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[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

I am going to try and call the Dr.'s office later to find out the exact price...I'm not really sure now. A little later ill do it, im a little busy.

[bundy_138 0]

Can someone answer this simple question: I received my tax transcripts for the last three years and am going to submit them with the I-134. I will also add the last three months of my paystubs and a letter from my employer. Do I still need to send my W-2's and my 1040's? I thought the tax transcripts would be ok in place of the returns and W-2's, but my novia is telling me that I need to send them. Which should I send?

Bundy

BUNDY<

I only submitted 3 years tax transcripts, 3 months of paystubs and the letter from my employer and this is brought with you to the interview with the affadavit of support and was accepted at our interview on 12/04/07 and We were approved. This is my experience and had no problems, Our interview was less than 5 minutes and we were Approved and the vice consul never even talk to me or ask me any questions other than to tell me congratulations, your wife is approved. if you have the tax transcripts for the 3 years, YOU DO NOT NEED THE W-2 OR 1040'S

Brian and Yenys

Thanks for the information. I will not be able to travel to Bogota when my novia has the interview, so I want to make sure she has all her "ducks in a row". I'll just send all of the above just in case.

Bundy

[snoopy 0]

You need to double check this information because my husband had to have 1 of the shots there and it was close to $90 dollars, just for the one they said he needed. The lady I spoke to that day had 2 of her sons with her as well and she ended up paying close to $500 dollars for the 3 of them. Check and triple check these prices with the office.

Diana

Now I'm a little confused. I think you may have a point. They charge COP$135,000 for the appointment/medical exam, but I'm assuming the vaccines that my wife is missing will cost extra?

My wife says she has to take her vaccination records, and that they will only apply what is not on there. I'm going to tell her to call Dr. Roa's office again and ask that question, and if she has to take them there. It may be cheaper to do through her EPS (Sanitas) although I'm not sure since maybe vaccines are not covered.

Hi Neophi

The EPS won't cover for vaccination, well, at least SUSALUD doesn't, my husband went for a regular check up 2 weeks ago and he asked.

[bundy_138 0]

Can someone give me some names of the places you are staying while in Bogota for the interview? I am not looking for anything off the charts expensive. Just a place that is affordable, safe, CLEAN......you know the drill. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Bundy

[SteveSandyHill 0]

Hey Bundy,

The guy who runs this place is name Bob, he is very familiar with this process and rents to many couples on visa journey - Including Scott who is headed there tomorrow. Here is the link.

(http://www.bogotacolombialodging.com). I will be staying there in January as well. Good luck!

[Yazz 1]

Finally we got our interview date: December 31st !!! After finding out the date I made the medical appointment for the 17, do you think it would be a problem having it so early?

Not at all, the medical examination is valid for a year, I talked with the assistant of Dr. Roa (Luz Stella) and she told me that I can get my medical examination even 20 days before the interview at the Embassy, people used to do this step 2 o 3 days before interview because do not live in Bogotá and of course they just spend here the days that they need to the examination and the interview......I live in Bogotá so as soon I get my package 4 I am going to schedule my medical appointment ASAP as well....

Gooood luckkk!!

Yazz

Scott please let me know what happens!!! I called and Roa's office really told me that I must get te vaccines in his office.

Yazz....i didnt get my pckt 4 and today i scheduled my medical...its on the 27th.

Finally we got our interview date: December 31st !!! After finding out the date I made the medical appointment for the 17, do you think it would be a problem having it so early?

Not at all, the medical examination is valid for a year, I talked with the assistant of Dr. Roa (Luz Stella) and she told me that I can get my medical examination even 20 days before the interview at the Embassy, people used to do this step 2 o 3 days before interview because do not live in Bogotá and of course they just spend here the days that they need to the examination and the interview......I live in Bogotá so as soon I get my package 4 I am going to schedule my medical appointment ASAP as well....

Gooood luckkk!!

Yazz

Scott please let me know what happens!!! I called and Roa's office really told me that I must get te vaccines in his office.

Yazz....i didnt get my pckt 4 and today i scheduled my medical...its on the 27th.

Scott im really dying to know what this Roa is all about.

You are right Byron!, I called to Dr. Roa's (Telf +571- 2151763-6589365) and talked with Nubia (Luz Stella is on vacation) and they told me that they are not longer asking for the appointment letter of the embassy to get my medical examination, I just need:

-Passport

-$135.000

- Vaccination certificate

-Photo 5x5 marked with my name

I called to the Laboratory (telf. +571- 2327272) as well and there I just need:

-Passport

-$150.000

-Photo 5x5

Regards,

Yazz

[Mononoke28 135]

We stayed at www.welovebogota.com for about 8 days and had a really good experience. Lucho and Chester stayed there as well. The place is located in Quinta Paredes, about a 5 minute walk to the US embassy.

Diana

[Scott n Yenifer 0]

Can someone give me some names of the places you are staying while in Bogota for the interview? I am not looking for anything off the charts expensive. Just a place that is affordable, safe, CLEAN......you know the drill. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Bundy

Bundy,

Here is the website of the place that we are staying...

http://www.bogotacolombialodging.com/

The owners name is Bob and he comes highly recommended by others and now by me...prices are reasonable and they are VERY cordial.

Their phone number is a Miami # 305-433-2299

[Brian and Yenys 0]

Hi All, We wil talk about our experience with the Vaccination.

I took my Vaccionation 15 days prior at my interview which was ok For the Doctor Gonzalez, There are place avalaible by the Guverment for to Do this, Like CRUZ ROJA (international), Here in Cartagena FATIMA, and I think there are more have license to Do it, In Bogota Brian and I Stayed in the Area called GALERIA, closer at the Stadium EL CAMPIN, there is a center shopping with the same name where they have a Vaccination Center, they are open 9-11 am and 2-4p.m where they administer all the vaccinations!

Neophi, Sooner you know the day for The interview you most call one of the Doctor of your preference to make the appointment Doesnt matter if you gett the package 4 or not! as long as you have your interview date.

and The Doctor will check your Body in General, the person will be only in under wear, so the doctor will check almost everything they think have to be checked.

It's not True that The Doctor Roa is the only one that can administer the vaccinations!

I wish you guys can gett everything Done very soon.

God Bless you,

Brian&Yenys

Congratulations Brian & Yenys!!!!

Wondering what you guys paid for all 3 vaccinations...and was the name of the shopping center Galeria or Stadium EL CAMPIN??

The name of the Center Shopping is Galerias, Close at the Stadium EL CAMPIN, the Cost approximately for the 3 Vaccination it's $185.000 Pesos, They are CRUZ ROJA INTERNATIONAL, and Located inside of the Shopping center on the first level. They are open 9-11 am and 2-4p.m Mon-Friday only, where they administer all the vaccinations! :

Brian&Yenys

[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

OK Just got off the phone...I didnt ask a name but the girlwho answered SPECIFICALLY said that 2 months ago the Embassy stated that the shots HAD to be realized in the office of the medical exam ( ROA'S OFFICE)

The price for all the vaccines through them is 132,000 pesos.

[Brian and Yenys 0]

Can someone give me some names of the places you are staying while in Bogota for the interview? I am not looking for anything off the charts expensive. Just a place that is affordable, safe, CLEAN......you know the drill. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Bundy

Hi Bundy,

We were staying in Apartamentos GALERIA 51, it's a nice a clean place to stay and very close to all the places we have to go, Like Medical Examen, Laboratory, and Embassy, The adress is Cra 30 No. 51 - 34, The cost per day, one Doble bedroom, and a little living room, private bathroom, T.V cable, line phone, Internet Wirelles Conexion, and refridgerator it's 30 Bucks or 60.000 mil pesos, it's in walking distance of the Galeria's Mall. There are a plenty of restaurants also.

You can contact them at (57) 1- 2550160, (57) 1 - 2550180.

Brian and Yenys

[HAL 9000 96]

OK Just got off the phone...I didnt ask a name but the girlwho answered SPECIFICALLY said that 2 months ago the Embassy stated that the shots HAD to be realized in the office of the medical exam ( ROA'S OFFICE)

The price for all the vaccines through them is 132,000 pesos.

I think this girl is giving you BS info. It does not address any of the valid medical reasons NOT to repeat a vaccine, for example. Maybe if it is true- and trust me, you were around this forum 2 months ago... then someone here would have found out that information from either the Embassy or maybe it would have been officially included into the Packets sent out to applicants. This excuse does not fly with me.

Maybe our upcoming interviewees can bring the matter up if they can with the COs they see. At the least they'd get some kind of ball rolling.

Even though, for those that NEED the vaccines because they've never HAD them... 132,000 COP for ALL is actually a great price.

Edited December 6, 2007 by maviwaro

[Bill y Bella 0]

I wrote a lengthy letter to the embassy notifying them of what we are being told by the doctors regarding the vaccinations and requesting clarification. I'll let everyone know as soon as I get a reply.

[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

Thanks Bill!!!!

Just doesnt seem fair, eventhough the price is great, that anyone is forced to get them through the doctor if they are available through other places.

[bundy_138 0]

Thanks for all the great places to stay! I appreciate it very much. I will see which is available and grab one. I also appreciate the posts concerning the medicals and vaccinations. Very helpful information! I will not be able to attend the interview in January so my novia and her daughter are going solo. It is so hard trying to plan everything when I am here and she is in Colombia!!!! I am pulling what little hair I have out! I can not wait for all this to be over.

Bundy