Juarez Consulate

[vivamex 0]

I got the letter from from my lawyer. He sent a scan to me via email. It says that they have our information and that we have an open appointment. It also gives a web address to get all of the info and instructions. It was dated Feb. 10 and he got it on the 17th. I assume this is all we need. We surely don't need to wait to get the letter here in Mexico. I have first hand experience that it could be 3 months or never before the package ever gets here. So I guess my question to all of you would be if you have checked if it has arrived to your US address?

It arrived to my US address today. Check page 188 for the answer to your other question. Good luck!

[Amy&Aldo 2]

WOOHOO! I called the NVC today just to check on the status of our case with them and get the case number. Our NOA2 was dated 19 Feb so I figured that possibly it was still there, but NO! The operator told me that the case has already come and gone to Juarez, it left on 25 Feb! I got the case number, so I'm sure I can contact Juarez to see where we are. Any suggestions as to how much time I should wait to see when they've sent packet 3 out?

The embassy told me it would take 4-8 weeks for them to send the invitation letter out. They received it on Dec. 24 and they mailed it out on Jan. 21, so it was right about 4 weeks. I would wait at least that long to call and save yourself $7 for every phone call.

[limejello 0]

Thinking now about how to get everything together... what are your recommendations on how to put all of our forms and documents and evidence, etc. together? Would it be ok to go with a 3-ring binder/sheet protectors? I know I'm being picky here but I'm the organized one, and I want it to be easy for my fiancee to sort through everything for his interview. Photos in a baggie or would it be ok for me to attach them to pieces of paper with captions?

Any tips or tricks for improving memory (apart from drills)? I have mentioned before, my fiancee has the worst memory on the planet (I have to laugh...My dad goes from being "John" to "Tom"). Strangely enough, he can remember a face that he'd seen 2 years ago on a bus for 10 seconds but he can't remember what year I was born.

Edited February 28, 2009 by limejello

[Amy&Aldo 2]

Thinking now about how to get everything together... what are your recommendations on how to put all of our forms and documents and evidence, etc. together? Would it be ok to go with a 3-ring binder/sheet protectors? I know I'm being picky here but I'm the organized one, and I want it to be easy for my fiancee to sort through everything for his interview. Photos in a baggie or would it be ok for me to attach them to pieces of paper with captions?

Any tips or tricks for improving memory (apart from drills)? I have mentioned before, my fiancee has the worst memory on the planet (I have to laugh...My dad goes from being "John" to "Tom"). Strangely enough, he can remember a face that he'd seen 2 years ago on a bus for 10 seconds but he can't remember what year I was born.

The binder and sheet protectors are exactly what I used. I just printed out about 6 pictures per page with captions underneath and put them in the sheet protectors. I'll let you know after Wednesday if it worked ok. Wish I could give you some advice on the memory thing...it's fortunate that Aldo is the one going for the interview and not me. I have a horrible memory, but he remembers absolutely everything, down to the most insignificant things.

[ARIANNA 0]

I'm fixing to go to my interview in the next couple of weeks, but I just realized that all the planning I had done might have been in vain now.

Do I have to go to the NEW US Embassy or the OLD one?

If it's thew new one, then how far is it from the old one?

Could I stay at a hotel close to the old one and be able to walk to the new one? I was thinking about staying at Los Cedros hotel that is recommended here in the site.

Thanks

[Amy&Aldo 2]

I'm fixing to go to my interview in the next couple of weeks, but I just realized that all the planning I had done might have been in vain now.

Do I have to go to the NEW US Embassy or the OLD one?

If it's thew new one, then how far is it from the old one?

Could I stay at a hotel close to the old one and be able to walk to the new one? I was thinking about staying at Los Cedros hotel that is recommended here in the site.

Thanks

From what I understand, the old consulate is all the way across town from the new one. The old one is completely closed, so you can't go to that one, and the old one is in a very bad part of town so I don't think I would recommend staying near the old consulate. My fiance is staying at the Holiday Inn Express--it is right next to the new consulate. You might want to check into that. Good luck!

[cici_ortiz 0]

WOOHOO! I called the NVC today just to check on the status of our case with them and get the case number. Our NOA2 was dated 19 Feb so I figured that possibly it was still there, but NO! The operator told me that the case has already come and gone to Juarez, it left on 25 Feb! I got the case number, so I'm sure I can contact Juarez to see where we are. Any suggestions as to how much time I should wait to see when they've sent packet 3 out?

We got our NOA2 Jan 28 and it arrived at NVC on the 30th then left and arrived on the Feb 02 at Juarez and we are still waiting for our package to be sent to us (We only want the package to be sent so we can go to Juarez we won't wait for it to arrive) The juarez phone people said it could take up tp 6 month in the worst cases but it mignt leave in about 4 more weeks.... I am hoping that that is not ture 'cuase i have heard that some ppl get thier package SENT in one months time.

Oh no! Wow, that's a long time, I can't IMAGINE waiting up to 6 months MORE! I'm going to give them a call when I'm home next week to see if they've at least received it. Do you call once a week or once every couple of days to check to see if they've sent the package?

I call them once a week (can't wait see my phone bill, lol).... hopefully it won't be thatlong til we get the package sent... Maybe the guy who I talk to was giving me the worth case ?? Anyways I have looked thru timeless from ppl on VJ and most ppl get there'si in a month and a half to two months (I am really hoping that's the case)

[limejello 0]

WOOHOO! I called the NVC today just to check on the status of our case with them and get the case number. Our NOA2 was dated 19 Feb so I figured that possibly it was still there, but NO! The operator told me that the case has already come and gone to Juarez, it left on 25 Feb! I got the case number, so I'm sure I can contact Juarez to see where we are. Any suggestions as to how much time I should wait to see when they've sent packet 3 out?

We got our NOA2 Jan 28 and it arrived at NVC on the 30th then left and arrived on the Feb 02 at Juarez and we are still waiting for our package to be sent to us (We only want the package to be sent so we can go to Juarez we won't wait for it to arrive) The juarez phone people said it could take up tp 6 month in the worst cases but it mignt leave in about 4 more weeks.... I am hoping that that is not ture 'cuase i have heard that some ppl get thier package SENT in one months time.

Oh no! Wow, that's a long time, I can't IMAGINE waiting up to 6 months MORE! I'm going to give them a call when I'm home next week to see if they've at least received it. Do you call once a week or once every couple of days to check to see if they've sent the package?

I call them once a week (can't wait see my phone bill, lol).... hopefully it won't be thatlong til we get the package sent... Maybe the guy who I talk to was giving me the worth case ?? Anyways I have looked thru timeless from ppl on VJ and most ppl get there'si in a month and a half to two months (I am really hoping that's the case)

So you're going to wait until you receive it in the mail or just until it's sent? With a "sent from NVC" date of Feb 25th, I'm wondering if we can expect an interview around mid-April or so, assuming we don't wait for the letter, just for it to be sent out.

[epifreak 0]

ok everybody i am back in the good old USA, i went to juarez with my fiance on january 20th, we did not receive the appointment letter yet i know it was mailed out because i called the consulate. for anybody in the future who is in this situation this is what you are to do. go to the consulate at 7:30AM this is the time INFORMATION opens. stand in line and present the letter from NVC stating the USA case number and juarez case number. once he enters the number tell him you have not received your invitation letter but know you have been approved for an interview. he will print the letter out for you and you can proceed to the medical clinic for your exams.

on the 21th i went to get my letter printed out and the consulate was closed because they said they were behind on applications and needed an administrative day where no one was allowed in. so on the 22nd we went back and got the letter, then finished her medical exams within 30 minutes !!!. no vaccinations are needed for fiance K-1 Visa. they told her to come back in 1 hour for an interview with a psychologists and we were worried so we went back, then she waited 2 hours and asked how much longer, and they told her it was a mistake she didnt need a psychologist..... what a waste of time. anyways we paid the $148.00 US and went back at 2pm for her results all was good.

our appointment letter had an open interview from 8am to 10am so we arrived at 8am on the 23rd and my fiance diana got on line and entered the consulate around 8:30am. no makeup, liquids or electronic devices allowed inside. i waited outside until she came out at 2:30pm she came out with a tracking number from DHL the consualte said we had to pick up her papers from the DHL center when it was ready. so we kept calling and the consulate had not sent it that day. so the consulate was closed on the 24th saturday, closed on the 25th sunday, and then closed on the 26th for martin luther king day, and on tuesday the 27th DHL had received the packet and we went to pick it up at 5pm and when we opened the packet, it had my fiances papers and the WRONG passport inside. we were devastated and figured how could the consulate make such a BIG MISTAKE ??, the next morning the 28th we lined up at the consulate at 7:30 on the information line. we told the guy how we got the wrong passport in the packet and my fiance went inside. i waited till 11:30 and she came out with the documents from DHL and her own passport with the VISA imprinted !!!! the end of my adventure.

documents the were asked of and required

DS-156 2 COPIES UNSIGNED

DS-157 2 COPIES UNSIGNED

CDJ-402 HER SIGNATURE NOT MINE

PASSPORT

4 PASSPORT PICTURES

MEXICAN ID - CREDENCIAL

FIANCE LETTER OF INTENT 1 FOR EACH WITH NEW RECENT DATE

COPY OF 2007 TAXES

LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT

PROOF OF ONGOING RELATIONSHIP - included pictures and phone records and copies of flight intineraries

PAY STUBS - I BROUGHT LAST 2 MONTHS, THEY CHECKED ALL

when my fiance was asked if there's any more proof of relationship she showed her 1.04ct engagement ring

You didn't need the I-134 form? The letter of employement, how does that work? I've heard that in order to work in the US you need to apply for a sort of permission. Do they give you that permission when you show the letter of employment? Or you can go ahead and start working without permission as long as your employed by whoever offers you that job position. Sorry for my ignorance but I'm a little confused on how it all works. Any help would really be appreciated.

[brian87 0]

Glad to see the thread still alive. To everybody waiting it will work out and then it just seems like your SO has always been in the U.S. by your side.

Working on my Adjustment of Status stuff, so I will be more active.

Gosh, I need to update my timeline.

Looking forward to meeting the new people and getting reacquainted with the ol'regulars.

Brian

[brian87 0]

I'm fixing to go to my interview in the next couple of weeks, but I just realized that all the planning I had done might have been in vain now.

Do I have to go to the NEW US Embassy or the OLD one?

If it's thew new one, then how far is it from the old one?

Could I stay at a hotel close to the old one and be able to walk to the new one? I was thinking about staying at Los Cedros hotel that is recommended here in the site.

Thanks

Arianna, good to see things have progressed well for you. Don't panic the finish line is in sight.

The new embassy is not very close to the old one at all. I personally did not find the area around the old one very dangerous, but the new one is in area of town which is very modern/new and has better accomodations.

But I would skip the Los Cedros, because it is about twenty minutes away. And there should be hotels within walking distance of the new building.

Brian

[gatita 0]

We went to the old consulate last August.

If you call the pay number and they say that they did already send out your fiance packet, you actually don't have to wait for the packet. You can go a day ahead of your medical (or early that morning if you go really quickly), go to the info window, and request a copy of your invitation letter. At least, this was done quite a few times at the old consulate. I woulnd't recom this for everybody, but if the consulate is really taking a loooong time, it's an option.

Everything but the actual "invitation" letter is available online on the consualte's web site.

We didn't personally have to request a copy, but another couple that we met there did and were able to secure it from the info window.

[cici_ortiz 0]

WOOHOO! I called the NVC today just to check on the status of our case with them and get the case number. Our NOA2 was dated 19 Feb so I figured that possibly it was still there, but NO! The operator told me that the case has already come and gone to Juarez, it left on 25 Feb! I got the case number, so I'm sure I can contact Juarez to see where we are. Any suggestions as to how much time I should wait to see when they've sent packet 3 out?

We got our NOA2 Jan 28 and it arrived at NVC on the 30th then left and arrived on the Feb 02 at Juarez and we are still waiting for our package to be sent to us (We only want the package to be sent so we can go to Juarez we won't wait for it to arrive) The juarez phone people said it could take up tp 6 month in the worst cases but it mignt leave in about 4 more weeks.... I am hoping that that is not ture 'cuase i have heard that some ppl get thier package SENT in one months time.

Oh no! Wow, that's a long time, I can't IMAGINE waiting up to 6 months MORE! I'm going to give them a call when I'm home next week to see if they've at least received it. Do you call once a week or once every couple of days to check to see if they've sent the package?

I call them once a week (can't wait see my phone bill, lol).... hopefully it won't be thatlong til we get the package sent... Maybe the guy who I talk to was giving me the worth case ?? Anyways I have looked thru timeless from ppl on VJ and most ppl get there'si in a month and a half to two months (I am really hoping that's the case)

So you're going to wait until you receive it in the mail or just until it's sent? With a "sent from NVC" date of Feb 25th, I'm wondering if we can expect an interview around mid-April or so, assuming we don't wait for the letter, just for it to be sent out.

until It's "sent" from Juarez....

NVC forwards it to Juarez then they have "send " the package... you can't go to the interveiw unless Juarez has "sent" package 3 themself to you because they have to consider you coming in for an interview or someting like that...sometimes the package never arrives to your mail and that's why we call every week, so that way as soon as juarez tells me they have mailed it we will be on our way there!!

Note: it doesn't matter that NVC sends the package to Juarez you have to wait until Juarez mails the Package 3 to you but you Don't have to wait until you get the hard copy in the mail...

Edited March 2, 2009 by cici_ortiz

[limejello 0]

WOOHOO! I called the NVC today just to check on the status of our case with them and get the case number. Our NOA2 was dated 19 Feb so I figured that possibly it was still there, but NO! The operator told me that the case has already come and gone to Juarez, it left on 25 Feb! I got the case number, so I'm sure I can contact Juarez to see where we are. Any suggestions as to how much time I should wait to see when they've sent packet 3 out?

We got our NOA2 Jan 28 and it arrived at NVC on the 30th then left and arrived on the Feb 02 at Juarez and we are still waiting for our package to be sent to us (We only want the package to be sent so we can go to Juarez we won't wait for it to arrive) The juarez phone people said it could take up tp 6 month in the worst cases but it mignt leave in about 4 more weeks.... I am hoping that that is not ture 'cuase i have heard that some ppl get thier package SENT in one months time.

Oh no! Wow, that's a long time, I can't IMAGINE waiting up to 6 months MORE! I'm going to give them a call when I'm home next week to see if they've at least received it. Do you call once a week or once every couple of days to check to see if they've sent the package?

I call them once a week (can't wait see my phone bill, lol).... hopefully it won't be thatlong til we get the package sent... Maybe the guy who I talk to was giving me the worth case ?? Anyways I have looked thru timeless from ppl on VJ and most ppl get there'si in a month and a half to two months (I am really hoping that's the case)

So you're going to wait until you receive it in the mail or just until it's sent? With a "sent from NVC" date of Feb 25th, I'm wondering if we can expect an interview around mid-April or so, assuming we don't wait for the letter, just for it to be sent out.

until It's "sent" from Juarez....

NVC forwards it to Juarez then they have "send " the package... you can't go to the interveiw unless Juarez has "sent" package 3 themself to you because they have to consider you coming in for an interview or someting like that...sometimes the package never arrives to your mail and that's why we call every week, so that way as soon as juarez tells me they have mailed it we will be on our way there!!

Note: it doesn't matter that NVC sends the package to Juarez you have to wait until Juarez mails the Package 3 to you but you Don't have to wait until you get the hard copy in the mail...

I hope they ship your letter out soon! I imagine you should expect it to be sent any time now (although the timeline for sending it out is all over the place), just based on the average time that it's taking, as you mentioned earlier!

[cici_ortiz 0]

WOOHOO! I called the NVC today just to check on the status of our case with them and get the case number. Our NOA2 was dated 19 Feb so I figured that possibly it was still there, but NO! The operator told me that the case has already come and gone to Juarez, it left on 25 Feb! I got the case number, so I'm sure I can contact Juarez to see where we are. Any suggestions as to how much time I should wait to see when they've sent packet 3 out?

We got our NOA2 Jan 28 and it arrived at NVC on the 30th then left and arrived on the Feb 02 at Juarez and we are still waiting for our package to be sent to us (We only want the package to be sent so we can go to Juarez we won't wait for it to arrive) The juarez phone people said it could take up tp 6 month in the worst cases but it mignt leave in about 4 more weeks.... I am hoping that that is not ture 'cuase i have heard that some ppl get thier package SENT in one months time.

Oh no! Wow, that's a long time, I can't IMAGINE waiting up to 6 months MORE! I'm going to give them a call when I'm home next week to see if they've at least received it. Do you call once a week or once every couple of days to check to see if they've sent the package?

I call them once a week (can't wait see my phone bill, lol).... hopefully it won't be thatlong til we get the package sent... Maybe the guy who I talk to was giving me the worth case ?? Anyways I have looked thru timeless from ppl on VJ and most ppl get there'si in a month and a half to two months (I am really hoping that's the case)

So you're going to wait until you receive it in the mail or just until it's sent? With a "sent from NVC" date of Feb 25th, I'm wondering if we can expect an interview around mid-April or so, assuming we don't wait for the letter, just for it to be sent out.

until It's "sent" from Juarez....

NVC forwards it to Juarez then they have "send " the package... you can't go to the interveiw unless Juarez has "sent" package 3 themself to you because they have to consider you coming in for an interview or someting like that...sometimes the package never arrives to your mail and that's why we call every week, so that way as soon as juarez tells me they have mailed it we will be on our way there!!

Note: it doesn't matter that NVC sends the package to Juarez you have to wait until Juarez mails the Package 3 to you but you Don't have to wait until you get the hard copy in the mail...

I hope they ship your letter out soon! I imagine you should expect it to be sent any time now (although the timeline for sending it out is all over the place), just based on the average time that it's taking, as you mentioned earlier!

Yeah , lol. The aporx timeline does say it's going to be soon.... I am just not very good at waiting, lol

It's very hard to wait when the out come will change you life!! Two weeks after the package arrives I getting married!! lol