Question on DS-230

[Peter&Jaime 1]

I am preparing for the NVC. I have a question about the DS-230. My husband was in the military but eventually left for medical reasons. He says that there are no military records just military cards. The department of state's website states that military records are unavailable for Peru.

Military Records

Unavailable. A military carnet (Libreta Militar) is available and required to be held by all male citizens, as well as all female citizens born after 1955. At best, it is an item of identification rather than a record of service.

So should I just send a copy of his old military card and an explanation as to why there are no military records or will they know that records are unavailable for Peru?

[jm&mcs 2]

My husband is also from Peru and was also in the military. Here is what you have to do. Besides the 3 police certificates, you need an additional police certificate. It is called Certificado de Antecedentes Judiciales y/o Penales issued by Consejo Supremo de Justicia Militar. This information is on the Lima Embassy information page accessed through the NVC information pages. Although if you are doing a K-3, then you may not have an issue with the NVC. If you are doing the CR-1, which in my opinion is a far superior visa and cost a lot less, you will have to deal with the NVC.

We had a problem because the NVC said the military records were not sent. Well, they were. It took an unnecessary RFE, many phone calls, and a letter but was resolved. I would include in your packet a letter explaining that military records are not available for Peru. And according to the Lima Embassy information you have included the above certificate for a total of 4 police certificates.

My husband would like to know where you husband lives. My husband is from Iquitos.

Good luck with the rest of your journey.

Joanne

[Peter&Jaime 1]

My husband is also from Peru and was also in the military. Here is what you have to do. Besides the 3 police certificates, you need an additional police certificate. It is called Certificado de Antecedentes Judiciales y/o Penales issued by Consejo Supremo de Justicia Militar. This information is on the Lima Embassy information page accessed through the NVC information pages. Although if you are doing a K-3, then you may not have an issue with the NVC. If you are doing the CR-1, which in my opinion is a far superior visa and cost a lot less, you will have to deal with the NVC.

We had a problem because the NVC said the military records were not sent. Well, they were. It took an unnecessary RFE, many phone calls, and a letter but was resolved. I would include in your packet a letter explaining that military records are not available for Peru. And according to the Lima Embassy information you have included the above certificate for a total of 4 police certificates.

My husband would like to know where you husband lives. My husband is from Iquitos.

Good luck with the rest of your journey.

Joanne

We are working on the CR-1. You said you sent military records. What did you send just the military card? How long are the police certificates good for? I am currently stuck at VSC and am preparing for the NVC. So wondering if it is too early to get these documents.

My husband is from Lima and was born in Chiclayo. Any other tips for me in the process as pertaining to Peru?

[jm&mcs 2]

I sent the additional police certificate. You need an additional police certificate. It is called Certificado de Antecedentes Judiciales y/o Penales issued by Consejo Supremo de Justicia Militar. This would be the "military record." There are no other records and the military card -- Libreta militar -- is nothing to the NVC. When the RFE arrived it said I needed the police certificate which I already sent. I think if you include the letter about the police certificate in lieu of the military record, they should look for the certificate.

When I called the embassy, they said they are good for 1 year. When I called the NVC they said they have to be current when they receive them and they are good for 6 months. My husband was able to receive his certificates within 7 days. He wants you to know they took this long for each:

Policia Nacional del Peru -- 2 days

Certificado Jukicial de Antecedentes Penales -- the same day

Cerificado de antecedentes Judiciales a nivel nacional de la INP -- 7 days

Certificado de antecedentes Judiiales y/o Penales de Consejo supremo de justicia militar -- 2 days

He was in Lima when he got all the papers.

I would wait until your case is approved at VSC before you get the certificates. And then he can send them to you all at once. You don't want any problems with the crazy NVC people.

Hope this helps.

Joanne