Juarez Consulate

[MrsBocanegra 3]

My girl is from QRO, and I go there quite a bit for work. We met at Los Remedios

Small world.

I really like QRO, people are super nice and it's a great city. Although driving in QRO is not something I enjoy. Is she going to be flying to Juarez?

[chinman 0]

Yup, from QRO to CJS!

I was looking at the consulate information here and it says that you need to have the DS-157 file, even though it's not listed on the website. Can anyone verify that?

[MrsBocanegra 3]

Yup, from QRO to CJS!

I was looking at the consulate information here and it says that you need to have the DS-157 file, even though it's not listed on the website. Can anyone verify that?

You don't need it.

Supplement DS-157 for all males between the ages of 16 and 45.

[gerrymeridamx 2]

Yup, from QRO to CJS!

I was looking at the consulate information here and it says that you need to have the DS-157 file, even though it's not listed on the website. Can anyone verify that?

You don't need it.

Supplement DS-157 for all males between the ages of 16 and 45.

Andrea,

But do Roberto and I need that one? We didn't fill it out yet Roberto is between those ages. I didn't see that on the list before

[MrsBocanegra 3]

Yup, from QRO to CJS!

I was looking at the consulate information here and it says that you need to have the DS-157 file, even though it's not listed on the website. Can anyone verify that?

You don't need it.

Supplement DS-157 for all males between the ages of 16 and 45.

Andrea,

But do Roberto and I need that one? We didn't fill it out yet Roberto is between those ages. I didn't see that on the list before

Yes, you do need it. I found this out by reading through the thread because it is not on the list of required forms. I was trying to find the form on the Juarez Consulate website and this is what I found regarding the DS-157 as a requirement. http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/genapplreqs.html

I also found this on the DOS website

Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-157 completed for all male nonimmigrant visa applicants between the ages of 16 and 45, regardless of nationality and regardless of where they apply. It is also required for all applicants from state sponsors of terrorism age 16 and over, irrespective of gender, without exception. Four countries are now designated as state sponsors of terrorism, including Cuba, Syria, Sudan, and Iran. Select Special Processing Procedures to learn more. This form provides additional information about your travel plans. You should know that a consular officer may require any nonimmigrant visa applicant to complete Form DS-157.

Hope this helps

[chinman 0]

i should have specified, i was talking about for a K1 immigrant visa.

What about DS230, that's the other one i've seen posted, but it's basically the same info as the g325

[MrsBocanegra 3]

Hey guys, this is what they asked of alfredo, i will be posting alfredo's experience soon.

I know have the folder i gave alfredo to take with him to mexico. This is a list of all the stuff that was required.

1) Alfredo's invitation letter

2) My I-134, along with my moms and my step dads

3) DS-156 filled out, NOT SIGNED (2 copies)

4) DS-156K filled out, NOT SIGNED (2 copies)

5) DS-157 filled out, (2 copies)

6) CDJ-402 filled out, NOT SIGNED (2 copies)

7) Alfredo's passport pictures

8) Proof of relationship

consisting of 57 pictures, a used calling card, the original of a envelope alfredo sent me stuff in, my E-ticket, a copy of alfredo's truck insurance bill with his address on it (to establish he lives with my parents), 3 rent receipts (showing he lives with my parents), and a copy of my check that i used to help him pay for his insurance, a letter from his mother in mexico (saying that she has met me, and likes me, and that I'm a good woman, and thinks i would make a good wife for alfredo)

9) Alfredo's birth certificate, original AND copy

10) I-797C Notice of action (Original AND copy)

11) My intent to marry letter (2 copies)

12) Alfredo's passport

13) Alfredo's police report

14) Banomex receipt

Of all the stuff that was 'required', they only took (or wanted to see) the bolded and highlighted stuff. They didnt even want to see the rest of the stuff that we had, They DID look at our proof of relationship, which is something that in previous fiance cases i hadn't heard of, but they did with us.

Also, alfredo was number 5,110 just for the fiance visa section, b/c there are different sections in the new consulate where people applying for different visas have to go, well just from the fiance visa, there were that many people there, that might be why it took him 12 hours to actually get his visa.

They did not want to even look at alfredo's letters from his jobs here, saying that he has worked here, and how much money he makes , and they didnt want my parents I-134s even though i dont make enough money to support alfredo by myself, they didnt seem to care, they lookd at the paper and said it was fine.

Chinman I know, but it applies to K-1 as well. You don't need the DS230 it's not used at Juarez.

I posted this so you could see what a previous VJer took to Juarez and what was actually asked of them. When I read through this thread everyone with a male SO took the DS-157 and nobody recently has used the DS230. Hope this helps. I used this list and various other list to help me compile my check list.

Andrea

[MrsBocanegra 3]

Congrats epifreak!!!!

After all that stress before and during the interview and finally being approved I got back to the hotel to take a nap. When I woke up it was around 2 and I checked the DHL website and to my surprise the VISA was ready and waiting for me. I just got back from going and picking it up. I'm just so surprised about how lightning fast the interview and getting the visa was. The medical was another story but whatever it's done.

To answer some of the recent questions.

They are still not using the DS-160.

They did ask me for the DS-157.

At the clinic you can pay with pesos or dollars for the medical exam.

For the visa fee at the bank you have to use pesos.

Regarding the questions about the interview. It's pretty much what everyone have posted. In my case it was very fast. I think it was that fast because we sent a huge I-129F that the interviewer was reviewing. The only thing extra he asked were pictures. That was my case, either way come prepared with lots of things.

Cheers everyone and good luck!

Here someone who went in May was asked for the DS-157.

Edited October 8, 2009 by msacano

[gerrymeridamx 2]

Congrats epifreak!!!!

After all that stress before and during the interview and finally being approved I got back to the hotel to take a nap. When I woke up it was around 2 and I checked the DHL website and to my surprise the VISA was ready and waiting for me. I just got back from going and picking it up. I'm just so surprised about how lightning fast the interview and getting the visa was. The medical was another story but whatever it's done.

To answer some of the recent questions.

They are still not using the DS-160.

They did ask me for the DS-157.

At the clinic you can pay with pesos or dollars for the medical exam.

For the visa fee at the bank you have to use pesos.

Regarding the questions about the interview. It's pretty much what everyone have posted. In my case it was very fast. I think it was that fast because we sent a huge I-129F that the interviewer was reviewing. The only thing extra he asked were pictures. That was my case, either way come prepared with lots of things.

Cheers everyone and good luck!

Here someone who went in May was asked for the DS-157.

Whew, thanks Andrea,

Roberto and I just filled it out over Skype. Recently all of our dates are over immigration forms. How romantic

[MrsBocanegra 3]

Congrats epifreak!!!!

After all that stress before and during the interview and finally being approved I got back to the hotel to take a nap. When I woke up it was around 2 and I checked the DHL website and to my surprise the VISA was ready and waiting for me. I just got back from going and picking it up. I'm just so surprised about how lightning fast the interview and getting the visa was. The medical was another story but whatever it's done.

To answer some of the recent questions.

They are still not using the DS-160.

They did ask me for the DS-157.

At the clinic you can pay with pesos or dollars for the medical exam.

For the visa fee at the bank you have to use pesos.

Regarding the questions about the interview. It's pretty much what everyone have posted. In my case it was very fast. I think it was that fast because we sent a huge I-129F that the interviewer was reviewing. The only thing extra he asked were pictures. That was my case, either way come prepared with lots of things.

Cheers everyone and good luck!

Here someone who went in May was asked for the DS-157.

Whew, thanks Andrea,

Roberto and I just filled it out over Skype. Recently all of our dates are over immigration forms. How romantic

Yeah, it seems like immigration issues is all we talk about lately.

[MrsBocanegra 3]

Congrats epifreak!!!!

After all that stress before and during the interview and finally being approved I got back to the hotel to take a nap. When I woke up it was around 2 and I checked the DHL website and to my surprise the VISA was ready and waiting for me. I just got back from going and picking it up. I'm just so surprised about how lightning fast the interview and getting the visa was. The medical was another story but whatever it's done.

To answer some of the recent questions.

They are still not using the DS-160.

They did ask me for the DS-157.

At the clinic you can pay with pesos or dollars for the medical exam.

For the visa fee at the bank you have to use pesos.

Regarding the questions about the interview. It's pretty much what everyone have posted. In my case it was very fast. I think it was that fast because we sent a huge I-129F that the interviewer was reviewing. The only thing extra he asked were pictures. That was my case, either way come prepared with lots of things.

Cheers everyone and good luck!

Here someone who went in May was asked for the DS-157.

Whew, thanks Andrea,

Roberto and I just filled it out over Skype. Recently all of our dates are over immigration forms. How romantic

Yeah, it seems like immigration issues is all we talk about lately.

Sorry, I realized my mistake after it was too late to edit.

immigration issues are all we talk about lately.

One quick question is everyone using Holiday Inn Express?

[gerrymeridamx 2]

One quick question is everyone using Holiday Inn Express?

That is where we are staying. And Delci06 just got back from Juarez and she also used the Holiday Inn. She said it was convenient and safe.

Genny

[gerrymeridamx 2]

I really need some encouragement. We were originally thinking Roberto was going to come get me in El Paso but now we are too nervous for him to cross the border the day before his interview. If he is not coming to get me that means I will be arriving at night alone from El Paso and going to the Holiday Inn. Im so nervous. I am not sure it is safe. If there is anyone who has done this let me know how it went, please.

[chinman 0]

arrange private transport and you'll be fine.

[gerrymeridamx 2]

arrange private transport and you'll be fine.

Do you mean call one of the taxi's that are allowed to go to the El Paso Airport? Or do you know another way to arrange private transportation?