Juarez Consulate

[chinman 0]

Great...I just paid $7 to talk to someone who's English is worse than my Spanish, and all they told me was they have the file and I need to continue to wait, and should call back in 3-4 weeks. Oh really? Gee thanks for the update.

[sagarcia 1]

Here I am Sandi,

If you or any other member have any questions about my experience in Juarez feel free to ask!

Have a nice day!

Good to see you here! So first question that I have is...How long before you received your letter from Juarez?

I would say 4 and half months according to the dates on NOAS but don't know why our open apointment letter was dated on March 27th and we got it one month later ... that is why some people recommend calling the consulate 2 or 3 weeks after NVC send the case to Juarez ... if you call and they give green light and say that you are able to go doesn't matter if you don't have the open apointment letter ... people at Consulate will provide you one before get in BUT IS VERY IMPORTANT CALL FIRST.

I called and they said I was able to go ... we were planning my trip and 2 days after my bf got the letter.

4 months from the time it was received in Juarez? I hope I am misunderstanding!!

[sagarcia 1]

Great...I just paid $7 to talk to someone who's English is worse than my Spanish, and all they told me was they have the file and I need to continue to wait, and should call back in 3-4 weeks. Oh really? Gee thanks for the update.

I know huh? I was thinking the whole time...why don't we just speak spanish. I wish we could get some definate answers. Urg...so disappointing. The lady I spoke to told me to call back the first week of October. So I am going to wait another 2 weeks, but I am almost too scared because I am afraid they are going to tell me something I don't want to hear..like..they don't have it or it will take another 4 weeks or some ####### like that.

BTW...happy b-day!

Sandi

[Isi 1]

Great...I just paid $7 to talk to someone who's English is worse than my Spanish, and all they told me was they have the file and I need to continue to wait, and should call back in 3-4 weeks. Oh really? Gee thanks for the update.

I know huh? I was thinking the whole time...why don't we just speak spanish. I wish we could get some definate answers. Urg...so disappointing. The lady I spoke to told me to call back the first week of October. So I am going to wait another 2 weeks, but I am almost too scared because I am afraid they are going to tell me something I don't want to hear..like..they don't have it or it will take another 4 weeks or some ####### like that.

BTW...happy b-day!

Sandi

Those calls are you talking about are to the Consulate in Juarez ... right?

Did you guys try to get more info from NVC?

Just in case here is the number:

6033340700

[Isi 1]

Here I am Sandi,

If you or any other member have any questions about my experience in Juarez feel free to ask!

Have a nice day!

Good to see you here! So first question that I have is...How long before you received your letter from Juarez?

I would say 4 and half months according to the dates on NOAS but don't know why our open apointment letter was dated on March 27th and we got it one month later ... that is why some people recommend calling the consulate 2 or 3 weeks after NVC send the case to Juarez ... if you call and they give green light and say that you are able to go doesn't matter if you don't have the open apointment letter ... people at Consulate will provide you one before get in BUT IS VERY IMPORTANT CALL FIRST.

I called and they said I was able to go ... we were planning my trip and 2 days after my bf got the letter.

4 months from the time it was received in Juarez? I hope I am misunderstanding!!

4 months, since we submit the I 129F to when we get the open appointment letter for the interview in Juarez.

We sent I129F at the end of october 2008, February 25th we got the appoval notice, March 6th NVC letter sending our case to Juarez, the open appointment letter was dated on March 27th but we did not get it until May ... why? No clue!!

So sorry if I was not clear!!

[sagarcia 1]

Great...I just paid $7 to talk to someone who's English is worse than my Spanish, and all they told me was they have the file and I need to continue to wait, and should call back in 3-4 weeks. Oh really? Gee thanks for the update.

I know huh? I was thinking the whole time...why don't we just speak spanish. I wish we could get some definate answers. Urg...so disappointing. The lady I spoke to told me to call back the first week of October. So I am going to wait another 2 weeks, but I am almost too scared because I am afraid they are going to tell me something I don't want to hear..like..they don't have it or it will take another 4 weeks or some ####### like that.

BTW...happy b-day!

Sandi

Those calls are you talking about are to the Consulate in Juarez ... right?

Did you guys try to get more info from NVC?

Just in case here is the number:

6033340700

I'll try that number tomorrow...maybe...I am chickening out...

[gerrymeridamx 2]

I called Juarez and the NVC each once a week. This week they both told me that the letter has been sent out and we are free to travel to Juarez to an open interview. So we are trying to go in the next few weeks (October 15-16). I have a few questions that perhaps someone can help with. I (the USC) plan to get to Juarez on a Wednesday night and Roberto will too. Do you think that gives us enough time to do both medical and the interview before we run out of weekdays? Or should he plan to do medical on a Wednesday? If we are approved then is the DHL office open on Saturday or Sunday or might he have to wait until Monday to pick up his visa if he interviews on Friday? Also, does anyone have a checklist of things to do and documents to have for Juarez. I want to make sure we aren't forgetting things. I have seen checklists for lots of other processes but not for the Juarez embassy interview and medical.

Thanks so much for everyone's help.

[I Am Mello 0]

I called Juarez and the NVC each once a week. This week they both told me that the letter has been sent out and we are free to travel to Juarez to an open interview. So we are trying to go in the next few weeks (October 15-16). I have a few questions that perhaps someone can help with. I (the USC) plan to get to Juarez on a Wednesday night and Roberto will too. Do you think that gives us enough time to do both medical and the interview before we run out of weekdays? Or should he plan to do medical on a Wednesday? If we are approved then is the DHL office open on Saturday or Sunday or might he have to wait until Monday to pick up his visa if he interviews on Friday? Also, does anyone have a checklist of things to do and documents to have for Juarez. I want to make sure we aren't forgetting things. I have seen checklists for lots of other processes but not for the Juarez embassy interview and medical.

Thanks so much for everyone's help.

Hi Gerry,

Congradulations!

My fiancee..now wife... and I... Just got back from Juearez. Unless things have changed you must have the letter in hand to present to the Medical Building and the Embassy. That is the FIRST thing they ask for! I think they allow you to print it at from the web sight if you dont have it... forgive me but I am not sure what site you may print it from. But dont take my word on this. Look on the forumn and someone has posted where it can be printed from.

As far as the medical goes... if there will be children going through the medical then you are going at the right time (middle of the week) because the TB test takes several days to "react". We stayed in Juarez for 12 days because of the TB test and our wonderful USA Washington DC computers were down. If your have children that are going through the medical be prepaird for several days. If memory serves me correctly the TB test takes 3 days for the "reaction". If it is possitive then that is another trip back to the medical for xrays, if not then you may get the results that same day. If it is just yout fiancee then he may get his results the same day. My wife got hers the same day but not Michelle.

Go to the guide here on Visa Journey and review the list of things you need. One thing you need to do is bring extra money. We had to pay somewhere around $300.00 for another fee we were not expecting. I have forgotten what it was for. I am in my office and I dont have my paperwork with me to tell you exacly what it was. We had to pay $300. because of two fees. One for my wife one for Michelle.

I learned this about the process in Juarez...... be prepaied to wait! Then again some people are in and out in a flash. I knew of people who were there over 14 days and I knew people who were there for 2 days. It just depends on your situation.

I am not possitive about DHL being open on Sat and Sun. I think it is open on Sat but dont take my word for it.

If you are taking your car and driving in Mexico GET THE MEXICAN INSURANCE! THIS IS A MUST! If you are flying in and taking a cab then no worries. We stayed at the LaQuinta which is VERY nice and VERY HELPFUL and it's in walking distance for everything you need. PLUS much cheaper than H. INN. If you stay at LaQuinta be SURE SURE you book the one located at the NEW EMBASSY. I stress this because there is one located at the old embassy also. The have a shuttle bus that will take you to the medical building and the embassy almost any time you want. They will take you almost anywhere within reason even to the airport and shopping. They will NOT pick you up at the airport when you arrive.. it takes business away from the Taxi services but they will take you there for your departure flight.

Forgive me for not remembering everything. I am NOT the brains of the family! LOL My wife is!

On the things I said "dont take my word for it" be sure to verify these things. I would hate to missinform you and cause a hardship.

Hope this helps

I Am Mello

[Isi 1]

Great...I just paid $7 to talk to someone who's English is worse than my Spanish, and all they told me was they have the file and I need to continue to wait, and should call back in 3-4 weeks. Oh really? Gee thanks for the update.

I know huh? I was thinking the whole time...why don't we just speak spanish. I wish we could get some definate answers. Urg...so disappointing. The lady I spoke to told me to call back the first week of October. So I am going to wait another 2 weeks, but I am almost too scared because I am afraid they are going to tell me something I don't want to hear..like..they don't have it or it will take another 4 weeks or some ####### like that.

BTW...happy b-day!

Sandi

Those calls are you talking about are to the Consulate in Juarez ... right?

Did you guys try to get more info from NVC?

Just in case here is the number:

6033340700

I'll try that number tomorrow...maybe...I am chickening out...

DO NOT WORRY!!

I know is difficult and most of the time your mind is "playing hard" bringing lots of WHAT IF ... everything will be fine!!

[TwoInLove 0]

Hi Ya'll, It's been awhile, still waiting to be able to call the embassy in 01/10 for our new appt - how is everyone doing here? Jan

[gerrymeridamx 2]

I called Juarez and the NVC each once a week. This week they both told me that the letter has been sent out and we are free to travel to Juarez to an open interview. So we are trying to go in the next few weeks (October 15-16). I have a few questions that perhaps someone can help with. I (the USC) plan to get to Juarez on a Wednesday night and Roberto will too. Do you think that gives us enough time to do both medical and the interview before we run out of weekdays? Or should he plan to do medical on a Wednesday? If we are approved then is the DHL office open on Saturday or Sunday or might he have to wait until Monday to pick up his visa if he interviews on Friday? Also, does anyone have a checklist of things to do and documents to have for Juarez. I want to make sure we aren't forgetting things. I have seen checklists for lots of other processes but not for the Juarez embassy interview and medical.

Thanks so much for everyone's help.

Hi Gerry,

Congradulations!

My fiancee..now wife... and I... Just got back from Juearez. Unless things have changed you must have the letter in hand to present to the Medical Building and the Embassy. That is the FIRST thing they ask for! I think they allow you to print it at from the web sight if you dont have it... forgive me but I am not sure what site you may print it from. But dont take my word on this. Look on the forumn and someone has posted where it can be printed from.

As far as the medical goes... if there will be children going through the medical then you are going at the right time (middle of the week) because the TB test takes several days to "react". We stayed in Juarez for 12 days because of the TB test and our wonderful USA Washington DC computers were down. If your have children that are going through the medical be prepaird for several days. If memory serves me correctly the TB test takes 3 days for the "reaction". If it is possitive then that is another trip back to the medical for xrays, if not then you may get the results that same day. If it is just yout fiancee then he may get his results the same day. My wife got hers the same day but not Michelle.

Go to the guide here on Visa Journey and review the list of things you need. One thing you need to do is bring extra money. We had to pay somewhere around $300.00 for another fee we were not expecting. I have forgotten what it was for. I am in my office and I dont have my paperwork with me to tell you exacly what it was. We had to pay $300. because of two fees. One for my wife one for Michelle.

I learned this about the process in Juarez...... be prepaied to wait! Then again some people are in and out in a flash. I knew of people who were there over 14 days and I knew people who were there for 2 days. It just depends on your situation.

I am not possitive about DHL being open on Sat and Sun. I think it is open on Sat but dont take my word for it.

If you are taking your car and driving in Mexico GET THE MEXICAN INSURANCE! THIS IS A MUST! If you are flying in and taking a cab then no worries. We stayed at the LaQuinta which is VERY nice and VERY HELPFUL and it's in walking distance for everything you need. PLUS much cheaper than H. INN. If you stay at LaQuinta be SURE SURE you book the one located at the NEW EMBASSY. I stress this because there is one located at the old embassy also. The have a shuttle bus that will take you to the medical building and the embassy almost any time you want. They will take you almost anywhere within reason even to the airport and shopping. They will NOT pick you up at the airport when you arrive.. it takes business away from the Taxi services but they will take you there for your departure flight.

Forgive me for not remembering everything. I am NOT the brains of the family! LOL My wife is!

On the things I said "dont take my word for it" be sure to verify these things. I would hate to missinform you and cause a hardship.

Hope this helps

I Am Mello

Thank you Mello, very much! We are not taking children. I am flying into El Paso and getting from there to Juarez (somehow). We are staying at the Holiday Inn. We do not have the letter yet but it was mailed on the 18th so hopefully we will get it before we leave for Juarez. If not then he will go to the information counter and get it printed out. Roberto is flying into Juarez. I will meet him there. I am trying to calculate

the days he will need to be in Juarez because I would like to be with him on his interview day even if I have to wait in the hotel. Since we are not taking children to the interview I think he can arrive in Juarez, go to the embassy and pick up the letter, go make payments in Banamex, and go to the medical clinic all in one day. Then the following day he can go to the interview. The day or so after that we will go to DHL to (hopefully) pick up the visa. So that means it would be possible to go to medical on Thursday and the interview on Friday. It may or may not work out that way but that is what we are going to try. This whole process has taught me to be patient and not trust that anything will happen when you believe it might.

So, taking what Mello says and the other things I have read then if I make a checklist for Roberto it will look like this...

Plane reservations to Juarez________

Hotel Reservations in Juarez________

Money for taxi/shuttles ____________

Money for visa, medical and DHL fees (4500 pesos)__________

Letter for open appointment__________

Copy of all supporting documents for 129f__________

Copy of vaccine record___________

K Visa/Fiance(e) Packet, CDJ 446.__________

Application Form, DS-156__________

K Visa Supplemental Application Form (K-1 only), DS-156K__________

Statement of Intent to Marry (K-1 only), __________

Proof of Relationship Form, CDJ 430 __________

Public Charge Information, form OF-167 __________

Does that look about right?

[Isi 1]

I called Juarez and the NVC each once a week. This week they both told me that the letter has been sent out and we are free to travel to Juarez to an open interview. So we are trying to go in the next few weeks (October 15-16). I have a few questions that perhaps someone can help with. I (the USC) plan to get to Juarez on a Wednesday night and Roberto will too. Do you think that gives us enough time to do both medical and the interview before we run out of weekdays? Or should he plan to do medical on a Wednesday? If we are approved then is the DHL office open on Saturday or Sunday or might he have to wait until Monday to pick up his visa if he interviews on Friday? Also, does anyone have a checklist of things to do and documents to have for Juarez. I want to make sure we aren't forgetting things. I have seen checklists for lots of other processes but not for the Juarez embassy interview and medical.

Thanks so much for everyone's help.

Hi Gerry,

Congradulations!

My fiancee..now wife... and I... Just got back from Juearez. Unless things have changed you must have the letter in hand to present to the Medical Building and the Embassy. That is the FIRST thing they ask for! I think they allow you to print it at from the web sight if you dont have it... forgive me but I am not sure what site you may print it from. But dont take my word on this. Look on the forumn and someone has posted where it can be printed from.

As far as the medical goes... if there will be children going through the medical then you are going at the right time (middle of the week) because the TB test takes several days to "react". We stayed in Juarez for 12 days because of the TB test and our wonderful USA Washington DC computers were down. If your have children that are going through the medical be prepaird for several days. If memory serves me correctly the TB test takes 3 days for the "reaction". If it is possitive then that is another trip back to the medical for xrays, if not then you may get the results that same day. If it is just yout fiancee then he may get his results the same day. My wife got hers the same day but not Michelle.

Go to the guide here on Visa Journey and review the list of things you need. One thing you need to do is bring extra money. We had to pay somewhere around $300.00 for another fee we were not expecting. I have forgotten what it was for. I am in my office and I dont have my paperwork with me to tell you exacly what it was. We had to pay $300. because of two fees. One for my wife one for Michelle.

I learned this about the process in Juarez...... be prepaied to wait! Then again some people are in and out in a flash. I knew of people who were there over 14 days and I knew people who were there for 2 days. It just depends on your situation.

I am not possitive about DHL being open on Sat and Sun. I think it is open on Sat but dont take my word for it.

If you are taking your car and driving in Mexico GET THE MEXICAN INSURANCE! THIS IS A MUST! If you are flying in and taking a cab then no worries. We stayed at the LaQuinta which is VERY nice and VERY HELPFUL and it's in walking distance for everything you need. PLUS much cheaper than H. INN. If you stay at LaQuinta be SURE SURE you book the one located at the NEW EMBASSY. I stress this because there is one located at the old embassy also. The have a shuttle bus that will take you to the medical building and the embassy almost any time you want. They will take you almost anywhere within reason even to the airport and shopping. They will NOT pick you up at the airport when you arrive.. it takes business away from the Taxi services but they will take you there for your departure flight.

Forgive me for not remembering everything. I am NOT the brains of the family! LOL My wife is!

On the things I said "dont take my word for it" be sure to verify these things. I would hate to missinform you and cause a hardship.

Hope this helps

I Am Mello

Thank you Mello, very much! We are not taking children. I am flying into El Paso and getting from there to Juarez (somehow). We are staying at the Holiday Inn. We do not have the letter yet but it was mailed on the 18th so hopefully we will get it before we leave for Juarez. If not then he will go to the information counter and get it printed out. Roberto is flying into Juarez. I will meet him there. I am trying to calculate

the days he will need to be in Juarez because I would like to be with him on his interview day even if I have to wait in the hotel. Since we are not taking children to the interview I think he can arrive in Juarez, go to the embassy and pick up the letter, go make payments in Banamex, and go to the medical clinic all in one day. Then the following day he can go to the interview. The day or so after that we will go to DHL to (hopefully) pick up the visa. So that means it would be possible to go to medical on Thursday and the interview on Friday. It may or may not work out that way but that is what we are going to try. This whole process has taught me to be patient and not trust that anything will happen when you believe it might.

So, taking what Mello says and the other things I have read then if I make a checklist for Roberto it will look like this...

Plane reservations to Juarez________

Hotel Reservations in Juarez________

Money for taxi/shuttles ____________

Money for visa, medical and DHL fees (4500 pesos)__________

Letter for open appointment__________

Copy of all supporting documents for 129f__________

Copy of vaccine record___________

K Visa/Fiance(e) Packet, CDJ 446.__________

Application Form, DS-156__________

K Visa Supplemental Application Form (K-1 only), DS-156K__________

Statement of Intent to Marry (K-1 only), __________

Proof of Relationship Form, CDJ 430 __________

Public Charge Information, form OF-167 __________

Does that look about right?

Hi,

It's up to you, just take in mind that even if DHL works saturday and sunday, Consulate doesn't.

My visa was ready the same day of my interview but the update on web site took a while so I couldn't get it until the next morning.

If you are going to stay at Holiday Inn Las Misiones you don't need extra money for taxis, this hotel has a transportation service any place you want to go ... not more then 10 km you just need reserve with the people at hotel ... even when they say transportation service is just one way (take you to the place you want) NOT TRUE, ask for a supervisor, let them know that this is a service they offer to clients.

There are some airlines which offer free transportation airport-hotel if you have an appointment at Consulate, ask the crew.

Your list is good ... did not see your bf's pics, he will need 2 pics 5x5 cm and also I-134 form.

Here are 3 links might help you:

3 DHL possible places you will need to get your visa:

http://www.dhl.com.mx/publish/mx/es/inform...press.high.html

Traveling packages, I found mine here including flight, hotel (Holiday Inn 4 nights), transportation and food for $500 usd.

http://www.bookingbuddy.com/vacation.php

Map ... as you can see everything is close to the consulate, if you are missing a form, mistakes on them or your pictures are not like supposed to there is a place in the mall across the street in which you can find eeeeverything.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&amp...019054&z=16

Hope it helps!

[sagarcia 1]

I called Juarez and the NVC each once a week. This week they both told me that the letter has been sent out and we are free to travel to Juarez to an open interview. So we are trying to go in the next few weeks (October 15-16). I have a few questions that perhaps someone can help with. I (the USC) plan to get to Juarez on a Wednesday night and Roberto will too. Do you think that gives us enough time to do both medical and the interview before we run out of weekdays? Or should he plan to do medical on a Wednesday? If we are approved then is the DHL office open on Saturday or Sunday or might he have to wait until Monday to pick up his visa if he interviews on Friday? Also, does anyone have a checklist of things to do and documents to have for Juarez. I want to make sure we aren't forgetting things. I have seen checklists for lots of other processes but not for the Juarez embassy interview and medical.

Thanks so much for everyone's help.

Hi Gerry,

Congradulations!

My fiancee..now wife... and I... Just got back from Juearez. Unless things have changed you must have the letter in hand to present to the Medical Building and the Embassy. That is the FIRST thing they ask for! I think they allow you to print it at from the web sight if you dont have it... forgive me but I am not sure what site you may print it from. But dont take my word on this. Look on the forumn and someone has posted where it can be printed from.

As far as the medical goes... if there will be children going through the medical then you are going at the right time (middle of the week) because the TB test takes several days to "react". We stayed in Juarez for 12 days because of the TB test and our wonderful USA Washington DC computers were down. If your have children that are going through the medical be prepaird for several days. If memory serves me correctly the TB test takes 3 days for the "reaction". If it is possitive then that is another trip back to the medical for xrays, if not then you may get the results that same day. If it is just yout fiancee then he may get his results the same day. My wife got hers the same day but not Michelle.

Go to the guide here on Visa Journey and review the list of things you need. One thing you need to do is bring extra money. We had to pay somewhere around $300.00 for another fee we were not expecting. I have forgotten what it was for. I am in my office and I dont have my paperwork with me to tell you exacly what it was. We had to pay $300. because of two fees. One for my wife one for Michelle.

I learned this about the process in Juarez...... be prepaied to wait! Then again some people are in and out in a flash. I knew of people who were there over 14 days and I knew people who were there for 2 days. It just depends on your situation.

I am not possitive about DHL being open on Sat and Sun. I think it is open on Sat but dont take my word for it.

If you are taking your car and driving in Mexico GET THE MEXICAN INSURANCE! THIS IS A MUST! If you are flying in and taking a cab then no worries. We stayed at the LaQuinta which is VERY nice and VERY HELPFUL and it's in walking distance for everything you need. PLUS much cheaper than H. INN. If you stay at LaQuinta be SURE SURE you book the one located at the NEW EMBASSY. I stress this because there is one located at the old embassy also. The have a shuttle bus that will take you to the medical building and the embassy almost any time you want. They will take you almost anywhere within reason even to the airport and shopping. They will NOT pick you up at the airport when you arrive.. it takes business away from the Taxi services but they will take you there for your departure flight.

Forgive me for not remembering everything. I am NOT the brains of the family! LOL My wife is!

On the things I said "dont take my word for it" be sure to verify these things. I would hate to missinform you and cause a hardship.

Hope this helps

I Am Mello

Thank you Mello, very much! We are not taking children. I am flying into El Paso and getting from there to Juarez (somehow). We are staying at the Holiday Inn. We do not have the letter yet but it was mailed on the 18th so hopefully we will get it before we leave for Juarez. If not then he will go to the information counter and get it printed out. Roberto is flying into Juarez. I will meet him there. I am trying to calculate

the days he will need to be in Juarez because I would like to be with him on his interview day even if I have to wait in the hotel. Since we are not taking children to the interview I think he can arrive in Juarez, go to the embassy and pick up the letter, go make payments in Banamex, and go to the medical clinic all in one day. Then the following day he can go to the interview. The day or so after that we will go to DHL to (hopefully) pick up the visa. So that means it would be possible to go to medical on Thursday and the interview on Friday. It may or may not work out that way but that is what we are going to try. This whole process has taught me to be patient and not trust that anything will happen when you believe it might.

So, taking what Mello says and the other things I have read then if I make a checklist for Roberto it will look like this...

Plane reservations to Juarez________

Hotel Reservations in Juarez________

Money for taxi/shuttles ____________

Money for visa, medical and DHL fees (4500 pesos)__________

Letter for open appointment__________

Copy of all supporting documents for 129f__________

Copy of vaccine record___________

K Visa/Fiance(e) Packet, CDJ 446.__________

Application Form, DS-156__________

K Visa Supplemental Application Form (K-1 only), DS-156K__________

Statement of Intent to Marry (K-1 only), __________

Proof of Relationship Form, CDJ 430 __________

Public Charge Information, form OF-167 __________

Does that look about right?

any visas he has used to enter the US before...

[chinman 0]

I don't think you need immunization records for a Fiance visa

[sagarcia 1]

I don't think you need immunization records for a Fiance visa

Nope you don't, but it couldn't hurt to have it. You'll need it when you adjust