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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionColombia Club
QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ Jan 20 2009, 09:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys, correct me if I'm wrong but as of last year the DAS gave people specific instructions not to open the Carta Migratoria. They used to hand it out in a sealed envelope and it was meant to be opened by the embassy only. If the document was opened it became invalid and the US embassy didn't accept it that way.

Is this no longer the case? huh.gif

Diana



Diana, I just talked to my wife yesterday concerning the Carte Migratoria. She told me that DAS gave her a sealed envelope, but she managed to see the paragraph through the almost transparent envelope. Maybe they have improved their service since many people have complained of errors in their Carta Migratoria.

On another note, everything is going well on my wife's CR-1, except for the fact the she had to wait over 4 hours to get her x-rays and blood work, and another 7 hours for her physical at Dr. Roa's. She told me that exam procedures are very disorganized and that more staff are needed to take on the numereous patients that attend.

Now, this is were the praying begins, her interview is scheduled for tomorrow, Jan 21st for the CR-1, wish us luck.

Thanks again Colombia Club.

Edited by Omar and Jennyfer, 20 January 2009 - 08:52 PM.

Omar and JennyferMaleColombia2009-01-20 20:48:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionColombia Club
QUOTE (HAL 9000 @ Dec 31 2008, 11:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Antonio y Olga @ Dec 31 2008, 12:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (HAL 9000 @ Dec 30 2008, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I say Bahia Honda State Park... I remember that fishing area is prone to shark sightings quite often... then we could go all Guajira and make Shark Pinchos...

HAL 9000 can dream of warmer climates...



I believe you probably won't regret the CR-1 route... but compare the paperwork side by side and the benefits to both...



Question.....I always heard that the K-1 visa is the fastest way to get your loved one to the US. I've seen this written on some attorneys sites...and I have direct experience with a nephew whose CR-1 took over two years (they eventually divorced)..... is this your experience?


Well we did K-1 because we were in no hurry to get things done on the visa side. It took us, from a Nov 2006 petition, to a Feb 2007 approval, to a June 2007 Interview at the Embassy, August 2007 POE by choice... not too bad. The slow part in that process was waiting on CSC to approve the petition.

Of course, if you are a US Citizen living for a minimum of 6 months in Colombia, you could try Direct Filing but I am not sure if Bogotá handles those anymore.


Hello Colombia Club, I originally was pursuing the K-3 route, but decided to change to CR-1 instead. I had to postpone my wife's K-3 interview which was scheduled end of October 2008, to pursue the CR-1 route instead. The CR-1 route and benefits far outweight the K-3 route. All the paperwork, Affadivit of Support and AOS fees, was approved late October 2008. My wife's new appointment is scheduled for the 21st of January 2009. Thanks to all of you for your support and help, specially Diana AKA: mononoke28.

Edited by Omar and Jennyfer, 02 January 2009 - 02:11 PM.

Omar and JennyferMaleColombia2009-01-02 14:10:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionColombia Club
QUOTE (Juan Carlos @ Aug 31 2008, 07:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Welcome to the club, George!

For those of you waiting for an interview date, I have great news: sent my packet 3 documents on Friday, 8/22 via fax; delivered by Servientrega on 8/25. Called last Wednesday and my interview was already scheduled!! The big day: 9/25. I was a little worried because our case is not included in September's list. I say only a little worried, cause I remember Diana saying the list is worthless. In any case, I called the DOS to verify and yep, we are good for 9/25!!

So, my friends, now I have a couple of questions for you:

- Do you know how long it is taking these days to get the "Certificado Migratorio del DAS"? (we will request it in Bogota).
- Do you have any advice on a good place to stay? I have kept links of places from previous months / years, but has anyone found recently any nice, cozy, cheap, clean, close to the embassy (you know what I mean) place to stay?



Hello, just as a curiosity, why do you need the "Certificado Migratorio del DAS", is this the document in Colombia that states where you have lived in the past 10 years?
Omar and JennyferMaleColombia2008-09-04 21:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionColombia Club
QUOTE (gringi @ May 22 2008, 05:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mononoke28 @ May 12 2008, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nice. That makes it easier for everybody, the beneficiary and the embassy.

Thanks Mike!

Diana




I just wanted to give everyone an update, the new way of sending in Packet-3, thru email actually works. I sent it in the forms on Monday evening and I just received this confirmation email today (Thursday) :

Mr.

Thanks for your E-mail. the forms were received. you and your spouse will receive the appointment package aprox. 4 to 8 weeks.

Sincerely,

IV Bogota


So, really it was a 2-day turnaround time, If you consider, they didn’t look at my email until Tuesday morning.
Not bad, it works!

The best of luck to all the recent approvals!



Mike, just a quick question about the emailing of Packet 3 forms. In the signature line was a typed signature acceptable, or did you have to sign with pen and e-fax to the consulate. Thanks.
Omar and JennyferMaleColombia2008-08-25 18:45:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionColombia Club Part II
QUOTE (kelvin_omar25 @ Mar 30 2009, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I want to thank EVERYONE here for so much helpful information!!!

I wanted to let you guys know that my wife's visa was APPROVED and thanks to God we are together in Florida.


Congratulations Kelvin Omar, it will take about 2 - 3 weeks to get the SS# and welcome letter in the mail. After the welcome letter it take about 30 days to receive the permanent resident card.

My wife received her resident card on the 25th of March.
Omar and JennyferMaleColombia2009-03-31 00:11:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionColombia Club Part II
Well the time is ticking and my wife is flying out of Bogota tomorrow morning. Just a quick question, does she need to get the DAS Tax stamp on her passport. As a tourist we pay around $30 for this stamp, and I not really sure if she needs to get it since she is a Colombian citizen.

Thank you for all your help.

Edited by Omar and Jennyfer, 03 March 2009 - 04:09 PM.

Omar and JennyferMaleColombia2009-03-03 16:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionColombia Club Part II
Well, I don't know how to really pose this question but here it is:

My wife recently received her CR-1 Visa (Immigrant Visa), is it a requirement to purchase a round trip ticket. I know that if one is flying on a tourist visa, as a Colombian visiting the US, this requirement is upheld.

If I purchase just a one way ticket will she have any problems with say DAS or the airline staff. Please let me know, thanks.

JETBLUE recently started flying to Bogota and the one way fair is $140 to Orlando, FL.

Edited by Omar and Jennyfer, 04 February 2009 - 10:30 PM.

Omar and JennyferMaleColombia2009-02-04 22:25:00