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gioyugo   3

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You ask for help over 100 people look but not one reply!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just got word my case was expedited to Colombia embassy. How long does it take from here to get appointment? I was just notified when I called them on Thursday and they stated my files are being sent to embassy. please help thank you

Really nobody can answer this !!!!!!

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TBoneTX Grand Master

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It's frustrating when nobody responds at first. I moved your original thread into the Mexico, Latin & South American regional forum, for input from a more concentrated group. Take a look there tomorrow -- fingers crossed! :)

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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AnnaMaria Enthusiast

AnnaMaria   68

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Instead of being rude to people, and then asking for a question. Ask yourself this question...

Would you rather 100 people look at it and give you wrong information that would hurt your case

OR

Would you rather get one, or a few answers that have exactly what you need to here and make things faster and easier?

You have no idea the frustration this visa can cause, we have posted some very, very important topics here that received 0 responses. Everyone's situation is different though, and because they didn't answer, it doesn't meant hey don't care. Maybe they just don't know and are trying to read your post for help in their case, if this happens to them?

6/24/2014 - I-130 Shipped via UPS to Chicago

6/26/2014 - I-130 Received and signed for at USCIS

7/1/2014 - E-mail of acceptance with Receipt number - NoA 1 (Routed to California Service Center)

07/15/2014 - Change of Address via phone call with USCIS, confirmation via e-mail.

7/30/2014 - I-130 Approved at USCIS - NoA 2 E-mail

08/13/2014 - NVC Received Approved I-130 package from USCIS

08/21/2014 - Case Number and IIN created at NVC

08/25/2014 - Case Number and IIN received via phone call. DS-261 Available and completed online.

8/26/2014 - AoS Fee invoiced and paid online.

8/28/2014 - AoS Invoice status PAID

09/04/2014 - Expedite Request response - Must enter Beneficiary Date of Birth - Re-sent exact e-mail with requested info

09/10/2014 - Expedite Request e-mail received as "Under Review"

09/11/2014 - Expedite Request Approved - Confirmation via e-mail from U.S. Embassy in Bucharest, Romania

09/16/2014 - Embassy Received Case from NVC

09/16/2014 - Received E-mail from Embassy to Schedule our Interview and prepare documents

9/23/2014 - Medical Exam at Regina Maria - Results OK

10/01/2014 - Visa Approved!

10/03/2014 - Received Passport with Visa!

11/2/2104 - PoE Atlanta - Welcome to the US!

11/5/2014 - Paid $165 ELIS Fee

8/1/2016 - I-751 Packet sent in for Removal of Conditions!

8/15/2016 - Notice of Action 1 for I-751 - California Service Center

9/29/2016 - Received Biometrics Appointment

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It takes approximately a week for your papers to reach the embassy. Once the embassy receives your files, your fiancee will either get a call asking for her email or she will just get an email regarding the instructions on setting an appointment. The email usually comes 2-4 days from the time embassy gets your petition. If you want to verify if your files are at the embassy, you just need to call NVC.

Please try to look for similar threads about your concern. Your question has most likely been answered already on them. An example is this one: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/462399-forms-needed-at-interview-for-k1-visa-in-colombia-and-i-134-questions/

Being rude will not really get you the help that you need. Please refrain from doing that in the future.

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My timeline: http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?cfl=0&id=163489

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gioyugo   3

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Thank you. I received notice today that under status at Nvc my case says ready for appointment. I contacted Bogota and they told me to email them. I'm trying to schedule appointment for at least 3 weeks out so I can get all my paperwork in order. Does anybody know what I need to bring with me? I have not paid any fees yet. Thank you

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Thank you. I received notice today that under status at Nvc my case says ready for appointment. I contacted Bogota and they told me to email them. I'm trying to schedule appointment for at least 3 weeks out so I can get all my paperwork in order. Does anybody know what I need to bring with me? I have not paid any fees yet. Thank you

You can ask the embassy if your papers are in-order . If not , they will inform you .

You will pay the Immigrant fees during your interview date.

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AnnaMaria   68

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First off you don't know me our my situation!!!! 2 years ago I helped and gave my number out to few people on this sight!! Every time I ask and not that much for help. I never get an answer!! But good luck to You!!

If it is complicated, then you just answered your own question why you may not be getting a lot of answers. The majority of people here are NOT immigration lawyers, they are petitioner's and beneficiary's just trying to make their way to the U.S. Therefore, if your situation is difficult to explain or understand, you may not get an answer due to people RESPECTING you enough not to give you poor advice.

And if you justify the fact that "I helped people 2 years ago, now no one is helping me" then you should call your help a loan, because demanding something in return for your generosity kind of takes the merit out of it, don't you think? Anyway, if you helped people 2 years ago, it would be logical to think that most of those people have gotten approvals/denials on their cases and have moved forward with their lives, except the few who enjoy staying on these forums and helping others.

6/24/2014 - I-130 Shipped via UPS to Chicago

6/26/2014 - I-130 Received and signed for at USCIS

7/1/2014 - E-mail of acceptance with Receipt number - NoA 1 (Routed to California Service Center)

07/15/2014 - Change of Address via phone call with USCIS, confirmation via e-mail.

7/30/2014 - I-130 Approved at USCIS - NoA 2 E-mail

08/13/2014 - NVC Received Approved I-130 package from USCIS

08/21/2014 - Case Number and IIN created at NVC

08/25/2014 - Case Number and IIN received via phone call. DS-261 Available and completed online.

8/26/2014 - AoS Fee invoiced and paid online.

8/28/2014 - AoS Invoice status PAID

09/04/2014 - Expedite Request response - Must enter Beneficiary Date of Birth - Re-sent exact e-mail with requested info

09/10/2014 - Expedite Request e-mail received as "Under Review"

09/11/2014 - Expedite Request Approved - Confirmation via e-mail from U.S. Embassy in Bucharest, Romania

09/16/2014 - Embassy Received Case from NVC

09/16/2014 - Received E-mail from Embassy to Schedule our Interview and prepare documents

9/23/2014 - Medical Exam at Regina Maria - Results OK

10/01/2014 - Visa Approved!

10/03/2014 - Received Passport with Visa!

11/2/2104 - PoE Atlanta - Welcome to the US!

11/5/2014 - Paid $165 ELIS Fee

8/1/2016 - I-751 Packet sent in for Removal of Conditions!

8/15/2016 - Notice of Action 1 for I-751 - California Service Center

9/29/2016 - Received Biometrics Appointment

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Thank you. I received notice today that under status at Nvc my case says ready for appointment. I contacted Bogota and they told me to email them. I'm trying to schedule appointment for at least 3 weeks out so I can get all my paperwork in order. Does anybody know what I need to bring with me? I have not paid any fees yet. Thank you

bring with you ? anything not submitted into NVC as part of the normal NVC doc-intake process.

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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gioyugo   3

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If it is complicated, then you just answered your own question why you may not be getting a lot of answers. The majority of people here are NOT immigration lawyers, they are petitioner's and beneficiary's just trying to make their way to the U.S. Therefore, if your situation is difficult to explain or understand, you may not get an answer due to people RESPECTING you enough not to give you poor advice.

And if you justify the fact that "I helped people 2 years ago, now no one is helping me" then you should call your help a loan, because demanding something in return for your generosity kind of takes the merit out of it, don't you think? Anyway, if you helped people 2 years ago, it would be logical to think that most of those people have gotten approvals/denials on their cases and have moved forward with their lives, except the few who enjoy staying on these forums and helping others.

I do apologize but it gets so frustrating at times. I really wish everyone good fortune and any help I can do please just ask.
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