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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Colombia
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Really, I just want to use my free time to scope out, firsthand, places nearby to stay nearby. Even though she lives in Bogotá, I think it's best if the only mode of transportation we have to rely on is our own feet. We don't want any traffic jams (seen plenty), transportation strikes (been there for one), etc. on interview day. Being able to visit the embassy, much like people visit the US Capitol, would only be a "touristy" thing to do to waste time.. As I said, no big deal at all...

Even though they won't let you in unless you have a specific matter to take care of at the embassy, you can still go and visit around it, that's what we did a few days before the interview so we knew where the entrance was and everything else. There's plenty to see if you just want to go sightseeing. There's a TGIF's nearby, cafe internets, pasty shops and the Gran Estación mall.

The day of the interview all you have to say is that you're there with your fiancée for her K1 visa interview and show your US passport so they can let you in with her.

Diana

CR-1

02/05/07 - I-130 sent to NSC

05/03/07 - NOA2

05/10/07 - NVC receives petition, case # assigned

08/08/07 - Case Complete

09/27/07 - Interview, visa granted

10/02/07 - POE

11/16/07 - Received green card and Welcome to America letter in the mail

Removing Conditions

07/06/09 - I-751 sent to CSC

08/14/09 - Biometrics

09/27/09 - Approved

10/01/09 - Received 10 year green card

U.S. Citizenship

03/30/11 - N-400 sent via Priority Mail w/ delivery confirmation

05/12/11 - Biometrics

07/20/11 - Interview - passed

07/20/11 - Oath ceremony - same day as interview

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Hello all, My fiancee from Medellin became a US citizen last year. We've been working on the paperwork for her mother to come up with a greencard. One of the requirements is the DAS from Colombia. However, they are both worried that her mother's DAS will show that she left Colombia for Spain in 2004 and stayed for 4 years. She didn't have any visas for this. Does anyone know if this will be looked at as an issue by the US? My thought is that it may be an issue if she were applying for a visa as it shows she may overstay, but since this is a greencard, there's no risk of that. Any help or experience here from others would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

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Hello all, My fiancee from Medellin became a US citizen last year. We've been working on the paperwork for her mother to come up with a greencard. One of the requirements is the DAS from Colombia. However, they are both worried that her mother's DAS will show that she left Colombia for Spain in 2004 and stayed for 4 years. She didn't have any visas for this. Does anyone know if this will be looked at as an issue by the US? My thought is that it may be an issue if she were applying for a visa as it shows she may overstay, but since this is a greencard, there's no risk of that. Any help or experience here from others would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

I replied to you question in one of the other threads you opened for this. I just can't remember where it is.

Diana

CR-1

02/05/07 - I-130 sent to NSC

05/03/07 - NOA2

05/10/07 - NVC receives petition, case # assigned

08/08/07 - Case Complete

09/27/07 - Interview, visa granted

10/02/07 - POE

11/16/07 - Received green card and Welcome to America letter in the mail

Removing Conditions

07/06/09 - I-751 sent to CSC

08/14/09 - Biometrics

09/27/09 - Approved

10/01/09 - Received 10 year green card

U.S. Citizenship

03/30/11 - N-400 sent via Priority Mail w/ delivery confirmation

05/12/11 - Biometrics

07/20/11 - Interview - passed

07/20/11 - Oath ceremony - same day as interview

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i have a question i think i already know the answer but i want to be positive. when i bought my fiances plane ticket it ask for his passaport number. would that be the red number the one we put on the DS-156 form or would it be the one in the front where his picture is which is his cedula number? thanks :)

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i have a question i think i already know the answer but i want to be positive. when i bought my fiances plane ticket it ask for his passaport number. would that be the red number the one we put on the DS-156 form or would it be the one in the front where his picture is which is his cedula number? thanks :)

hi Bertha, the passport number is the red number on his passport, this number is on each sheet with holes

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por favor no escribas en mayúsculas sostenidas, eso equivale a GRITAR

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I know that Ken y Leidys are around....but I miss the announcements and best wishes that were usually offered for the couples having their interviews in Bogota. So, good luck and best wishes to Doug & Leidy as well as to galenjr & maria who have their interviews tomorrow. Please let us know if you see each other there and how your interview went. An don't forget the review.

Good Luck!!!!!

7-30-07 - Met in Santa Marta, Colombia

9-19-08 - Engaged

7-13-10 - I-129F sent by USPS Expressmail to VSC;

10-18-10 - NOA2!!!!!!!!!! (Received in hand 10-22-10)

11-12-10 - Sent email to Embassy asking about petition; response "Petition rec'd; send in documents"; sent same day

11-24-10 - Called the Department of State; interview has been scheduled

11-29-10 - Package 3 received by beneficiary

01-19-11 - Interview - VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!

01-27-11 - Passport received; visa in hand

02-08-11 - POE - Fort Lauderdale, Fla MISSED FLIGHT; 02-10-11 - POE second time's the charm. Easy POE. Welcome to the USA.

03-04-11 - Married

AOS

05-08-11 - Mailed out I-485, I-765 & I-131;

05-16-11 - Text & email msgs with Receipt Number

05-17-11 - Applied for Expedited AP as Victoria's mother was very ill; 05-18-11 - Picked up AP document

05-20-11 - Victoria returns to Colombia; NOA1 for all 3 forms arrive

06-03-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; RFE 06-07-11 - RFE arrives for 2010 Tax Return

06-08-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; Post Office returned a letter that was sent by USCIS; 06-09-11 - Issue resolved

06-14-11 - RFE response sent; 06-21-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; RFE response under review

06-29-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; Case transferred to CSC

08-30-11 - Victoria returns to US

08-31-11 - Biometrics done; Text message - "EAD Card Production ordered"

09-11 - Case transferred back from CSC

11-22-11 - Interview in Albany Field Office. AOS APPROVED.

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Hi all Sandra will be finishing up her 6month medical treatment sept 14 and then we go to see the embassy doctor so they can give us the all clear she is better. i was wondering we call embassy doctor to setup appointment for the monday the 20 and was wondering if we call the embassy with our pin if we can ask them for an appointment the following monday to give them the medical they need and pay for visa?

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Hi all Sandra will be finishing up her 6month medical treatment sept 14 and then we go to see the embassy doctor so they can give us the all clear she is better. i was wondering we call embassy doctor to setup appointment for the monday the 20 and was wondering if we call the embassy with our pin if we can ask them for an appointment the following monday to give them the medical they need and pay for visa?

I hope and pray that everything works out for the two of you. I can only begin to understand the stress that you must be feeling. Hang in there you're almost at the end. Best wishes!

Good luck to Dave & Magda on their interview tomorrow 8/23. If you get a chance, please let us know how it went and post a review.

7-30-07 - Met in Santa Marta, Colombia

9-19-08 - Engaged

7-13-10 - I-129F sent by USPS Expressmail to VSC;

10-18-10 - NOA2!!!!!!!!!! (Received in hand 10-22-10)

11-12-10 - Sent email to Embassy asking about petition; response "Petition rec'd; send in documents"; sent same day

11-24-10 - Called the Department of State; interview has been scheduled

11-29-10 - Package 3 received by beneficiary

01-19-11 - Interview - VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!

01-27-11 - Passport received; visa in hand

02-08-11 - POE - Fort Lauderdale, Fla MISSED FLIGHT; 02-10-11 - POE second time's the charm. Easy POE. Welcome to the USA.

03-04-11 - Married

AOS

05-08-11 - Mailed out I-485, I-765 & I-131;

05-16-11 - Text & email msgs with Receipt Number

05-17-11 - Applied for Expedited AP as Victoria's mother was very ill; 05-18-11 - Picked up AP document

05-20-11 - Victoria returns to Colombia; NOA1 for all 3 forms arrive

06-03-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; RFE 06-07-11 - RFE arrives for 2010 Tax Return

06-08-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; Post Office returned a letter that was sent by USCIS; 06-09-11 - Issue resolved

06-14-11 - RFE response sent; 06-21-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; RFE response under review

06-29-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; Case transferred to CSC

08-30-11 - Victoria returns to US

08-31-11 - Biometrics done; Text message - "EAD Card Production ordered"

09-11 - Case transferred back from CSC

11-22-11 - Interview in Albany Field Office. AOS APPROVED.

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Leaving work with the heaviest set of folders ever... Stomach dancing around, I know that once I am with my wife tonight I will feel better. God willing we will be celebrating tomorrow. Thanks to all of you for your kind words.

Wife's AOS

5/13/10 AOS Package sent

5/16/10 Package received

5/20/10 Checks cashed

5/26/10 NOA Received

5/26/10 Cases showing online

6/04/2010 Fingerprints note

6/25/2010 Fingerprints

7/19/2010 Interview letter received

7/21/2010 EAD Production Ordered

7/21/2010 AP application touched

7/27/2010 AP Received

7/31/2010 EAD Received

8/24/2010 Interview Scheduled - Approved, passport stamped

8/24/2010 Card production email

9/04/2010 GC Received!!!

Children's I-130

5/13/10 I-130 Package sent

5/16/10 Package received

5/20/10 Checks cashed

5/24/10 NOA Received

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Leaving work with the heaviest set of folders ever... Stomach dancing around, I know that once I am with my wife tonight I will feel better. God willing we will be celebrating tomorrow. Thanks to all of you for your kind words.

Good luck! Have a drink for me when you celebrate tomorrow.

7-30-07 - Met in Santa Marta, Colombia

9-19-08 - Engaged

7-13-10 - I-129F sent by USPS Expressmail to VSC;

10-18-10 - NOA2!!!!!!!!!! (Received in hand 10-22-10)

11-12-10 - Sent email to Embassy asking about petition; response "Petition rec'd; send in documents"; sent same day

11-24-10 - Called the Department of State; interview has been scheduled

11-29-10 - Package 3 received by beneficiary

01-19-11 - Interview - VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!

01-27-11 - Passport received; visa in hand

02-08-11 - POE - Fort Lauderdale, Fla MISSED FLIGHT; 02-10-11 - POE second time's the charm. Easy POE. Welcome to the USA.

03-04-11 - Married

AOS

05-08-11 - Mailed out I-485, I-765 & I-131;

05-16-11 - Text & email msgs with Receipt Number

05-17-11 - Applied for Expedited AP as Victoria's mother was very ill; 05-18-11 - Picked up AP document

05-20-11 - Victoria returns to Colombia; NOA1 for all 3 forms arrive

06-03-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; RFE 06-07-11 - RFE arrives for 2010 Tax Return

06-08-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; Post Office returned a letter that was sent by USCIS; 06-09-11 - Issue resolved

06-14-11 - RFE response sent; 06-21-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; RFE response under review

06-29-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; Case transferred to CSC

08-30-11 - Victoria returns to US

08-31-11 - Biometrics done; Text message - "EAD Card Production ordered"

09-11 - Case transferred back from CSC

11-22-11 - Interview in Albany Field Office. AOS APPROVED.

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Leaving work with the heaviest set of folders ever... Stomach dancing around, I know that once I am with my wife tonight I will feel better. God willing we will be celebrating tomorrow. Thanks to all of you for your kind words.

good luck!!

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Good luck to Monica and Gary who are having their interview tomorrow 8/25.

My day will come soon. I can only hope.

Edited by Robert de Bonda

7-30-07 - Met in Santa Marta, Colombia

9-19-08 - Engaged

7-13-10 - I-129F sent by USPS Expressmail to VSC;

10-18-10 - NOA2!!!!!!!!!! (Received in hand 10-22-10)

11-12-10 - Sent email to Embassy asking about petition; response "Petition rec'd; send in documents"; sent same day

11-24-10 - Called the Department of State; interview has been scheduled

11-29-10 - Package 3 received by beneficiary

01-19-11 - Interview - VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!

01-27-11 - Passport received; visa in hand

02-08-11 - POE - Fort Lauderdale, Fla MISSED FLIGHT; 02-10-11 - POE second time's the charm. Easy POE. Welcome to the USA.

03-04-11 - Married

AOS

05-08-11 - Mailed out I-485, I-765 & I-131;

05-16-11 - Text & email msgs with Receipt Number

05-17-11 - Applied for Expedited AP as Victoria's mother was very ill; 05-18-11 - Picked up AP document

05-20-11 - Victoria returns to Colombia; NOA1 for all 3 forms arrive

06-03-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; RFE 06-07-11 - RFE arrives for 2010 Tax Return

06-08-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; Post Office returned a letter that was sent by USCIS; 06-09-11 - Issue resolved

06-14-11 - RFE response sent; 06-21-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; RFE response under review

06-29-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; Case transferred to CSC

08-30-11 - Victoria returns to US

08-31-11 - Biometrics done; Text message - "EAD Card Production ordered"

09-11 - Case transferred back from CSC

11-22-11 - Interview in Albany Field Office. AOS APPROVED.

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First interview = Fail

Second interview = APPROVED!

More on it later.

Congratulations, Kevinn!!!!!!

7-30-07 - Met in Santa Marta, Colombia

9-19-08 - Engaged

7-13-10 - I-129F sent by USPS Expressmail to VSC;

10-18-10 - NOA2!!!!!!!!!! (Received in hand 10-22-10)

11-12-10 - Sent email to Embassy asking about petition; response "Petition rec'd; send in documents"; sent same day

11-24-10 - Called the Department of State; interview has been scheduled

11-29-10 - Package 3 received by beneficiary

01-19-11 - Interview - VISA APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!

01-27-11 - Passport received; visa in hand

02-08-11 - POE - Fort Lauderdale, Fla MISSED FLIGHT; 02-10-11 - POE second time's the charm. Easy POE. Welcome to the USA.

03-04-11 - Married

AOS

05-08-11 - Mailed out I-485, I-765 & I-131;

05-16-11 - Text & email msgs with Receipt Number

05-17-11 - Applied for Expedited AP as Victoria's mother was very ill; 05-18-11 - Picked up AP document

05-20-11 - Victoria returns to Colombia; NOA1 for all 3 forms arrive

06-03-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; RFE 06-07-11 - RFE arrives for 2010 Tax Return

06-08-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; Post Office returned a letter that was sent by USCIS; 06-09-11 - Issue resolved

06-14-11 - RFE response sent; 06-21-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; RFE response under review

06-29-11 - Text message "Case now updated"; Case transferred to CSC

08-30-11 - Victoria returns to US

08-31-11 - Biometrics done; Text message - "EAD Card Production ordered"

09-11 - Case transferred back from CSC

11-22-11 - Interview in Albany Field Office. AOS APPROVED.

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