Colombian Fiance's

[USbride 0]

Ok. So there dosen't appear to be any recent Colombian posts in english.

I am a rare one...I am an American woman engaged to a Colombian male. Our K-1 package was recieved by the VSC on Aug 7th, and now we are waiting...and waiting...and waiting.

I wanted to know how all the other filers for Colombia are doing. Does it take longer to process for Colombia? Is it a good idea for me to join him for his interview (once he finally gets scheduled for it)? I know the embassy in Bogota can be sticklers for giving out the visa's. He has already been denied for a tourist visa (before we decided to do the K-1), and I am a little nervous.

[Mononoke28 135]

Hello Anna,

Welcome to VJ. Actually there are several women who have petitioned either their fiancées or husbands going through Bogotá. There's a ton of info in the English Colombian Club if you haven't seen it already. You can read it to pass the time and you'll find plenty of useful information.

The US embassy in Bogotá is not bad at all actually. They are pretty strict when it comes to granting tourist visas but for Immigrant Visas they're pretty good unless they see major problems with your case. I would recommend you going to the interview if you can as I've seen that it's helped out a lot of people. If you can't and you think you have a very solid case with plenty of evidence, then don't sweat it.

Good luck!!

Diana

[Ken y Leidys 20]

I wanted to know how all the other filers for Colombia are doing.

Does it take longer to process for Colombia? Is it a good idea for me to join him for his interview (once he finally gets scheduled for it)? I know the embassy in Bogota can be sticklers for giving out the visa's. He has already been denied for a tourist visa (before we decided to do the K-1), and I am a little nervous.

My thread, "Where Did She Go?" tells my story in complete detail. You might enjoy its ups and downs, insights into contemporary Northern Colombian culture, photography, and social commentary.

I have heard repeatedly that it is a very good idea to join your fiance for your interview in Bogota. This is not first-hand knowledge, just what I have heard over and over from people who have gone through the actual process.

From my NOA1 to NOA2, I waited 4 1/2 months - from the California Service Center. Good luck, and have fun with your Visa Journey!!

-Ken

[Raymond2026 0]

Hi, i when over that process with my fiance at the bogota embassy on june, we get aprroved at time. i say that is very important your support, for the eyes of the embassy officer. is very important that you get some evidence with you.

[TBoneTX 45,299]

I don't have first-hand experience with Bogota, but I do with Guayaquil. Short advice: BE THERE on the consular premises when he is being interviewed. At all costs.