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US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
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I'm fixing to go to my interview in the next couple of weeks, but I just realized that all the planning I had done might have been in vain now.

Do I have to go to the NEW US Embassy or the OLD one?

If it's thew new one, then how far is it from the old one?

Could I stay at a hotel close to the old one and be able to walk to the new one? I was thinking about staying at Los Cedros hotel that is recommended here in the site.

Thanks


From what I understand, the old consulate is all the way across town from the new one. The old one is completely closed, so you can't go to that one, and the old one is in a very bad part of town so I don't think I would recommend staying near the old consulate. My fiance is staying at the Holiday Inn Express--it is right next to the new consulate. You might want to check into that. Good luck! wink.gif


Any idea on how much the night runs there? My price range is 50 bucks a night. Or does anyone have any other suggestion?



The Holiday Inn is more like $70 a night, but I'm sure there are other hotels in that area that are cheaper. Maybe someone else can recommend something.

I booked the Holiday Inn Express over the weekend for our upcoming appointment. $42 plus taxes per night. Total of $99 for the 2 nights. Check www.orbitz.com
vivamexMaleMexico2009-03-02 10:06:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
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I got the letter from from my lawyer. He sent a scan to me via email. It says that they have our information and that we have an open appointment. It also gives a web address to get all of the info and instructions. It was dated Feb. 10 and he got it on the 17th. I assume this is all we need. We surely don't need to wait to get the letter here in Mexico. I have first hand experience that it could be 3 months or never before the package ever gets here. So I guess my question to all of you would be if you have checked if it has arrived to your US address?

It arrived to my US address today. Check page 188 for the answer to your other question. Good luck!
vivamexMaleMexico2009-02-27 20:14:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
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WOOHOO! I called the NVC today just to check on the status of our case with them and get the case number. Our NOA2 was dated 19 Feb so I figured that possibly it was still there, but NO! The operator told me that the case has already come and gone to Juarez, it left on 25 Feb! I got the case number, so I'm sure I can contact Juarez to see where we are. Any suggestions as to how much time I should wait to see when they've sent packet 3 out?



crying.gif We got our NOA2 Jan 28 and it arrived at NVC on the 30th then left and arrived on the Feb 02 at Juarez and we are still waiting for our package to be sent to us (We only want the package to be sent so we can go to Juarez we won't wait for it to arrive) The juarez phone people said it could take up tp 6 month in the worst cases but it mignt leave in about 4 more weeks.... I am hoping that that is not ture 'cuase i have heard that some ppl get thier package SENT in one months time.


Oh no! unsure.gif Wow, that's a long time, I can't IMAGINE waiting up to 6 months MORE! I'm going to give them a call when I'm home next week to see if they've at least received it. Do you call once a week or once every couple of days to check to see if they've sent the package?

Congrats Limejello and hang in there Cici....We got our NOA2 on 1/12....went to the mailbox today and bam!! Package received!! It will come soon for you. To answer the question, I only called a few times during the 1.5 month wait. Just tried to be patient every day and tried to BREATHE.
vivamexMaleMexico2009-02-27 19:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
QUOTE (limejello @ Feb 23 2009, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Maybe your right, vivamex. I don't want to screw things up by changing my address this far into the process.

Since I didn't receive the NOA1 and the mail here is notoriously unreliable, I can pretty much guarantee that I won't get the NOA2 OR the NVC letter. If that is the case, can I go to the Juarez embassy with only the NVC case number (no letter at all) if I call them and confirm that they HAVE sent the invitation letter out?

Check page 188 of this thread. Someone has done this before, so it looks like you can go after you confirm that they have sent the invitation letter. I'm one of those people that have to see it to believe it, so I'm waiting until I have the invitation letter in hand before traveling that far with my fiance. Have you signed up for case status updates via email with USCIS? If not you should do so. They will send you an email confirmation once the NOA2 is sent. The NOA2 is then sent to the National Visa Center for processing and forwarding to the Consulate. They will be able to tell you when it will be forwarded and whether they are sending it to the Consulate electronically or by mail. After that you can call and hound the folks at the call center they have set up for visa questions in Mexico. 01-477-788-7070 - Looks like they are in Leon, GTO from the area code. Their answers are vague which is to be expected, but they are the ones that can tell you whether or not the invitation letter has been sent. Keep asking questions until you get the answers you want....the call costs USD $7. Not a pile of money by any means, but it is frustrating when you hang up and then remember you forgot to ask something you really want to know and then you have to call back.
vivamexMaleMexico2009-02-23 21:41:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
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My mom is coming down and we are driving from Merida to Ciudad Juarez sometime in mid-April (4-day drive)! I am a little worried about the crime and everything, but my fiancee and his friend are going to be with us.

Because it's going to take so long to get there I want to make sure we have EVERYTHING in order before we go. I'd rather have too many papers than not enough, and I think it would be horrible to go all the way there only to discover that you've left something out. We never did receive the NOA1 here in Merida, and I only knew about the NOA2 because of an email update I received. I'm thinking about changing my address with the NVC to my mom's address so that any correspondence will actually be received. Opinions?

I'm not sure about changing your address. Don't they require that you live at the address where all correspondence is to be sent??? Again....not sure.
vivamexMaleMexico2009-02-23 20:46:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
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I actually very scared of going there.... my heart.gif and I are both going to Juarez there is too much deads and killings to go alone.... sad.gif

PS: headbonk.gif

I still have crying.gif not gotten my Package 3 sent crying.gif .... waiting wand waiting

Sorry to hear your packet 3 hasn't been sent yet. Patience is a virtue that is difficult to have during this process. I'm curious to know how they select which applicants receive their packet 3 and when. The consulate received my NOA2 after you, yet when I called this past weekend they said my packet 3 was sent on 2/19. After questioning further I found out that "sent" doesn't mean in the mail. It means the invitation letter has been written and "sent" to another department within the consulate. Have you called to ask about yours?
vivamexMaleMexico2009-02-23 20:35:00
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Is anyone as concerned as I am about going down to Juarez for the interview in the near future? The news you read is horrible, especially what has happened this past week. Four police officials were killed a few blocks from the Consulate. I called and they said they won't do the interview in another embassy. Under no circumstances do I want my fiance go to Juarez by herself. I'm going down with her and I'm very concerned about being in that city. I hear there are 4,000 Mexican Army troops in the city now. Has anyone been down there recently? How was your experience?


My fiance and I are both concerned about his safety in Juarez as well. We made sure to make reservations at the Holiday Inn right next door to the consulate so that he doesn't have to travel in the rest of the city...just to and from the airport and he will do that by hotel shuttle instead of a taxi. Of course, that's no guarantee. He is going to make sure to stay in the hotel room at all times other than the medical appointment and the embassy interview. I hadn't heard the latest news...that is really scary! I don't blame you for wanting to go there with her. If I were you, I would do that too. With her being a female that puts her in an even more vulnerable position. When is she going for her interview?

We are waiting on packet 3, which was mailed on 2/19. Looking at going in April. Yes, she will be in a more vulnerable position considering the fact that she is female. The fact that I have a fair complexion makes me stand out as well, so that concerns me. That is a good plan...to stay in the hotel room at all times except for when it is necessary to leave. If you google "ciudad juarez news" you'll find all of the stuff I've been reading. I'm hoping the military can do some good and at least bring some kind of order inside the city limits. You are exactly right. There are no guarantees. If a group of armed men want to do bad things they will do it and anyone caught in the crossfire is of no concern to them.
vivamexMaleMexico2009-02-22 23:08:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
Is anyone as concerned as I am about going down to Juarez for the interview in the near future? The news you read is horrible, especially what has happened this past week. Four police officials were killed a few blocks from the Consulate. I called and they said they won't do the interview in another embassy. Under no circumstances do I want my fiance go to Juarez by herself. I'm going down with her and I'm very concerned about being in that city. I hear there are 4,000 Mexican Army troops in the city now. Has anyone been down there recently? How was your experience?
vivamexMaleMexico2009-02-22 21:09:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionJuarez Consulate
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Hello All....this is my first post after reading for a few weeks, so go easy on me if this question sounds absurd. I just called the 800 number to ask a few questions about our case. I was told our packet 3 was mailed on 2/19 and that it will arrive in 4 weeks. I know I sound impatient here, but why so long? If the packet has been placed in the mail I wouldn't think it would move that slow.


You can go to juarez any time now.... you really don't have to wait for it.....go to juarez take your NVC letter tell them that they have alreay mail you packet 3... they will print out the letter for you... look a few pages back on this forum for more information...

Print all the forms on the juarez web site!



ConGrads!!!

Much appreciated!! Good luck to you!!
vivamexMaleMexico2009-02-21 14:06:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaJULY INTERVIEWS
How long should you wait before calling DOS or emailing the embassy to see if you have an interview date, after sending in packet 3???
LeiJerFemaleJamaica2011-06-10 17:11:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaJULY INTERVIEWS
How long should you wait before calling DOS or emailing the embassy to see if you have an interview date, after sending in packet 3???
LeiJerFemaleJamaica2011-06-10 11:18:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich way to go

I would add that since the process takes 20-24 months in the DR, like most here have mentioned, the CR or IR visa is the way to go and the suggestion to file the K3 was right on the money. They are actually harder on the K1s at the Consulate it seems and the time difference is little if any with the wait being so long. The added benefit of not having the hassle of AOS is just icing on the cake.



Twincactus, Did you go the CR/IR visa route? would doing the k3 visa route be worth it? I'm sorry if I'm repeating the same questions, I just want to be clear so I can decide which option is right for us. He is in the Dominican Republic and I am in the states, we were married last month in DR. This is very frustrating and it really stinks to be apart from your loved one for so long. Do you know if the processing fees will definitely be increased next month? Thanks. sorry for all the questions. by the way I love this forum, it really is very informative and helpful. Thanks for creating it.
zulemaFemaleDominican Republic2007-05-19 13:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich way to go

Hello Everyone

I'm new to the forum and am very glad I stumbled upon it. It is good to find a place where others can share their experiences with this whole visa process.
My husband is in the Dominican Republic and I am going to be starting the petition process shortly. I am a bit confused as to which way to go for his visa process. Is it better to petition him with a K3 visa or IR-1? I'd like your advice. thanks

Zulema



Thanks for the info everone, gives me a place to start and do my homework and research before I start the process. I got married a month ago in the Dominican Republic. We've known each other for a year now and have been in contact since we met. I will be going back to the Dominican Republic next month and hopefully will have all his paper work so I can bring it back with me and start the petition process. I will take all the forms I can think of with me so we can review them together and he can sign the necessary forms. If anyone knows something else I should be doing please let me know.
Thanks,

Zulema
zulemaFemaleDominican Republic2007-05-12 10:19:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhich way to go
Hello Everyone

I'm new to the forum and am very glad I stumbled upon it. It is good to find a place where others can share their experiences with this whole visa process.
My husband is in the Dominican Republic and I am going to be starting the petition process shortly. I am a bit confused as to which way to go for his visa process. Is it better to petition him with a K3 visa or IR-1? I'd like your advice. thanks

Zulema
zulemaFemaleDominican Republic2007-05-11 14:33:00