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URGENT QUESTION ON DAS

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bradyvicky   0

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Someone help us, please....

On her packet she received from the Embassy, it simply says to visit DAS and receive a document showing her entries/exits. She visited locally in Barranquilla and received this quickly. However now we are hearing in other posts about receiving a Certificado de Migratorio that is only available in Bogota and takes 3 days to receive. Her letter from the empbassy said nothing about this.

Anyone with Colombia-specific experience have any info?

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Brad, did Vickie recieve her Package 4 yet? If so, it should list the specific requirements there. For the K3 Spouse Visa, the Carta Migratoria is REQUIRED. I would assume it would be the same for a CR1 visa. You can call the embassy TODAY from 2-4pm for free and inquire. I would do this if I were you!!!

Good luck.

Dre

7/19/06 - Married in Medellin

9/4/06 - Submitted I-130

9/18/06 - NOA1 Recieved

9/25/06 - Submitted I-129F

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1/22/07 - 1st Interview in Bogota (221g Issued, new appointment scheduled)

02/16/07 - 2nd Interview (Visa Denied)

2/21/07 - Contacted Senator Saxby Chambliss GA for Assitance

7/23/07 - 3rd Interview - Visa Approved!!!!!!!

11/13/07 - POE - JFK

AOS...A new journey begins

2/7/08 - AOS Officially In Mail _ Overnight Mail to Chicgo

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3/11/08 - Biometrics Appointment

4/11/08 - Recv'd Email - EAD Approved, Card Production Ordered

4/15/08 - Recv'd EAD Card, Applied for SS Card

4/21/08 - Recv'd SS Card

4/20/09 - Interview Date

6/12/09 - AOS Approved

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12/13/2012 - Naturalization Ceremony (FINALLY OVER)

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bradyvicky   0

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Brad, did Vickie recieve her Package 4 yet? If so, it should list the specific requirements there. For the K3 Spouse Visa, the Carta Migratoria is REQUIRED. I would assume it would be the same for a CR1 visa. You can call the embassy TODAY from 2-4pm for free and inquire. I would do this if I were you!!!

Good luck.

Dre

I guess what I am looking for here is someone with CR-1 specific experience on DAS. She feels that a local DAS document from Barranquilla is sufficient based on the list she received in the packet. However we have seen where other K1-ers have had to wait days to receive a specific one from the Bogota office.

She has been trying to reach the embassy, I just cant believe that they force you to get a document that takes 3-days wait time in Bogota and only send you a list of these documents 2 weeks ahead of time....again referring back to the question if the DAS document can only be received in Bogota?!?!?

Totally confused at this point...and pissed because tickets have already been purchased!

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CR-1 Process (I-130)

06/02/06 - I-130 received @ USCIS Texas Service Center

06/26/06 - NOA1 received, Dated 6/22 & check cashed

08/29/06 - Approved by email - 91 DAYS!!!

09/05/06 - NOA2 received by mail

09/20/06 - NVC assigned Case #

10/02/06 - DS3032 & AOS Fee Bill Generated

10/04/06 - DS3032 Shortcut Emailed & AOS Fee Bill Shortcut Sent

10/06/06 - Received email acceptance of DS3032

10/18/06 - Received & Returned IV Fee Bill

10/20/06 - I-864 Package Generated, Shorcut Sent

11/01/06 - DS-230 Package Generated, Shortcut Sent

12/01/06 - Case Complete!!!

12/07/06 - Case sent to US Embassy, Bogota

01/15/07 - Received packet from Bogota!

01/30/07 - Bogota Interview - Approved! (visa received same day)

02/08/07 - Welcome to the E.U. mi Amor!

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bradyvicky   0

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She did finally get a hold of the Embassy and they told her that the DAS Certificado del Migratorio is optional, and it depends on the case as to whether it is necessary. She said we can get it if we choose, but if my wife has never entered or exited the country before then it will probably not be requested. To be safe, we are paying for the app in a bank today and going to apply for it on monday while in Bogota, but will not have it in time. At least if the DO want it, we can pick it up the day after the Visa Appointment and return to the embassy with it.

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CR-1 Process (I-130)

06/02/06 - I-130 received @ USCIS Texas Service Center

06/26/06 - NOA1 received, Dated 6/22 & check cashed

08/29/06 - Approved by email - 91 DAYS!!!

09/05/06 - NOA2 received by mail

09/20/06 - NVC assigned Case #

10/02/06 - DS3032 & AOS Fee Bill Generated

10/04/06 - DS3032 Shortcut Emailed & AOS Fee Bill Shortcut Sent

10/06/06 - Received email acceptance of DS3032

10/18/06 - Received & Returned IV Fee Bill

10/20/06 - I-864 Package Generated, Shorcut Sent

11/01/06 - DS-230 Package Generated, Shortcut Sent

12/01/06 - Case Complete!!!

12/07/06 - Case sent to US Embassy, Bogota

01/15/07 - Received packet from Bogota!

01/30/07 - Bogota Interview - Approved! (visa received same day)

02/08/07 - Welcome to the E.U. mi Amor!

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dougyceci   0

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One more nice little surprise. Hope all goes well for you Brad, did Vicky say what the certificate costs? I guess since Ceci has left the country one time she just as well get hers as well. Any way, good luck and have a great trip. I am sure you are anxious to get there.

Doug

I-130

2006 09 06 Mailed I-130

2006 09 07 Rec'd at CA Center

2006 09 13 I-130 NOA1 receipt date

2006 11 22 NOA2, approved

2007 02 15 Case complete at NVC

2007 02 21 Case forwarded to Bogota Embassy

2007 02 23 Case received at Embassy

2007 04 12 Interview,VISA GRANTED

I-751- Removing Conditions

2009 04 08 Overnight Application

2009 04 09 Rec'd Application at CSC

2009 04 17 Rec'd NOA

2009 05 10 Called CSC - No Biometrix letter, 45 day Inquiry starts

2009 05 18 Made Info Pass appointment for June 2

2009 05 26 Rec'd response and copy of Bio Appt letter dated May 14, Appt on May 28

2009 05 27 Biometrix-walked in a day early and completed appointment

2009 06 01 Approved Conditions Removed (rec'd Congratulations letter on June 9)

2009 06 12 Touched but nothing changed on USCIS website

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bradyvicky   0

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One more nice little surprise. Hope all goes well for you Brad, did Vicky say what the certificate costs? I guess since Ceci has left the country one time she just as well get hers as well. Any way, good luck and have a great trip. I am sure you are anxious to get there.

Doug

Yes, I would DEFINITELY suggest from what I am hearing that she gets it...and PLAN AHEAD! From what I can tell, if you do not go to Bogota early and wait the three days to get it then it takes about a month to apply for it and receive it locally! According to DAS it costs 37,000COP at the bank.

Thanks....and I'll update when I know more!

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CR-1 Process (I-130)

06/02/06 - I-130 received @ USCIS Texas Service Center

06/26/06 - NOA1 received, Dated 6/22 & check cashed

08/29/06 - Approved by email - 91 DAYS!!!

09/05/06 - NOA2 received by mail

09/20/06 - NVC assigned Case #

10/02/06 - DS3032 & AOS Fee Bill Generated

10/04/06 - DS3032 Shortcut Emailed & AOS Fee Bill Shortcut Sent

10/06/06 - Received email acceptance of DS3032

10/18/06 - Received & Returned IV Fee Bill

10/20/06 - I-864 Package Generated, Shorcut Sent

11/01/06 - DS-230 Package Generated, Shortcut Sent

12/01/06 - Case Complete!!!

12/07/06 - Case sent to US Embassy, Bogota

01/15/07 - Received packet from Bogota!

01/30/07 - Bogota Interview - Approved! (visa received same day)

02/08/07 - Welcome to the E.U. mi Amor!

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Brad, I had my wife ask our friend that works for DAS in Baq and he said you only need have that certificate if she has left the country with her passport. But if she has no stamps on her passport then it is not required. Good luck in Bogota.......

Matt

Someone help us, please....

On her packet she received from the Embassy, it simply says to visit DAS and receive a document showing her entries/exits. She visited locally in Barranquilla and received this quickly. However now we are hearing in other posts about receiving a Certificado de Migratorio that is only available in Bogota and takes 3 days to receive. Her letter from the empbassy said nothing about this.

Anyone with Colombia-specific experience have any info?

Matt Jewitt

Service Center : Nebraska Service Center

Consulate : Bogota, Colombia

Marriage : 2005-12-14

I-130 Sent : 2006-02-07

I-130 NOA1 : 2006-02-16

I-130 Approved : 2006-03-27

NVC Received : 2006-09-04

Received DS-3032 &I-864 Bill : 2006-09-26

Pay I-864 Bill : 2006-09-26

Receive I-864 Package : 2006-10-14

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2006-10-17

Receive IV Bill : 2006-11-13

Pay IV Bill : 2006-11-24

Receive Instruction Package : 2006-12-11

Case Completed at NVC : 2007-01-19

NVC Left : 2007-01-26

Consulate Received : 2007-01-29

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received : 2007-02-21

Interview Date : 2007-03-27

Visa Received : 2007-03-28

US Entry : 2007-05-04

dougyceci Enthusiast

dougyceci   0

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Thanks Thieving, I am going to have to have my wife take care of that as she went to Europe last summer. God this forum is great!!!!!!!

I-130

2006 09 06 Mailed I-130

2006 09 07 Rec'd at CA Center

2006 09 13 I-130 NOA1 receipt date

2006 11 22 NOA2, approved

2007 02 15 Case complete at NVC

2007 02 21 Case forwarded to Bogota Embassy

2007 02 23 Case received at Embassy

2007 04 12 Interview,VISA GRANTED

I-751- Removing Conditions

2009 04 08 Overnight Application

2009 04 09 Rec'd Application at CSC

2009 04 17 Rec'd NOA

2009 05 10 Called CSC - No Biometrix letter, 45 day Inquiry starts

2009 05 18 Made Info Pass appointment for June 2

2009 05 26 Rec'd response and copy of Bio Appt letter dated May 14, Appt on May 28

2009 05 27 Biometrix-walked in a day early and completed appointment

2009 06 01 Approved Conditions Removed (rec'd Congratulations letter on June 9)

2009 06 12 Touched but nothing changed on USCIS website

bradyvicky Enthusiast

bradyvicky   0

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Brad, I had my wife ask our friend that works for DAS in Baq and he said you only need have that certificate if she has left the country with her passport. But if she has no stamps on her passport then it is not required. Good luck in Bogota.......

Matt

Someone help us, please....

On her packet she received from the Embassy, it simply says to visit DAS and receive a document showing her entries/exits. She visited locally in Barranquilla and received this quickly. However now we are hearing in other posts about receiving a Certificado de Migratorio that is only available in Bogota and takes 3 days to receive. Her letter from the empbassy said nothing about this.

Anyone with Colombia-specific experience have any info?

That is some DAMN FINE information... thank you!

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You can visit us at: www.BradAndVicky.com

CR-1 Process (I-130)

06/02/06 - I-130 received @ USCIS Texas Service Center

06/26/06 - NOA1 received, Dated 6/22 & check cashed

08/29/06 - Approved by email - 91 DAYS!!!

09/05/06 - NOA2 received by mail

09/20/06 - NVC assigned Case #

10/02/06 - DS3032 & AOS Fee Bill Generated

10/04/06 - DS3032 Shortcut Emailed & AOS Fee Bill Shortcut Sent

10/06/06 - Received email acceptance of DS3032

10/18/06 - Received & Returned IV Fee Bill

10/20/06 - I-864 Package Generated, Shorcut Sent

11/01/06 - DS-230 Package Generated, Shortcut Sent

12/01/06 - Case Complete!!!

12/07/06 - Case sent to US Embassy, Bogota

01/15/07 - Received packet from Bogota!

01/30/07 - Bogota Interview - Approved! (visa received same day)

02/08/07 - Welcome to the E.U. mi Amor!

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jediknight   0

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good info all around. mucha suerte Brad y Vicky!!!

JK :thumbs:

USCIS (CR-1)

10/03/06 Sent Packet to Vermont Service Center

10/14/06 Received NOA1 (I-797C) in the mail

03/11/07 NOA2 I-797 Approved (I-130 approved in 5 months)

03/12/07 NOA2 Approval Notification received by email

03/15/07 NOA2 received in the mail (postmarked 03/13/07)

NVC

03/14/07 NVC received case/assigned number

03/27/07 AOS(Affidavit of Support) Fee Bill and DS-3032 generated

03/27/07 DS-3032 emailed from wifes email account

03/27/07 AOS Fee Bill mailed

03/30/07 NVC emails my wife acknowledging receipt of DS-3032

04/02/07 Immigrant Visa (IV) Bill generated

04/04/07 AOS Fee Bill entered into NVC system

04/09/07 I-864 Generated

04/12/07 (IV) Bill received/mailed to NVC

04/16/07 I-864 sent to NVC

04/19/07 (IV) Fee Bill and I-864 entered into NVC system

04/25/07 NVC mails Barcode and Instructions for DS-230

04/27/07 NVC completes review of I-864: Approved

05/02/07 Received Instructions for DS-230/Mailed DS-230 to NVC

05/04/07 NVC enters DS-230 into system

05/15/07 Case Complete

06/18/07 Interview date : July 09, 2007

06/20/07 NVC mails packet 4 to me and my wife

06/21/07 NVC mails case to bogota

06/23/07 Received packet 4

07/09/07 Interview/Visa Approved

07/11/07 Visa in hand!!

08/2007 arrival in the US

10/15/2007 applied for SS card at our local SS office

10/23/2007 received SS card in the mail

 
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