Colombia Club Part III

[kali1229 6]

His x-ray was sealed? That's odd.

I might've not heard him correctly. We haven't talked much because we really have no way to communicate now that he's in Bogota.

That's exactly one of the reasons why I hate these doctors, especially Dr. Roa because he told my husband and everyone who went to see him that day that they needed "new" vaccines because they ones they had gotten previously were too old. No if or buts about it, they had to get them again, in his office and nowhere else or he wouldn't approve the exam. #######.

Diana

He IS a #######! I wish I would've asked people's experiences before I told my husband to go to him. Dr. Roa just sounded like a nice name

[Mononoke28 134]

He IS a #######! I wish I would've asked people's experiences before I told my husband to go to him. Dr. Roa just sounded like a nice name

Don't worry, I've heard the same story from people who've gone with Dr. González. They're both weasels in my opinion.

Diana

[justwaiting4her 0]

She had the sealed envelope after all. The ds3025 tells if the vaccines are approved or not. They gave her a copy.

They made her wait for over 5 hours at the embassy. In the end they told her she needs the i-212 waiver. We expected that. The lawyer says she should have no problem getting the waiver.

[justwaiting4her 0]

She had the sealed envelope after all. The ds3025 tells if the vaccines are approved or not. They gave her a copy.

They made her wait for over 5 hours at the embassy. In the end they told her she needs the i-212 waiver. We expected that. The lawyer says she should have no problem getting the waiver.

and now they called her back after she left.... I need to go to work. I'll update you tomorrow.

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

So we picked up the visa today (three business days, way to go for the change to DHL!) The DHL envelope (not the envelope for immigration at the airport) was opened by the DHL person at the time of pickup. The passport was there with a six month visa sticker already inside.. The envelope for immigration has the corner cut out so the papers can be seen.. I assume that is normal?

[married2paisita 1]

So we picked up the visa today (three business days, way to go for the change to DHL!) The DHL envelope (not the envelope for immigration at the airport) was opened by the DHL person at the time of pickup. The passport was there with a six month visa sticker already inside.. The envelope for immigration has the corner cut out so the papers can be seen.. I assume that is normal?

There are some posts where people are saying that it's normal: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/279205-visa-received-but-sealed-packet-corner-cut/

[Ready to do it 101]

why would the DHL person open the DHL envelope? That sounds wierd. I "think" my fiance's DHL packet arrived today after 2pm (at least they said to come back at 2pm). She had to work today from 1-9pm so I guess she'll go tomorrow.

So we picked up the visa today (three business days, way to go for the change to DHL!) The DHL envelope (not the envelope for immigration at the airport) was opened by the DHL person at the time of pickup. The passport was there with a six month visa sticker already inside.. The envelope for immigration has the corner cut out so the papers can be seen.. I assume that is normal?

[justwaiting4her 0]

Her call back to the embassy was only to give her a document they forgot to give back. So, we need the i-212 like expected.

My fiancee says the questioning was simple and easy like other people are reporting. They asked my name, my address, how long we have known each other, and have I ever visited Colombia. My fiancee was unfairly refused entry at the border, the reason we need the i-212. She said they asked her a couple of questions about that as well. The only hold up with her interview is because of the refusal, since she had "troubles" they made her wait a long time before the interview. Regardless, she said the man that interviewed her was very nice and it helped her relax. Other than the wait she considered the experience good.

My fiance also wishes to thank everybody on here that has shared their experiences, because reading about it helped us to get organized better, and helped her relax because she knew what to expect. I like to give my thanks as well.

Maybe the DHL person was trying to confirm the sealed document was still there? A concern of theft possibly?

Edited November 16, 2011 by justwaiting4her

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

why would the DHL person open the DHL envelope? That sounds wierd. I "think" my fiance's DHL packet arrived today after 2pm (at least they said to come back at 2pm). She had to work today from 1-9pm so I guess she'll go tomorrow.

I was there but on the phone at the time so I was not paying full attention.. It looks like they open it and then have you confirm that everything on a list is in the envelope and then you sign..

[9520G 0]

So we picked up the visa today (three business days, way to go for the change to DHL!) The DHL envelope (not the envelope for immigration at the airport) was opened by the DHL person at the time of pickup. The passport was there with a six month visa sticker already inside.. The envelope for immigration has the corner cut out so the papers can be seen.. I assume that is normal?

Did you pick it up in bogota or did you get it deliveres elsewhere?

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

Did you pick it up in bogota or did you get it deliveres elsewhere?

We picked it up in Medellin at a local DHL pickup station (the "GLOBAL" station - a few kilometers from the Santa Fe mall)

Here is a snapshot from the DHL web page.. The interview was on the 9th (Wed) and the 14th (Mon) was a Holiday... There was no cost to pick the package up.

Edited November 17, 2011 by OnMyWayID

[9520G 0]

Thats great to hear, my wifes interview is thurs dec 1st and we are staying in bogota until mo. dec 5th so we can pick up the visa in bogota.

[JJ NY 0]

How long are people waiting for interviews? My case (CR-1) was closed and all back in October. No interview for November, they told me that I missed the cut off date by a few days.

I just called, no interview for December either. He told me that there was no space available from the "slots" they get assigned. He suggested that I call back during the 3rd week of December and see if there is sa January interview.

I know the BOG based people have a huge advantage scheduling the interviews. Anyone else in the same boat? Any fact based predictions on an interview date?

Thanks

[kali1229 6]

How long are people waiting for interviews? My case (CR-1) was closed and all back in October. No interview for November, they told me that I missed the cut off date by a few days.

I just called, no interview for December either. He told me that there was no space available from the "slots" they get assigned. He suggested that I call back during the 3rd week of December and see if there is sa January interview.

I know the BOG based people have a huge advantage scheduling the interviews. Anyone else in the same boat? Any fact based predictions on an interview date?

Thanks

Look at the recent timelines.

My case was closed August 19th. I did not get an interview date until September 30th. Our interview was November 16th.

January sounds about right for you.

[9520G 0]

Thats weird, My case closed early september and they assigned me dec 1st. So you will most likely get jan appt.

Edited November 17, 2011 by 9520G