Colombia Club

[parkpapa 0]

This may seem like an odd question but most of you who have gone through the interview process already keep saying that you were in there for about 5-6 hours. Do they have any snack/eatery type of thing in there? I tried to picture the day of our interview and if I have to get up at 4AM to get there at 6AM I'll be starving by 10AM or so.

I obviously haven't been there yet, but I believe the embassy's website says they have a snack area close by. (I'd be hungry long before 10!!! haha)

[Mike and Adriana 0]

Yes, there is a small area where you can buy coffee, gaseosa, and some snacks. Not much, but enough to get you by. It is in the compound, over near the restrooms.

Mike

This may seem like an odd question but most of you who have gone through the interview process already keep saying that you were in there for about 5-6 hours. Do they have any snack/eatery type of thing in there? I tried to picture the day of our interview and if I have to get up at 4AM to get there at 6AM I'll be starving by 10AM or so.

I obviously haven't been there yet, but I believe the embassy's website says they have a snack area close by. (I'd be hungry long before 10!!! haha)

[lucho562 0]

Hello all,

I have a question on packet 3.

On page 2 of packet 3. It states this...

D. Solicitud de Visa No-Inmigrante DS-156 (2 por persona y en español)

We have already filled out a DS-156, but in english. Would you advise to do it in spanish? Also, where can i find the ds-156 form in spanish? I have searched, but only come up with the english online version.

Thank you

[Mike and Adriana 0]

Lucho:

You are fine. You can use the English form or the Spanish form. You can complete it in English or Spanish. It does not matter. The Egnlish form is on the web; the Spanish form is sent to your fianceee in packet 4. If you've already completed one form....don't waste your time re-doing it. We used the English version of the form and completed it in English (well, I completed it in English and had my wife sign it).

Mike

Hello all,

I have a question on packet 3.

On page 2 of packet 3. It states this...

D. Solicitud de Visa No-Inmigrante DS-156 (2 por persona y en español)

We have already filled out a DS-156, but in english. Would you advise to do it in spanish? Also, where can i find the ds-156 form in spanish? I have searched, but only come up with the english online version.

Thank you

[lucho562 0]

Thanks Mike!!

[lucho562 0]

I-134

The sponsor must submit in duplicate evidence of income and resources, as appropriate:

Does the above mean.....

Do I need to take two I-134 forms?

Do I need to take duplicates of the supporting evidence? e.g. bank statements, tax transcripts.

If so, can it be simply photocopies?

thanks!

Edited May 24, 2007 by lucho562

[Jay1234 2]

I-134

The sponsor must submit in duplicate evidence of income and resources, as appropriate:

Does the above mean.....

Do I need to take two I-134 forms?

Do I need to take duplicates of the supporting evidence? e.g. bank statements, tax transcripts.

If so, can it be simply photocopies?

thanks!

I only submitted one I-134. I did not submit my evidence in duplicate (I don't have my packet 3 handy, but I do not recall having been asked for anything in duplicate). At the interview, I submitted one copy of my 2006 Income tax return, a copy of my w-2, and a letter from my boss detailing my salary and years of employment. If they are asking you for duplicates, I would only submit original and a photocopy, retaining a second copy for my records.

[Mike and Adriana 0]

Lucho:

Yes, that's what it says....but the wording is confusing. As Jay says, you need only submit one I-134 (although keep a copy for yourself) along with a letter from your employer and copies of the tax return (including W-2). The form asks for one year of tax return, but I provided three. Seems there has been a lot of discussion about whether the Bogota embassy requires one or three years (sometimes the embassies have additional requirements). I tell everyone three, although it looks like they were satisfied to receive only one year from Jay. I just wanted to be safe.

Mike

I-134

The sponsor must submit in duplicate evidence of income and resources, as appropriate:

Does the above mean.....

Do I need to take two I-134 forms?

Do I need to take duplicates of the supporting evidence? e.g. bank statements, tax transcripts.

If so, can it be simply photocopies?

thanks!

[parkpapa 0]

Lucho:

Yes, that's what it says....but the wording is confusing. As Jay says, you need only submit one I-134 (although keep a copy for yourself) along with a letter from your employer and copies of the tax return (including W-2). The form asks for one year of tax return, but I provided three. Seems there has been a lot of discussion about whether the Bogota embassy requires one or three years (sometimes the embassies have additional requirements). I tell everyone three, although it looks like they were satisfied to receive only one year from Jay. I just wanted to be safe.

Mike

I-134

The sponsor must submit in duplicate evidence of income and resources, as appropriate:

Does the above mean.....

Do I need to take two I-134 forms?

Do I need to take duplicates of the supporting evidence? e.g. bank statements, tax transcripts.

If so, can it be simply photocopies?

thanks!

I am providing transcripts for three years, also. I think that the idea of three years may actually come from the I-864 requirements (as part of the C1 or AOS process). But, it's better to have too much than not enough. At least it's there if they ask for it.

[Jay1234 2]

I toyed with submitting three years, and I had a copy of those years with me at the hotel. But I decided it wasn't neccesary becasue I have a long job history at the same job, work for for the federal gov't. and my income was well above the poverty guidelines. I would say having three years would be important if you are self-employed or income is near poverty guidelines. But you are right, having more proof doesn't hurt.

[lucho562 0]

Thanks guys.

But do I make copies of all the supporting documents since it says in duplicate??

[Mike and Adriana 0]

You will submit the I-134, the tax transcripts, and the original letter from your employer. Make a COPY of the I-134, the tax transcripts, and the letter for yourself. You will NOT need to submit two copies to the embassy.

Thanks guys.

But do I make copies of all the supporting documents since it says in duplicate??

[lucho562 0]

You will submit the I-134, the tax transcripts, and the original letter from your employer. Make a COPY of the I-134, the tax transcripts, and the letter for yourself. You will NOT need to submit two copies to the embassy.

Thanks guys.

But do I make copies of all the supporting documents since it says in duplicate??

Thanks, now I understand.

Also,

How hard is getting the statement from the bank? Do I just walk in and let them know I need a paper that states the day I opened my account, current balance, and total deposited from the past year? I have Washington Mutual. Anyone know if they do this for you for free?

[sjoefl01 1]

I don't really think it was this couple's attire that cost them the visa. I think it was the fact that they were obviously not speaking to each other. We waited with a full blown biker couple with tattoos, piercings and the guy had a vulgar tee shirt. The girl was wearing very few clothes at all and they were approved in about 10 seconds. We were dressed reasonably well and got the third degree. I don't think they are there to judge fashion. They are trying to determine if the relationship is real. The suit only says that you have money. They will be much more interested in the I134 about that.

[Sam y Nydia 1]

Hola señores! gracias por su ayuda, ahora ya tengo más certeza de lo que haré cuando me toque el turno de llenar mis papeles.

Hay algo que estaba pensando ahora mismo, y pues queria consultarlo con ustedes.... exigen vacunas para la K1? Es que veo que para la k3 si las exigen entonces me imagino que es lo mismo...

Gracias a todos por sus respuestas.

Nydia