Venting off DCF Mexico

[claireg 0]

Timeline: I 130 received at Mexico on Jan 19th.

Letter writing me back dated Jan 25th.

Postage on the envelop: Feb 24th

I received the letter and my whole package (check included, so I have no number assigned) yesterday. It asks for:

- copy of my FM3.......that was already in the package

- copy of my spouse FM3............that was already in the package

- 3 utility bills...............(what's the hell for?)

- copy of the beneficiary passport.............no longer needed says USCIS website...(http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=i130guide1)

Well, one month and a half to send me back a package that was correctly done. Mexico DF seems to be incompetent and lazy. IMO they should have accepted the package and assigned a number and then ask for RFE for these $#@ utility bills !!!!

[Marisol73 0]

Timeline: I 130 received at Mexico on Jan 19th.

Letter writing me back dated Jan 25th.

Postage on the envelop: Feb 24th

I received the letter and my whole package (check included, so I have no number assigned) yesterday. It asks for:

- copy of my FM3.......that was already in the package

- copy of my spouse FM3............that was already in the package

- 3 utility bills...............(what's the hell for?)

- copy of the beneficiary passport.............no longer needed says USCIS website...(http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=i130guide1)

Well, one month and a half to send me back a package that was correctly done. Mexico DF seems to be incompetent and lazy. IMO they should have accepted the package and assigned a number and then ask for RFE for these $#@ utility bills !!!!

WOW ! thats frustrating !.. In Monterrey Consulate told me about the 3 utility bills to demostrate that i am living here. But I explained to the official that I rent the house, so the utilities arent on my name, so he told me i can bring bank statements or my nextel invoices. And he said just with 2 bills he will accept my application. I will do it during this month (i hope). Also the advantage of filing in person is that he will review at that moment all the papers and only will accept them if all is complete.

And you're right !.. they supposed to assign you a number and send you a RFE!... they are really incompetent.. And also I think they send you back the package until you call asking for your application. Otherwise maybe they would continue holding it.

What will you do now?.. send by mail again?... Mexico City is far from you are living? because maybe is better if you apply in person.

[Lia792 5]

Hi Claireg,

That is really quite bizarre (and irritating, because I know you had a timeline in which you want to be approved by.)

That is just ridiculous that they didn't see the documents you included

and also that they asked you for things that technically shouldn't be required, such as a utility bill. I would think that would only be required for FM-2 people or those with dual nationality. Obviously, if you have a FM3, you have been living in Mexico or at least got a visa with all that implies. I'm sorry that they did that. I can only hope they won't be so ridiculous when I go in person.

[Marisol73 0]

Hi Claireg,

That is really quite bizarre (and irritating, because I know you had a timeline in which you want to be approved by.)

That is just ridiculous that they didn't see the documents you included

and also that they asked you for things that technically shouldn't be required, such as a utility bill. I would think that would only be required for FM-2 people or those with dual nationality. Obviously, if you have a FM3, you have been living in Mexico or at least got a visa with all that implies. I'm sorry that they did that. I can only hope they won't be so ridiculous when I go in person.

Lia792:

The instructions (in the sheet the consulate gave me) say: "FM2, FM3 or dual citizenship AND proof of legal residence in Mexico (electricity, water, phone bills on petitioner's name..the last 3 bills or statements)". So I think even if you have a FM3 are required to submit the utility bills.

Also... I dont understand why they ask for FM3 of both? the US Citizen and the beneficiary??...Claireg said that she sent FM3 for both...neither of them are mexican?..

Please let me know about it.. because my husband doesnt have FM3 or FM2 because he is mexican.

Lia..you will file in Mexico City? or which consulate?

Edited March 3, 2010 by Marisol73

[Lia792 5]

Thanks, Marisol,

I will definitely bring some proof of residence like you mentioned...Hopefully my monthly (GRR) taxes should be enough and my bank statements, and I will make a note in the packet that my passport shows I haven't left Mexico since I got my visa.

Claireg is the beneficiary and her husband is the USC...That's why they both have FM3s.

The wedding is this week and as soon as I get all the papers together, we are going to Mexico City to file in person.

[Marisol73 0]

Thanks, Marisol,

I will definitely bring some proof of residence like you mentioned...Hopefully my monthly (GRR) taxes should be enough and my bank statements, and I will make a note in the packet that my passport shows I haven't left Mexico since I got my visa.

Claireg is the beneficiary and her husband is the USC...That's why they both have FM3s.

The wedding is this week and as soon as I get all the papers together, we are going to Mexico City to file in person.

Lia:

I think the monthly taxes and bank statements will be enough proof.

Congrats on your wedding !...

Im sorry if I ask again..but.. i still dont understand about the FM3 for her... if her husband is de USC.. I imagine she is mexican....if so.. why she needs a FM3?

[Lia792 5]

Thanks, Marisol...I think you will be going through the same thing soon, too?

Here's the thread that will answer your questions:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=238316&hl=

[Marisol73 0]

Thanks, Marisol...I think you will be going through the same thing soon, too?

Here's the thread that will answer your questions:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=238316&hl=

Thanks Lia ! now I understand

And yes.. I will marry in a month...right after that we will be filing in Monterrey, I hope everthing will go fast !.. Also I will file for our 9 months old son (As I said before.. I couldnt do a CRBA for him).

So keep us updated with your case since you are filing before me ! Thanks

Edited March 3, 2010 by Marisol73

[claireg 0]

Congrats on your wedding !!! And take these utility bills with you !!! I re-send everything today and hope too it will be quick ! Good luck to you !

Thanks Lia ! now I understand

And yes.. I will marry in a month...right after that we will be filing in Monterrey, I hope everthing will go fast !.. Also I will file for our 9 months old son (As I said before.. I couldnt do a CRBA for him).

So keep us updated with your case since you are filing before me ! Thanks

[Lia792 5]

Thanks, claireg! I definitely won't forget my "comprobante de domilicilio" (Proof of residence) now...grr...

That was a quick turnaround on your part (not that anything was missing from your packet.) Did you send it to a service center or back to the embassy?

[jaremedios 1]

Oh man! I'm checking this after arriving to the States. What the f? They want utitlity bills too? I specifically asked them and they told me the FM2 is enough...no utility bills required!!!! I will be pissed if I get back in a month and a half only to find out they returned my packet because of that. Pinche DF!