Colombia Club

[Mononoke28 135]

Orestes,

Her marriage certificate and even her divorce decree should have his date of birth on them. I got married in Colombia and both DOBs are on the marriage certificate.

Diana

Edited September 19, 2007 by Mononoke28

[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

YES!!!!!!! I love it!!! Congratulations Scott!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Scott n Yenifer 0]

THANKS TO ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lucho,

Do you have the CSC number? There not listed in the book. I found one # but it's disconnected.

Rafael

Rafael...this info and prompt list from Byron will save you phone time since you may have to call several times before you are connected to the service center...if at the end of the prompts a message tells you there are no officers available to take your call you will be transferred to the national call center (this is a waste of time) just hang up and keep trying to get an officer...it took me about 20 tries.

Scott

Call 1-800-3755283

Listen for the choices and follow these steps ...i other words for the first choice press 1, second choice press 2, then 2, then 4, then 2, then 1, then put in your case number ( EAC AND THE NUMBER OR WAC AND THE NUMBER) then 1, and last 1....the last one will connect you with a live operator...then you say you are calling to inquire about the RFE ( request for evidence ) you got, baically you want to know what they are looking for. They will probably say that they havent issued one and thats when you ask what is the status of your case...say some dumb things like..." someone told me that after a certain amount of time waiting it meant that i have an RFE" or " My lawyer told me i had an RFE" say anything to make them think that you are not playing a trick on them.

Bueno suerte!!!!

Thanks Scott!

It work like magic. I got to a lady over at CSC, i think it was an officer, but she told STILL PENDING.

Rafael

[Scott n Yenifer 0]

Thanks Scott!

It work like magic. I got to a lady over at CSC, i think it was an officer, but she told STILL PENDING.

Rafael

Rafael,

Now that you have the in...call once a week or so to check on the status. The lady that I spoke to happened to be very nice and told me first of all that a lawyer wasn't necessary and also what series of events to expect next such as where the petition goes from here...to the NVC then to the embassy in Bogotá ect...all of the things that she spoke of I already learned from the experiences of our people here in VJ...my point is that she was very happy to answer any questions and even offer advice that she thought I might need...I must have spent at least a half hour or more with her.

Scott

[yovanny 0]

mi caso:

mi esposa colombiana con ciudadania americana (casados en Bogota por lo civil en agosto de 2006)

realizo mi peticion con la I-130 en octubre de 2006.

notificacion de recepcion de la peticion el 01 de noviembre de 2007.

caso aceptado y enviado al nvc en abril de 2007.

finales de abril nvc asigna numero de caso.

mayo ds3032.

pago de los 70 dolares.

pago de los 380 dolares.

envio de los affidavit finales de mayo.

en junio nos devuelven una carta solicitando documentos de evidencia que mi esposa tiene domicilio en E.E.U.U.

esto no lo solicitaron ya que mi esposa desde hace 6 años esta en Colombia, porque termino su carrera profesional aca; el problema al llamar al nvc no es el soporte economico ya que se sabia que podian molestar por la parte de sostenimiento y por eso se colocaron dos co-esponsor (los padres de mi esposa) y con esto queda cubierto el tema del soporte economico. el problema es que se coloco direccion de correspondecia y de domicilio E.E.U.U. pero de residencia temporal Colombia (que segun consejo de abogados debe ser la rela, en este caso Colombia). entonces ellos querian soportes donde se evidencie que ella sigue con domicilio en E.E.U.U. y que el tiempo de residencia en Colombia es de caracter temporal.

se enviaron cartas que le llegan donde los padres del banco donde tiene cuenta, de las cartas de las tarjetas de credito, carta del seguro de carro a nombre de ella, leasing de arrendamiento de los padres donde especifica que ella tambien vive en la casa y una cara explicando el porque esta temporalmente fuera (tambien se anexo una parecida en la forma I-864 explicando el porque na relalizo taxes).

los soportes los envie y fueron recibidos el 2 de agosto.

luego de esto envie la forma ds230, parte I y II (la parte II sin firmar) con los documentos que ellos pedian pero me solicitaron el pasados judicial (DAS) en original, ya lo envie lo recibieron el 8 de agosto. eso no tiene problema.

mi pregunta es:

normalmente el dia de las citas para K3 es mejor ir con el esposa(o) pero nosotros seguimos el caso y aplicamos para la CR1 desde aca, segun e leido en los foros para CR1 el dia de la cita por lo general van sin el ciudadano americano pero como esta mi caso y ya que mi espisa esta en Colombia sera mejor ir con ella, no complicaria las cosas? y si es mejor como se hace para ir con ella el dia de la cita y que consejos me pueden brindar segun mi caso.

gracias

[Mononoke28 135]

Hola Yovany y bienvenido,

Pues lo mejor es que su esposa vaya con ud. a la cita. Nosotros por ejemplo tenemos la cita el 27 de septiembre y pienso ir con mi esposo al laboratorio, a ver al Dr. Roa y luego vamos juntos a la cita por si de pronto el cónsul tiene algunas preguntas que yo pueda contestar. Siempre es mejor estar listo.

En su caso, uds. tendrían que estar preparados a contestar cualquier pregunta que les hagan referente al domicilio de su esposa. Lo más probable es que le pregunten cuánto tiempo lleva ella en Colombia y por qué ha estado ella allá por ese tiempo, etc. Sólo tengan las respuestas bien claras y preparadas.

Diana

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Bienvenido Yovanny al foro.

Rafael

[buck501 0]

MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You folks that read, write and speak Spanish!!!! I am trying not to be to envious. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Are you talking about me? Did I say something stupid? Do I need to apologize? LOL>LOL.

[Scott n Yenifer 0]

MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You folks that read, write and speak Spanish!!!! I am trying not to be to envious. Sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Are you talking about me? Did I say something stupid? Do I need to apologize? LOL>LOL.

I wish I knew Buck... "no entiendo"

[parkpapa 0]

Off topic, some what.

For those that have their sweetie in the US.......................How is it? What hurdels have you had to overcome? Are they homesick? The Colombian seems to be very close to freinds and family, what happens here in the US? What have you done to overcome the expected homesickness?

I travel alot, Paola will be home alone when I am gone, not speaking the language, not knowing the culture, a small town, no other Colombians. This has been and is a big concern of mine. I am thinking about moving to a new location, for her, not for me. I could live out my life here in a quiet, boring exsistence. That is NOT Colombia. I have been over and over this with her. I know she does not understand what it means to sit alone day after day with no outside influence. I close to thinking it would be cruel to bring her here, you know, like I am a selfish person. I want to involve her in our culture. Get her involved in some university classes, become a part of my community. Truth is, I am a typical american, work hard and long, sleep, not real open to people showing up at my door whenever, without calling ahead. The freinds I have are busy and do not have time for daily contact. Pretty boring compared to the Colombian culture

If I could manage it now, I would live in Colombia. As it is that is most likley about 5 to 7 years out.

Sooooooooooooooo, What has been your experience? How have you overcome?

Buck,

You and I are (or were) in the same boat. I'm about 4 years from retirement and a possible move to Colombia, Panama, or somewhere I can afford. When I proposed to Lorena, I lived in a VERY rural area in Missouri. There would have been absolutely NO cultural or social outlets for her or the boys there. I was fortunate that the timing was right and my work allowed a move closer to a metro area (Kansas City). Not exactly New York or LA, but there are lots of Latinos here, lots of cultural opportunities, and I felt we had a better chance for us to succeed as a couple here than in the other place. When I was alone, I was happy and satisfied where I was, but it was not going to serve a family transplanted from a place and culture so completely different.

As for your first question, I asked Lorena if she got homesick (I know she does sometimes). She said yes, sometimes. But, she also said it depends almost entirely on the person and your relationship. Lorena is an amazingly strong-willed woman - and I mean that in the best possible way. She can be bull-headed at times but what I really mean is that she is strong of spirit, committed to our relationship, and above all committed to the well-being of her sons. Once she has a goal in mind, she is not easily deterred.

Initially, I was afraid (and maybe a bit hopeful, as odd as that might sound) that she could feel totally dependent on me for ALL of her emotional needs. So, a fair amount of time was spent - or wasted - in trying to keep her and the boys entertained or distracted. Though there is a need for such things with all people from time to time, it was not really what she needed. What she needed, and continues to need, is assurance that I am here for her (as her partner, not her owner) and that I support her in all of her personal dreams and goals (even when they may not - at first - coincide with my own). My dreams as an individual have to give way to what is best for us as a couple and as a family, just as hers must.

As for there not being other Colombians, I personally don't think this is as major an issue as it would be if there were no native Spanish speakers. Lorena has become close friends with a woman from El Salvador who she met in a free ESL class. There are many Mexicans in the area, so she has the chance to speak Spanish every day.

The only reason I feel the language is more important than nationality is based on my own experience in both Colombia and Argentina. Because my Spanish is 'pobre todavia', I have to really concentrate when listening to Spanish speakers, and it's even worse when I try to piece together something to say in this foreign language. After a week of this, I could feel an almost physical hunger to have a simple conversation in English with ANYONE! My impression is that Latinos have national biases - Colombia vs. Mexico, Panama vs. Argentina, etc. - just as we tend to have with Mexicans as a group. But I also think these biases take a back seat to being able to communicate without fear of being misunderstood. I frequently misunderstand Lorena (primarily when it comes to verb tenses) and though she's extremely patient with me, I know it gets old. Communication is a very basic human need - right after having a roof over your head and food in your stomach.

How have we overcome? Well, that is an ongoing process rather than a goal to be reached. We overcome each day and each challenge as it comes. The important thing is that we do it together and for the best of our relationship and the boys. Anything less and we will fail.

I know you'll succeed because you know what it is you can lose. I know you'll succeed because you know what it is you have found. I know you'll succeed because you know what is important.

Charles

[parkpapa 0]

Buck,

I understand how you feel. It has been a big change of lifestyle for Wendy. It was extremely difficult for the first month and half. She was very homesick, missing her family and all. There is not a whole lot that you can do to avoid or even lessen her homesickness. I think the most important thing is to just hear her out, listen to her, console her. Try to keep her occupied as well. English courses on DVD or computer. As well as english classes so that she may interact with others and not get too bored at home. Keep her busy at all costs, dont let her get too bored doing nothing because that is when she'll have the time and her mind free to think of her family and friends in Colombia. Take her out as much as possible, especially after you come home from work. You may be exhausted and just want to lounge, but remember she's been at home doing nothing. Thats all I can think of now. This is what I did to try to make her feel at home.

Lucho and Buck,

I agree with our friend Lucho in the sense that what is right for Wendy was right for Wendy. What was right for Lorena was right for Lorena. There is no one size fits all when it comes to human behavior or reactions to change. You will BOTH be going through a BIG change in your lives and must be prepared to compromise, compromise, and then compromise some more. Your actions and activities will be dictated by your needs as a couple.

[parkpapa 0]

Great news today, everyone!!!!

I received a call from my US Senator's office this morning. The lady said she talked to the USCIS and that, with respect to the fee change of July 30, all applications were to be accepted or rejected based on the POSTMARK, and NOT on the date received. All items had to be postmarked BEFORE July 30 to qualify for the older, lower fees. Therefore, I am waiting for a letter from the Senator's office that I will send with my original AOS packet (and check....hehehe) directly to a specific person at the Chicago office.

If any of you are in this same boat or know someone who is, I strongly recommend a direct contact with your Senator or Rep. This bit of good news has saved us $2,300 and perhaps months more of waiting while we saved the extra money.

Now, I only need to hope that I didn't screw anything up on the orginal paperwork!! haha

Wish us luck once again. And special thanks to you guys who've been so supportive with your words and advice.

Charles

[Bill y Bella 0]

Great news today, everyone!!!!

I received a call from my US Senator's office this morning. The lady said she talked to the USCIS and that, with respect to the fee change of July 30, all applications were to be accepted or rejected based on the POSTMARK, and NOT on the date received. All items had to be postmarked BEFORE July 30 to qualify for the older, lower fees. Therefore, I am waiting for a letter from the Senator's office that I will send with my original AOS packet (and check....hehehe) directly to a specific person at the Chicago office.

If any of you are in this same boat or know someone who is, I strongly recommend a direct contact with your Senator or Rep. This bit of good news has saved us $2,300 and perhaps months more of waiting while we saved the extra money.

Now, I only need to hope that I didn't screw anything up on the orginal paperwork!! haha

Wish us luck once again. And special thanks to you guys who've been so supportive with your words and advice.

Charles

That is excellent! I am so glad you fought and won!! Best of luck on the next step.

[Scott n Yenifer 0]

Charles,

WOW...very, very well said!...Will you marry me ...just kidding!