CR-1/IR-1 Colombia Club

[Mike and Adriana 0]

Don't usually post on this thread since I went the K-3 route. However, I can answer this question. IR-1/CR-1s, K-3, and K-1 are all interviewed in the same area by the same group of embassy employees. If you look at the list of interviewees for a given day, you are likely to see a very large number of K-1 interviewers and much fewer IR-1/CR-1 and K-3 interviewees. My experience was similar to Brad's....in that there were a LOT of denials. But, from what we could tell and from what my wife could here in Spanish, it was primarily the K-1 girls....most of whom where there alone.

Mike

Hey Brad:

Congrats again! Why do you think you were seeing a lot of denials? Do you know if they were CR1's? Was it couples or single applicants? I was thinking that CR1 denials were not too common, but maybe I am wrong about that. Enjoy your remaining days in Colombia!

Mark

[florida-photo 0]

Don't usually post on this thread since I went the K-3 route. However, I can answer this question. IR-1/CR-1s, K-3, and K-1 are all interviewed in the same area by the same group of embassy employees. If you look at the list of interviewees for a given day, you are likely to see a very large number of K-1 interviewers and much fewer IR-1/CR-1 and K-3 interviewees. My experience was similar to Brad's....in that there were a LOT of denials. But, from what we could tell and from what my wife could here in Spanish, it was primarily the K-1 girls....most of whom where there alone.

Mike

Hey Brad:

Congrats again! Why do you think you were seeing a lot of denials? Do you know if they were CR1's? Was it couples or single applicants? I was thinking that CR1 denials were not too common, but maybe I am wrong about that. Enjoy your remaining days in Colombia!

Mark

Mike:

Thanks for the info. That is kind of what I was thinking. I appreciate your first-hand account of what you observed. That makes me a little more relaxed for our upcoming interview.

Mark

[dougyceci 0]

Dito that Mike, thanks for the information. I think that not only the fact they were K-1's but maybe the fact that they were there alone might have made a difference as well. Maybe not. My file should be sent this week sometime to Bogota and then I can wait some more. Soon enough it will be over.

[anagd3 0]

A big question…if someone can advice us, We never receive NVC receipt date and case number, but we received through email to download the I-864 , we sent it and is almost a month and we don’t have news, some advice please , we don’t know what is the step to follow.

This makes no sense. I have never heard anyone receiving an email to download and file the I-864. I guess it could happen, anything is possible. You need to fill in your timeline first of all. That would help us help you. Call the NVC and have the case number from your NOA2 ready. You are going to want to talk to an operator, you will also need your spouses name and date of birth. They will tell you your case number assigned at NVC which is different than the one on the NOA2. The number at NVC is 603-334-0700. To talk to an operator, press 0 then 5. Good luck.

THANK YOU, I WILL TRY TO CALL

[dougyceci 0]

Just a note for all you guys, I am sure most of you have seen this but felt it may keep us all on our toes a bit more. Not wanting to scare anyone but read this post

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=55505

TO be honest am a bit stunned at it but guess it goes to tell us to be prepared and more prepared than we thougth possible.

good luck to all with upcoming interviews.

Doug

[Looking4Wife 0]

Just a note for all you guys, I am sure most of you have seen this but felt it may keep us all on our toes a bit more. Not wanting to scare anyone but read this post

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=55505

TO be honest am a bit stunned at it but guess it goes to tell us to be prepared and more prepared than we thougth possible.

good luck to all with upcoming interviews.

Doug

Doug:

Thanks so much for posting that in this thread. I haven't got all the topic altert mechanisms figured out, so I might have missed that. I posted a response for Andrea to offer moral support, and its good info to know in this thread as well.

[Looking4Wife 0]

Congratulations on CR-1 Visa Approval for VJ member "cali52506" on 2/21/2007!

For those who may have missed it, "cali" gave a very good report on the embassy interview experience, located at the following link:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;#entry744785

[cali52506 0]

Congratulations on CR-1 Visa Approval for VJ member "cali52506" on 2/21/2007!

For those who may have missed it, "cali" gave a very good report on the embassy interview experience, located at the following link:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;#entry744785

Thanks to everyone for the good wishes....Yes I posted my review on this link...please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Best wishes to everyone going through this long process... !!!!!!!!!

[dougyceci 0]

Cali just read your post from the other thread. Thanks much for all the info and am happy to hear all went well for you and your husband. The info you interviewees are providing the rest of us is just awesome and so much aprreciated. Thanks and again congrats!!! Good luck in your future life together.

Doug

[Looking4Wife 0]

I am planning to accompany my wife thru the CR-1 Visa process in Bogotá. How much time should we expect to be in Bogotá to do everything we need including medical, interview, etc.?

I am currently planning: Interview Day + Next Day Visa Pickup + 1 day misc. delays = Leave 3 biz days after interview.

But I don't know how much time we need to be in Bogotá BEFORE the interview?

Thanks in advance...

[florida-photo 0]

I just wanted to let everybody know the good news. I found out today that our interview has been scheduled for March 27th in Bogota!! That was actually a little sooner than I was expecting. Time to start making plans...

Mark

[Looking4Wife 0]

I just wanted to let everybody know the good news. I found out today that our interview has been scheduled for March 27th in Bogota!! That was actually a little sooner than I was expecting. Time to start making plans...

Mark

Felicidades!

[dougyceci 0]

Congrats Mark, that was quick. I didn't think you would get one that soon either. If I can only be so lucky. I am guessing I have another 10 days or so before i hear anything but will begin calling next week. Hey Looking, I would think that if your stuff is in order and don't need anything the day before or maybe two might be ok. Because of work I will fly in the day before the interview and leave two days later with Ceci. Of course depending on the day of the interview. If it is on a Tuesday then arrive Saturday but on a Wednesday, Thursdy Friday, arriving the day before. Guess it really depends on your level of preparedness and with your stuff.

Doug

[cali52506 0]

I just wanted to let everybody know the good news. I found out today that our interview has been scheduled for March 27th in Bogota!! That was actually a little sooner than I was expecting. Time to start making plans...

Mark

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! that was quick!!!

[Bill y Bella 0]

If I am married to a Colombian citizen will I have difficulty entering Colombia 10 or 12 times a year and staying approximately 1 - 2 weeks each time? I am certain that US customs will be very curious about my frequent trips, but other than that should I expect any difficulty?

Thanks!