Colombia Club

[dougyceci 0]

Get the Certificado de Migratoro regardless of what the agency says. Oskaryandrea had their visa denied and to me it seems it all started with the fact they did not have it. Just my opinion. As to a previous comment as to this thread and the CR-1. I read both. Our interview is April 12 and any info about the consulate helps. Not all is applicable but well worth the time to read. There is some good info in the other thread as to the interviews as well for those interested. Good luck to all.

Doug

[glenn21 0]

HELLO EVERYONE, DOES ANYBODY HAVE A CURRENT PACKET 3 OR 4 THEY COULD SEND ME? I SEE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SOME ADDITIONS LIKE THE CERTIFICADO DE MIGRATORIO. ALSO, WOULD TAX TRANSCRIPTS BE GOOD ENOUGH OR DO I NEED OFFICIAL COPIES OF MY TAX RETURNS? I CAN GET EITHER ONE FROM THE IRS BUT IT LOOKS LIKE IT WILL TAKE A WHILE. I AM DEFINITELY GOING FOR THE INTERVIEW AND HOPING I CAN GET AN INTERVIEW DATE IN APRIL INSTEAD OF MAY. THANKS FOR THE HELP, GLENN

[Mike and Adriana 0]

What's the purpose? I don't know and I didn't really care. The fact is that it is REQUIRED and, therefore, you shoudl get it. The same could be said when it comes to the requirement of a baptism certificate. If we want a visa, we must comply by the rules. Don't give them a reason to turn you down or delay the process.

From what I have read the Certificate of Migration is new and is mandatory. Does nayone know what the purpose of the certificate is? I do not see the impotance of it, other then the Colombian Consulate requires the document. What difference does it make how many times you have left the country? Any past visa applications should already be on record. One other question. how do you post your timeline on your messages? Our timeline only has one entry as of now but I hope to add to it soon. We are going thru the CSC, they recieved our application on Feb. 2nd. From what i see it will be a while before I can post any activity.

[Mike and Adriana 0]

While it might be OK for someone who is informed of the process to read both this forum and the IR-1/CR-1 forum, I DO NOT recommend it for newbies. If you are new and are pursuing the IR-1/CR-1, visit that thread first. When you get to the point of the embassy interview, then some of the posts on this thread might be useful.

On the other hand, if you are pursuing a K-1 or K-3, I DO NOT recommend you reading the IR-1/CR-1 thread until you get to the point of the embassy interview.

I have had several PMs from members who are totally confused about the process because of reading both threads. Up until the interview, the processes are somewhat different. No reason to be confused if you don't have to be.

Also, be careful with what you read on threads dealing with other embassies. The requirements are NOT all the same for other embassies....so, again, a newbie might get confused. For example, I was reading the other day that there is no such thing as packet 3 in the Phillipines.

Just some advice form a guy who got a little confused at first too.

Mike

As to a previous comment as to this thread and the CR-1. I read both. Our interview is April 12 and any info about the consulate helps. Not all is applicable but well worth the time to read. There is some good info in the other thread as to the interviews as well for those interested. Good luck to all.

Doug

[Mike and Adriana 0]

1) I have the current packet 3, but a slightly outdated packet 4. There are others on the board that have both already scanned...but if you don't get in touch with them, PM me and I'll send you what I have.

2) Yes, the certificado de migratorio is the one major change I see in packet 4. Other changes are the cost of the medical exam and the blood tests/x-ray and the bank at which you pay the interview fee.

3) Tax transcripts are sufficient....but I personally provided a copy of my returns for 3 years. You can request the transcripts by phone or fax. It took me two faxes and about a month to get the transcript...FYI...so don't delay, especially with tax season in full tilt.

Good luck to you.

HELLO EVERYONE, DOES ANYBODY HAVE A CURRENT PACKET 3 OR 4 THEY COULD SEND ME? I SEE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SOME ADDITIONS LIKE THE CERTIFICADO DE MIGRATORIO. ALSO, WOULD TAX TRANSCRIPTS BE GOOD ENOUGH OR DO I NEED OFFICIAL COPIES OF MY TAX RETURNS? I CAN GET EITHER ONE FROM THE IRS BUT IT LOOKS LIKE IT WILL TAKE A WHILE. I AM DEFINITELY GOING FOR THE INTERVIEW AND HOPING I CAN GET AN INTERVIEW DATE IN APRIL INSTEAD OF MAY. THANKS FOR THE HELP, GLENN

[parkpapa 0]

HELLO EVERYONE, DOES ANYBODY HAVE A CURRENT PACKET 3 OR 4 THEY COULD SEND ME? I SEE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SOME ADDITIONS LIKE THE CERTIFICADO DE MIGRATORIO. ALSO, WOULD TAX TRANSCRIPTS BE GOOD ENOUGH OR DO I NEED OFFICIAL COPIES OF MY TAX RETURNS? I CAN GET EITHER ONE FROM THE IRS BUT IT LOOKS LIKE IT WILL TAKE A WHILE. I AM DEFINITELY GOING FOR THE INTERVIEW AND HOPING I CAN GET AN INTERVIEW DATE IN APRIL INSTEAD OF MAY. THANKS FOR THE HELP, GLENN

It will be just as easy to make copies of your own returns, but I believe they need to be notarized. If you want the transcripts, they will take several weeks.

[dougyceci 0]

I requested the tax transcripts over the phone and got them in two weeks. they will be sent to the address of your last return.

Doug

[paisita411 0]

Guys, you don't need to notarize your returns for the embassy. A copy of them will do just fine. I would recommend the last three years. Once you're in AOS you'll be required to have official tax transcripts from the IRS. If you want to, getting those is just as easy as Doug mentioned, but for the embassy they are not required.

Also, if anyone needs a sample Declaracion Juramental (for those without a Baptism Certificate), I have one that is ready to fill in and any notary will accept in Colombia. My husband's uncle is a notary in medellin and he prepared it for us. Just have someone in the family fill it out and sign it in front of the Notary. This will take the place of the BC.

And YES, you do need the Migratory Letter. If its on the list, you must have it. Don't give them a chance to delay your visa or to 'flag' your file. Have it all ready even if they don't ask for it.

[glenn21 0]

UNFORTUNATELY I DIDN'T SAVE MY TAX RETURNS. I CALLED AND REQUESTED MY TAX TRANSCRIPTS TODAY AND MAILED IN A REQUEST FOR COPIES OF MY TAX RETURNS. CALLED THE NVC AND MY PACKET WAS MAILED OUT TODAY BUT THE OPERATOR SAID SHE DIDN'T HAVE A DHL TRACKING NUMBER TO GIVE ME. HAS ANYBODY ELSE EXPERIENCED THIS? SHOULD I CALL BACK? I HAVE A NVC CASE NUMBER THAT'S IT. THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED ME SO FAR AND GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE. THANKS

[Mike and Adriana 0]

The NVC does not give out tracking numbers. Follow the instructions on tracking that are given earlier in this thread (I think the tracking instructions were just repeated a page or two back)....or separately on another three by "Peter from Miami." What you are looking for are packages that came out of the NVC that are headed to Bogota. The package should take about 2-3 business days to arrive in Bogota.

UNFORTUNATELY I DIDN'T SAVE MY TAX RETURNS. I CALLED AND REQUESTED MY TAX TRANSCRIPTS TODAY AND MAILED IN A REQUEST FOR COPIES OF MY TAX RETURNS. CALLED THE NVC AND MY PACKET WAS MAILED OUT TODAY BUT THE OPERATOR SAID SHE DIDN'T HAVE A DHL TRACKING NUMBER TO GIVE ME. HAS ANYBODY ELSE EXPERIENCED THIS? SHOULD I CALL BACK? I HAVE A NVC CASE NUMBER THAT'S IT. THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS HELPED ME SO FAR AND GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE. THANKS

[glenn21 0]

THANKS MIKE. I GOT THEM. MY PACKAGE IS IN MIAMI RIGHT NOW. IT SURE IS MOVING FAST NOW. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR HELP.

[Mike and Adriana 0]

Great news! If it's in Miami now, it should reach Bogota by Thursday.

Mike

THANKS MIKE. I GOT THEM. MY PACKAGE IS IN MIAMI RIGHT NOW. IT SURE IS MOVING FAST NOW. THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR HELP.

[SkipperD 0]

Does anyone have a good copy of a blank OF-169 that they can send me? I have a copy but it is very poor. I assume that Colombia is still not using the DS-2001 since I have not seen anyone mention it in recent posts. Thanks.

[Mike and Adriana 0]

Skipper -

I have a scanned OF-169 from a packet 3 sent to me by the starter of this thread. It is also poor. In fact, the OF-169 we got in our packet 3 was poor as well. Don't wory about it.....send it.

By the way, if you prefer, you could also send the DS-2001. I actually sent both....the OF-169 AND the DS-2001 (from El Salvador). I don't think the embassy really cares.

As least as of December, 2006, the embassy was still using the OF-169 and the paper copy DS-156 (not the bar-coded version).

Mike

Does anyone have a good copy of a blank OF-169 that they can send me? I have a copy but it is very poor. I assume that Colombia is still not using the DS-2001 since I have not seen anyone mention it in recent posts. Thanks.

[paisita411 0]

We only sent DS-2001. They will accept that one just fine. PM me and I'll send it to you.