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E-Mail: |
immigrantcaracas@state.gov |
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Address: |
Calle F con Calle Suapure Urb. Colinas de Valle Arriba |
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Working Hours: |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Best Contact Method: |
E-mail (the email address provided is only for immigration visas) |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
4 weeks |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
The embassy sends you an email with your appointment date and a checklist of everything that must be submitted (DO NOT SEND ANYTHING TO THE EMBASSY, YOU MUST BRING IT WITH YOU) |
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Issues Packet 4? |
No |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
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Forms to Consulate? |
All paperwork should be handed in at the interview.
Current info here:
http://caracas.usembassy.gov/?c=471〈=en
Instructions for Fiancée K-1 Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
Caracas, Venezuela
To prepare for your interview with a consular officer, please read and follow carefully the instructions below.
FIRST: Fill out the following forms:
1.DS-156 Two (2) signed and completed copies of the DS-156 form must be submitted for each applicant, including minor children. This form must be completed electronically (no handwritten copies will be accepted) from the website http://evisaforms.state.gov and printed out. The DS-156 is also available from the U.S. Department of State Travel website (http://travel.statei.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html). The form must be filled out completely prior to the applicant’s personal interview. Each answer field must contain a response, even if the response is “Not Applicable.”
2.DS-156K, Nonimmigrant Fiancée Visa Application (http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/82063.pdf) (do NOT sign)
3.DS-230 Biographic Data, only Part I
(http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/81807.pdf)
All questions must be answered.If your children apply with you, two copies of Form DS-156 and one copy of Form DS-230 (Part I) for each child must be completed in full, including photograph.
4. I-134 Affidavit of support. If you're having a co-sponsor, he/she must fill it, as well. Bring all the documents: tex from the last 3 years, employee letter, bank statements etc. If you're having a co-sponsor he must submit the sames documents, too.
SECOND: Obtain the following documents on this checklist, which pertain to you. Do NOT send them to this office.
Passport: The applicant’s passport, issued by the “Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela,” must be valid for at least 60 days beyond the 6-month validity of the immigrant visa. Old blue passports issued by the “Republic of Venezuela” are no longer valid for visa issuance. Children must have their own passports. The immigrant visa is issued in the exact same name as appears in the applicant's passport. If your name changed due to marriage and you would like the visa to reflect the change, your passport must first be amended to include the new name.
Birth Certificate: All applicants must have their birth certificate (original and photocopy). Venezuelan birth certificates must be on sealed paper (papel sellado) and must be legalized (Hague Convention Apostille) see the Venezuelan web site for the requirements (www.mre.gov.ve).
If an official birth certificate is not obtainable, present the best possible secondary evidence, such as baptismal certificate, hospital certificate, school records, and/or a notarized affidavit from your parents.
Police Certificates: Each visa applicant 16 years and older must submit a certificate from the appropriate police authorities (original and photocopy). This certificate should provide any information contained in police files concerning the applicant. All applicants must obtain a police certificate from their country of nationality, and the country of present residence if the applicant has resided there for twelve months or more. Applicants must also obtain police certificates from all countries where he/she resided for one year or more. Venezuelan police certificates may be obtained from the Ministry of Interior and Justice. (http://www.mpprij.gob.ve ). Police certificates are not required from the United States.
Court And Prison Records: Persons convicted of a crime must obtain a certified copy of each court record and any prison record, regardless if they received an amnesty or pardon.
If you have been DEPORTED or have been granted VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE from the United States, you must bring the relevant documents issued by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS).
Military Records: A certified copy of any military record is required.
Photographs: Four (4) recent photographs are required. The photographs must be, 2 by 2 inches (50x50mm) in size, with no head covering, and showing a full, front-face view against a white background. The applicant must sign their full name on the reverse side of each photograph.
Marriage Certificates: If you were married previously, obtain one certified copy of your marriage certificate(s), and one certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate to prove the dissolution of each such prior marriage.
Evidence Of Support: Evidence of financial support comes from the Petitioner. Usually, the petitioner completes the I-134 (http://arpsdir.a.state.gov/eform/forms/pdf/i0134.pdf) Affidavit of Support, with a job letter stating how long he/she has had his/her job and how much money he/she makes annually (W-2 forms and 1040).
· Medical Examination: See physicians list: . (http://caracas.usembassy.gov/?c=469) forms DS-2053, DS-3026, DS-3025, DS-3024 (Bring Originals).
Arrange for a medical examination with a physician listed on the attached information sheet. You are responsible for the cost of the examination. A medical examination is also required for each child who will accompany you. Medical examination is only valid for six months.
Evidence Of Relationship: You may be asked to submit proof of a valid fiancé/fiancée relationship with your petitioner. It is, therefore, useful to bring with you letters, photographs, or other evidence of your relationship.
Translations: All documents not in English, or in the official language of the country in which the application of a visa is being made, must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
ONLY ONE COPY OF EACH DOCUMENT, EXCEPT PHOTOGRAPHS, IS REQUIRED. HOWEVER, YOU ARE ADVISED TO OBTAIN AND KEEP A DUPLICATE COPY OF EACH DOCUMENT FOR YOUR RECORDS.
A non-refundable $350.00 application fee (in cash or the equivalent in local currency) for each applicant is collected. If in local currency $350 X 4.3 = 1505 Bsf
All approved K-1 (Fiancee) applicants will pay DHL (located at the US Embassy) to send the information packet with visa and passport to an address in Venezuela. The packet is usually received in approximately 5-7 working days. fee 75Bsf
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Other Forms (if any)? |
If you have to obtain a police certificate from the Netherlands (this counts for applicants from Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire) make sure you email the embassy about this after your case leaves the NVC, and well before your actual appointment date. Unlike most countries, it is the Caracas Embassy who has to order the certificate on your behalf. |
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
No |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
Yes |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Same_Day |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
it will be delivered within 5 business days by DHL. If you are applying from Aruba, Curaçao or Bonaire a different set of instructions apply. Contact the Embassy by email. |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
now the cost of Medical exam depends on the doctor you go to. Between BSF 760 and 900. Make sure the Doctor gives you a x-ray photo, not a CD |
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List of doctors? |
http://caracas.usembassy.gov/?c=469
As of 02-17-2011
Caracas
Dr. Rigoberto Marcano
Ambulatorio Medis
Av. Jose Maria Vargas – C.C. Santa Fe
Nivel Oficina C3, Consultorio 2
Urb. Santa Fe Norte, Caracas
http://www.medicinapreventiva.com.ve/usembassy
Tel: 0212-979-5275
Adultos: Bs. 760
Niños (hasta 14 años): Bs. 315
De Lunes a Viernes
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM & 3:00- 5:00 PM
Previa cita
* Doctora disponible
Dr. Maria de Lourdes Willson
Centro Medico Docente La Trinidad
Av. Intercommunal La Trinidad
El Hatillo, Apdo. Postal 80474, Caracas 1080-A
Tel: 0212-949-6332/0212-949-6411
Tel: 0212-945-7053/ 0212-949-6332
Adultos: Bs. 690 (Prize Is NOT updated)
Niños (hasta 14 años): Bs. 350
De Lunes a Viernes
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Previa cita
* Doctora disponible
Dr. Paul Fischbach
Clinica Sanatrix
Urbanizacion Campo Alegre
4ta Av. con 2da Calle
Piso 1, Consultorio 107
Tel: 0212-201-6255 / 0212-265-9602 (dir) / 0212-201-6167 (dir)
De Lunes a Viernes
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat. 8:00 - 10:00 AM
Adultos: Bs. 850 (Prize Is NOT updated)
Niños (hasta 14 años): Bs. 400
Previa cita
Maracaibo and Interior
Dr. Pedro Páez-Bermúdez
Calle 63 #10-166, entre Av. 10 y 12
Quinta. Airinos, Urbanizacion La Estrella
Maracaibo, Edo. Zulia
Tel: 0261-742-5880 / 0261-719-2573
Adultos: Bs. 860
Niños (hasta 14 años): Bs. 430
De Lunes a Viernes
Previa cita
Aruba and Curaçao
Dr. Tia B. Van Heyningen-Ferwerda
Oude Caracasbaaiweg 70
Curacao
Netherlands Antilles
Phone: 599-9-465-0673
Fax: 599-9-465-0120
Adultos: $ 200
Niños (hasta 14 años): $ 100
Monday to Friday
Appointment required
Dr. Glenn R. Van Trigt
Prof. Lorentzstraat 2ª
Oranjestad, Aruba
Phone: 297-582-2991
Fax: 297-582-6332
Adultos: $ 200
Niños (hasta 14 años): $ 100
Monday to Friday
Appointment Required |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
1 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
4 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
5 to 7 hours |
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Vaccination requirements? |
You can contact any of the doctors listed above and ask the vaccines required |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Hotel Crystal (isn't the closest but us very inexpensive and the managers are friendly) (~$10-20) Located on the Ave Sabana Grande
Hotel Caracas Cumberland (~$30-70 per night. very nice place and the manager is also very helpful) On the Segunda Avenida De Las Delicias (a sidestreet from the Ave Francisco solano)
Both hotels above are for people on a reasonably strict budget. If you want something nicer there are many alternatives that you can easily find online. The closest hotels to the Embassy are hotel Paseo Las Mercedes and Hotel Tamanaco. These are more expensive however (Roughly 2000VEF per night).
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Additional Info? |
All visitors and their belongings will undergo security screening. In order to speed security processing, please minimize the amount of metal jewelry and other metallic items that you bring/wear to the Embassy.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
1. Visitors carrying personal belongings to the Embassy may enter with only those documents necessary to complete their transaction. NO LARGE BAGS (including backpacks, luggage, or briefcases) will be allowed inside the Embassy, nor will storage for such items be available. This exclusion will not apply to bags needed for childcare materials or medications. Women may bring a purse that is large enough to accommodate personal items only, not documents. All bags are subject to full inspection.
2. None of the following electronic equipment will be permitted inside the Embassy, nor will storage for such items be available: Cellphones, Cameras, Palm Pilots, Laptops, Pagers, Walkmans, Game Boys or other handheld videogames, or personal electronic devices. Please leave these items at home.
3. No weapons of any kind (including, but not limited to, knives, firearms, mace, brass knuckles, explosives, and tasers) will be permitted inside the Embassy.
if you want to Organize your paperwork do it with see-through folders, any other folder that closes completely will be asked to be thrown away.
avoid bringing metals, Cds, Jumpdrives, anything that is not allowed in the Embassy will be asked to be left outside the embassy perimeter, including parking lot.
Any person who comes with you will not be allowed in the Embassy, they will be asked to wait outside the parking lot, of course your fiance can come but she/he must bring their American Passport. |
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