Colombia Club Part II

[ryna 132]

ryna,

The embassy usually hands back most documents, including the beneficiary's birth certificate. If they kept it in the sealed envelope, then you will need to get another copy so you can file for AOS.

The only thing you should be aware of is having the I-94 with you because you will also need to send a copy of it with the AOS packet. If you didn't get one, then you can try going back to the airport to see if they can give you another one.

Diana

Thanks Diana.

That's what I was afraid of. The embassy kept everything we gave them and the immigration officer at the POE kept everything from the envelope... We'll deal with it.

One more question on the I-94. They also kept the upper half but stamped and stapled the lower half (the departure record part) into her passport. Is this what is needed for AOS?

Thanks again for your help.

[jpcanon 0]

Joe,

Happy New Year to you also!! It's good to hear from you...been awhile.

Carol and I spent New Years Eve with Troy and Alexandra...had a great time.

I filed for AOS on Nov. 3rd, so we're waiting for AP and EAD.

Good luck with Valeria's AOS process.

Thanks Mark! Hope all is well with you and Carol. Tell Troy I said hola!

Joe

[c.georges 0]

Visa in hand! (wow that was REALLY fast!)

Domesa delivered the visa to our address (in Bogota) today! It only took 3 days from the interview to deliver, not sure if its because it is the new year so they were able to process it fast or what! Regardless we are happy and are starting to look for flights to take!

[arizreynolds 1]

Visa in hand! (wow that was REALLY fast!)

Domesa delivered the visa to our address (in Bogota) today! It only took 3 days from the interview to deliver, not sure if its because it is the new year so they were able to process it fast or what! Regardless we are happy and are starting to look for flights to take!

congrats feels good when in hand Edited January 7, 2011 by arizreynolds

[arizreynolds 1]

I was wondering now that me and sandra is married when do go to change last name ? Also when do we get social security card ? I think I asked in visa application for them to send but.I wonder.if I should just go.to the.office to get done faster

[Mononoke28 135]

Thanks Diana.

That's what I was afraid of. The embassy kept everything we gave them and the immigration officer at the POE kept everything from the envelope... We'll deal with it.

One more question on the I-94. They also kept the upper half but stamped and stapled the lower half (the departure record part) into her passport. Is this what is needed for AOS?

Thanks again for your help.

Yes, that's all you need.

Diana

[Mononoke28 135]

I was wondering now that me and sandra is married when do go to change last name ? Also when do we get social security card ? I think I asked in visa application for them to send but.I wonder.if I should just go.to the.office to get done faster

arizreynolds,

If she wants to change her last name to yours all you have to do is start filling out every form with her new last name, the evidence will be your marriage certificate. The SSA won't send her a SS card because she came in with a K1 visa, they only assign numbers for CR/IR visa holders because they automatically become permanent residents after they enter the US. You need to go to their office to get one as long as she has at least two weeks left on her I-94; otherwise, you'll have to wait until she gets at least her work permit.

Diana

[arizreynolds 1]

arizreynolds,

If she wants to change her last name to yours all you have to do is start filling out every form with her new last name, the evidence will be your marriage certificate. The SSA won't send her a SS card because she came in with a K1 visa, they only assign numbers for CR/IR visa holders because they automatically become permanent residents after they enter the US. You need to go to their office to get one as long as she has at least two weeks left on her I-94; otherwise, you'll have to wait until she gets at least her work permit.

Diana

thank you

[xelance 31]

question for Diana: were translations needed for your husbands documents for the NVC stage?? I have researched that issue and have gotten a few different answers. I am under the impression that they are not needed..

[Robert de Bonda 3]

Sending out best wishes to Evan & Gina who are having their interview on Wednesday 1/12.

I'm leaving for Bogota on Thursday for our interview on Wednesday 1/19, so best wishes in advance to David & Luisa who are having their interview on Tuesday 1/18; we will see you both on Sunday. Best wishes also to Jose & Claudia, who also have their interview on Tuesday 1/18.

[Mononoke28 135]

question for Diana: were translations needed for your husbands documents for the NVC stage?? I have researched that issue and have gotten a few different answers. I am under the impression that they are not needed..

Back in the day we needed translations because the DOS' page requested them. They no longer need them as long as the documents submitted are in either English or the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html

Translation Requirements

All documents not written in English, or in the official language of the country in which application for a visa is being made, must be accompanied by certified translations.

Diana

[ryna 132]

Sending out best wishes to Evan & Gina who are having their interview on Wednesday 1/12.

I'm leaving for Bogota on Thursday for our interview on Wednesday 1/19, so best wishes in advance to David & Luisa who are having their interview on Tuesday 1/18; we will see you both on Sunday. Best wishes also to Jose & Claudia, who also have their interview on Tuesday 1/18.

Best of luck to Robert & Victoria, Luisa & David and everyone else with an upcoming interview!

[c.georges 0]

Sending out best wishes to Evan & Gina who are having their interview on Wednesday 1/12.

I'm leaving for Bogota on Thursday for our interview on Wednesday 1/19, so best wishes in advance to David & Luisa who are having their interview on Tuesday 1/18; we will see you both on Sunday. Best wishes also to Jose & Claudia, who also have their interview on Tuesday 1/18.

Best luck to all of you! Just remember to relax and breathe and know you all love each other very much and make sure you show it! I really believe they were watching us while we waited that long just to see how we reacted to the pressure and the wait.

We will have the POE on February 8th in Ft. Lauderdale, we then have an 8 hour layover until our flight to Chicago, can anyone here suggest any good things to do during that time in Ft. Lauderdale?

[bramirez04 2]

Best luck to all of you! Just remember to relax and breathe and know you all love each other very much and make sure you show it! I really believe they were watching us while we waited that long just to see how we reacted to the pressure and the wait.

We will have the POE on February 8th in Ft. Lauderdale, we then have an 8 hour layover until our flight to Chicago, can anyone here suggest any good things to do during that time in Ft. Lauderdale?

We live Close by to Ft. Lauderdale like 20 mins away that was my husbands POE too. it took him about 1/2 hour they didn't ask him anything just reminded him he had to get married in 3 months.

Good things to do around Ft. Lauderdale you guys can go walk around LAS OLAS there is the beach and a couple of resturants its really nice. and I am sure she will enjoy seeing the beach and taking pictures. Good Luck!!

[Robert de Bonda 3]

Best luck to all of you! Just remember to relax and breathe and know you all love each other very much and make sure you show it! I really believe they were watching us while we waited that long just to see how we reacted to the pressure and the wait.

We will have the POE on February 8th in Ft. Lauderdale, we then have an 8 hour layover until our flight to Chicago, can anyone here suggest any good things to do during that time in Ft. Lauderdale?

Thanks. I'll try to keep everything in mind.

Here is a link to a NY Times article on how to spend 36 hours in Ft. Lauderdale.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/28/travel/28lauderdale-hours.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=Ft.%20Laurderdale&st=cse