebration!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-17 09:33:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	I just read this in the news tonight: http://www.telegraph...-increases.html When I had a Visa Attorney, he advised me that the only thing that would "Stop" the process would be "Unrest of any kind." Everyone at Colombia Club should keep a close eye on developments.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-16 02:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II		Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-15 16:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	James and Adriana Daley have their big entrevista on Tuesday. Everybody, let's wish them luck!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-14 09:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Useful links: Banco Helm Offices Authorized to Collect the Nonimmigrant Visa Application Fee Consular Calendar The Visa Section will be closed on the dates listed in the calendar. U.S. citizens with emergencies should call (1) 315-0811. NONIMMIGRANT VISA UNITGeneral Frequently Asked Questions	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-13 20:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	[quote name='jpcanon' date='Nov 12 2009, 08:21 PM' post='3485904'] Ditto what Ken says- www.welovebogota.com was very nice and great price- I think I was in your same room, Ken! Joe	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-13 02:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (subguy812 @ Nov 12 2009, 04:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for your suggestions....my friend just returned from Cali a couple of weeks ago and had his fiance sign a 325A...unfortunately he forgot to check the form expiration date and there is a more current one available now. So he needs to send one down and get it signed...I had used Fedex in the past but remember it being expensive, so I will pass on your suggestions! Muchas gracias! Your friend sounds like he has lots of money to burn. Why not have him: 1. Download the link, print the forms: http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1forms 2. Scan the completed forms in .PDF FORMAT. Any competent Internet Cafe will have a staff that is able to do this. 3. Email the forms back to your in-box in .PDF FORMAT Print, you're good to go. Minus the Domesa or FedEx fees.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-12 21:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	My Fiancee Leidys looked on-line, and most hotels in Bogota charge approximately $80 per night. That city is not budget-friendly like Barranquilla or Santa Marta. Last month, we stayed at www.welovebogota.com and it cost us roughly $40 per night. Much more economical -- Plus, it is only 2 BLOCKS FROM THE EMBASSY. 10 MINUTES ON FOOT. Here is a picture of me standing in the neighborhood with the embassy just over my left shoulder. If you get the Master Bedroom (Highly advised), you get this pimped-out view of the city. For under 5 000 COP each way, you can visit Salitre Plaza - a short ride from www.welovebogota.com for all of your shopping needs. An IMAX theater is located across the street from Plaza Salitre. 1 Block from the US Embassy is a great American-style Western-themed restaurant. http://www.cabanadel...ff.com/home.htm They are only open for breakfast and lunch, though.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-12 20:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (lucho562 @ Nov 11 2009, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (caliboylost27 @ Nov 11 2009, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree Diana cool cool. GUYS just about ONE WEEK LEFT before the interview. Next tuesday i will have mi esposita en mis abrazos uno mas vez. Gracias a DIOS. I fly out of Miami at 5ish am and arrive at Bogota at 1030am. Thanks to all that have given me advice and been with us on every step of the way! We will now face one of the most scariest of hurdles but we are going to prove to UNCLE SAM that we are in love. James y Adriana I wish you the best of luck for your interview. If you have crossed your T's and dotted your I's you should be good to go. Don't worry, the CO at the Embassy will check to make sure all of your T's are crossed, and I's are dotted. He will also observe you and Adriana to make sure you interact as if you are legitimately in love. That will be the easy part for both of you, as it was for Leidys and I.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-11 20:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (lucho562 @ Nov 11 2009, 11:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (subguy812 @ Nov 11 2009, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey guys...quick question. What is the best way for someone in Colombia(Cali) to Priority Mail a letter back to the states? What service? We've had success with Fed-Ex. Same here. Very good service with Fed-Ex. Also, Deprisa (Avianca Delivery) delivered a package directly to my work here in Southern CA from Barranquilla a few months ago. So, two viable options for you. www.deprisa.com 01 8000 51 93 93 (Toll Free in Colombia) 423 70 00 (Bogotá)	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-11 15:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (arizreynolds @ Nov 10 2009, 02:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Nov 9 2009, 11:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (caliboylost27 @ Nov 8 2009, 05:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> DS 156 only for K1 or do i need to fill that out at the embassy? James, Form DS-156 is the visa application for K visas, both K1 and K3. If you choose to go for the K3 visa, your wife will have to go to Banco de Crédito with two filled out DS-156 forms and pay $131. But in all honesty it's a waste of money because you already paid the visa fee of $400 to the NVC for the CR1. Diana since i filled for the k1 visa i only have to fill this form out i do not have to pay the 131? Yes, you will need to pay the $131 fee for the K-1 Visa. Laboratory Fee = ~$90 Physical Fee = ~$80 Vaccinations = ~$200 (I think) Domesa Delivery Fee = ~$30 Your AOS fee will be about $1,000.00 after you marry your Fiancée. These fees completely emptied my bank account (combined w/travel to Bogota (From/To LAX) + (From/To BAQ)	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-10 20:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (arizreynolds @ Nov 7 2009, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi everyone i hope everyone is having a good weekend. i have another question about form ds156 is this only for my fiancee to fill out or do we both have to fill out thanks in advance http://www.visajourn...Form-DS-156.pdf Here is an excellent example that you can refer to. Did I say "Refer?"	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-07 21:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Good news! The Colombian Peso is now somehow floating at 2,000 to 1 again. This is a relief for anyone preparing to visit the Colombian Embassy (CALIBOYLOST) as this will help things be a little more economical. Here's a great song to dedicate to our Fiancee's back in Colombia.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-05 01:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (subguy812 @ Nov 4 2009, 03:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Alexandra received her learner's permit for driving....just a warning if planning to travel to the Central Florida area I am sure it is way different to her than driving a scooter or moto, and you guys thought waiting for interviews, AP, and loved ones to arrive was nerve wracking. NOT IF YOU BUY HER A JEEP!!! My Friends SMASHING a Chrysler 300M down in Mexico Me SMASHING a SUPRA GT!!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-04 22:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Today is an official holiday in Colombia - Day Of The Dead and offices and business are closed in order that their employees can pay respect to their deceased loved ones.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-02 09:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (arizreynolds @ Nov 1 2009, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i posted this in the us embassy and consulate forum earlier and i noticed the one was for the Colombian embassy so i was wondering if some one can help me understand a few things, i was reading Peters Miami post at , (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2572) top of the page, and reading about the package 3 from the embassy page on what i need to do and i have many question about the k1 visa once you get the noa2. i just need to know exactly what forms i need to send in when i get my noa2. i have not received my noa2 yet but i want to prepare as much as i can. i am reading about the packages on the colombia embassy website from these links. Instruction package for visa k... http://bogota.usemba...ctionsfeb09.pdf visa k appointment package for http://bogota.usemba...kapptfeb010.pdf first question is what package do i need to follow, instruction package for visa k or visa k appontment package or both? i have read on this board when you get the noa2 that i should fax and send documents through courier but the instruction package for visa k says Submitting duplicate copies of the required forms will delay visa processing. is this true? so do i send both ways? the following questions are about the visa k appointment package if this is something i do not need the question below do not need answered. my second question is the first thing they say i do is fill out the ds156k for nonimigrant. so i fill out this for me, is this correct? third question is they say i pay 131 to Banco de Crédito. is this also correct? and my fourth question in this thread ( http://www.visajourn...?showtopic=2572 ) said we need to send these forms in OF-169, DS-2001 and DS-230 part 1. what is OF-169? Fifth question is DAS CERTIFICATE – Entries and exits to and from Colombia for the past 10 years. This document may be obtained in Bogotá at the DAS Office located at Calle 100 #11B-27, Edificio Platinium. if she has never left does she still need these documents? thanks in advance for taking your time to read this and guide me #1 http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=Bogota This pretty much tells you everything. Study it. You will need to email via .pdf file to get an interview. Do not send various forms from various people - that would be a big mistake. Start setting up this stuff now, so you have less waiting to do: 1. DS-2100 (page 4 of packet 3 instructions) 2. DS-230 Part 1 (pages 1 & 2 only) Get your Fiancee to get her passport photos, her Passport, Colombian Birth Certificate, everything listed that she will need is at: http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=Bogota Do you have all of your tax information so that you can complete your I-134 in a timely manner? Divorce decrees, Proof of citizenship, DAS Migratorio form? Once again: http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=Bogota The DS156K will be necessary for your beneficiary when she arrives at the US Embassy, and places her forms inside of the supplied manilla envelope she will be given. When you receive your NOA2, you will know it is time to rock and roll - not sit around. Send in the completed DS-2100 (page 4 of packet 3), and DS-230 Part 1 (only pages 1 & 2). This will tell the embassy that she is ready for her interview and that she has everything in place. When you do this (after you get your BGT#), you will need to get her to focus on getting everything together immediately. Let us know when this happens, and we'll go from there, amigo. -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-01 15:40:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (Mr Twister @ Oct 31 2009, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Oct 29 2009, 11:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mr Twister @ Oct 27 2009, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (erika y josef @ Oct 27 2009, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiancee has her interview on thursday, dec. 3. What is the probablility that we can pickup her visa at domesa offices in bogota on saturday, dec. 5 or will it be monday, dec. 7? Our interview was Oct 8 and it got delivered on the 19.There was one hoilday and four weekend days inbetween. So 19-8=11 - 4 weekend days =7 - 1 holiday = 6 days. They claim 6 to 8 business days. Twister, Do you both have a POE date scheduled??? Yes sir, she is here!!!!! She arrived Oct 29 at Miami International Airport. That's Great News, Twister!! QUOTE (bquillera30 @ Oct 31 2009, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> THANKS BUT EL MIGRARIO DONT U BRING THAT TO THE INTERVIEW Yes. You will include that in the packet (or sobre) when you turn in your documents at the Embassy.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-11-01 15:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (bquillera30 @ Oct 30 2009, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi i have a question for those who did cr1 the onlything ur spouse send for police was el das booklet thats all and military i see something about military paper but he never was a military so i didnt send any would that be ok Don't forget the DAS Migratorio form: [taken from: http://www.visajourn...e...&cty=Bogota] Packet 4 *DAS Police certificate *DAS migratorio (beneficiary's history of travel into and out of the country.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-31 09:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (elymr_r @ Oct 30 2009, 08:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Question: 1) Will this be enough proof in the eyes of the colombian embassy regarding the I-134 form? (I will bring bank statements, Guarenteed loans, W2's) Side note: I called USCIS, where the document comes from, and asked them the same question. They responded that as long as I can show any source of income coming to my bank account I should be find. However, I'm sure we all know that what they say at one place doesn't mean it happens or is believed in another place. During the Interview process, my paperwork was scanned over fairly quickly. My situation is different from yours, but all you can do is fill out the I-134, and take it with you to the Interview with all of your tax information filled out correctly. The CO told me specifically that the Bogotá Embassy is a magnate for Visa Fraud. This appears to be what the CO is focusing on primarily. The CO didn't bother asking me for a new "Letter of Intention." Although, he did make sure that he had my tax forms *with* W2 statements included. That seemed to be where the emphasis was. He also kept everything that I handed him. So, I was careful to give him photocopies of my tax forms. Let me know if this adequately answers your questions? My Interview was 3 weeks ago. This is a photo of Leidys in front of the Laboratory Clinic where we arrived shortly after 7 a.m. on Monday, October 5th.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-31 09:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (bquillera30 @ Oct 30 2009, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hi i have a question for those who did cr1 the onlything ur spouse send for police was el das booklet thats all and military i see something about military paper but he never was a military so i didnt send any would that be ok On this page, Military forms are sent (if applicable): http://www.visajourn...page=i130guide1	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-30 20:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (subguy812 @ Oct 30 2009, 03:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ken gave you the run down of the interview process and how it is at the embassy...the questions and comments appear to be different as to the CO who is conducting the interview and your particular situation ie... have you petitioned someone before, or has your fiancee had a prior file. If so, they might venture down the fraud road a little more in depth, we didn't really have any mention of this. We had so much proof of relationship with us and in order and not only did the CO hand me my original evidence though the window but never asked for any thing additional. They did ask us about communication with each other referring to language barrier. Also, if either of you have been previously married they did ask myself and Alexandra about my previous divorce(date, reason, children from a previous marriage, etc...) Just try to relax and know your current relationship, dates of relationship milestones and visits, likes and dislikes, how you met. The one thing that was noteworthy was the CO had a list of like 8 questions she asked Alexandra and she went down the list with me when it was my turn and crossed through the questions on the notepad after I answered, their version of check and balances to see if we are on the same page, so as long as you and your fiance are in the same relationship this should not be much of an issue....lol. My interview was interesting, in that the CO was primarily concerned about me previously seeking a K-1 for another woman nearly 2 years ago. For 15 minutes, he only asked me questions related to this previous relationship, and how I made the decision to file for my Fiancee. This topic came up while the CO was reviewing my I-134 documentation. It made me real nervous how he asked me in an almost condescending way. The key was, I had to relax and tell the truth about what happened and how I closed that case months before filing again for Leidys. Be ready to discuss your work, how you make a living (in these difficult times), and your 'pruebas' or Evidence of On-Going relationship. Be sure to look happy in your photographs, surrounded by as much family as possible, and know as many particulars about your Fiancee and her family as possible. The names and ages of family members, their impression of you, your Fiancee's date of birth, her career goals. Remember, that this is a "High Fraud Consulate" and people are doing and saying anything to leave Colombia...for a price. The burden will be on you to act as your own liaison to get that Visa. Good luck.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-30 17:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (Flyingallover @ Oct 29 2009, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> so plan on two trips there I guess to the bank where you pay the fee. They tell you what to do. Save your $$$ and have your Fiancee get the Visa Fee paid in her hometown. This way, you aren't paying taxi's to drive you to and from in an expensive place like Bogota where the taxis are metered and traffic sometimes comes to a standstill. At the Bank, your Fiancee will be told precisely what is needed in terms of forms, so two trips will not be necessary. Have your Fiancee review the Spanish-language at this webpage - http://spanish.bogot.../visaderes.html (español) and she will know what to do. If she can't find the info, my Fiancee Leidys can be of assistance, and send me a PM, amigo.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-29 23:34:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (elymr_r @ Oct 29 2009, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So now my question is... what is the pattern for the the interview? You will get to the Embassy at 6 a.m., and stand in line #3. You will take off your belt, and have your interview appointment letter in your right hand. After walking through the x-ray area, handing in your cellular phone at the guard shack, you and your Fiancee will walk to a round table across the parking lot and wait your turn to sign in and receive a large, cardboard folder w/list of instructions. After waiting behind everyone in front of you (reminder: get in line #3), your list of ingredients will be just like the Packet 4 list. Your Fiancee will be told in Spanish to place all materials in the exact order that is given on the form. She will be given about 30 minutes - 1 hour to get this done, and then she will be called up to one of the last windows. After handing in the forms, get your restroom break, because you'll now be asked to get on the hot seat at a moment's notice. After going to one of the first windows to give her fingerprints, you will be asked to wait an hour, two hours, or maybe more. When you are called up to the window, you will be asked to raise your right hand and perform your oath of honesty, and you will talk over a telephone to a Consular Officer through a bulletproof window. This is where you are on the spot. You will need to explain the dates that you met, visited, visited again, etc. Flights in and out of the country had better be memorized and fluid. Have your Proof of Ongoing Relationship ready and tabbed for FAST removal to give to the CO. He will explain about HIGH RATES OF FRAUD, and will either accept or deny your Visa petition. This will be serious high-anxiety stuff, so be ready. Good luck.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-29 23:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (HAL 9000 @ Oct 20 2009, 11:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Oct 19 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Oct 18 2009, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The front seat of my Rubicon was too small to sleep on, so I curled up on the back seat for seven hours! I have a Jeep Wrangler Sahara and I cannot even fathom the thought of sleeping in the back seat for even an hour. There's just no room! Ken is living proof that yoga works! QUOTE (jpcanon @ Oct 20 2009, 12:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just the latest on my AP nightmare wait: I asked my Congressman's office to contact the embassy in Bogota, and see if they can get anything specific about my case in AP. They sent an email and received this reply today, from them: Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to divulge more specifics of the administrative processing. I can tell you, however, that these processes currently have a backlog of about six months. We expect to finish the process in the case shortly, and we will contact as soon as possible after the process is finished. Best regards, Immigrant Visa Unit U.S. Embassy Bogotá I am not quite sure how to interpret the message "6 months backlog"- maybe add 6 months onto the normal AP time of 2-3 months? I'll be hitting six months of AP the end of this month.... Oh well, what the hell ya gonna do..... Joe Smokin Joe- I think the flag just went up that they are going to push this through really fast now due to the congressional inquiry... I truly expect to see good news here soon bro. Joe -- I'm hoping your case is resolved soon as well. Keep us posted on things. Fey -- It looks like your interview is just 2 weeks away!! Remember those dates of when you first met, and when you last visited with your Prometido. You will be asked these questions with someone staring directly into your eyes for uncertainty. -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-29 20:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (Mr Twister @ Oct 27 2009, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (erika y josef @ Oct 27 2009, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiancee has her interview on thursday, dec. 3. What is the probablility that we can pickup her visa at domesa offices in bogota on saturday, dec. 5 or will it be monday, dec. 7? Our interview was Oct 8 and it got delivered on the 19.There was one hoilday and four weekend days inbetween. So 19-8=11 - 4 weekend days =7 - 1 holiday = 6 days. They claim 6 to 8 business days. Twister, Do you both have a POE date scheduled??? Edited by Ken y Leidys, 29 October 2009 - 10:06 AM.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-29 10:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Carl, How did your .pdf/upload & fax of the K-3 shortcut go? I'm hoping everything is a "GO" for you and Jessica soon. Keep us all posted. Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-28 09:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (Mr Twister @ Oct 27 2009, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (erika y josef @ Oct 27 2009, 11:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My fiancee has her interview on thursday, dec. 3. What is the probablility that we can pickup her visa at domesa offices in bogota on saturday, dec. 5 or will it be monday, dec. 7? Our interview was Oct 8 and it got delivered on the 19.There was one hoilday and four weekend days inbetween. So 19-8=11 - 4 weekend days =7 - 1 holiday = 6 days. They claim 6 to 8 business days. Our Interview was on October 7th, and the Visa & Passport arrived at the Domesa office in Barranquilla on Friday October 16th. Leidys received a phone call on the morning of Monday October 19th explaining that Domesa does not travel to her barrio. She picked her Passport/Visa package on Tuesday the 20th . So 19-7=12 -- 7 business days total delivery time from Bogota to Barranquilla via Domesa. 1 Jeep trip with solid Jeeper friend, Victor = Priceless Edited by Ken y Leidys, 27 October 2009 - 09:05 PM.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-27 21:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (CarlJessica @ Oct 24 2009, 06:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi YES its so ready to be sent monday email.. We are ready for a date,, Via Las Vegas Ken jajaj Uh, with 202 days *before* AP, I would be ready as well. Also, the funny part is that I dragged my feet with regard to sending in my K-1, and you sent yours in almost 2 months in advance, and the California Service Center processed my paperwork in just over 90 days (May 1st-August 4th). I'm hoping you can get that K-1 real soon after all of this waiting around so that we can see you both in Las Vegas. -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-25 08:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (Flyingallover @ Oct 23 2009, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (CarlJessica @ Oct 23 2009, 08:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Oct 22 2009, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (CarlJessica @ Oct 22 2009, 06:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone wanted to give let you guys know I am out of AP. I phoned the NVC yesterday and they said it was sent to the Embassy.. Its was 29 days in AP. We will be very happy to get the interview date.. I am thnking Frist part of Dec.. Is that about right>? I guess I will wait until Monday to sent he short cut by email to Embassy? What you think perhaps Tuesday? Thanks in advance Carl, Email them the .pdf files on Monday - you can't lose! They'll get back with you on Tuesday, and by Friday you should hopefully get an email stating that everything has been accepted and for you to "watch the list." From there, you can call NVC for your appointment date, and it'll be Bogota!!! Bogota!!! Thanks Ken. Will do! I agree we faxed with the same timing on a monday and by thursday we had an email back saying the received everything. The short cut works Have you ever met someone who was working feverishly to get caught up on their work on a Friday afternoon? My vote is for Monday afternoon, amigo!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-24 13:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (CarlJessica @ Oct 22 2009, 06:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone wanted to give let you guys know I am out of AP. I phoned the NVC yesterday and they said it was sent to the Embassy.. Its was 29 days in AP. We will be very happy to get the interview date.. I am thnking Frist part of Dec.. Is that about right>? I guess I will wait until Monday to sent he short cut by email to Embassy? What you think perhaps Tuesday? Thanks in advance Carl, Email them the .pdf files on Monday - you can't lose! They'll get back with you on Tuesday, and by Friday you should hopefully get an email stating that everything has been accepted and for you to "watch the list." From there, you can call NVC for your appointment date, and it'll be Bogota!!! Bogota!!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-22 21:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (NArocks @ Oct 21 2009, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ken JP still hoping for you Leidys traveled to a rough part of Barranquilla (near Parque Amistad) for her package at the Domesa office. She returned home with everything, and her brother joked with her about leaving this Sunday. She is staying in Barranquilla until the 21st or 22nd of November so that she can celebrate her 29th Birthday with her family and relatives. I can't wait to see her, but she needs this time to be with her family before she moves here.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-21 20:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (jpcanon @ Oct 19 2009, 10:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to divulge more specifics of the administrative processing. I can tell you, however, that these processes currently have a backlog of about six months. We expect to finish the process in the case shortly, and we will contact as soon as possible after the process is finished. Best regards, Immigrant Visa Unit U.S. Embassy Bogotá Joe -- Keep us posted!?! I'm sure once you get approved, things will fly must faster for both of you. Buena suerte! -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-20 20:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (jpcanon @ Oct 19 2009, 09:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good news all around for ya, Ken! Joe That 2nd K-1 attempt had me sweating during the interview. My being at the interview was interesting from the standpoint that the CO had so many questions to ask about, "Why was I re-applying, and where did the first Beneficiary go?" So, I wasn't sure how long we would wait for our K-1. It looks like tomorrow I will call Leidys, and she plans on having our K-1 and her Passport in her hands (finally). -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-19 23:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Direct from my chat...guess what Colombia Club??? Leidys: Mi amor a mi me llamaron hoy para entregarme la visa Leidys: el miercoles en la mañana y despues me llamaron en la tarde a decirme que fuera mañana a la oficina Domesa personalmente en la mañna Leidys: de 8:00 a 11:00 a,m Leidys: por que ellos no podian venir a mi barrio... ME: OKAY!! YIPPEE!!! Que alegria!!! Edited by Ken y Leidys, 19 October 2009 - 09:00 PM.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-19 20:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Oct 19 2009, 11:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Oct 18 2009, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The front seat of my Rubicon was too small to sleep on, so I curled up on the back seat for seven hours! I have a Jeep Wrangler Sahara and I cannot even fathom the thought of sleeping in the back seat for even an hour. There's just no room! You should give it a try...I'm living proof that it can be done!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-10-19 19:49:00