Colombia Club Part IV

[jpcanon 0]

Thanks again Colombia Club, Diana and VJ. We received our letter today congratulating Leidys and I for her complete removal of conditions - paving the way for her 10 yr. Green Card! These threads helped me from the assembling of Packets to the Embassy Interview process, even through the Adjustment of Status process. Now, we just have to wait a week or two for the Green Card to arrive, and this Spring, drive to Mexico for $1 Mahi Mahi Tacos and $3 Margaritas! Yippee!

Straddling San Diego, CA and Tijuana, Mexico

Good to see you and Leidys, too, Ken!

Joe

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My fiancee got approval for K1 in the embassy on Jan 8th. I called today and they told me the passport went out yesterday. How do we know what the DHL tracking number is? Are there more documents coming along with the passport? The envelope my fiancee should not open?

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She got the passport documents yesterday! Relief!

[Ken y Leidys 20]

My fiancee got approval for K1 in the embassy on Jan 8th. I called today and they told me the passport went out yesterday. How do we know what the DHL tracking number is? Are there more documents coming along with the passport? The envelope my fiancee should not open?

Good to hear about your Passport/Visa arriving. When my Wife's K-1 was approved, she contacted the express carrier and they told her that they did not deliver to her barrio in Barranquilla. She had to travel downtown to pick it up herself. There was a little over 1 week of delivery time for this parcel to arrive in Barranquilla, but she wanted to stay an additional 6 weeks so that she could spend time with her family before packing up and moving here to be with me. It all worked out, but I know that this can be an anxiety-ridden process - start to finish.

[Cesar & Cata 35]

Hey ppl, my question to all and any who remember is, how did you guys get your waybill number for DHL once your visa was approved? Do you recall how long it took after the interview?

I have created several accounts in the CSC Visa Info page, using different numbers on my wifes passport, but I check all of them even now 2 bus. days later and still see no update. We called the info number for the embassy and the guy told us it was printed and in the process of being shipped but had ni waybill info for us.

Anyone who remembers their experience could help give me an idea of what to expect. Thanks.

Has anyone been able to just go to the selected DHL office without a waybill to get/query for their package?

Edited February 2, 2013 by Cesar & Cata

[Ken y Leidys 20]

Hey ppl, my question to all and any who remember is, how did you guys get your waybill number for DHL once your visa was approved? Do you recall how long it took after the interview?

I don't remember, but congratulations on the approval!!

[Mononoke28 135]

Hey ppl, my question to all and any who remember is, how did you guys get your waybill number for DHL once your visa was approved? Do you recall how long it took after the interview?

I have created several accounts in the CSC Visa Info page, using different numbers on my wifes passport, but I check all of them even now 2 bus. days later and still see no update. We called the info number for the embassy and the guy told us it was printed and in the process of being shipped but had ni waybill info for us.

Anyone who remembers their experience could help give me an idea of what to expect. Thanks.

Has anyone been able to just go to the selected DHL office without a waybill to get/query for their package?

Based on what I've seen a lot of times DHL does not update their system and the only info you will get will be over the phone. Just keep in mind that a visa being delivered outside of Bogotá will take approximately 6-10 business days and 2-3 business days if being delivered in Bogotá.

Diana

[Ken y Leidys 20]

Based on what I've seen a lot of times DHL does not update their system and the only info you will get will be over the phone. Just keep in mind that a visa being delivered outside of Bogotá will take approximately 6-10 business days and 2-3 business days if being delivered in Bogotá.

Diana

6-10 business days sounds like what we experienced. Week and a half to Barranquilla. Then, the visa SAT on their shelf a few extra days (plus a weekend) before they got a call asking WHERE IS THE VISA?? Their response - We don't deliver to your barrio. You have to pick it up.

[Cesar & Cata 35]

6-10 business days sounds like what we experienced. Week and a half to Barranquilla. Then, the visa SAT on their shelf a few extra days (plus a weekend) before they got a call asking WHERE IS THE VISA?? Their response - We don't deliver to your barrio. You have to pick it up.

I see, my problem is that they havent even sent the email with the Waybill or tracking number so we can call DHL.

I tried calling and even going to the store and they cant do anything without the waybill number.

[Cesar & Cata 35]

Based on what I've seen a lot of times DHL does not update their system and the only info you will get will be over the phone. Just keep in mind that a visa being delivered outside of Bogotá will take approximately 6-10 business days and 2-3 business days if being delivered in Bogotá.

Diana

When you say DHL that means the DHL website doesn't update right? I called them and they cant do anything without a waybill number, I still havent received the email with the tracking info, I read somewhere that it usually comes at around 3:30 PM, so I am hoping I get it today.

[Cesar & Cata 35]

When you say DHL that means the DHL website doesn't update right? I called them and they cant do anything without a waybill number, I still havent received the email with the tracking info, I read somewhere that it usually comes at around 3:30 PM, so I am hoping I get it today.

Haven't received the email yet, but I checked my account in CSC Visa Info Service page and the waybill is there ( ) and shows in transit. Wife's going tomorrow morning.

Edit - Got the email like 30 minutes later.

Edited February 6, 2013 by Cesar & Cata

[Ken y Leidys 20]

Haven't received the email yet, but I checked my account in CSC Visa Info Service page and the waybill is there ( ) and shows in transit. Wife's going tomorrow morning.

Edit - Got the email like 30 minutes later.

That sounds great! Good to hear this is working out. Congrats!

[Cesar & Cata 35]

Passport in hand. :dance:

Looks like she wont haev to miss her flight tomorrow. All the educated guesses paid off, but I would def recommend not buying the plane ticket in advance.

[Ken y Leidys 20]

Passport in hand. :dance: I would def recommend not buying the plane ticket in advance.

Isn't that what the USCIS website says???

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Hi! I need some feedback. My wife and I are considering what is best in regards to either keeping her maiden name or taking my last name. The social security card is coming in the mail with her maiden name. What do the Colombian ladies generally due here in the states who have come via a K1 or CR1? I know that in Colombia, ladies do not take on the husband's last name. is that a good reason to keep the same here in the US?