Colombia Club

[parkpapa 0]

Hey buddy

I strongly recommend against that!

The credentials may transfer over. Its a matter of family unity and of course, travel costs in an uncertain market. Plus it MAY look strange for immigration purposes.

However, I do encourage you guys to think about gunning for it here... remember that nursing will ALWAYS be in demand and there are some places that give signing bonuses that wipe out nearly half of tuition debts. Some hospitals also have loan repayment programs. What I would do is try talking with people already in the profession.

Also, did you know you can apply for Federal Student Aid? This may qualify you for smaller-interest loans and some grants. Another creative idea is for employer-assisted tuition reimbursement. Try checking if there are university hospitals in your area where she could try for a job to defray the costs of her degree/certificate program... and that in the long run helps her with job prospects in the field upon graduation.

Mária is looking at a 1.5 year Masters degree in Human Resources Development at a public university here that would costs us a relatively low chunk of change compared to larger universities. Its food for thought that will have a big payoff since she already has a few endorsements on her BS in Psych degree from home.

Thanks, my friend. That was kind of my thinking, as well. Especially on the "family unity" aspect. I was able to do a little research last night on this and found that RNs are in high demand and that there are several hospitals that will even sponsor a nurse to come to the states. However, that is for an RN. LPNs are a different matter. Not only are they less in demand, though they do essentially the same work, but around here they are paid very poorly (under $15 per hour for the most part).

Lorena changes her mind frequently on this whole career thing, so she may do so again. But I sure appreciate the feedback and support.

[WyoDusty 0]

My wife has her CR1 interview on July 15th. She has yet to receive her Packet 4 from rthe embassy in Bogota but I FedEx'd her the package that was sent to me. Now all our documents have been submitted to the NVC and I am assuming shipped to the embassy in Bogota. The only documents that she will have with her when she gors is the DAS letter, her medical information, the Interview letter, and all our evidence. I told her I would fly down to go to the Interview but she said her friends said it wasn't necessary so I am not going. When she gets in the first line where everyone says the "Witch" asks for the documents, is she going to need anything besides the above mentioned documents. The CO should have all the other documents I am assuming.

Dennis

[HAL 9000 96]

Hey buddy

I strongly recommend against that!

The credentials may transfer over. Its a matter of family unity and of course, travel costs in an uncertain market. Plus it MAY look strange for immigration purposes.

However, I do encourage you guys to think about gunning for it here... remember that nursing will ALWAYS be in demand and there are some places that give signing bonuses that wipe out nearly half of tuition debts. Some hospitals also have loan repayment programs. What I would do is try talking with people already in the profession.

Also, did you know you can apply for Federal Student Aid? This may qualify you for smaller-interest loans and some grants. Another creative idea is for employer-assisted tuition reimbursement. Try checking if there are university hospitals in your area where she could try for a job to defray the costs of her degree/certificate program... and that in the long run helps her with job prospects in the field upon graduation.

Mária is looking at a 1.5 year Masters degree in Human Resources Development at a public university here that would costs us a relatively low chunk of change compared to larger universities. Its food for thought that will have a big payoff since she already has a few endorsements on her BS in Psych degree from home.

Thanks, my friend. That was kind of my thinking, as well. Especially on the "family unity" aspect. I was able to do a little research last night on this and found that RNs are in high demand and that there are several hospitals that will even sponsor a nurse to come to the states. However, that is for an RN. LPNs are a different matter. Not only are they less in demand, though they do essentially the same work, but around here they are paid very poorly (under $15 per hour for the most part).

Lorena changes her mind frequently on this whole career thing, so she may do so again. But I sure appreciate the feedback and support.

Hm... I think if she got herself involved in a serious RN program she'd probably want to stick it out til the end... with support and encouragement from the family, so much can be accomplished.

[ColombianoGringo 0]

Hi all,

We´re still in Bogota, but I just wanted to drop in and report that we went to my wife´s K-3 interview yesterday and she was approved. We were there from 6:30 am until 1:30pm, but everything went well and the staff at the consulate was very helpful and nice.

I will write a full report next week when I´m back in the states.

Good luck to all that have upcoming interviews and thanks to all those that have helped so much throughout the process.

Peace,

CG

[parkpapa 0]

Congratulations, CG!!!!!!!!! See you soon on the AOS page. ;-)

[HAL 9000 96]

Woot CG! Good for you guys!

[Scott n Yenifer 0]

"CONGRATULATIONS CG"

[Andres and Diana 0]

Congratulations CG!! When will your wife be traveling to the US? I bet you cant wait to have her home!

Once again Congrats!

Diana

[Ken y Leidys 20]

Congratulations, CG! I'm happy to hear the great news.

[Jessica777 0]

HEY EVERYBODY!!!!

I just wanted to confirm the question the Byron already answered...

Yenifer just got off the phone with Dr. Roa's office and the price for all three vaccines is 132.000 pesos...this is a very reasonable price

Td = Tetanus and Diphtheria vaccine

MMR = Measles, Mumps and Rubella

Varicella = Chickenpox

Anyway I'm off to Bogota...very anxious ...a little nervous but very prepared...talk to you guys soon...wish us luck!!!

Hello

Man I so confused about these shots/

My girl lives in Quilla and she has looked into getting a price of them done there ..But as I read here people have different answrs on this subject.I see you pais 138,000 for the three needed thats seems very good to me.If you were in my shoes what would you do>

Thanks

Carl

[Jessica777 0]

Hello

Man I so confused about these shots/

My girl lives in Quilla and she has looked into getting a price of them done there ..But as I read here people have different answrs on this subject.I see you pais 138,000 for the three needed thats seems very good to me.If you were in my shoes what would you do>

Thanks

Carl

[Scott n Yenifer 0]

Hello

Man I so confused about these shots/

My girl lives in Quilla and she has looked into getting a price of them done there ..But as I read here people have different answrs on this subject.I see you pais 138,000 for the three needed thats seems very good to me.If you were in my shoes what would you do>

Thanks

Carl

Carl,

We had no problem with having the shots done at the doctor's office but some have. Some of the problems have been inflated prices, unnecessary vaccines... But if Stefanie will need all of the vaccines, just call the doctors office that you have arrainged the appointment with and get a price. If it is still 130-140 mil that is a very good price. Be sure to get a name of the person that gives you the price so that there is no question when you arrive and the price doesn't suddenly change.

Good luck,

[Jessica777 0]

Hello

Man I so confused about these shots/

My girl lives in Quilla and she has looked into getting a price of them done there ..But as I read here people have different answrs on this subject.I see you pais 138,000 for the three needed thats seems very good to me.If you were in my shoes what would you do>

Thanks

Carl

Carl,

We had no problem with having the shots done at the doctor's office but some have. Some of the problems have been inflated prices, unnecessary vaccines... But if Stefanie will need all of the vaccines, just call the doctors office that you have arrainged the appointment with and get a price. If it is still 130-140 mil that is a very good price. Be sure to get a name of the person that gives you the price so that there is no question when you arrive and the price doesn't suddenly change.

Good luck,

Hi Thanks,

We are just waiting to get interview date now,So good but i think I will have her chaeck the RED Cross in Quilla as well why we are waiting ..

Again thanks ..

[Mononoke28 135]

Hey buddy

I strongly recommend against that!

The credentials may transfer over. Its a matter of family unity and of course, travel costs in an uncertain market. Plus it MAY look strange for immigration purposes.

However, I do encourage you guys to think about gunning for it here... remember that nursing will ALWAYS be in demand and there are some places that give signing bonuses that wipe out nearly half of tuition debts. Some hospitals also have loan repayment programs. What I would do is try talking with people already in the profession.

Also, did you know you can apply for Federal Student Aid? This may qualify you for smaller-interest loans and some grants. Another creative idea is for employer-assisted tuition reimbursement. Try checking if there are university hospitals in your area where she could try for a job to defray the costs of her degree/certificate program... and that in the long run helps her with job prospects in the field upon graduation.

Mária is looking at a 1.5 year Masters degree in Human Resources Development at a public university here that would costs us a relatively low chunk of change compared to larger universities. Its food for thought that will have a big payoff since she already has a few endorsements on her BS in Psych degree from home.

Thanks, my friend. That was kind of my thinking, as well. Especially on the "family unity" aspect. I was able to do a little research last night on this and found that RNs are in high demand and that there are several hospitals that will even sponsor a nurse to come to the states. However, that is for an RN. LPNs are a different matter. Not only are they less in demand, though they do essentially the same work, but around here they are paid very poorly (under $15 per hour for the most part).

Lorena changes her mind frequently on this whole career thing, so she may do so again. But I sure appreciate the feedback and support.

I'm with Willie on this one Charles. There are so many things that will not allow her to study in Colombia that it's not even worth thinking about it. One, she will soon be a US resident and should not be out of the country for more than 12 months, in fact the POE officers will give her a hard time if she is out for more than 6. Two, she will have to get her license here in the States even if she has one from Colombia, in some cases she will need to take additional courses to do so. And three, she cannot do any of this without proper English. So the best thing would be for her to focus on that and then decide on what to do. Once she's ready she can make appointments at different colleges with counselors and see what they recommend.

Diana

[Mononoke28 135]

Congratulations CG!!!!! I hope everything went well and that you can start your new life together in the US soon!

Diana