Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	There is much "opinion" as to whether both parties should be at the interview. From my perspective why not give your self added piece of mind and attend. I was on the bubble about going and was glad I did. Obviously some people here have had positive experiences by interviewing alone. I will say on the day we went, whether it is the norm or just that day I don't know, but there were 2 ladies(2 seperate cases) prior to us who were not granted visas and told to try again when their petitoner could attend. The one thing none of us really knows is exactly what extenuating circumstances there are to each and every petition, what kind of evidence someone presented, etc... During my interview, the CO mentioned that, "Bogota is a high fraud post." Meaning, they get a lot of cases where the couples appear to not be intending on starting a life together and remaining together because they are supposed to be in love. During my interview, the CO appeared to be skeptical until he saw the photographs of my Mother meeting my wife's family, and our photos together in Santa Marta. Most of the questions he asked related to my first K-1 application, and what went wrong in that case. Had I not attended, I do not know what the outcome would have been. Since my case was different than most people's, my attendance at the meeting was critical. Because you filed through the Vermont Service Center, it looks like your case on average will take 140 days to approve. Be sure that you understand this K-1 flowchart: http://www.visajourn.../content/k1flow Be sure that you educate yourself with all of the procedures that will take place in roughly 3-4 months when your approval letter arrives at your Lawyer's office.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-04-10 17:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	thank you so much!!! i really apperciate every tip i could get! would it be a good idea if i am there with him for the interview or it doesnt really make a difference? My first K-1 involved an Immigration lawyer. My second K-1 was filed by me, and I also filed my Adjustment of Status forms - saving approximately $2,500.00 in Attorney fees total. With the help of the 'EXAMPLE FORMS' link, you can download and learn to navigate these forms yourself after your Fiance moves to the USA and you get married. Tip #1: Be sure that you are able to complete the Packet 3 materials and hand them to your Lawyer within the next month. You will want your Lawyer's Paralegal's one step ahead of the ball so that your case will proceed with as little downtime as possible. Tip #2: Be sure you can compile your Packet 4 materials without any difficulties. These will be compiled by your Fiance in Medillin - your Lawyer will tell you that these materials are needed, but will not be able to help you very much with obtaining the Colombian Passport (for example) or a notarized Birth Certificate. Your best bet will be to study the materials that you will need, so that when that coveted Interview Letter arrives, you will already know what to do. All my Immigration Lawyer was really able to do for me was to prepare my I-129F paperwork - and cancel my K-1 after the relationship dissolved prior to my first date with my K-1 beneficiary and wife. Good luck with everything, -Ken Edited by Ken y Leidys, 09 April 2010 - 10:24 PM.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-04-09 22:23:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Great, thank you so much for the info...very helpful! I don't know how other people go through this process without the support of VJ members...I would be lost!!! I agree 100%. Arriba Colombia Club II!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-04-07 22:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Yesterday, Leidys and I visited with James and Adriana Dailey. Very great people, and Colombia Club II members. James and Adriana Dailey discussed their 12 month deployment to South Korea and Visa implication as a result of staying out of the country for extended lengths of time. We had a wonderful time with our Colombia Club II meet and greet. We hope to visit with them when they return in the future!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-04-05 13:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Ken, You got that right my man.. Eyes are wide open on this one..Have a Happy Easter.. I'm going out to a relatives for some chow.. Happy Easter!! Feliz Dia De Pascua!! Leidys and I are meeting and having dinner with Colombia Club II member Caliboylost27 and his beneficiary for Easter dinner tonight.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-04-04 14:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Ken, Thanks for explaining your situation to me. I have a prior K-1 marriage from 2002 also a Colombiana. I divorced her in 2006 As far as the Domesa office. There is an option to pick it up at their office in Bogota. Don't you agree that this is a time saving way of doing it? I agree with you on the airline ticket. To get a refundable ticket is like an extra $550 . The ticket does not even cost this much to New York City area. I called Jet Blue and they said if you buy the ticket and cancell the day of the flight you must give then another date and the fee is only $40.00. Can't go wrong there and the cancellation fee is $100.00 with your money already paid credited toward another ticket when you have a firm date. So for me it is no feasible to get a refundable ticket with this information in hand as of last night. So you never proceeded with the 1st. K1 Correct? I have my divorce documents that were sent in with the petition from the K-1 from 2002. I do not see where the consulate would have issues with what I did with my life in 2002. Things did not work out. She wanted me to bring over other family members. I said no and she changed as a person So I divorced her. End of strory. Drew Drew - My wife was not even contacted by Domesa when her package arrived at the delivery office in Barranquilla. I asked her to call daily until it arrived, because I became worried that something was amiss. I agree with you that going directly to their delivery office is your best option. I also agree with you that JetBlue has a great policy regarding changing flight plans. I never proceeded with my first K-1 because she never had my best interest at heart. Thankfully, things terminated promptly and I was able to continue with my life, and eventually marry the greatest woman I ever met. However, the CO had several questions regarding these decisions that were made for me by my first K-1 beneficiary. With regards to your being divorced, be prepared to explain your situation to the Consular Officer, but I do not forsee any problems related to your irreconcilable differences in your previous marriage. Good luck with everything, and I'm sure your eyes are open to things you were not aware of when you met your previous wife. In my case, I was definitely aware of exactly who I was involving myself with.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-04-04 12:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Ken, You mentioned possibly getting stuck in AP..I did my reasearch on this and from what I can see the people that go to AP have issues with DAS or the SO was not at the interview or the relationship was questionable. I work for the US Gov. and included that evidence with my I-129F petition.I will be at the interview in 38 days. I do not forsee a problem.. Your timeline is not up to date so I cannot see where you are in the process.. What are the reasons that you know of why people are put into AP ? BTW my Marriage is planned for 7-4-10.... Drew Drew, In my situation, I had a previous K-1 that I ordered my Attorney to have closed. The Beneficiary was a vascilona who abandoned me and the relationship when her Packet 3 information arrived in the mail at her house. I definitely had to attend our interview in Bogota, because of the fact that this previous K-1 could have presented a red flag to the CO (I was cross-examined for 10 minutes regarding this past relationship during the interview). The CO was impressed with the fact that my Mother traveled with me to Barranquilla last July ('09) to meet Leidys' family, so there was no doubt that this was a serious relationship. Had I not attended this interview, it is questionable where my K-1 would have ended up. When Leidys received her K-1 approval, and we walked to the DOMESA kiosk within the US Embassy grounds, we were told the K-1 would arrive approximately, "5 working days later." Those 5 working days were actually 7 working days (9 calendar days). The catch is that Leidys was not contacted by DOMESA as to the packages arrival. She had to catch the delivery office personnel when they were in their office, and wait outside in Downtown Barranquilla to receive her package - 13 calendar days later. Had I purchased her one-way BAQ to LAX ticket with the understanding that she would receive her Colombian Passport and K-1 single-entry permit on or before October 14, 2009 -- without some sort of travel insurance or refund, I would have been out of $670.00 from COPA Airlines. Not good! I'm not going to comment on other people's Colombian K-1s in a public forum, but I think it would be prudent on your part to purchase a refundable ticket if you must purchase this ticket immediately. Your Packet 4 paperwork (page 2) states: No assurance can be given in advance that a visa will be issued. Your case will be carefully reviewed by a Consular Officer to determine your eligibility based on the immigration laws of the United States. You are advised not to make any travel arrangements, such as giving up your job, selling your property or buying your tickets, until after your visa has been issued.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-04-04 10:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Mark, I hope you are right..I will be in Bogota in 5 weeks.... As of now I am planning on the current fee.. but will be prepered for the $350.00 cost. whatever it takes at this point to get Maria here ASAP ! It looks like the proposal to change the current $131.00 fee to $350.00 is in a public comment period. I might be wrong, but I did not find anything on-line indicating a change to take place soon. Get your K-1s and get married is my advice. I'm happy with my Barranquierra!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-04-04 00:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Where did you find the DS-156 in spanish? Thanks, Mark My wife told me the DS-156K is only available in English. I just read this in another thread here on VJ: "DS - 160 replaces three previous forms, (DS?156, DS?157 and DS?158) and eliminated the need to determine whether supplemental forms are required." I'm wondering when the DS-160 will be included in the Packet 4 instructions. Edited by Ken y Leidys, 02 April 2010 - 07:57 PM.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-04-02 19:53:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	I forgot to mention that she lives in Bogota..since 1979.......... Is the ticket you plan purchasing going to be fully-refundable? What if your case goes into AP? You need to prepare yourself for any unforseen circumstances.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-04-02 09:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Hi all I'm going to be with my fiancee during her interview, I was wondering how long can I be by her side throughout the entire process? So for instance we get to the embassy and 6:30am and are completely done with the process by 12:30pm. Out of those 6 hours will I get to be by her side 30 mintues until the gates open, 4 hours, 5.5 hours, just looking for a guesstimate. Also any chance I can be in the interview with her if needed by interviewer? Thanks so very much in advance for any help You can stand with your Fiancee as you walk with her to the Embassy and stand in line #3. You will have to take off your belt and check in any personal electrics that you have on your person. You can stand in line with your Fiancee as you walk to the kiosk and pick up your Sobre where you will pack all of your materials listed on your Packet 4 list of required materials. After your Fiancee fills out all of the forms given to her and checks to see that everything is in perfect order, she will be given her own interview that you have to stand by and wait through. After this interview is given, you will be sent to the other side of the parking lot/reception area where she will be finger printed and given the oath. This is where you come in. At this point, you will be observed hugging and kissing your Beneficiary by the Consular Officer who will determine whether or not you have a bonafied relationship. You will be interviewed after your Beneficiary is asked to give her fingerprints, and after showing your photographs, love letters/cards, phone bills, etc., you will be told if your petition was approved or denied. The burden of proof will fall on you to prove that your application for a K-1 is for your beneficary to marry once she steps foot on American soil. Any hesitation regarding this fact will result in a denial.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-04-01 19:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	OK thanks for the answer......I will call DOS again tomorrow. They were the ones who told me pak #3 was sent out on 3-30-10 They would not send that out unless they recieved the DHL pak. Correct? We faxed our pak #3 in on the same day not wanting to wait to get it as I was reading here and talking to Mark and Carol on the phone. I did not know that DOS would have that info.About the interview date........ Thanks Again Be sure to read up on the Bogota - Consulate page: http://www.visajourn...mbia&cty=Bogota DOS should have your interview information, or they will have it very soon. Likewise, the Consulate should have your package, but not sure if it is being processed with this being a major holiday today in Colombia. But, you are definitely ahead of the curve by not waiting for your Packet 3 info to arrive in the mail.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-04-01 08:39:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	BTW how did you see the May schedule? I can only see march and April.. You can ask other Colombia Petitioners what their appointment dates are in order to guesstimate when the Embassy is making appointments. Otherwise, call DOS when you are sure Colombia has your DHL package, and you will get your specific interview date. Good luck with the process, Amigo.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-04-01 01:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Packet 3 Preparation Instructions: Packet 3 Contains: They call it 'THE INSTRUCTION PACKAGE FOR K VISA APPLICANTS' (also it's on their website) DS-2100 (to be returned asap) DS-230 (to be returned asap) Information about photos (need for interview and medical exam) I-134 (to be taken to interview) You can down load it from there website also, which is your best option. There have been cases that people never receive Packet 3 in the mail. If you don't get Packet 3 you can still downloaded it: http://bogota.usemba...pt-package.html (English) http://spanish.bogot...entrevvres.html (español) About 5 working days after NVC sends the package to the embassy, you can contact them via e-mail to see if they received, include your case number (BGTxxxxxxxx), applicant's full name/date of birth and petitioner's full name and date of birth. (They answered me the same day.) If they got your package, go to their website and down load Package 3 (The Appointment Package -> Instruction package for Visa K (PDF)), don't wait for it to arrive in the mail. (It can take weeks for it to arrive and maybe never arrives) http://bogota.usemba...rant_visas.html (English) http://spanish.bogot...) Currently, the US Consulate, Bogota is processing interviews up to April 29, 2010. http://bogota.usemba...0/april2010.pdf	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-31 19:49:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	We faxed ours yesterday 3-30-2010 and then realized that the case was not yet entered into the consulate system. I called the DOS number and they said it was OK. But when I E-mailed this info to the Embassy E-Mail address today I did not get a reply from them yet. Is this going to be OK? I was just trying to get on the May 2010 interview schedule............. Did we screw up ??? I think you should wait at least a week to receive a response from the Embassy. Tomorrow and Friday are work holidays in Colombia in observation of Good Friday and Easter Sunday - 4 day weekend, amigo. Your Packet 3 contained your BGT#??? Being that the Embassy goes back to work on Monday - April 5th, my bet is that you will get a June Embassy appointment with all of the Expedites and returns populating the mid to late May portion of the calendar.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-31 19:44:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	HI Guys, i have a quick question. We faxed the embassy in bogota the two forms from packet 3 on march 32. While i did put in an email address on the forms for a confirmation, i still have not received one. How long should i be expecting to wait for a confirmation? Or how long should i wait before i should just fax or email the forms again? I just don't want to wait another month for an interview date. I should also take this moment to thank every one who posts on here. I am posting this now only because this was the one thing i could not find the answer to this already posted. The answers posted here have been extremely helpful already. And i don't think i could have gotten this far with out the information posted here and on this site. Leidys received her email from Bogota 5 working days after I emailed Packet 3 (in .pdf format) to the US Embassy.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-30 19:50:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	The pics are Fab ken, reminds me when I went for the first time those little taxi cars at the airport, I was like I hope someone is picking us up . We had 6 pieces of luggage Yes we were picked up. Nice Pictures as always Ken. I just wanted to show people that I was actually there, and what the US Embassy and Medical Clinic look like. You can never actually tell if someone on-line has actually done what they say they did, but a picture is worth a thousand words, IMO.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-30 19:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Plaza Salitre is the closest commercial center to the US Consulate - Bogota, Colombia. Here are a few pictures of what the Salitre looks like. Inside Plaza Salitre Bogota is a beautiful city, and your interview should be topped off with some great sightseeing while there in town.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-30 00:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Recuerdos de Bogota!! A required stop in Bogota includes the Laboratory Clinic of Bogota The smokestack over my left shoulder is the US Consulate - Bogota, Colombia. From the WeLoveBogota.com Apartment, the walk to the Embassy was only 10 minutes long. A taxi would cut that amount of time to 2 or 3 minutes. Just something to keep in mind for those considering the WeLoveBogota.com accomodations.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-30 00:13:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Uh........ Lo Siento folks, apparently I was quite frustrated while searching for answers and when it came time to ask my question I neglected to read Ken y Leidys post above...... My bad! I read the Bogota, Colombia US Embassy / Consulate info page that was recommended and low and behold my question was answered. Thanks for the info Ken y Leidys! I guess y'all can disregard my previous post and chalk it up to FVPTSS or Fiancé Visa Processing Traumatic Stress Syndrome. The twitching has subsided for the most part.... I always considered myself part of the "...Half answered question possee!" I am glad to have helped a frustrated VJ'er. The Colombian Consulate link contains so much useful information - it must be printed and studied in order to absorb all of the information contained therein: http://www.visajourn...mbia&cty=Bogota My serious advice for Tech-Mo Leidy is for your fiancee to drop whatever it is that she is doing, and dedicate roughly one week to obtaining all of the required documents in order that Packet 4 will be prepared within a timely fashion. She is 110% sure that she will be marrying you and leaving her job behind, so taking time off with Packet 3 in the process of being sent off is definitely of the essence. When Packet 3 is received by the Embassy, it is understood that all of your Packet 4 materials have already been compiled and you are just waiting around for your interview. These materials can take as much as two and a half weeks to obtain...sometimes longer due to holidays and offices with staff that gives your Fiancee the run-around. For that reason, go ahead and start your process now and get your interview materials together. Buena Suerte!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-29 00:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	1. The Bogota Embassy recieved my file today. Can we fax in the DS-230 and the DS-2100 forms now? 2. Also the shots required.. Hep A + B shots are done over a period of 6 months.. How does this work in Colombia ? 3. When Maria faxes in the forms Part 1 of DS-230 and the single page DS-2100 then she will recieve an appointment letter? And this is used to go to the doctor ? what is the actual cost for everything..... I need to know what to send to Maria. First, study this webpage. It told me 90% of what I needed to know: http://www.visajourn...mbia&cty=Bogota 1. DS-2100 and DS-230 (Pages 1 & 2 ONLY - Ken) are to be sent back as soon as possible, include your e-mail address on DS-2100 and they say they will notify you of receipt via e-mail. You can then start looking on their website for interview date: http://bogota.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visas.html (English) http://spanish.bogot.../visaderes.html (español) 2. ^^^ See response/message above ^^^ 3. They call it 'THE K VISA APPOINTMENT PACKAGE'(also no their website) Open appointment letter DS-156 DS-156K (if for fiancé(e)) Information about photos (need for interview and medical exam) LIST OF DOCUMENTS to be take to interview VISA FEE INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS Started checking their website for interview dates after returning Packet3. I would send the equivalent of $300 to get the ball rolling. This is where the expenses start to pile up...one right after the next!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-25 20:15:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	I forgot to mention that Maria is 48 years old and was told she does not need certain shots ... Does anybody know what ones they are? Thanks http://www.visajourn...mbia&cty=Bogota Vaccination requirements? -- Acellular pertussis -- Hepatitis A -- Hepatitis B -- Human papillomavirus (HPV) -- Influenza -- Influenza type b (Hib) -- Measles -- Meningococcal -- Mumps -- Pneumococcal -- Pertussis -- Polio -- Rotovirus -- Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids -- Varicella -- Zoster Note (by embassy): Only a physician can determine which of the listed vaccinations are medically appropriate for you, given your age, medical history and current medical condition.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-25 19:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	I also think its about the cash they say they knows what she has but not 100%. They keep on wanted to do exam after exam. They do skin test and it was positive but when they do tissue sample they say it is negitive maybe because she is in early stages. I told her they need to start treament that we do not have time or money for them to continue just doing exams every week. Its time the doctors make a descion They sure are putting you and Sandra through your paces. Its like the Doctors are sniffing around for more and more money, and these "tests" are just there to depleat your wallet. I'm sorry you have to go through all of this. Happy Birthday, BTW. -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-24 21:19:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	She is americanized I have to trade in my modified Rubicon for a stock Chevrolet pickup!?! Trip to Disneyland??? "Where is Orlando???" She has been asking lately... Chayanne tickets in May??? ...I might buy the Chayanne tickets as a special gift, 'cause she's more than worth it. YJJbrBEZqy8 Edited by Ken y Leidys, 23 March 2010 - 10:01 PM.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-23 21:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Ken, AbsoluThe next few months are going to be very expensive, so I need to save all the money I can. Good luck with your AOS process! Here's a quick itemization chart - start saving your $$, amigo...: 1 Way Flight from Colombia = ~$700 New American Wardrobe = ~$800 Civil Surgeon Visit = ~$170 (David from Colombia Club II says I overpaid list most people) Wedding (on the cheap w/webcam)= ~$2000 AOS w/in 90 days = ~$1010 1st trip to Beautician = ~$250 ======================================================================================================= Total = PRICELESS	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-23 20:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Diana, I guess it's a ####### shoot. I think that I will wait cause I spend enough money in Colombia and don't care to stimulate their economy at my expense!!! I am going down a few days before we have to leave for Bogota and make sure that we are prepared for the interview. I think I will have Carol ask the doctor if we can get vaccines in Cali instead of Bogota. Thanks, Mark Mark You're an American. That means you have plenty of cash to burn! I told Leidys under no circumstances would I pay for a 2nd vaccine that she already had. The Peso stopped here! The good thing about her completing her Vaccines in Colombia was that they were less expensive there than in the United States had we opted to complete her vaccinations here. It's all about those Benjamin's!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-20 14:24:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	everything will be fine but doctors say will take 6months to treat. i think we have 1 year to get medical approved. I told Leidys about Sandra's condition, and she was so upset that it will take so long to treat in Colombia. Do your best to hang in there - you're both in it for the long haul, and although this is a setback, just like Diana said, this will be for Sandra's health and well-being. You will both be more than ready to marry when she steps foot on American soil.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-19 16:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Just wanted to update all with the latest new on us sandra has TB and trement takes about 6 month at least. I also need to go get test since it is highly contagiuos . She is very sad and scared right now. I just want her to get well Harold, I'm worried about you getting the approval soon enough with your K-1 visa being utilized. Sandra will be fine. Please let her know that she will be alright - you too. http://www.webmd.com...rculosis-basics Only 10% of people infected with TB will ever have the active disease. The remaining 90% have what's called latent TB infection -- they show no signs of infection and won't be able to spread the disease to others. Medication can help get rid of the inactive bacteria before they become active.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-18 22:42:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Vermont was processing fast last summer (NOA2 in 2 months), but slowed down in Nov. Don't we have to wait until we schedule an interview before getting the vaccinations? I already told her to request the police report and certificado de migratorio. I know that everything moves fast from now on. Thanks for the advice Ken. Mark Mark -- Be sure you follow the Colombia Consulate guide info: http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Colombia&cty=Bogota Start calling NVC everyday about 2 days after your I-129F has been approved at: 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5. You will need to reach a live person to get information on your case since the NVC’s automated system does not handle K1 visas. Give this person your I-797 NOA1 receipt #, they will let you know if your package has been received. Once NVC receives your case, they will assign a new case # that will begin with BGTXXXXXXXXXX. Make sure you get the new case # and write it down. When you estimate that your package has arrived at the embassy call DOS at 202-663-1225 x1, x0 to confirm. You will need your new BGT case number. (See Step 2) 5. After confirming that the embassy has your package follow these steps. You do NOT need to wait until you receive package 3. A. Prepare your package 3 response. It should include the following items only. 1. DS-2100 (page 4 of packet 3 instructions) 2. DS-230 Part 1 (pages 1 & 2 only) B. Fax your response to Package 3 to the embassy at 011-57-1-(315-4155. 6. After receiving your Package 3 response the embassy will schedule your interview. To discover your interview date call DOS at (202) 663-1225 x1, x0. Let us know how it goes. Get on top of getting that BGT number and have your Significant Other Carol gathering all of her documents. She should receive the Packet 3 package in the next 2 weeks. Once you get your Packet 3 in to the Embassy, she will get her Packet 4 info, and your BGT number will be posted on the list of upcoming Consular interviews: http://bogota.usemba...pointments.html Try and get this together within the next week so that you can be on that May interview list. The interviews are stacking up due to tourist visa interviews, work visas, so you have to work fast to get on that list. Good luck, amigo. -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-18 20:28:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Good news! We received our NOA2 on 3/15. I was so excited that all I could say was OMG, OMG. Now, on to step 2 of the process. For Vermont, I think your forms were processed very fast. My NOA2 came roughly at the same time (3 months - May 1st-Aug 4th). I would now start with the vaccinations on your list for your SO Carol. Edited by Ken y Leidys, 18 March 2010 - 03:02 PM.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-18 15:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Thank you guys! We never really figured out how to upload pictures to the pictures section of this site so here's a couple pictures of us for you guys since you all shared yours with us. We can't wait for Tuesday so all this waiting is finally over and we can come home together!! Not that I don't like Colombia but I really miss living in the states... >.< We'll let you guys know how it went when we get home that day. Cristian is a little shy talking in English to Americans. (Well not me of course.) But we're both confident because we have truth on our side and I have every right to live with my husband in my own country if I want to. Thanks everyone for your help and counsel throughout this process! I hope your interview went well today in Bogota?? Please let us know how well things went? -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-16 21:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Thank you guys! We never really figured out how to upload pictures to the pictures section of this site so here's a couple pictures of us for you guys since you all shared yours with us. Great photos! When Leidys and I were at the Embassy in October, a young woman had 5 photos of her Fiancee with her and family, and the photos looked like the guy was ready to cry in a few of them, and was beaten with a bag of potatoes in the others. You couldn't tell if they were in a relationship or were allergic to each other or both! Your photos look very loving and I'm sure with your proof you will show the Embassy, you both will do great. Keep us posted. -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-14 21:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	We're so nervous and excited about our interview. We've been living together since our wedding over a year ago. Only been separated twice, each time for 2 months and we know that regardless of the outcome of the interview we're not gonna let anything separate us again. Each time I had to go back to the states I went crazy without him so I'm never going back if it's not with him. But see, that's relieving 'cause whatever happens at that interview we still got each other forever. Just 2 more days until your interview!! Please post how your interview goes?? I'm sure with all of your proof you plan to carry you both will do fine in your interview. Buena suerte, -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-14 15:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	when she goes back to the embassy the only thing she needs to bring is passport paper they gave during interview and money for domesa, should she bring all other papers we had for interview with her or is she fine with out it ? i will upload some pictures of my trip later when i unpack my bags I say pack all related K-1 paperwork into a folder just in case. It doesn't hurt to have all related paperwork at her fingers. For instance - to have a copy of your interview notice forms to get through the guard shack, won't hurt to get through lane 3. If it was me, I would bring everything. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR APPROVAL, HARROLD!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-12 09:12:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Yesterday, I received an email from my friend Joe Williams regarding a car accident he was in yesterday. Joe's mere survival was a miracle as the driver was killed and Joe wasn't seriously injured. His beneficiary ('09) is from Cartagena and she plans to give birth to their son next week. Joe helped me file my K-1 and organize my forms for the Bogota interview I had in October '09. Joe and Ana Rosa Williams http://www.visajourn...?showuser=45285 If any Colombia Club II members have the time, please send Joe and Ana Rosa an email. Edited by Ken y Leidys, 10 March 2010 - 09:52 PM.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-10 21:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Hopefully they will call you or something so we won't have to wait until tomorrow to find out. Harrold caught me while on lunch break today, and he explained to me that their K-1 Visa was APPROVED!! Sandra will need 2 more X-Ray tests before knowing exactly what is wrong with her lung x-rays. Medication can be given to Sandra, and once everything is cleared up, Sandra will get another interview at the embassy. So far, so good...Harrold will be back in Seattle by Thursday.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-09 22:38:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	I thought Harrold & Sandra had their interview today? Well, best of luck to them! We hope everything goes well. Harrold and Sandra's Meeting is TODAY! BUENA SUERTE!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-09 09:22:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Hey havent been here in a while but I got some questions for you guyswith k-1 aos experience, after you married how did the whole aos experience go did you what exactly did you need thanks pat... this is for a friend of mine that just brought his future wife up here from peru Leidys and I overlooked some signature spaces on the AOS forms, and I mailed the packet back to Chicago on Saturday with the forms corrected. When the forms were returned with the letters reading 'REFUSAL NOTIFICATION' on the paperwork, I was taken aback at first. Hopefully, the paperwork is correct this time, and we can get her EAD and AP sooner than later. -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-08 23:32:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	hey ken i got your shirt and leidys shirt for you i will get your address from you when i return and send to you Muchas Gracias, Amigo!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-07 21:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Sandra explained that she her interview with Harrold will proceed on Tuesday. Her 3 extra Medical examinations will take place Monday morning through Thursday. If their visa is approved through the Bogota Embassy, her exam results will have to be clear on her lung examinations. Leidys, myself and Harrold are all hoping this relates to Sandras cold she had last week, and nothing serious. Harrold will keep us posted - they will arrive in Bogota tonight from Barranquilla.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-07 11:27:00