Colombia Club

[Scott n Yenifer 0]

Its slow season for Club Colombia...

Updates people!!

Hey Mavi...

Good news for us today...Yeni received her AP so we can plan a trip to beautiful Medellin...hopefully in the near future. I think I miss Colombia as much as she does

[ColombianoGringo 0]

Good luck with your trip Diana. After almost a year, you both must be going crazy.

I am going a little crazy myself trying to find a reasonable price for a plane ticket to go to my wife's interview. I can't find anything for less than $900 from Houston to Bogota. The sad thing is that it is only that particular week that has such tight availability of flights. I am waiting to buy my wife's ticket here until after the interview. I don't want to shell out $900 for a ticket she might not be able to use if we have some kind of delay with her visa approval.

[Joe & Bella 1]

My fiancée had her K1 visa interview on May 7th. At the interview she was told she needed to gather more information and return to the embassy to have the information reviewed and we hope, receive her visa.

My question is how do we go about getting the appointment to have these addition documents reviewed?

Has anyone else needed to do a RFE for the the interview?

Thank you in advance

[Mononoke28 135]

You need to get a PIN# from the embassy to set up another interview with them. The cost is about $16USD but it's the only way you can do it.

Diana

Edited May 9, 2008 by Mononoke28

[Mononoke28 135]

I forgot to mention that you can call the embassy to get the PIN # and you can pay with a credit card. When you buy it and call from the States the phone call has unlimited minutes. Your fiancée can also go to a Colpatria bank to purchase it but she will only get X amount of minutes on it.

Diana

Edited May 9, 2008 by Mononoke28

[Joe & Bella 1]

My fiancée had her K1 visa interview on May 7th. At the interview she was told she needed to gather more information and return to the embassy to have the information reviewed and we hope, receive her visa.

My question is how do we go about getting the appointment to have these addition documents reviewed?

Has anyone else needed to do a RFE for the the interview?

Thank you in advance

You need to get a PIN# from the embassy to set up another interview with them. The cost is about $16USD but it's the only way you can do it.

Diana

I forgot to mention that you can call the embassy to get the PIN # and you can pay with a credit card. When you buy it and call from the States the phone call has unlimited minutes. Your fiancée can also go to a Colpatria bank to purchase it but she will only get X amount of minutes on it.

Diana

Thank you Diana for your response, now I understand what they meant by the pin.. I also searched pin on the Colombian Embassy website after seeing your response and got this..

Our Visa Information Center, which is staffed with operators Monday through Friday (including most American and Colombian holidays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST, answers general visa questions and schedules certain types of appointments.

In order to contact the Visa Information Center, callers in Colombia must first purchase a personal identification number (PIN). Then dial 346-9150 (in Bogota) or 01-8000-12-32-32 (in Colombia but outside of Bogota).

Callers in the United States must dial must dial 1-877-804-5401, and the call will be charged to their credit card (Visa or MasterCard). The charge when calling from the United States is US$16.00 per call (unlimited call duration).

I'll try and call Monday and see what happens and how fast I can get the interview scheduled....

Edited May 10, 2008 by Joe & Bella

[HAL 9000 96]

Howdy folks!

Scott... super! I know exactly how that goes! Make extra copies of the AP and have them with you but separate if you travel... just in case you get a retarded USCIS inspector at return inspection. We are all set to go July 2... woo hoo!

For those of you wanting to save some money (relatively speaking, of course), sumer airfare has become ridiculously overpriced. As of now July Chicago to Bogotá hovers around $1000 r/t pp. I was able to do Chicago to Cartagena for $550 r/t pp. It will just be the right bus fare to where you want to go from Cartagena (to Bucaramanga in our case... negotiable to about $60 r/t pp on Berlinas).

Much luck and keep us abreast of new updates y'all...

[gringi 0]

Someone said in the Colombian K1 thread that the embassy changed the OF-169 with the DS-2001 and that this form along with the DS-230 can be filed electronically.

Can someone verify this information for future members?

Diana

Diana, it looks like the embassy has changed over to the DS-2001 and they have revised their instruction packages. Now you are able to send the packet-3 forms via email. We were just assigned a BGT case# for our I-130. So I will be using the shortcuts, to find out when our case has been forwarded to the embassy.

At that time I will send in packet-3 using email and give everyone an update.

Here is the link if anyone is interested,

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/iv_i...ions_031908.pdf

Also there is also this line in the new inst.

“Submitting duplicate copies of the required forms will delay visa processing.”

It sounds to me, like they are referring to the double bombardment method using both fax and servientrega, for sending in packet-3.

I am just going to use email and wait for a response , they state a confirmation will be emailed back within 5 days.

I’ll wait until then and If I don’t get a response I’ll go the servientrega route.

Mike

[Mononoke28 135]

Nice. That makes it easier for everybody, the beneficiary and the embassy.

Thanks Mike!

Diana

[B&E 0]

December CSC K1 Filer here....

Still waiting on NOA2. No word yet. No touches, no RFEs....

Sigh.

[bigley 0]

Someone said in the Colombian K1 thread that the embassy changed the OF-169 with the DS-2001 and that this form along with the DS-230 can be filed electronically.

Can someone verify this information for future members?

Diana

Diana, it looks like the embassy has changed over to the DS-2001 and they have revised their instruction packages. Now you are able to send the packet-3 forms via email. We were just assigned a BGT case# for our I-130. So I will be using the shortcuts, to find out when our case has been forwarded to the embassy.

At that time I will send in packet-3 using email and give everyone an update.

Here is the link if anyone is interested,

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/iv_i...ions_031908.pdf

Also there is also this line in the new inst.

“Submitting duplicate copies of the required forms will delay visa processing.”

It sounds to me, like they are referring to the double bombardment method using both fax and servientrega, for sending in packet-3.

I am just going to use email and wait for a response , they state a confirmation will be emailed back within 5 days.

I’ll wait until then and If I don’t get a response I’ll go the servientrega route.

Mike

Mike we just got approved yesterday for our I 129-F can you tell me what you mean by emailing the embassy the forms. The link shows me the forms but does not really explain how to do the emailing. Sorry if this is a stupid question.

[bigley 0]

I'll give an update!!

I'M STRESSING OUT! hahaha...I travel to Colombia this coming Wednesday and I cant wait to get on Colombian soil and see my hubby again...Gosh its almost been a year since I last saw him.

I arrive on the 15th around 2:00pm Colombia time. Then all the "vueltas" start! Lab then Dr. Gonzalez..then visa payments...and on Thursday, the 22nd, our interview!

One question...how many passport pictures does Andres need again? Im assuming 6 but I think I read somewhere 8?

Thanks ahead of time....and wish us luck!!

Diana B

6 is the magic number Diana...have a safe trip and "BEST OF LUCK!!!!"

Just a quick question you say 6 passport pictures but the instruction package says 4. What are the others for???

[bigley 0]

Hey I have finally been approved for I 129F visa started the process on Sept 7, 2007. I have read most all I can on this forum and it is greatly appreciated information. So I guess now the USCIS send info to NVC. I should start calling NVC maybe in a few days to get my number and then find out when they are sending package to Bogota. Then track the package and fax package 3 information to Bogota embassy as soon as they receive the application? Is this what I should do to speed up the process as much as possible. Would appreciate confirmation if I am correct. Otherwise would appreciate any help you experienced people can give me. Good to finally get approved but now I need to get my lady and her two sons here in Florida!!!! Thank in advance for the help.

[Andres and Diana 0]

Hey I have finally been approved for I 129F visa started the process on Sept 7, 2007. I have read most all I can on this forum and it is greatly appreciated information. So I guess now the USCIS send info to NVC. I should start calling NVC maybe in a few days to get my number and then find out when they are sending package to Bogota. Then track the package and fax package 3 information to Bogota embassy as soon as they receive the application? Is this what I should do to speed up the process as much as possible. Would appreciate confirmation if I am correct. Otherwise would appreciate any help you experienced people can give me. Good to finally get approved but now I need to get my lady and her two sons here in Florida!!!! Thank in advance for the help.

Yep that sounds about right. Wait about a week before calling NVC because it takes a few days for it to be mailed to NVC from USCIS. I'd call about next Thursday or Friday. Once the processing is finished with NVC they will give you a date in which your package was sent to Bogota. You can then track its progress it takes about 2-3 business days to arrive in BOG.

Once its there at BOG your application will be inputed in there system and then 3-4 days after that you can submit the paperwork to the Embassy. That will ensure faster processing and hopefully a faster interview date.

Good Luck! Keep in touch with your progress!

Kind Regards,

Diana B

[gringi 0]

Someone said in the Colombian K1 thread that the embassy changed the OF-169 with the DS-2001 and that this form along with the DS-230 can be filed electronically.

Can someone verify this information for future members?

Diana

Diana, it looks like the embassy has changed over to the DS-2001 and they have revised their instruction packages. Now you are able to send the packet-3 forms via email. We were just assigned a BGT case# for our I-130. So I will be using the shortcuts, to find out when our case has been forwarded to the embassy.

At that time I will send in packet-3 using email and give everyone an update.

Here is the link if anyone is interested,

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/iv_i...ions_031908.pdf

Also there is also this line in the new inst.

“Submitting duplicate copies of the required forms will delay visa processing.”

It sounds to me, like they are referring to the double bombardment method using both fax and servientrega, for sending in packet-3.

I am just going to use email and wait for a response , they state a confirmation will be emailed back within 5 days.

I’ll wait until then and If I don’t get a response I’ll go the servientrega route.

Mike

Mike we just got approved yesterday for our I 129-F can you tell me what you mean by emailing the embassy the forms. The link shows me the forms but does not really explain how to do the emailing. Sorry if this is a stupid question.

Hi, if I were you I would go to page 188 of the Colombia club, scroll down and you will find a post by Scott n Yenifer, they did a great job of creating an organized checklist. You can just follow thru all their steps.

So at this point you should have this ready,

Which are the new Packet 3 Contents:

1. Cover letter

2. Copy of fiancée's passport (biographical data page)

3. DS-230 Part 1 (pages 1 & 2)

4. DS-2100 ( page 4 of the instruction package for Immigrant visa applicants-from the Bogota embassy’s website)

you have to read carefully thru the instruction package and they give you a choice of how you want to send in packet 3:

A. Mail (Servientrega)

B. Fax (571) 315-4155

C. E-mail (IVBogota@state.gov)

Also, by the wording in the instruction package, it appears they are tired of receiving duplicate packages. For me that narrows it down to either Servientrega or email. I plan on emailing packet 3, when the time comes and if I don’t receive an email confirmation, I’ll have Servientrega to fall back on with a proof of delivery.

Good luck, Mike