Juarez Consulate

[thaiv 15]

I have the following questions:

1. Is it okay for documents for proof of ongoing relationship to be in Spanish (chat logs, emails, etc)? I really do not want to translate ALL of the stuff we have.

2. Can my fiancee go to the interview once they send the invitation letter to save time and just print it out over there? Or does she have to physically receive it first?

3. Concerning documentation and originals- such as proof of relationship, birth certificate etc- I am a bit uneasy mailing them to Mexico for fear that they might get lost in the mail. Is DHL or FEDEX reliable in this? Should I not even worry about this? How did you get all the documentation to Mexico?

4. Do I not need a co-sponsor since I am a recent graduate, lack of 2 years of filing taxes (I did not have to because I was a student), and not much work experience? Though, I will say that the job I have is at a stable company, and I will be a full-time permanent employee making well above the federal poverty guidelines by the time I submit the paperwork. I will have a letter of employment, and bank information to prove it. As for my missing tax transcripts according to the I-864 I should be able to write a letter saying that I was in school and did not work- therefore did not have to file taxes. Since the I-134 should follow the I-864, this should work right?

[MrsBocanegra 3]

I have the following questions:

1. Is it okay for documents for proof of ongoing relationship to be in Spanish (chat logs, emails, etc)? I really do not want to translate ALL of the stuff we have.

2. Can my fiancee go to the interview once they send the invitation letter to save time and just print it out over there? Or does she have to physically receive it first?

3. Concerning documentation and originals- such as proof of relationship, birth certificate etc- I am a bit uneasy mailing them to Mexico for fear that they might get lost in the mail. Is DHL or FEDEX reliable in this? Should I not even worry about this? How did you get all the documentation to Mexico?

4. Do I not need a co-sponsor since I am a recent graduate, lack of 2 years of filing taxes (I did not have to because I was a student), and not much work experience? Though, I will say that the job I have is at a stable company, and I will be a full-time permanent employee making well above the federal poverty guidelines by the time I submit the paperwork. I will have a letter of employment, and bank information to prove it. As for my missing tax transcripts according to the I-864 I should be able to write a letter saying that I was in school and did not work- therefore did not have to file taxes. Since the I-134 should follow the I-864, this should work right?

1. Yes, they can be in Spanish. It goes to show you have a common language and can communicate with each other

2. Yes, she can go to the interview and have them print out the letter that is what my husband did (fiance at the time)

3. I have used DHL several times and they were very reliable. What city do you plan on sending them too. I have also used FEDEX but only to send something form Mexico to the US, which was our original submission. I took all the originals with me when I met my husband in Juarez I decided to be there for moral support it really helps.

4. As long as you are currently making enough money you should be fine. When I filed I did not have any income due to the same reason. Just provide proof as to why you didn't file and proof of your income level now.

Hope this helps if you have any questions feel free to ask.

[thaiv 15]

Question 2: I would be sending it either to La Roma, Mexico City or to Jonacatapec, Morelos.

Question 3: How can we know when the letter is ready and we can go ahead and go to Juarez?

[MrsBocanegra 3]

Question 2: I would be sending it either to La Roma, Mexico City or to Jonacatapec, Morelos.

Question 3: How can we know when the letter is ready and we can go ahead and go to Juarez?

2. I would send it to the biggest city because that would be your safest bet then sending it to a small town and it takes longer if you send it to a smaller town.. As a matter of fact all mail arrives in Mexico city and then gets distributed so I would go with Mexico City.

3. Call the 1800 number on your NOA1 i think it is to the national visa center and they can tell you if "packet 3" has been sent out (even though for Juarez there is no packet all it is, is the open invitation letter). If they give you the green light then she can go ahead and go to Juarez. We actually never received our invitation letter we called the 800 number and they told us it was ready so we just went ahead a went to Juarez. Don't bother calling Juarez because they charge you 7 dollars a call and it is the same information that the NVC can give you..

hope this helps

[thaiv 15]

2. I would send it to the biggest city because that would be your safest bet then sending it to a small town and it takes longer if you send it to a smaller town.. As a matter of fact all mail arrives in Mexico city and then gets distributed so I would go with Mexico City.

3. Call the 1800 number on your NOA1 i think it is to the national visa center and they can tell you if "packet 3" has been sent out (even though for Juarez there is no packet all it is, is the open invitation letter). If they give you the green light then she can go ahead and go to Juarez. We actually never received our invitation letter we called the 800 number and they told us it was ready so we just went ahead a went to Juarez. Don't bother calling Juarez because they charge you 7 dollars a call and it is the same information that the NVC can give you..

hope this helps

Yes this definitely helps. So, when you called them they said you could go to Juarez even though you did not physically have the invitation letter in your hand? They are nice enough to just print it off for you there? Also is it true that all the forms you need for Juarez can just be downloaded and filled out without having to wait for something from them?

[MrsBocanegra 3]

Yes this definitely helps. So, when you called them they said you could go to Juarez even though you did not physically have the invitation letter in your hand? They are nice enough to just print it off for you there? Also is it true that all the forms you need for Juarez can just be downloaded and filled out without having to wait for something from them?

When you call NVC all they tell you is that packet 3 has been sent out and that basically means you can go. I found out through other VJer's that you could have the consulate in Juarez print out the letter only after you have been informed that the packet has been sent out.

When you go to Juarez they have an information window at the consulate and they print out the invitation letter there. Just make sure she goes early like a little before 7 and she maybe able to do the medical exam on the same day. My husband wasn't as lucky because we went the day after a holiday and there was a bunch of people so he didn't get the letter till after 11 am and they stop taking people at the medical exams at 11.

No, you do not have to wait for anything from Juarez all documents can be downloaded and printed. That is what we did

[Eli&Miguel 0]

Just wanted to thank you all who have posted. This info has been SUPER helpful! My fiance is from Jalisco, and we are currently expecting twins in February. I've been an emotional wreck since my return to the US in August, and all of this has given me some hope. Now I can be prepared for what lies ahead...

[monyfer 27]

Is it OK to fill out the DS-156 online NOW, even though we haven't received our NOA2 yet? I am trying to get everything in order for my fiance now before I leave him to head back to the states!

[Matt :) 1]

The consulate in Juarez is about to receive our K-1 Visa app. How long does it usually take to receive the open appointment letter?

How did you all plan the Juarez trip? Buy refundable tickets for a 2 day stay? 3 day? one way tickets?

Thanks for any help you can provide!

Matt

[BLamb 0]

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The consulate in Juarez is about to receive our K-1 Visa app. How long does it usually take to receive the open appointment letter?

How did you all plan the Juarez trip? Buy refundable tickets for a 2 day stay? 3 day? one way tickets?

Thanks for any help you can provide!

Matt

Dude I'm almost in the same boat.. Our approval letter has been sent to Juarez Consulate on Jan 5 but neither me nor my Fiancee in Mexico have heard anything. Wish there was a number we could call to check status of appointments...

-BryanL

[RinoGattuso 0]

Dude I'm almost in the same boat.. Our approval letter has been sent to Juarez Consulate on Jan 5 but neither me nor my Fiancee in Mexico have heard anything. Wish there was a number we could call to check status of appointments...

-BryanL

Our case was sent to Juarez on Jan 4, 1 day behind you guys. I am pretty sure that they will send packet 3 this week so that means we can show up at the consulate next week, hopefully.

Lets keep in contact

[BLamb 0]

Our case was sent to Juarez on Jan 4, 1 day behind you guys. I am pretty sure that they will send packet 3 this week so that means we can show up at the consulate next week, hopefully.

Lets keep in contact

wow thanks for the update. Do you know if they will send it to our Fiancee in Mexico or to us in the USA or to both of us? I have sent my fiancee letters before to Mexico and she never gets um. I don't want to miss the appointment.

Nice talking to ya

wow thanks for the update. Do you know if they will send it to our Fiancee in Mexico or to us in the USA or to both of us? I have sent my fiancee letters before to Mexico and she never gets um. I don't want to miss the appointment.

Nice talking to ya

[RinoGattuso 0]

wow thanks for the update. Do you know if they will send it to our Fiancee in Mexico or to us in the USA or to both of us? I have sent my fiancee letters before to Mexico and she never gets um. I don't want to miss the appointment.

Nice talking to ya

wow thanks for the update. Do you know if they will send it to our Fiancee in Mexico or to us in the USA or to both of us? I have sent my fiancee letters before to Mexico and she never gets um. I don't want to miss the appointment.

Nice talking to ya

They send the letter to both. I just discovered that my letter was sent this last Friday, so i think i will show up at the consulate next week. As far as I know, if you are ready before receiving your appointment letter, you can go ahead and show up at the consulate and get a copy of your letter printed in the consulate, it helps to save some time

[BLamb 0]

They send the letter to both. I just discovered that my letter was sent this last Friday, so i think i will show up at the consulate next week. As far as I know, if you are ready before receiving your appointment letter, you can go ahead and show up at the consulate and get a copy of your letter printed in the consulate, it helps to save some time

Sweet. How did you find out that your appointment letter was sent to you? I tried calling the Juarez consulate but their numbers don't work.

[RinoGattuso 0]

Sweet. How did you find out that your appointment letter was sent to you? I tried calling the Juarez consulate but their numbers don't work.

From the US....703 439 2313, as you said, Mexico-phone numbers dont work anymore. Im pretty sure your case has been sent too