i'm in mexico until the 29th of sept...

[Brianna Y Alex 0]

Hello all,

Okay, we have recieved our NOA2 about 3 weeks ago...I came down to mexico on Sept. 10th and will be here until the 29th...

my questions are:

1. How long before we hear something from CDJ?

2. Should I call CDJ to find out if they've sent my fiance his package yet?

3. What if he never recieves it, and how long do I wait before getting stressed about it?

4. Our NOA2 expires Dec 16th, so I know we want to do the first interview ASAP (we are going to need a waiver)... does it make any difference if I am in Cuidad Juarez with him? I know it will be easier but I'm just not sure that I can afford to come back down that quickly.

5. Is it still only Cuidad Juarez that we can go through?? I see that there is a consulate in Guadalajara which is only 1 hour away from us... ???

PLEASE AND THANK YOU! any advice is greatly appreciated.

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

Hello all,

Okay, we have recieved our NOA2 about 3 weeks ago...I came down to mexico on Sept. 10th and will be here until the 29th...

my questions are:

1. How long before we hear something from CDJ? Your petition has to go through NVC first; if your NOA2 was 3 weeks ago, you have probably (but by no means certainly) cleared NVC. Call NVC (603-334-0700, 8 am to midnight M-F), choose the option to speak to an operator, and give them your USCIS receipt number. You'll be able to get your CDJ case number and find out if they sent the approved petition onward or if you're stuck in additional processing.

2. Should I call CDJ to find out if they've sent my fiance his package yet? You can call the State Department visa line (202-663-1225, 8:30-5 M-F) in DC to find this out once you have the CDJ number from NVC.

3. What if he never recieves it, and how long do I wait before getting stressed about it? You're getting ahead of yourself. Find out if you're out of NVC and what your status is at CDJ before you start thinking about this stuff.

4. Our NOA2 expires Dec 16th, so I know we want to do the first interview ASAP (we are going to need a waiver)... does it make any difference if I am in Cuidad Juarez with him? I know it will be easier but I'm just not sure that I can afford to come back down that quickly. It's always advisable for the USC to attend the interview if possible. If it's not possible, it's good to include an explanation in the new letter of intent to marry that you'll provide to your fiance for the interview.

5. Is it still only Cuidad Juarez that we can go through?? I see that there is a consulate in Guadalajara which is only 1 hour away from us... ??? CDJ is the only consulate in Mexico that processes immigrant visas, and in general only IV posts process K-1s.

PLEASE AND THANK YOU! any advice is greatly appreciated.

[Brianna Y Alex 0]

yes, i called NVC a couple weeks ago and got the new case number... so our package should be at CDJ now and we are still waiting on the package to be delivered to my fiance.

so i'm supposed to call the 202# in D.C. ??? I thought I had to call CDJ here in mexico?? i'm a bit confused... and extremely anxious.

[Stephen + Elisha 92]

yes, i called NVC a couple weeks ago and got the new case number... so our package should be at CDJ now and we are still waiting on the package to be delivered to my fiance.

so i'm supposed to call the 202# in D.C. ??? I thought I had to call CDJ here in mexico?? i'm a bit confused... and extremely anxious.

Just because NVC gave you the new case number does not mean that the case has been transferred. Unless you were specifically told that the case was transferred and the date, you can't assume that it has. Significant numbers of us are being shunted into additional processing at NVC, which can add weeks to the process.

I'm not familiar with procedures at CDJ, but I know that the State Department's visa line can tell you whether the consulate has sent out the pre-interview packet yet. Perhaps someone with experience at CDJ can jump in.

As these are consulate-specific questions, moving this thread to the appropriate forum:

US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

You are almost there and now you have to deal with the embassy. This is the place to post your experiences or questions related to this last step before moving to the US. Topics relating to I-134's, packets sent from consulate and medical & police certificates should be posted here.

[junari888 0]

yes, i called NVC a couple weeks ago and got the new case number... so our package should be at CDJ now and we are still waiting on the package to be delivered to my fiance.

so i'm supposed to call the 202# in D.C. ??? I thought I had to call CDJ here in mexico?? i'm a bit confused... and extremely anxious.

Hello my name is Ari, i was a k1 too and did my paperwork in CJ if you already have your noa2 you don't need to wait for the consulate to respond once you have your aprroval call the consulate and inquire about your case here are the numbers.

Visa Information/Appointments

For information on how to make or change an appointment to apply for an immigrant (resident) visa or to provide information on your visa case, contact our call center at:

• Within U.S.: 1-900-476-1212 (toll charges apply) or 011 52 477-788-7070 (credit card)

• Within Mexico: 01-900-849-4949 (toll charges apply) or 01-477-788-7070 (credit card)

• Call Center Hours of Operation (Central Time):

Monday through Friday, 7AM to 9PM

Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 9AM to 3PM

Then after you are sure CJ ha syour paper work you can assemble the package yourself. here are the indications.

THIS IS ONE OF THE INSTRUCCIONS LETTER OF THE PACKAGE 3

Mr./Mrs./Miss:

This office has received an approved I-129F petition from U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services to begin your

fiancée visa process under section 101(a)(15)(K) of the INA, entitling you to the K-1 nonimmigrant visa classification

as an alien proceeding to the United States to marry an American Citizen. You should read these instructions carefully

all the way through before taking any further action:

FIRST: Fill out in DUPLICATE, but do not sign, the enclosed DS-156 Non-Immigrant Application, if your unmarried

c hildren will apply with you, two copies of form OF-156 for each child must be completed in full.

SECOND: Obtain the following documents on this checklist which pertain to you. DO NOT send them to this office

by mail:

1. Mexican passport: a passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least six months

validity beyond the issuance date of the vis a. If you are not a Mexican citizen you may bring a valid passport

from your country.

2. Follow instructions to apply for a medical exam; see attached Instructions for the Medical Examination form

(MEXWIDE 202).

3. Original and photocopy of applicant’s birth certificate (applicants with non-English or non-Spanish birth

certificates must submit a notarized translation with the original and photocopy).

4. If petitioner or fiancée have been married previously, must bring original and photocopy of proof of

termination or dissolution of each such prior marriage.

5. Persons convicted of a crime must obtain a certified copy of each court record and any prison record,

regardless of the fact that they may have benefited subsequently from an amnesty, pardon, or other act of

clemency.

6. Complete, but do not sign the attached Intend to Marry Affidavit (CDJ-401 form).

7. Two un-mounted full-face photos, taken within the past six months, the applicant should be facing the

camera directly and the face should cover about 50 percent of the area of the photo. Picture taken showing

the applicant looking down or to either side will not be accepted. It is preferable that the ears be exposed.

The head of the applicant measured from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin from hairline side-toside

should measure 1 inch to 1 1/2 inches. The photograph should measure 2 inches square with the face

centered in the frame. Prints may be either in color or black and white and must be taken against a white or

off-white background. Photos should be printed without borders. Note: all applicants require photograph,

do not matter the age.

NOTE: If your fiancée have been married before and have unmarried children under age 21 who will accompany or

follow he/she to the United States, must present valid, original birth certificate, medical exam, photographs and the

DS-156 form by duplicate.

Do not show your documents or applications to anyone who offers to put them in order or fill them out. Regarding

any question you have in obtaining a visa, ask personnel inside the consulate general from the visa section.

Applications and advice are free.

In addition to the listed documents, you or your fiancée must proof to have adequate means of financial support and

will not become a public charge in the United States. The enclosed Optional Form OF-167 lists evidence, which may

be presented to meet this requirement of law.

It is indispensable for you to know the exact final address in U.S. where you will reside, including zip code.

THIRD: As soon as you have obtained all of the documents that apply in your case, you can come to this Consulate

any working day Monday thru Friday between 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

ENCLUSURES: 1. DS-156 & Optional Form OF-167 (1)

2. Medical Exam Instructions form

3. Intend to marry affidavit (CDJ-401 form)

BY THE WAY AS SOON AS SHE GETS EVERYTHING TOGETHER, YOU GUYS CAN GO TO THE CONSULATE K1 VISAS DON'T NEED AN APPOINTMENT , YOU JUST SHOW UP IN BETWEEN MONDAY-FRIDAY.

YOU CAN FIND SOME EXPERIENCES ABOUT JUAREZ CONSULATE IN THIS TWO LINKS THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL FOR YOU GUYS.

Juarez experiences

If you need more information feel free to ask i will be happy to help you in all the possible ways .

i can help in spanish if necessary and i forgot to say yes cj is the only consulate in mexico that does the k1

[junari888 0]

Hello all,

Okay, we have recieved our NOA2 about 3 weeks ago...I came down to mexico on Sept. 10th and will be here until the 29th...

my questions are:

1. How long before we hear something from CDJ?

2. Should I call CDJ to find out if they've sent my fiance his package yet?

3. What if he never recieves it, and how long do I wait before getting stressed about it?

4. Our NOA2 expires Dec 16th, so I know we want to do the first interview ASAP (we are going to need a waiver)... does it make any difference if I am in Cuidad Juarez with him? I know it will be easier but I'm just not sure that I can afford to come back down that quickly.

5. Is it still only Cuidad Juarez that we can go through?? I see that there is a consulate in Guadalajara which is only 1 hour away from us... ???

PLEASE AND THANK YOU! any advice is greatly appreciated.

Oh yeah i forgot

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED JUST TAKE CARE OF NOT GOING ON AMERICAN OR MEXICAN CELEBRATION DAYS CAUSE THEY ARE CLOSE AND ALSO THE LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

[Brianna Y Alex 0]

thank you