Colombia Club Part IV

[Mononoke28 135]

Hi, we just had our interview Tuesday and everything went so smoothly!! I was with her during the interview, but I think me being there helped even though the consulate never asked me anything. He asked her a ton of questions, which she knew all the answers...and after taking her fingerprints, he told her that her visa was approved!! We brought so much proof of relationship which they never even asked for. Also they never asked for the form DS230.

I think because we were so organized with all of our documents, from the I-129f petition which was sitting in front of the consulate to all the documents we needed to bring to the interview, that it was a simple approval for us. We are so happy and now just waiting for her to come here.

I added an embassy review to my timeline, also she wrote about her experience here: COLOMBIANOS CON VISA K1 (CONTINUACION 6)

Congratulations to you both!!!

I know, the CO never asked me anything either during my husband's interview, he just asked if I was his wife and that was it. It did feel good to be there though, I have to say, I think it helped, but who knows.

Diana

[aws&ndd 103]

Is it normal that they never asked for the DS230 form? Or will it cause problems later on? They approved her visa without even asking for it. I'm not even sure at what point in the process will she need it.

[Mononoke28 135]

Is it normal that they never asked for the DS230 form? Or will it cause problems later on? They approved her visa without even asking for it. I'm not even sure at what point in the process will she need it.

The embassy used to ask for form DS-230 and as per their Interview instructions, it is no longer required. However, some people said that even though it wasn't on the list of documents they had to bring to the interview, the CO did ask for it for some reason. It's one of those crazy things the embassy can't seem to get straightened out. Some ask for it, some don't.

Diana

[Cesar & Cata 35]

Is it normal that they never asked for the DS230 form? Or will it cause problems later on? They approved her visa without even asking for it. I'm not even sure at what point in the process will she need it.

I may be mistaken but the DS230 is an immigrant visa petition, I think K1 is a non-immigrant visa, since there will be a change of status once married to the USC, very similar as to the process done with tourist visas.

[Mononoke28 135]

I may be mistaken but the DS230 is an immigrant visa petition, I think K1 is a non-immigrant visa, since there will be a change of status once married to the USC, very similar as to the process done with tourist visas.

Even though a K1 visa is not an immigrant visa like a CR or IR, it is still processed the same way as an immigrant visa since it's used for immigration purposes, that's why the embassy used to ask for the DS-230. They did stop asking for it since the beginning of this year but I've read stories of some people who said the CO still asked for it during the interview.

Diana

[Cesar & Cata 35]

Even though a K1 visa is not an immigrant visa like a CR or IR, it is still processed the same way as an immigrant visa since it's used for immigration purposes, that's why the embassy used to ask for the DS-230. They did stop asking for it since the beginning of this year but I've read stories of some people who said the CO still asked for it during the interview.

Diana

Kool.

Haven't seen many colombian members active lately.

[falburq 4]

Even though a K1 visa is not an immigrant visa like a CR or IR, it is still processed the same way as an immigrant visa since it's used for immigration purposes, that's why the embassy used to ask for the DS-230. They did stop asking for it since the beginning of this year but I've read stories of some people who said the CO still asked for it during the interview.

Diana

It's luck of the draw for DS230. The Embassy instruction packet 3/4 for K1 still says to bring two copies of the form, but depending on the person reviewing the forms and the consul you may or may not get asked to provide them. Bottom line, have the forms ready just in case.

[Rig 0]

Hello all! Can someone tell me if my fiancee's birth certificate (registro civil), the police certificate, and baptism certificate need to be translated in English for the K1 interview?

She has a registro civil which was issued on Sept 2012. Is this acceptable, or should she have a more recent issued one? The interview will probably be sometime in December 2012. I do not know when because NVC has not sent the documents yet to Bogata.

[aws&ndd 103]

Nothing needs to be translated to English for the interview. Not sure if the birth certificate would be too old or not. My fiancee got her birth certificate the beginning of October and our interview was a month later and we had no problems. Also I wouldn't count on her interview date being in December, but if she is lucky to get an interview date that would be great! The interview dates are usually 2 to 3 weeks out once you pay the visa fee and can schedule. Good luck!

[Rig 0]

Nothing needs to be translated to English for the interview. Not sure if the birth certificate would be too old or not. My fiancee got her birth certificate the beginning of October and our interview was a month later and we had no problems. Also I wouldn't count on her interview date being in December, but if she is lucky to get an interview date that would be great! The interview dates are usually 2 to 3 weeks out once you pay the visa fee and can schedule. Good luck!

Okay. Thanks for the reply!

[Rig 0]

What is the best answer for question 11 on the I-134, regarding the 'intend to' support question.

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[aws&ndd 103]

What is the best answer for question 11 on the I-134, regarding the 'intend to' support question.

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For K-1 visa, leave it blank. It does not apply. In the space below you can write N/A, visa process for K-1 (or something similar).

[Rig 0]

For K-1 visa, leave it blank. It does not apply. In the space below you can write N/A, visa process for K-1 (or something similar).

Thanks!

[Rig 0]

Hi! Does anyone know what is the usual wait time to get the visa with passport back through DHL after the interview in Bogata? Is there more than one pick up office in Bogata?

[Mononoke28 135]

Hi! Does anyone know what is the usual wait time to get the visa with passport back through DHL after the interview in Bogata? Is there more than one pick up office in Bogata?

If it has to be delivered in Bogotá, it takes about 2-3 business days. 6-10 business days if it's outside of Bogotá. And yes, there should be more than one DHL pick up office to choose from.

Diana