Colombia Club

[lucho562 0]

Welcome Byron...............This is a journey to test your patience. This site can be very helpful. I paticurly like the Colombia thread as it directly pertains to us. Reading other people's timelines has been very helpful to determine about how long I can expect to wait. It would be good if you complete your time line also. It's fun to add to it when as you progress along. LOL>LOL.

As you read more here you will discover everyones journey can be different, but almost always you can find the answear to your question. Knowing you have found it can be hard at times. LOL. The people here are pretty patient and those that have gone through the process and are further along can give their account of how they overcame a challenge.

For me, I tend to hit the panic button a little quick. Everything to date has been solved after I calm down. There are many ways to get over and around some of the issues you may encounter. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well buck..i am very impatient myself..i met her in Feb and sometimes i get a little nervous because i think that because it is so recent they might base their decision because of t..not knowing that we really feel what we feel and want this to go through so badly

I'm Lucho

Keep us updated after you call VSC. Let us know what they tell you. They might give you the run around. If they do give you the run around, let me know. There is a "RFE trick" that you can implement to see if you have been approved.

[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

Welcome Byron...............This is a journey to test your patience. This site can be very helpful. I paticurly like the Colombia thread as it directly pertains to us. Reading other people's timelines has been very helpful to determine about how long I can expect to wait. It would be good if you complete your time line also. It's fun to add to it when as you progress along. LOL>LOL.

As you read more here you will discover everyones journey can be different, but almost always you can find the answear to your question. Knowing you have found it can be hard at times. LOL. The people here are pretty patient and those that have gone through the process and are further along can give their account of how they overcame a challenge.

For me, I tend to hit the panic button a little quick. Everything to date has been solved after I calm down. There are many ways to get over and around some of the issues you may encounter. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well buck..i am very impatient myself..i met her in Feb and sometimes i get a little nervous because i think that because it is so recent they might base their decision because of t..not knowing that we really feel what we feel and want this to go through so badly

I'm Lucho

Keep us updated after you call VSC. Let us know what they tell you. They might give you the run around. If they do give you the run around, let me know. There is a "RFE trick" that you can implement to see if you have been approved.

Lucho..whats up..nice to meet...well your right , theydid give me the run around..the typical, well it takes 45-60 days to get an approval...so aggravating!!!..

[lucho562 0]

Try calling them again. And inquire that you want more info on your RFE (request for more evidence). This should make them shed some light on your case. It's like you're tricking them into telling you that you're either approved, have an RFE, or they still have not processed your case.

This RFE trick does work. Many here on VJ have used it. Especially us January filers.

If that doesnt work, which it should. Try calling NVC and giving them your case #.

Also, be patient bro. This process requires patience to the fullest.

[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

Try calling them again. And inquire that you want more info on your RFE (request for more evidence). This should make them shed some light on your case. It's like you're tricking them into telling you that you're either approved, have an RFE, or they still have not processed your case.

This RFE trick does work. Many here on VJ have used it. Especially us January filers.

If that doesnt work, which it should. Try calling NVC and giving them your case #.

Also, be patient bro. This process requires patience to the fullest.

Im beginning to see the patience thing!!! im going to try the RFE thing tomorrow..thanx a lot!! i reallly hope it works!!!

[TonyS 0]

Hey Byron

I took a look at the reported historical trends for K-1 approvals at the VSC. The trend shows a increase in April of approximately 30 days average approval time to a average now of 69 days! So the information given to you was accurate. Funny thing...... the other service center times did change. This kind of torpedoes my theory. My be the result of organizational and process changes. Anyway, let us know how the RFE trick turned out.

Edited July 16, 2007 by TonyS

[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

Hey Byron

I took a look at the reported historical trends for K-1 approvals at the VSC. The trend shows a increase in April of approximately 30 days average approval time to a average now of 69 days! So the information given to you was accurate. Funny thing...... the other service center times did change. This kind of torpedoes my theory. My be the result of organizational and process changes. Anyway, let us know how the RFE trick turned out.

WOW!!!!!! from 30 to 69???? more than double....why is that...that sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[paisita411 0]

Welcome Byron...Sounds like you're off to a good start and you're definitely in good hands. My advice is to take some time to read through as much of the thread as you can, I would say that if you go back to September 06 and work your way forward you should have most of the stories from the veterans that are still around and posting (Mike, Tony, OjosAzules...ect). Reading the posts will answer many of your questions ahead of time and give you an idea what your timelines are. Of course, you are welcome to ask any questions and all of us will do our best to help you in YOUR JOURNEY. Good Luck!!!

Dre

[parkpapa 0]

TONY! Congrats on getting the NOA! As you know, we both started about the same time last year, so I use you as a benchmark to see how I'm doing. They received our AOS packet on July 6th, one week after they got yours, so I'm guessing we'll have our checks cashed at the end of this week or early next week.

Thanks Dan

We got the biometrics appointment letter in the mail today so things are looking good. Greys enjoyed talking with Silvia.

Tony, my congratulations also!!! I'm finding that having an instant family here has made it more of a trick to visit VisaJourney like I was before. Be sure to share any tips you have on the AOS process. Right now we are waiting for our medical exam appointment before I send in the AOS packet.

[TonyS 0]

Mucho gracias! I'm wishing for a transfer to the CSC and one of those 2 month approvals but I'm prepared for the waiting game.

[RosemarieL 0]

good luck

Edited July 17, 2007 by RosemarieL

[HAL 9000 96]

Hello Byron

Welcome to da club and you are in good hands here. There are some very nice and knowledgeable people here. We all share a common goal. There is more than enough information here to get you through and the sucess rate is very high. On the other hand, I do think you need to make some calls. The Vermont Service Center does not normally take so long to approve applications. If it was the other service centers I would not be so concerned. Maybe earlier this year, there was a big increase in applications submitted to beat the big price increase but I'm just speculating.

TonyS

Tony thanks...i have been wanting to call but those people are so rude that i dont want to lose my temper with them...by the way ..what number do i call

You're going to have to adopt a much calmer approach to dealing with certain US Gov't agencies if you want a smooth approval. This is only the beginning so just try and remember to look at the positives: you filed at Vermont. Other folks filed a couple of months at other locations and they will still have to wait longer than you will. Keep that in perspective and things should be smoother for ya.

Good luck and check out the posts dating back to '06. Its a good initiation into all the information, and changes, that occur for us that have gone through Bogotá.

[Mononoke28 135]

I remember when the Vermont Service Center used to approve K1s withing 3-4 weeks, it was insane. Things have chaaaaaanged now. I honestly would give it till 8/18 to get approved, if it happens before that, then great. If not, then you know that you gave it about 90 days. In reality, getting approved takes an average of 90-120 days, and you haven't even reached the 60 day mark.

Patience grasshopper.

Diana

[Chester y Monica 2]

Welcome Byron!

[BYRON-LEIDY 0]

Welcome Byron!

thanks for all the support...it is so stressfull!!!!!!! but you guys bring some calm to me...i am going to try to look at the bright side with things..just seems like the vermont service center took a turn for the worst...from everything i have read it use to be way better in past times

[sjoefl01 1]

I have a buddy whose Colombian fiance got a K1 visa today. She went alone. They were pretty tough on her. They claimed that his divorce papers were not in the papers although they actually were. This through her off gaurd since. At this point they had the papers, so she couldn't show them. Then they slammed her with questions.

What was his birthday

How many kids did he have ( a bunch )

How many grandkids did he have ( even more )

Where did they all live and what were their names.

One of his wives died of cancer. They asked what kind of cancer she had and what her name was.

They asked about Spanish / English communication.

There may be more that I can add later. This is hot off the wire report. I will try to post again when I know a little more.

God Bless all of you, I know what you are going through. I was there a long time ago and VisaJourney was an incredible source of information.