Hi, I'm from Peru

[V&J2005 0]

hey everybody wow! i didnt imagine o find a lot of peruvian people. q lindo!!! i'm from chaclacayo, one hour from lima. lo maximo!!! i really love this forum, there are people from arequipa ( they have the best food) trujillo lima everywhere. sorry in spanish.

realmente este sitio es increible. y ahora estoy aprovechando mucho el tiempo q me queda en peru. 5 meses. el tiempo pasa muy rapido. se supone q debo bajar de peso para el matri jajaja pero la comida aqui es tan rica q es muy dificil dejar de comer. sinceramente no hay nada como peru. el clima, la gente, las fiestas, la comida ceviche, anticuchos, aji de gallina, papa a la huancaina y INKA KOLA!!!

saludos chicos. llegarà el dìa en q estarè tan lejos como ustedes de mi país

ARRIBA ALIANZA !!!!!

Hola kathy

disfruta tu estancia en Peru al maximo porque depende a donde vayas a US pueda que no encuentras peruanos

keep in touch

veroka

It's been so refreshing to read all these replies from Peruvians and their spouses. My husband would appreciate it, that's for sure. I only spent 8 days in Lima and I absolutely fell in love....(with the city -- I was already in love with my husband )

We had our wedding there in March and our reception was held at El Jade. And then we spent 2 incredible days at the Melia Lima hotel. Of course, we "toured" the Mira Flores district., with all its lovely parks and cafes. I almost felt authentic with my beautiful Esposo Peruano as my guide....but I am too American sometimes, so I'm sure I stood out a little.

The thing that surprised me most was how incredible the food was. I am not an adventurous eater, but I could not get enough. Especially the choclo (big white corn). My wonderful suegra made sure I had all I wanted while I was there.

Thanks for letting me be a part of this regional discussion. No soy Peruana, pero mi esposo es mi alma gemela. Therefore, I am Peruvian by default!

(I apologize for my poor Spanish skills....I'm trying, though)

Take care everyone (Cuidate) and I look forward to reading more.

Welcome tracy

Quick question...

For those married here in USA and peruvians... has anybody changed their DNI? What about their passports? Did anybody register the marriage in the consulate?

I have a trip coming on September to Los Cabos in Mexico, and my passport expires this august... therefore, I need to change it... which brings a bunch of other things to the table... Register the marriage in the consulate, change name in DNI, change address in DNI, get new passport with new name... and of course pay the fines for not voting in the last elections...

To make things worse... I have to fly to San Francisco to do it, because the consulate in Seattle wont be able to complete all the paperwork... do I have to say that the Consulate is only open M - F: 9am - 2pm????

OMG!!!!

Its too much.. what do we need to travel?

I have my peruvian passport but it has my maiden name and also I'm planning back to Peru next year. What should I have to do? I though you only need your green card in order to travel.

my passport expires in may 2007 and I'd like be in Lima jan or feb 2007.

[Kathyjake 0]

veroka

Gracias , si pues me quedan solo unos meses mas, exactamente no se cuanto pero supongo q son 5 o 6. Mi novio es de Ohio, Cleveland. Estamos tramitando la visa de novia ya vamos 3 meses con todo el papeleo. una amiga de Japón nos presentó, lo conoci en setiembre 2005. vino en feb 2006 y en abril me pidio q me casara con el. wow! y me lo dijo en español, el no habla mucho español , realmente es el mejor hombre del mundo. es lo maximo! asi q debo aprovechar el tiempo con mi familia y en degustar la riquisima comida q tenemos en el peru. ARRIBA PERU!!!

[V&J2005 0]

veroka

Gracias , si pues me quedan solo unos meses mas, exactamente no se cuanto pero supongo q son 5 o 6. Mi novio es de Ohio, Cleveland. Estamos tramitando la visa de novia ya vamos 3 meses con todo el papeleo. una amiga de Japón nos presentó, lo conoci en setiembre 2005. vino en feb 2006 y en abril me pidio q me casara con el. wow! y me lo dijo en español, el no habla mucho español , realmente es el mejor hombre del mundo. es lo maximo! asi q debo aprovechar el tiempo con mi familia y en degustar la riquisima comida q tenemos en el peru. ARRIBA PERU!!!

Seremos vecinas, yo vivo en Ohio tambien pero en Columbus.

[mgat5 0]

OMG!!!!

Its too much.. what do we need to travel?

I have my peruvian passport but it has my maiden name and also I'm planning back to Peru next year. What should I have to do? I though you only need your green card in order to travel.

my passport expires in may 2007 and I'd like be in Lima jan or feb 2007.

Many people say that everything is fine as long as you have your greencard and your marriage certificate with you when you re-enter the United States... I think as long as your passport is not expired you are fine.

I think most of the consulates provide this service, except for Seattle...

One more thing, if you are registered in the consulate, you can renew your passport by mail...

[V&J2005 0]

Many people say that everything is fine as long as you have your greencard and your marriage certificate with you when you re-enter the United States... I think as long as your passport is not expired you are fine.

I think most of the consulates provide this service, except for Seattle...

One more thing, if you are registered in the consulate, you can renew your passport by mail...

I'm not registered in the consulate but maybe I could renew my passport in Peru when I back there, I have time till may 2007 when it expires.

So when I leave US, could I use my peruvian passport? and do the same when I re-enter to US?

or I have to use my green card for re-enter only?

[V&J2005 0]

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1333.html

Returning Resident Alien

A permanent resident alien returning to the United States from a visit abroad of less than a year may apply for readmission by presenting an Alien Registration Receipt Card ("green card") to the immigration authorities at a port of entry...

...Travel documents required for entry into foreign countries come within the jurisdiction of the government concerned; information on such matters should be requested from the representatives of those countries in the United States. A Reentry Permit contains space for visas issued by consular representatives of other countries...

[V&J2005 0]

http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/PermRes.htm

International Travel

A Permanent Resident of the United States can travel freely outside of the US. A passport from the country of citizenship is normally all that is needed. To reenter the US a Permanent Resident normally needs to present the green card (Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551) for readmission. A reentry permit is needed for reentry for trips greater than one year but less than two years in duration.

You can find more information about travel documents from "How Do I Get a Travel Document?"

[gtigiant 0]

yep, that is all the gentleman that i was seated next to on my last flight back from peru had. and he went straight thru the line. just his peruvian passport and his greencard

[michela 4]

I need to go to that restaruant in Columbus (lived there up until this last february, now in cleveland). I miss ceviche and anticuchos, and I am the USC!!!

I too am interested in the process for a USC moving to peru and becoming a resident alien or citizen. It is something we are seriously considering in the 6 to 10 year time frame. First to get the K1 of course.... this IMBRA things is a royal pain in the yahoo....

did you know a new peruvian restaurant just opened up in cleveland? i am in michigan and have family in cleveland and am planning to check it out next time i'm down there. i would do anything to get a ronda criolla! it's called machu picchu (touristy name, huh?). http://www.machupicchucleveland.com/ if you go, let us know how the food is!

[gtigiant 0]

I need to go to that restaruant in Columbus (lived there up until this last february, now in cleveland). I miss ceviche and anticuchos, and I am the USC!!!

I too am interested in the process for a USC moving to peru and becoming a resident alien or citizen. It is something we are seriously considering in the 6 to 10 year time frame. First to get the K1 of course.... this IMBRA things is a royal pain in the yahoo....

did you know a new peruvian restaurant just opened up in cleveland? i am in michigan and have family in cleveland and am planning to check it out next time i'm down there. i would do anything to get a ronda criolla! it's called machu picchu (touristy name, huh?). http://www.machupicchucleveland.com/ if you go, let us know how the food is!

OMG!!!!!!! that is like 8 blocks from my JOB!!!!!!!! I know where lunch is going to be here soon. :)

Thank you!!! the menu looks muy riquisimo!!!!

[gtigiant 0]

fui al restaurante peruana hoy. fue muy riquisimo el ceviche es perfecto....

la dueña es de chosica.

Edited July 13, 2006 by gtigiant

[V&J2005 0]

fui al restaurante peruana hoy. fue muy riquisimo el ceviche es perfecto....

la dueña es de chosica.

Te envidio

[gtigiant 0]

vas a ir en la noche otra vez

[V&J2005 0]

How people will celebrate your July 28th in yours cities?

Here in columbus, We'll have a meeting in a restaurant, It's my 1st time I'm going to these events that peruvians in Ohio have organized

[gtigiant 0]

at this new restaurant here in cleveland there is going to be a big party for the 28th. I am not sure about others in the area.

I also found out that there is a local grocer that carrie aji y rogoto Y CHICA!!!!! :) I am going there after work