Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
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
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	hi all i am in barranqilla today and sandra had medical on thursday? they say that the x rays show maybe something wrong with her lungs but they are not sure and that they need 3 more test to verify? she had the flu before test so we are all hoping that is what it is. our interview is tue what happens if we do not have medical durning interview? the doctor said we do not need that if they approve that they will wait for test to be finish is this correct? no we are worried but i think she just has a cold and i do not know why doctors can not tell the difference Harold, Leidys wants to talk to Sandra about this. We'll buy a calling card and give you guys a call tonight. -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-06 18:20:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	As always thanks Gotta love those Ken pictures that is for sure Here's a few more. Because we were married in Las Vegas just a few days after Christmas, we had only a handful of friends at our wedding. This past Sunday, roughly 100 more friends were able to attend our ceremony and everyone had an incredible time.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-06 00:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	just want to wish everyone luck with upcoming interviews. i am heading to barranqilla tomorrow morning to spend time with sandra before i have interview on tuesday. i will let everyone know wed night how things go. keep fingers crossed Awesome! I can't wait to hear the news!! Good luck with everything, Harrold!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-04 23:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	that is great news congrats sofia and derrick. do you have a recap of how the interview was conducted such as questions asked ect.? Sofia was asked all of the questions. I haven't talked to Derrick yet, but when I do, I'll be sure to ask him. Tell Sandra to talk to Leidys.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-02 21:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Upcoming Interviews at the US Consulate - Sofia & Derrick -- March 2nd Harrold & Sandra -- March 8th Leidys and I had dinner with Derrick in Garden Grove on Wednesday night. When Derrick returns, maybe we can meet up with Joe Cannon and all compare our experiences?? Good luck on your interviews Derrick and Harrold!! Sofia and Derrick's Interview was today, and they were APPROVED! Yesterday, Leidys and I celebrated with family and friends our marriage here in Riverside, CA. Here are a few pics... Leidys posing with her English-language teacher and her son You go girl!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-03-01 23:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Upcoming Interviews at the US Consulate - Sofia & Derrick -- March 2nd Harrold & Sandra -- March 8th Leidys and I had dinner with Derrick in Garden Grove on Wednesday night. When Derrick returns, maybe we can meet up with Joe Cannon and all compare our experiences?? Good luck on your interviews Derrick and Harrold!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-02-27 12:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	When your Beneficiary arrives to their Point of Entry (POE), they will be instructed to be married within 90 days, and have their paperwork sent in within that time. Last week, our paperwork arrived on the 90th day via US Postal Service priority mail - roughly $5 in a Priority packet from the Los Angeles area. I wouldn't waste my money on more expensive shipping. So, how did we celebrate the conclusion to our K-1 Visa and step into AOS-land??? By some quality time in the dirt, camping and climbing. Yea! Campsite made for two Our friends didn't mind the blasting Salsa music	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-02-25 23:07:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Just wanted to pass on the latest info: Valeria was in Bogota last week to try and get the visa re-issued. She went to the embassy on Thur. to pick up her packet, that they were holding. By the time she got it that morning, it was too late to get the labs- they are only open from 7 am until 10 am each day. So, when she went to the doctor's office (Gonzales) they wouldn't do the medical- need labs first. So, she went back to get lab work on Friday morning, then doctor on Friday late afternoon- they made her do about 6 shots again, of course. She had to wait over the weekend in Bogota until this morning to go take the results back to the embassy. We thought they would make her pay for Domesa and then probably wait a few weeks for them to re-issue it and it send out. But, she got lucky and they gave her the visa package after a short wait. So, she now has a "valid" visa that is good until July- unless, of course, there is an act of war, act of God, or maybe the dog will eat the package Joe Joe, I'm very happy for both of you. Congrats!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-02-23 22:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	congrats ken hope it goes smooth for you all? you guys do a lot of hiking? Things are great. Best decision I ever made - going through with the K-1 after meeting such a great lady. We'll be doing some desert hiking this weekend. Can't wait!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-02-20 01:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Saludos Colombia Club. Leidys and I mailed our AOS package yesterday, and now it's time to celebrate! Hopefully, there won't be an RFE... Sunday at Mormon Rocks, CA	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-02-19 00:35:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	hello everyone today i found out Sandra and i have our interview on the 9th of march. now we have a lot to do we have so schedule medical and we have to pay visa airline and apartment i am getting nervous now Harold, Be sure to DEMAND an additional X-Ray report when Sandra gets her Chest X-Ray. You will need it for your Adjustment of Status (AOS) paperwork.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-02-12 20:02:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Joe, I feel really bad for you. You have been through sooo much and now this. I don't have an answer for you, but if I were you then I would tell your fiancee to get a new exam. You have plenty of time for a new exam and you don't want to prolong this anymore. It would be a real disappointment for her to be denied at POE. Best of luck and stay positive. Mark Not only that, but what about when you file your AOS paperwork? I'm working on mine this weekend, and I know that these materials will need to be referenced during the AOS leg of your Visa Journey. Good luck, amigo. -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-02-10 23:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	That still doesn't make sense, especially after your explanation. They can't make someone have a full exam that expires a few months before the visa itself expires, that's nonsense. Besides, the medical was needed in order to get her visa and then to adjust status, not to enter the US. Diana Joe - tell 'em, "No She won't Go!" :devil:	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-02-10 18:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Hello everyone, I have hired a lawyer in Bogota to address this situation for us. They have lawyers in Florida and Bogota..I spoke with the lawyer in Bogota today ..So we just need to get these G-28 signed and they are ready.. So I will keep you all posted . thanks so much. Carl -- Hopefully, Leidys will have her Driver's License by the time Jessica comes to the US. She'll take us for a drive in the snow!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-27 22:05:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Then this is what I would do. Find out from the embassy if they still have the case. If they do, ask for another interview and tell them that you feel you didn't have a fair interview since you have a legitimate relationship. Buy a PIN for the interview if you have to and go to the embassy again for another interview. If that fails, then plan B would be to get married and file for a CR1 which can take as long as the K3, is a much better visa and less expensive. Diana That sounds like great advice. Carl will need to either call or do the DHL Tracking thing that I learned here from VJ: http://www.visajourn...howtopic=163292 I think Carl will work faster on this case than if he hired an Attorney IMHO. Carl, I met Jessica with my wife when we were in Bogota. If it helps, I can provide a character reference for you. You know, I got your back buddy.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-26 20:04:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	So sorry to hear that Ken. As far as what he can do, it really depends on the situation. If they were flat out denied a visa and were told the case was being sent back to the NVC and then the USCIS for review, he needs to contact an Immigration attorney as soon as he gets back. If it was AP related, the only thing he can do is way just like Joe did. Diana This was a denial, and I believe an Attorney might be his best option. He has been through a tremendous amount of setbacks with his case, and I know this is tearing at him right now.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-24 18:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Hi Colombia Club...It's me...Ken. I spoke with Carl today, and the interview at the Embassy did not go well at all. Carl will shed some light on his episode at the Embassy when he returns next week to the US. I have been talking to him, providing all the support I have been able to in his difficult time. In the event that he calls before returning to the US, is there any advice that I can give him regarding his situation? Perhaps, a petition for his K-1 visa to be held at Bogota before being forwarded away to NVC? Carl is doing everything he can in order to marry his SO in order that they can start a life together here in the U.S.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-21 21:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Here's some info on vaccinations -- Hopefully, this will help explain some of the expenses and time involved in the vaccination process in Colombia (provided by Leidys). Hepatitis A - 2 dosages Hepatitis B - 3 dosages Influenza - 1 dosage Tetanus - 5 dosages Triple viral - 1 dosage Meningitis - 2 dosages HPV (according to age) - ??? dosages (depending on age) Yellow Fever - 1 dosage (good for 10 years) The following vaccination centers in Barranquilla can be checked on for the best possible prices in Barranquilla: --Prevention --Sus Vacuñas --Global Farma Leidys says that Cruz Roja is the most expensive. Good luck with those visas, everybody!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-21 00:59:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Carl and Jessica are scheduled for their big interview -- TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010!! THAT'S TOMORROW!! I'm wishing them the best with a trouble-free interview and an immediate approval. WE'RE PULLING FOR YOU, CARL!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-18 11:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Congratulations, we had our interview the same day as you did. I remember seeing both of you, didn't recognize you though. Unfortunately we were placed in AP as well. Our CO said it should be two months (supposedly). I will put the details in a new thread later, not really feeling like writing right now. Again, congratulations. I'm sorry to hear you went into AP. Hopefully, this will be fast and you will be able to be with your loved ones here in the USA real soon.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-17 09:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	I can finally report some good news- they approved the visa yesterday! We went to the window and the guy (different one from last time- I thought for sure it would be the same dude) just asked a few simple questions to Valeria and then said it was approved! I was at the window looking at the paperwork he had in front of him, and it looked like a checklist of things that was checked off completed. Looked like several AP things they must have needed to get before ending it. It was 8 1/2 months that it took from the first interview in April. I hope I will hold the Colombia Club record for AP wait , because I wouldn't want to wish that long of AP on anyone! We were in Bogota from Wed. until today Friday (interview was Thur.) and back in Pereira now, and heading back to L.A. on Monday. I don't think it has sunk in yet, but I can finally say visa approved... Joe THAT'S AWESOME NEWS, AMIGO!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-16 01:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	I hope Joe has a positive outcome today!! So do I. 8 months in AP, he certainly earns a positive outcome.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-14 22:17:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Thanks Diana, Jessica is going tomorrow morning to get it .. We are on final count down now to interview., Good luck with everything, Carl. I'm wishing you and Jessica the best with next week's interview.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-12 22:01:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Hey everyone, James (a.k.a. "Caliboywest") should be welcoming his wife Adriana to Miami International Airport TODAY!! Let's all wish the guy well!! He's been through plenty, and is leaving S. Korea real soon! PARTY LIKE A ROCKSTAR, AMIGO YOU EARNED IT!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-08 23:26:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Hello Everyone, Best luck to all with up coming interviews we have ours jan 19th. We are prepared the best we can be,, So we are excited.Its been along wait.. Be sure to pack your jacket, Carl. Being from Florida won't help, amigo!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-07 21:54:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Hi everyone, I hope all of you had a great 2009 and a better 2010!! For me 2010 is starting off really good since I have my interview in 2 weeks. We are very excited!! I have a couple of questions. My original interview was set for January 4th and my son's interview was set for January 14 (USCIS didn't link them together). I changed my interview for the 14th to have it the same day as my son. We just received in the mail the packet for my interview. It says Interview Jan 14, MEDICAL Jan. 04. I live in Medellin, does this mean I have to get my Medical this Monday and come back on the 14th for my Interview? For those of you who went through this process already, can you please share some information on this? I was planning on going to Bogota on the Jan. 12, do my son's and my medical on the 12th and do the interview on the 14th. Can the Medical be done like this or is it only by appointment. Has anyone had any luck with changing a Medical so it can be coordinated with the appointment? Thank you! I think you could do this - Because of the way that Packet 4 reads, 2 weeks should not be too much time, but you should call them to make sure. Attachment D - Packet 4 reads... "Laboratory Examination -You should complete your medical exam Before your visa interview at the following address: BOGOTA - Instuto y Labrotorio Clinico Tel. 232-7272" "General Physical Exam - You must schedule an appointment for any afternoon after you have had your blood test and chest X-Rays and BEFORE your appointment at the Embassy..." This does not say precisely when, just BEFORE your interview. Dra. Maria Consuelo Gonzalez Tels. 288-7629, 245-9290 Dr. Jairo H. Roa Tels. 215-1763, 658-9366" Let us know what they say. Good luck, -Ken Edited by Ken y Leidys, 02 January 2010 - 01:09 AM.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-02 01:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (caliboylost27 @ Jan 1 2010, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can for one say I watched it live! Congradulations bro, how was vegas by the way, we sooooooooo want to go over there in March. Thanks for watching our wedding. I received a phone call from Nikita2Charles also from VJ while standing in the chapel lobby while they were still web-simulcasting our wedding. Most of the wedding chapels in Las Vegas are doing this, and you will see weddings throughout town around the clock. In terms of expense, it isn't too outlandish, and visitors were there from around the world. Leidys returned home with a new taste for buffets and clothes that fit a bit snug for her liking. Book on Expedia.com for decent room rates.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2010-01-01 14:52:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (jpcanon @ Dec 29 2009, 06:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks Diana- I hope so. It has been a long wait, to say the least! I will keep you guys posted, as she is going to go pay at Colpatria (banco) and pay to some PIN and then call to make another appt. - this is I believe the way it works.... Joe Joe -- That's great news!! Do keep us posted!?! Hopefully, this will be the end of that 8 month AP you had to endure. HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE!!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-12-31 22:57:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Wedding Announcement Sunday - December 27, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. (PST) http://www.702wedding.com 'click VIEW LIVE WEDDING' I hope everyone can make it!! Edited by Ken y Leidys, 24 December 2009 - 11:58 PM.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-12-24 23:58:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (Mr Twister @ Dec 21 2009, 08:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> "To keep her culture shock under control, she goes on YouTube and plays her Karaoke in Spanish, listens to her favorite Salsa singers, on-line radio from Barranquilla, buys her $2 La Unica calling cards (110 min/5 hr) and talks to her family most days of the week. " 24.99/month would make life a whole lot easier for her....I got Vonage and it covers unlimited land line calls to Colombia. I get phone calls here at the house with Vonage and Magic Jack, and I cannot understand every 3rd or 4th word. Is the Vonage service better than Magic Jack?	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-12-22 01:27:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	Here's a big VJ F.Y.I. Leidys heard tonight that a VJ'ers beneficiary was HOME INVADED, and they took the beneficiary's CEDULA, K-1, PASSPORT, BANCO DE VISA, EVERYTHING!!! Tell your beneficiary to KEEP A LOW PROFILE WHILE IN COLOMBIA. This is serious stuff that you won't want to have happen to your SO. We all know that the security situation in Colombia in many places sucks. I was inside of a girlfriend's home DURING A HOME INVASION, and I know it is no joke. If you're going to visit your SO's family in Colombia - DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND KEEP A LOW PROFILE while you're at it. Buena Suerte, everyone...	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-12-21 00:47:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (jpcanon @ Dec 16 2009, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Ken, How's Leidys diggin' the U.S.? Unlike, say a state in the midwest or something, here in Cali (as in California!) there is plenty of Spanish speakers! Joe One more point I forgot to mention. Leidys has been uncomfortable meeting non-English speakers for fear of "Looking Dumb" in public/in front of them. VJers keep this in mind when introducing your SO to your friends, co-workers, family, etc. We are supposed to visit a cousin in Carson, CA tomorrow, but she really does not want to go, because she does not want to look bad in front of my family. I have a real nice neighbor who I spotted going out with his wife this evening for dinner, and I stopped the car to introduce Bob and Kelly to Leidys. I did most of the talking, and although Leidys responded, she mentions that 80%-90% of the words spoken literally do not make any sense. A real good idea would be for VJ'ers to invest some time in learning Spanish, and to purchase a language translator at Radio Shack for about $110. I hear these translators are expandable with language modules that can be changed for different languages. I'm not sure how Leidys will feel tomorrow at my relatives house, but if she starts to feel sad because of not knowing English, we'll just step outside, and hopefully their neighbors will be listening to Banda or Corridos.LOL	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-12-20 03:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (jpcanon @ Dec 16 2009, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Ken, How's Leidys diggin' the U.S.? Unlike, say a state in the midwest or something, here in Cali (as in California!) there is plenty of Spanish speakers! Joe Leidys tried walking home from her English-language school and got lost. She asked a Mexican-American man walking on the sidewalk, "Tu hablas Espanol?" and she immediately was told where to go. We have visited the local grocery stores, "La Macarena, Cardenas, Food 4 Less" and with the circulars being sent to our home in Spanish, she is able to pinpoint the exact foods and fruits she wants to eat, and familiar foods from Barranquilla that she is familiar with. At her English school, her classmate told her of a woman from Bogota that works at Cardenas Market in the Tortilla dept. She lives here in Riverside with her Brother and doesn't have many friends from Colombia, and Leidys plans to call her after the wedding next week. The section of Riverside where we live is primarily Latino. I took her to Riverside Plaza for dinner at El Pollo Loco so that she could get exposure to White Americans, and she got to hear them speaking English and was able to study their mannerisms. I explained the differences between White Americans and Europeans, Eastern Europeans, Scandinavians, the English, having visited those regions in the past. We practiced English words and looked at some clothing stores, etc. Being in Riverside, she is not the only Latino, and she has a choice in the Latinos/Latinas that she can befriend. On our street, there are two Spanish-speaking families and several more on our block, but she is focused on learning English, and in 1-2 yrs., she should be able to start holding conversations with strangers. But, overall she feels very comfortable here and the best part of all is that she feels a strong sense of community after just 1 month in the USA. To keep her culture shock under control, she goes on YouTube and plays her Karaoke in Spanish, listens to her favorite Salsa singers, on-line radio from Barranquilla, buys her $2 La Unica calling cards (110 min/5 hr) and talks to her family most days of the week. I keep asking her if she feels comfortable, and if anything makes her uncomfortable, and surprisingly, I get different answers every couple of days. So, I keep plugging away at explaining things in Spanish to her, and my Mother reassures her most days that, "She was sent to her by God." Here's a few pictures from the past week: Christmas Party at Riverside Adult School w/Professor Students in her class At home getting ready for Christmas and THE BIG DAY!!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-12-20 02:29:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (arizreynolds @ Dec 15 2009, 03:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (arizreynolds @ Dec 9 2009, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> have a few questions today i got an email saying that the uscis tried to deliver a notice to my house but was returned by the post office because it was undeliverable. i did a change of address by calling them early november. so i called them and they will resend out this notice and should receive by target date january 8th. do you guys think this might be my noa2. i tried asking and the customer service lady said she doesnt know. i went to the website and entered my receipt number and this is what i get Document production or Oath Ceremony On December 8, 2009, the post office returned your document I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) as undeliverable. We will hold it for 180 days from December 8, 2009 to allow you time to contact us. If you do not contact us at 1-800-375-5283 within 180 days, this document will be destroyed and you will need to file a new application or application for replacement with fee. This step applies to applications that result in an applicant receiving a card (such as a green card) or other document (such as a naturalization certificate, refugee travel documents or advance parole). Applications will be in this step from the time the order to produce the card/document is given until the card/document is produced and mailed to the applicant. You can expect to receive your card/document within 30 days of the approval of your application. Naturalization Applicants: you will receive you will receive your certificate at your oath ceremony. You can expect to be scheduled for an oath ceremony within 45 days of receiving your decision. Many offices schedule approved applicants for the oath ceremony on the same day as the day of the interview. Please check the local office profile page on our Web site to determine if this applies to your local office. If you do not receive your document, please contact our National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283. it looks to me that my i129f got sent to the vnc? is there anyone i can talk to to see what the notice said? and do you think i will have to wait til january 8th to get? received email saying they resent out second notice today so i am hoping i get friday or saturday. i am nervous to see what it says Keep me posted, Harold. I want to hear some good news from you and the SO!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-12-15 21:16:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	With K-1 Visa in hand, here are a few pics of Leidys w/her family on their trip to the airport in Barranquilla 1 month ago. Saying Goodbye - Her Mother and her Brother standing by her. The K-1 Visa attached inside of her Colombian Passport.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-12-15 08:51:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (arizreynolds @ Dec 9 2009, 03:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Dec 9 2009, 03:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That message is very confusing since there is no document being produced such as a green card or EAD nor is an Oath ceremony pending. If the I-129F had been approved you would've received an e-mail from the USCIS letting you know that it was approved and the case would've been updated in their web site. It could be an RFE of some kind. I guess all you have to do now is wait to see what it is. Diana i guess i have to wait but i was thinking maybe not an rfe because when i check status on the website there is an option to show you if it was in that stage. i hope i get letter before the 8th i would really like to know Any updates, Harold???	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-12-12 11:36:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (erika y josef @ Dec 7 2009, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Has anyone's fiance/ee departed from Colombia lately? What did he/she pay for the Colombian resident departure tax at the airport? My Fiancee Leidys had to pay roughly the equivalent of $40 in taxes when departing from Barranquilla. This happened with a COPA ticket that allegedly had, "All Fees and Taxes Payed". Yeah, right.	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-12-08 22:18:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (erika y josef @ Dec 5 2009, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We did eat at Cabana del Sheriff but it was the day before. Thanks again for everyone who posts. Congratulations on the Visa Approval!! What an adventure!	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-12-06 01:31:00
US Embassy and Consulate Discussion	Colombia Club Part II	QUOTE (HAL 9000 @ Dec 3 2009, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Ken y Leidys @ Dec 2 2009, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (HAL 9000 @ Dec 1 2009, 09:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No papá... that's construction tape. LOL I think a Club Colombia get-together would have been a great thing to plan for this Holiday season, but obviously picking a location is hard except those of you to be interviewing in Bogotá. I'm just inviting Colombia Club members to our house, that makes the location a no-brainer. Solar-heated swimming pool, Yamaha sound, Yeah! Send me the save the date. LOL. I'll tace SoCal over the flurries I saw today. C'mon down! Plus, my neighbors don't mind noise (before 11 p.m.). QUICK QUESTION: Is it required to have a Social Security Card or number in order to get married? Leidys arrived almost 2 weeks ago, and we plan on getting married on December 28th. I have not seen this requirement anywhere, but I know in order to get AOS, it will be necessary. If anyone knows, I appreciate your input. source: http://www.losangele...quirements.html -Ken	Ken y Leidys	Male	Colombia	2009-12-03 23:03:00