does length of time in relationship matter

[TBoneTX 46,287]

I do not know how that would impact a possible future appointment in Guayaquil if the date is set while I am working on a contract.

The lengthy, repeated spans of time that you're spending together bode well for your chances, si man. In regard to the date, if the appointment that you're offered would occur when you're on contract, you can request that it be bumped to a date when you're available.

If the system is the same as when we went through, you'll have to purchase a PIN and phone a special number, wherein some worthless chicas will jack you around for your entire 8 minutes so that they can (I presume) earn commissions by getting you to call back again. It's tough to get appointments EARLIER than the one that they say is available, but it should be easier to get one later.

Whatever it takes, do NOT accept any interview arrangement if YOU cannot be physically present.

Edited September 14, 2012 by TBoneTX

[fantonledzepp 159]

The lengthy, repeated spans of time that you're spending together bode well for your chances, si man. In regard to the date, if the appointment that you're offered would occur when you're on contract, you can request that it be bumped to a date when you're available.

If the system is the same as when we went through, you'll have to purchase a PIN and phone a special number, wherein some worthless chicas will jack you around for your entire 8 minutes so that they can (I presume) earn commissions by getting you to call back again. It's tough to get appointments EARLIER than the one that they say is available, but it should be easier to get one later.

Whatever it takes, do NOT accept any interview arrangement if YOU cannot be physically present.

I believe that system is now obsolete TBone. We set our appointment online, very convenient.

[TBoneTX 46,287]

I believe that system is now obsolete TBone. We set our appointment online, very convenient.

Knew that it was this way for tourist visas; great to hear that it's the same for K-1s, si man!

[Wade&Carito 0]

Knew that it was this way for tourist visas; great to hear that it's the same for K-1s, si man!

I appreciate the advice, I would also like to say that if anyone plans on staying here beyond the 90 days on a passport, I can help provide information on the 6 month visa. I got approved for a 6 month visa while in the US, the Ecuadorian consulate was extremely nice and the whole office staff very pleasant. But when I got here there was another step to go through that was very complicated. And you cannot get good information anywhere about the process which means once you finally get to speak to someone there will be something else you need which means coming back another day. It took 8 trips total with a lot of frustration especially with the security guards who control who can go upstairs to the visa section, its a long story but hey if anyone needs help I´m an expert in that process now! I still need to learn patience with some of the machismo attitudes of the guards who like to abuse their position of power over others.

[TBoneTX 46,287]

a lot of frustration especially with the security guards who control who can go upstairs to the visa section, its a long story but hey if anyone needs help I´m an expert in that process now! I still need to learn patience with some of the machismo attitudes of the guards who like to abuse their position of power over others.

It was recommended to me (and this is good advice for ANY embassy or consulate) to play the "USC card": "Senor Guard, the consulate is U.S. soil, and I'm a U.S. citizen. Are YOU a U.S. citizen? No? Well, I am. If you continue to refuse my entry, then immediately contact your highest AMERICAN supervisor to meet with me about it."

It would be great to hear your experiences, as long as we stay somewhat on your original topic. If the discussion gravitates toward procedures for dealing with native consular personnel in general, the topic could fit better in a couple of other forums; if discussion focuses chiefly on Guayaquil, it could fit better in (and could prove to be very valuable within) the "U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador" thread, si man.

[Wade&Carito 0]

thanks, I will keep that in mind. I leave here in 4 days to go back the US, almost 3 months over in a flash!

I will get the packet together when I return and keep everyone posted.

It was recommended to me (and this is good advice for ANY embassy or consulate) to play the "USC card": "Senor Guard, the consulate is U.S. soil, and I'm a U.S. citizen. Are YOU a U.S. citizen? No? Well, I am. If you continue to refuse my entry, then immediately contact your highest AMERICAN supervisor to meet with me about it."

It would be great to hear your experiences, as long as we stay somewhat on your original topic. If the discussion gravitates toward procedures for dealing with native consular personnel in general, the topic could fit better in a couple of other forums; if discussion focuses chiefly on Guayaquil, it could fit better in (and could prove to be very valuable within) the "U.S. Consulate in Guayaquil, Ecuador" thread, si man.