Peru Guide: Step by Step NOA2 - Embassy

[Mari26 19]

Hi! So I wrote this for a VJer who was a bit confused about Peru specifics. Figure I'd make a post with it so anyone can read it. Hope it helps. This is From NOA2 to Interview

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Important Terms-

Packet 3-. List of documents the beneficiary would have to send before even receiving an interview date.

Packet 4 -. List of documents the beneficiary will have to take with her to the interview.

DS-160 -. "The DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application form, is for temporary travel to the United States, and for K (fiancé(e)) visas. Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet. Consular Officers use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal interview, determine an applicant’s eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa."(http://travel.state....plication.html)

They ask a lot of questions regarding Criminal records and it is like a sworn statement. I think it's just to make sure you are not "dangerous" or something...

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Okay now, let's go step by step.

NOA2 to NVC:

You have received your NOA2. A week or so after you have received your Text notification you will get a hardcopy (the formal paper) on the mail. 2 weeks or so after that (3 weeks from your e-notification NOA2) your case will arrive at the NVC.

NVC:

Now, your case is at the NVC. You can either wait for the letter they send you (petitioner) very patiently. OR, you can call the NVC (603-334-0700) and request your case number. Your case number will start with "LMA".

Once you have your case number you can go to the CEAC's website; (https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/) and check your status. You have to click “Check My Visa Application Status” under Immigrant.

If it is still at the NVC it will say so ("AT NVC").

If it has been shipped to the embassy. “IN TRNASIT”

And when it arrived to the embassy it will say “READY”.

*On the letter the petitioner will receive from the NVC, it will mention the DS-160. You will receive instructions about that form from the embassy too. You can choose when to fill it, as long as it is prior to the interview. (I filled my DS-160 shortly after my now husband received the letter from the NVC)

Embassy:

It usually won’t take too long for your file to get to the embassy after it arrives to the NVC. (Mine took 5 days, included a weekend so like 3 business days)

Again, here you have to options. You can wait for the letter from the embassy or you can email them.

If you wait: The embassy in Peru will send the beneficiary (in Peru) TWO letters. The first one is just acknowledging they have received your case file. It has a page with instructions (which I translated it and copied to the Consulate information page) and a brochure about domestic violence (and the rights immigrants have), there will NOT be an interview date. The second letter will have your interview date and all of the above (again). Mine was dated 4 days after but it took FOREVER to arrive.

If you decide to email them: I had to try twice before I got my interview date. They will email you everything included in the second package. Take into consideration they take FOREVER to arrive by Serpost (peruvian mail). You (Petitioner) will also get a copy of both letters... though again, it takes even longer for you to get it.

NOTE that some countries do NOT have a Packet 3 (like Peru), and everything must be taken to the interview.

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To email the embassy:

Email: limaiv@state.gov

Subject: IV Inquiry - LMAxxxxxxxxxx (case number) - (You fiance's last names)

This is what I wrote: To whom it may concern;

I have come to notice that our Case Status changed to ready today (Friday, December 27^th, 2013) on the CEAC website (https://ceac.state.gov). I was wondering if it was possible for you to send us an electronic version of the forms and requirements we will need for the interview; as well as the interview date.

Thank you,

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Medical

As soon as you have your interview date, schedule a medical appointment, there are only 2 doctors who can perform this evaluation and they are both in Lima. Results take around 2 weeks, so schedule appropriately.

Dr. Sandro Corigliano
Address: Clínica Anglo Americana | Av. Alfredo Salazar 350, San Isidro
Telephone: 222-2192, 616-8900 x1450, 1451 & 1458
Office hours: Tuesday & Thursday, from 8:30am to 12pm; Monday & Friday, from 3pm to 6pm

Dra. Viviana Mélinchon
Address: Av. Benavides N 1579, Of. 804, Miraflores, Lima
Telephone: 447-3654 y 981-036-823

I went to the first one, and I would suggest him, he was nice. I have heard the female doctor is rude.

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Anyway, in this link ( http://www.visajourn...y=Peru&cty=Lima ) are the list of documents she will need to take with him the day of the interview.
In total your fiance will receive 2 letters. They pretty much say the same thing.... Just keep in mind you will need to take the second one to the medical interview (or if you email the embassy you can just print the one they send you).

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Gathering the Documents:

What the Checklist includes (Jan 2014)

- Fill DS-160 online form on the CEAC website
- Passport
- Appointment Letter
- DHL registration on http://peru.usvisa-info.com website. (Must creat an account and choose a DHL office to pick up passport).
- Beneficiary's birth certificate (Issued at RENIEC, there are “Vending Machines” at some malls that issue them if you don’t want to go to an office. I got mine at “Jockey Plaza”)
- Judicial Penal Certificate (CERTIFICADO JUDICIAL DE ANTECEDENTES PENALES): Can be issued at "Banco de la Nacion" after paying the fee. (Took me 5-10 mins)
- Judicial Certificate of National Records (CERTIFICADO JUDICIAL DE ANTECEDENTES PENALES): You can get this at INPE Dirección: Pasaje Adolfo La Jara 234, you must pay a fee at "Banco de la Nacion" first. (Took me less than 30 mins)
- Military Records (ANTECEDENTES MILITARES): If applicable.
- Criminal Records (CERTIFICADO POLICIAL): You must pay the fee at: Banco de la Nacion" and then choose a police station that issues them. (Took me 5 mins at the Police Station in front of “jockey Plaza” in “Surco”)
- Two US passport sized pictures (5cm x 5cm).
- Marriage/Divorce Certificates if applicable.
- Affidavit of Support: Form I-134. (You can add additional information to support it, such as: last tax returns, W2, statement from employer, statement from your bank...)
- Medical Exam
- Proof of Relationship
- Translation of any document that is NOT in spanish or english.

Of course the filing fee must be paid AT the embassy the day of the interview. (As of Jan 2014: $240)

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As of Proof of Relationship:

Truth to be told, I had no idea what to take with me that I hadn't already sent with the I-129F. I took ALL the originals from that package and some more pictures. That was it. I was not asked to show anything though... so IDK

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So I think that is it. Sorry for the long post, I just figured since I had already written this, it might be useful for some future Peruvian K1 fillers.

If you need anything else, feel free to inbox me. ! I'll be more than happy to help any of you

- Mari

[jmsosorio 0]

Thank you so much for all the information, it's really helpful.

[hutchmx92 4]

Wow thank you so much for this we just received NOA2 and are currently waiting for the papers in the mail , lots to do on that checklist poor my baby have to go many places, i will be attending the interview with her, well whatever they will let me attend at least because we were told its not good for me not to be with her at risk of being denied the visa but thank you so much for posting this we will be checking it over and over again lol.

[DluzClarke 0]

Hi,

I have my interview next week and I'm having doubts about the DHL registration. I created an account on the website and selected an office, but I cant find an option to print a "Confirmation Page." I just printed out the screen image where it shows my name and the office..is this ok? or is there a specific option on the website for a "confirmation page" to print out?

Thanks in advance!!

[diego.carbajalm 2]

Hi guys!

I´m having a little bit of a problem when trying to register at peru.usvisa-info.com.

I´m not sure which option I should choose, since all of them seem correct...

¨Register for an immigrant visa¨

¨I have received a letter from the embassy with instructions to schedule an appointment¨

¨I need to program a K visa appointment¨

What did you guys choose?

Please let me know, thanks!

[valefercrs 21]

Hi guys! I have a question. Do i have to take my birth certificate to the ministry of foreing affairs?? The police record is for national use? How do i know if i also need the military record? I'm so confused!!

Thanks