Colombia Club

[SteveSandyHill 0]

Okay I am sifting through all this and trying to understand what to do next. All this info. is overwhelming, and I thank everyone for sharing information.

My fiance (Sandy) lives in Barranquilla. our Paperwork left NVC today. So I believe that it will arrive in Bogota (hard copy) next Wednesday (about).

The Migratiry Certificate from DAS ?? I am drawing a blank! Should she do this now in Barranquilla ? Where would she go to apply for this? I apologise for my ignorence, man am I confused.

Thank you for all your help!

[chuiqui1978 0]

Okay I am sifting through all this and trying to understand what to do next. All this info. is overwhelming, and I thank everyone for sharing information.

My fiance (Sandy) lives in Barranquilla. our Paperwork left NVC today. So I believe that it will arrive in Bogota (hard copy) next Wednesday (about).

The Migratiry Certificate from DAS ?? I am drawing a blank! Should she do this now in Barranquilla ? Where would she go to apply for this? I apologise for my ignorence, man am I confused.

Thank you for all your help!

Hello,

You can tell sandy that check this website: www.das.gov.co/. You can find all the information here.

I already did that but l live in Bogota maybe everything is a little bit diferent here. Good luck!

[SteveSandyHill 0]

Thank you !

[Scott n Yenifer 0]

My wife had her interview today and everything went PERFECT!!!!

sorry I don't keep up with the website much everyone!!!

Scott - I hope this helps, but we have run into the same problem with the passport delivery. We are scheduled to fly home in a little over a week and this Domesa surprise is a hassle to say the least. The embassy said to allow at least 8-10 working days for delivery!!! My wife went with the option of picking it up at the Domesa office in Bogota. We will call next Wed. or Thurs. to see if it's ready. I did some investigating on the Domesa website and it says the normal delivery time from the embassy to their office is 7 days. I really hope it comes in time for our flight otherwise it looks like we are going to pay the reticketing fees.

CONGRATULATIONS EEDDWWIINN!!!

Please let us know the date of your interview and the day that DOMESA receives the visa package to give us all an approximate time frame.

Was there anyone at the embassy that could answer specific questions like : How long does it actually take to process the visa packet and put it in DOMESA's hands?

It used to be two days for the beneficiary receive it in person at the embassy...if it is still two days to "DOMESA" then it will be almost as convenient as it used to be...we can only hope!!!

[MV-JR 0]

This process is making us crazy, as you know from my last post our case arrived to Bogota November 7th (according to the NVC and the embassy) and faxed package 3 on the 14 but we haven’t received anything on the mail yet (package 3 or 4). Since the lady at the embassy could not confirm last Wednesday (November 14) if the got our fax I tried to call yesterday but, as Scott mentioned, they were closed for thanksgiving. The DOS does not have news either so by now we are going nuts!!! We were expecting a December interview so he could come for Christmas and the interview now we have to chose . So I really hope you guys are right about December list not been accurate

Send an email. IVBogota@state.gov They responded to one that I sent. Also, you should be calling DOS. If an appointment has been made they will have the information. Scott has prepared the latest list of instructions. You can find the DOS info there.

Wow MV-JR, I'm in the same exact boat as you. Embassy received the package on Nov. 7th but I didn't find out until a week later. We faxed on the 14th and I think it arrived through Servientrega on the 16th. We definitely should have made the cut for December interviews. I am keeping my faith that she will be here by Christmas.

I've called DOS every day this week, and still no scheduled appointment. I'm glad the December list posted on the Embassy website is only partial, as our case is not on there, either.

Let's hang in there, MV! Remember: God is control.

Bill and Bella, I already email the embassy (yesterday) and my boyfriend keeps calling to DOS daily, so we will see if we get some news on Monday.

Neophi hope you are right and we get a December interview!!

Congratulations eeddwwwiin

!!

[eeddwwiinn 0]

My wife had her interview today and everything went PERFECT!!!!

sorry I don't keep up with the website much everyone!!!

Scott - I hope this helps, but we have run into the same problem with the passport delivery. We are scheduled to fly home in a little over a week and this Domesa surprise is a hassle to say the least. The embassy said to allow at least 8-10 working days for delivery!!! My wife went with the option of picking it up at the Domesa office in Bogota. We will call next Wed. or Thurs. to see if it's ready. I did some investigating on the Domesa website and it says the normal delivery time from the embassy to their office is 7 days. I really hope it comes in time for our flight otherwise it looks like we are going to pay the reticketing fees.

CONGRATULATIONS EEDDWWIINN!!!

Please let us know the date of your interview and the day that DOMESA receives the visa package to give us all an approximate time frame.

Was there anyone at the embassy that could answer specific questions like : How long does it actually take to process the visa packet and put it in DOMESA's hands?

It used to be two days for the beneficiary receive it in person at the embassy...if it is still two days to "DOMESA" then it will be almost as convenient as it used to be...we can only hope!!!

She asked the same question at the embassy, they said it would be 8-10 working days. My estimates however are more along what you are thinking. Now don't take my word for it but I think it should be around 48 hours to have the visa ready at the embassy and then another day or two for Domesa to pick it up. I am hoping they will have it ready for pick up by Thursday. I will let you know as soon as we find out keep your fingers crossed! Thanks

Edited November 24, 2007 by eeddwwiinn

[Yazz 1]

My wife had her interview today and everything went PERFECT!!!!

sorry I don't keep up with the website much everyone!!!

Scott - I hope this helps, but we have run into the same problem with the passport delivery. We are scheduled to fly home in a little over a week and this Domesa surprise is a hassle to say the least. The embassy said to allow at least 8-10 working days for delivery!!! My wife went with the option of picking it up at the Domesa office in Bogota. We will call next Wed. or Thurs. to see if it's ready. I did some investigating on the Domesa website and it says the normal delivery time from the embassy to their office is 7 days. I really hope it comes in time for our flight otherwise it looks like we are going to pay the reticketing fees.

CONGRATULATIONS EEDDWWIINN!!!

Please let us know the date of your interview and the day that DOMESA receives the visa package to give us all an approximate time frame.

Was there anyone at the embassy that could answer specific questions like : How long does it actually take to process the visa packet and put it in DOMESA's hands?

It used to be two days for the beneficiary receive it in person at the embassy...if it is still two days to "DOMESA" then it will be almost as convenient as it used to be...we can only hope!!!

She asked the same question at the embassy, they said it would be 8-10 working days. My estimates however are more along what you are thinking. Now don't take my word for it but I think it should be around 48 hours to have the visa ready at the embassy and then another day or two for Domesa to pick it up. I am hoping they will have it ready for pick up by Thursday. I will let you know as soon as we find out keep your fingers crossed! Thanks

APPROVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MARC GOT OUR NOA2 BY MAIL TODAY!!! IT IS DATED NOVEMBER 19,007...BUT OUR CASE WAS NOT UPDATED ON LINE....

THANKS EVERYBODY FOR YOUR SUPPORT: DIANA, SCOTT, LUCHO....!!!

I HAVE NOT HAD LUNCH YET... I NEED TO EAT, ALMOST 6 PM HERE!!, I ALREADY UPDATED OUR TIMELINE...OMG, IT´S A FACT!! I AM VERY EXCITED...!

NOW: NVC OHHHHHHHHHHH....

SCOTT: YOUR NVC GIDELINE IS VERY GOOD!, MARC ALREADY PRINTED IT TO FOLLOW THE STEPS!!

TK AGAIN FOLKS!!!

YAZZ

[Scott n Yenifer 0]

APPROVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MARC GOT OUR NOA2 BY MAIL TODAY!!! IT IS DATED NOVEMBER 19,007...BUT OUR CASE WAS NOT UPDATED ON LINE....

THANKS EVERYBODY FOR YOUR SUPPORT: DIANA, SCOTT, LUCHO....!!!

I HAVE NOT HAD LUNCH YET... I NEED TO EAT, ALMOST 6 PM HERE!!, I ALREADY UPDATED OUR TIMELINE...OMG, IT´S A FACT!! I AM VERY EXCITED...!

NOW: NVC OHHHHHHHHHHH....

SCOTT: YOUR NVC GIDELINE IS VERY GOOD!, MARC ALREADY PRINTED IT TO FOLLOW THE STEPS!!

TK AGAIN FOLKS!!!

YAZZ

WOW...CONGRATULATIONS YAZZ!!!

Everything will fly from now on for you guys...hold on tight!!!

Let me thank Diana and Lucho for that guideline...I think "LIFELINE" is a more appropriate name.

[Yazz 1]

APPROVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MARC GOT OUR NOA2 BY MAIL TODAY!!! IT IS DATED NOVEMBER 19,007...BUT OUR CASE WAS NOT UPDATED ON LINE....

THANKS EVERYBODY FOR YOUR SUPPORT: DIANA, SCOTT, LUCHO....!!!

I HAVE NOT HAD LUNCH YET... I NEED TO EAT, ALMOST 6 PM HERE!!, I ALREADY UPDATED OUR TIMELINE...OMG, IT´S A FACT!! I AM VERY EXCITED...!

NOW: NVC OHHHHHHHHHHH....

SCOTT: YOUR NVC GIDELINE IS VERY GOOD!, MARC ALREADY PRINTED IT TO FOLLOW THE STEPS!!

TK AGAIN FOLKS!!!

YAZZ

WOW...CONGRATULATIONS YAZZ!!!

Everything will fly from now on for you guys...hold on tight!!!

Let me thank Diana and Lucho for that guideline...I think "LIFELINE" is a more appropriate name.

Thanks a lot Scott, you are really great!!!

[Brian and Yenys 0]

APPROVEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MARC GOT OUR NOA2 BY MAIL TODAY!!! IT IS DATED NOVEMBER 19,007...BUT OUR CASE WAS NOT UPDATED ON LINE....

THANKS EVERYBODY FOR YOUR SUPPORT: DIANA, SCOTT, LUCHO....!!!

I HAVE NOT HAD LUNCH YET... I NEED TO EAT, ALMOST 6 PM HERE!!, I ALREADY UPDATED OUR TIMELINE...OMG, IT´S A FACT!! I AM VERY EXCITED...!

NOW: NVC OHHHHHHHHHHH....

SCOTT: YOUR NVC GIDELINE IS VERY GOOD!, MARC ALREADY PRINTED IT TO FOLLOW THE STEPS!!

TK AGAIN FOLKS!!!

YAZZ

WOW...CONGRATULATIONS YAZZ!!!

Everything will fly from now on for you guys...hold on tight!!!

Let me thank Diana and Lucho for that guideline...I think "LIFELINE" is a more appropriate name.

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!

Best of luck to you

Merry Christmas and God Bless !!!

Brian and Yenys

[Brian and Yenys 0]

Hello Colombia Club! I have a question... about how long does it take for packet 3 to be received after the embassy gets the paperwork from NVC? I keep reading that it costs $15 to call the embassy, so I don't plan on doing that just to check on the status. Our paperwork arrived at the embassy on 3/24 (per DHL).

Thanks, -Zed

There is NO CHARGE to call the Bogota Embassy but must be done on WED between 2 and 4 PM

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!

Best of luck to you

Merry Christmas and God Bless !!!

Brian and Yenys

[neophi 5]

Hey guys,

I took the liberty and created a new wiki page with the Guides & Tips from this thread. Just go to the Wiki and search for "Colombia" and you should find it. It's a lot easier than having to go through this thread and finding the information.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/..._Guide_%26_Tips

Pretty much all I did was copy & paste Scott's latest version and convert to HTML for formatting/readability purposes. Any corrections/additions, feel free to edit it.

Edited November 26, 2007 by neophi

[lucho562 0]

Congratulations YAZZ!!!!!!!!!

[bundy_138 0]

Hello everyone. My novias petition was forwarded to Bogota 11/23 and am glad to be out of USCIS/NVC. I am going to start researching Colombia Club to see what I do now. Hopefully we can get an interview date in early January! Thanks for all the information you all have provided. It really helps!

Bundy

[erika731 0]

Just a quick question for anyone that might be able to help...i have found at least 3 fax numbers for the embassy in Bogota and am not sure which i should use...i plan on faxing papers asap so any info would be great i got one nonimmigrant fax number off the embassy webpage 315-2127...does this sound rite...i also got another from the above link that is 315-1566...maybe just different lines???? Please any info would be great!!! Thank you!!