COLOMBIANOS EN VISA K1

[Andres y Jennifer 1]

Buenas tardes.

Que pena por andar tan perdido..

Quede bastante asombrado por los post que he visto..sobre todo o que le paso a Arcely y a Carolina. Lo que puedo decirles es que no desfallezcan en su intento de reunirse con la persona que aman y asegurarse de que esta vez este todo bien. Estoy deacuerdo con uds...uno le coje fobia a la embajada a pesar de que aprobaron mi visa.

Dianita...la verdad me das un alivio bien grande por lo que comentas sobre el tiempo para el ajuste...con decirte que este es el momento y no he tenido plata para mandar a hacer las traducciones.

Tan solo me quedan 2 dias en Locombia y aun no las creo..

Un saludo y abrazo para todos..y disculpenme lo perdido.

Andres Felipe

Vero: Muchas gracias por tus buenas energias

[agomez 0]

AGOMEZ ESTO FUE LO QUE YO RESPONDI:

PREGUNTA 26 :PERMANENTEMENTE

PREGUNTA 27: CASARME XXXXX

PREGUNTA 32 Y 33 : NO

JENNIFER

Jennifer muchas gracias

encontre un ejemplo para los que vayan a llenar el formulario 156 que se necesita el dia que se paga las entrevistas.

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/Form-DS-156.pdf

[Martesa 0]

HOLA ANDRES Y JENN:

YA TE QUEDAN 3 DIAS EN COLOMBIA... COMO TE LO DIJE ANTERIORMENTE, TE DESEO LO MEJOR DEL MUNDO EN TU NUEVA VIDA....

UN BESO A LOS DOS SE CUIDAN...

VERÓNICA

AGomez..hola...en la pregunta 27 del DS156.. "Matrimonio y relocalizaciòn en USA" ò "Casarme y reubicarme en USA" algo asì. En los ejemplos lo vì y me pareciò màs completa.

Andrès Felipe y Jenn...Les deseo buen viaje, èxitos, comprensiòn y mucho amor en la vida que inician. Reciban un caluroso abrazo de despedida. Muchas gracias por todo Andrès Felipe.

[jack@me 0]

ANDRES

PARA DESEARTE UN EXCELENTE VIAJE Y BENDICIONES EN TU NUEVA VIDA DE CASADOS, QUE DIOS MULTIPLIQUE ESE AMOR Y SIEMPRE ESTE PRESENTE EN SUS VIDAS...

UN ABRAZO GRANDE

JENNIFER

[carol08 0]

Buenos dias para todos,

Les cuento que estoy feliz, pues ya nos llego la NOA2 para nuestra I-130 y la I-129F que corresponde a la visa K3, dice que nuestro caso fue aprobado ayer, estaba en VSC. Ahora que sigue??

Andres y Jennifer, les deseo que tengas un buen viaje y una vida llena de mucho amor, respeto, comprension entre ustedes.

Carolina, no te desesperes. A veces uno encuentra tropiezos, pero lo de ustedes es algo real asi que animo y adelante con el proceso. Vermont esta muy rapido para las aprobaciones de visa K1.

Aracely, aunque pasaste por ese amargo momento en la embajada, tienes mas opciones para poder sacar tu caso adelante. Tal vez con la apelacion les vaya bien o sino puedes jugarte la otra carta que es casandosen en Colombia.

Un abrazo para todos,

Carol

[Mononoke28 135]

Carol,

¡Felicidades por su aprobación!

El trato que el CNV (Centro Nacional de Visas) y la embajada les dan a las visas K3 es igual a las visas K1 una vez son aprobadas por el USCIS. Ahora las peticiones se tardan entre 1-7 semanas en llegar al CNV, entonces llamen una vez por semana y le preguntan a alguien de servicio al cliente que si ya recibieron todo, que cuál es el # de caso y que cuándo lo van a mandar a la embajada.

Toda la información está en varias páginas de este foro. Le recomiendo que las lea para que se informe bien sobre cómo mandar el paquete 3 a la embajada, documentos que necesita sacar, pago en el banco, exámenes médicos y de laboratorio, fotos, etc.

Diana

[carol08 0]

Gracias por tus felicitaciones Diana .... seguire tu recomendacion

Carol

[Mononoke28 135]

¡Un feliz viaje para Andrés y Jennifer!

Se les llegó el día.

Diana

[Martesa 0]

ANDRES

PARA DESEARTE UN EXCELENTE VIAJE Y BENDICIONES EN TU NUEVA VIDA DE CASADOS, QUE DIOS MULTIPLIQUE ESE AMOR Y SIEMPRE ESTE PRESENTE EN SUS VIDAS...

UN ABRAZO GRANDE

JENNIFER

CAROL08 --hOLA CAROL...ESTA INFORMACION TE PUEDE GUIAR. A MI ME SIRVIO MUCHISIMO.

Bogota, Colombia

US Embassy / Consulate Info

last updated on 2008-05-27 by VJ Member

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Consulate Phone Number: 011-57-1-315-0811 (embassy)

011-57-1-315-1566 (consular section - visas) Weds from 2-4

fax:

011-57-1-315-2197 (embassy)

011-57-1-315-4155 (consular section - visas)

Consulate E-Mail: IVBogota@state.gov

Address: Calle 22D-Bis # 47-51 (building entrance)

Carrera 45 # 24B-27 (mailing address)

Bogotá, D.C.

Colombia

Working Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Observed Holidays - http://bogota.usembassy.gov/wwwsembh.shtml#English

Best Way to Contact Consulate: As of November 15, 2007 They are accepting emails again and responding in approximately one business day.

Phone-You can call them at 877-804-5401. This call costs $15.50. They cut you off at 10 minutes and won't answer questions about scheduled times or a specific visa case, but they will tell you about the process...things I already knew.

For specific information about your petition call the consular section - visas at 011-57-1-315-1566. They accept calls on Weds from 2PM to 4PM only.

Approx Waiting Time for interview date from when the Consulate receives the package from the NVC: If package 3 is returned prior to the middle of the month the appointment is usually scheduled for the following month. (Dec 4 2007: There seems to be a delay now in setting appointments. Some members have been waiting 3 weeks or more after returning package 3 documents and still no appointment.)

Issues a Packet 3?

Packet 3 Contains: I-134

DS-2100

DS-230

Medical instructions

Issues a Packet 4? Yes

Packet 4 contents (if known): Open appointment letter

What forms should be send back to the Consulate? The following guide is intended to help K1 visa petitioners. It may also apply to other types of petitions.

1. Once your I-129F is approved (NOA2), your case will be forwarded to the National Visa Center.

2. Start calling NVC everyday about 2 days after your I-129F has been approved at: 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5. You will need to reach a live person to get information on your case since the NVC’s automated system does not handle K1 visas.

Give this person your I-797 NOA1 receipt #, they will let you know if your package has been received. Once NVC receives your case, they will assign a new case # that will begin with BGTXXXXXXXXXX. Make sure you get the new case # and write it down.

A. If it has not been received.

Keep calling every few days until they receive it. Don’t pay attention

to their script. They will tell you it may take 4 weeks for them to receive your case. It does not usually take that long. Sometimes it only takes a few days.

B. If your case has been received.

Ask them if it has been forwarded to the embassy. If your case has not been forwarded, wait a day and then call again. NVC does not usually hold the cases more than a few days.

3. After NVC sends your package to the embassy it should arrive in approximately 3 business days via DHL. Your package will also be sent electronically to the embassy but it needs to physically arrive before the embassy takes action.

4. When you estimate that your package has arrived at the embassy call DOS at 202-663-1225 x1, x0 to confirm. You will need your new BGT case number. (See Step 2)

5. After confirming that the embassy has your package follow these steps. You do NOT need to wait until you receive package 3.

A. Prepare your package 3 response. It should include the following items only. There should be a total of 5 pages including your one page cover letter.

1. Cover letter

2. DS-2100 (page 4 of packet 3 instructions)

3. DS-230 Part 1 (pages 1 & 2 only)

4. Copy of fiancée's passport (biographical data page)

The cover letter should include the petitioner's and beneficiary's names and the BGT case number. State that the beneficiary has all the required documentation ready and request the earliest available appointment.

B. Fax your response to Package 3 to the embassy at 011-57-1-(315-4155.

6. After receiving your Package 3 response the embassy will schedule your interview. To discover your interview date call DOS at (202) 663-1225 x1, x0. You may also call the embassy consular section for visas for your interview date at: 011-57-1-315-1566. They only acept calls on Wednesdays between 2:00 & 4:00 PM.

If you have questions, come to the VJ Colombia Club at http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2572 and post your question there. There are many helpful people in that forum who have been through the process. For Spanish go to http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=78366

Other Forms (if any)? These documents are needed for the medical exam:

*Appointment letter

*2 passport style fotos (5cm x 5cm) of beneficiary and 2 of each accompanying child.

These documents and items are needed for the interview:

*Appointment letter

*DS-156 Non Immigrant Visa Application.(2 copies for the beneficiary and 2 copies for each accompanying child.)

*DS-156K Non Immigrant Fiance(e) Visa Application (1 copy, beneficiary only)

*DS-230 (1 copy, beneficiary only. Do NOT sign on page 4.)

*Birth certificate of applicant. (copia del folio del registro civil. Must be an "original" birth certificate which in Colombia means that it is a foto copy that has been notarized.)

*Baptismal certificate of applicant. (with marginal notes)

*Passport valid for 6 months from date of visa issuance.

*Marriage certificate. (registro civil)

*Death certificate or divorce certificate showing termination of all prior marriages of both parties.

*DAS Police certificate

*DAS migratorio (beneficiary's history of travel into and out of the country.

*I-134 Affidavit of support. (notarized)

*Petitioner's most recent US tax return with W-2's or IRS transcript. (It is a good idea to have 3 years just in case it is requested.)

*Documents received after the medical exam and laboratory tests.

*Proof of payment of the visa fees. (Note, some fees are paid at the embassy and some are paid prior to the interview.)

*4 passport style photos (5cm x 5cm)of the beneficiary.

*LOTS of evidence of a legitimate relationship. (Letters, photos, boarding passes, etc)

* A new letter of intent from the petitoner. State the intent to marry the beneficary within 90 days and to provide support.

Any accompanying children must also have passports, birth certificates, baptismal certificates, fotos, and medical exams.

Consulate offers Direct Consular Filing? No

If so, for all or only for US citizen who is lawfully resident in your country? Residents Only

Can fiance(e)/spouse attend the interview? Yes

Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? Ahead of Time

Did the embassy schedule your interview or could you walk-in? Scheduled Ahead of Time

Visa issued same day? No

If not whats the waiting period? Visas are now being shipped to beneficiary via Domesa (a courier). Visas may NOT be picked up at the embassy. Beneficiary can stipulate delivery address and MAY be able to pick up the visa at the Domesa's office.

Is the Medical exam same day as interview? No

Cost of Medical Exam? $150000 pesos for the laboratory and $135000 pesos for the physical. Approximately US$160 for both procedures plus vaccination fees if necessary.

List of doctors? Instituto y Laboratorio Clinico

Calle 38 # 8-28, Local 1

Bogota

Phone: 232-7272

Dr. Maria Consuelo Gonzalez

Cra 8 # 49-25 Of. 302

Bogota

Phone: 288-7629, 245-9290

Dr. Jairo H. Roa

Centro Mèdico La Sabana

Carrera 7 # 119-14, consultorio 325

Bogota

Phone: 215-1763, 658-93 66

How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? 2

How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? 4

Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? 2-4 hours

Vaccination requirements?

Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate?

Additional Info? Tips:

*If the beneficiary lives outside of Bogotá it can take a long time to receive the Police and Migratory certificates. They are available in a few days for those that can go to the offices in Colombia.

*Try to schedule the laboratory and medical exam at least 2 days before the interview. This will allow some extra time to deal with any unexpected problems.

*Documents in Spanish do not need to be translated into English. However, you will need an English translation of birth certificates to use in the US. It is less expensive to translate them in Colombia.

List of Scheduled Appointments updated on or about the 15th of each month:

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/iv-appointments.html

K visa applicants have to pay at the bank because K visas are technically non immigrant visas. They cost $131 and the Embassy collects all non immigrant visa fees through the bank. Immigrant visas cost $380 and are paid at the Embassy.

Helpful links:

Bogota Tourism:

http://english.bogotaturismo.gov.co/

Packet 3 and Forms

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/k_in...ions_031908.pdf

Packet 4

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/appt-package.html

DAS

http://www.das.gov.co

You will need to go to SERVICIOS and then click on CERTIFICADO JUDICIAL and EXTRANJERIA (migratory)

DISCLAIMER

ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME AND WITHOUT NOTICE.

[carol08 0]

Gracias Martesa por la informacion, le leere con cuidado.

Por lo pronto voy a sacar de nuevo el pasaporte aunque se me vence dentro de 1 ano, pero prefiero dejar eso listo, es valido por 10 anos.

Algo que me tiene inquieta, aunque es algo pronto para pensarlo es que mi esposo no podra estarse muchos dias en Colombia y la idea es que despues de la entrevista en un tiempo maximo de 5 dias yo me vaya de una vez con el. Entonces me preocupa la demora de 8 dias normales mas o menos para la entrega del pasaporte con la visa por parte de Domesa. Que podria hacer al respecto? yo vivo en Cali, que me recomiendan los que ya han pasado por este proceso.

Un saludo para todos,

Carol

[VEROCOLO 0]

PS LA VERDAD NO HE PASADO POR AHI PERO HE ESCUCHADO QUE SI EN BOGOTA LA ENTREGAN CASI A LOS 3 DIAS PERO ESPERA HABER QUE TE DICEN LOS DEMAS....

ANDRESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Y JENNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN

UNIDOS PARA TODA LA VIDA

2 DAYS JAJAJA YA CASI SE VANNNNNNNNN.....=( QUE GUAYABO TAN TENAZ, PERO QUE FELICIDAD JAJAJA =) ESTOY MAS EMOCIONADA QUE UN NIÑO ESTRENANDO JUGUETE...

SUERTE MUCHA SUERTE

[metavisa 0]

Hola Carol08, casi no escribo en el foro, pero quería decirte que pasamos por lo mismo.

Mira mi esposo vivía en Cali y nosotros tuvimos la entrevista un Lunes 16 de Junio y nos llegó el sobre con el pasaporte a Cali el Jueves 19 de Junio a las 10am a la casa.

Asi que solo tomó 3 días, espero que sea rapidito para ustedes. Suerte,

Meta Carolina

Gracias Martesa por la informacion, le leere con cuidado.

Por lo pronto voy a sacar de nuevo el pasaporte aunque se me vence dentro de 1 ano, pero prefiero dejar eso listo, es valido por 10 anos.

Algo que me tiene inquieta, aunque es algo pronto para pensarlo es que mi esposo no podra estarse muchos dias en Colombia y la idea es que despues de la entrevista en un tiempo maximo de 5 dias yo me vaya de una vez con el. Entonces me preocupa la demora de 8 dias normales mas o menos para la entrega del pasaporte con la visa por parte de Domesa. Que podria hacer al respecto? yo vivo en Cali, que me recomiendan los que ya han pasado por este proceso.

Un saludo para todos,

Carol

Edited August 13, 2008 by metavisa

[Angie M. 0]

Buenos dias para todos

Andres y Jeniffer, muchas bendiciones en su nueva vida y un MONTON DE AMOR para llenar ese hogar que van a formar!

Por favor, quisiera saber si alguien ha enviado las formas por internet, yo he intentado 2 veces esta mañana y he recibido un email de falla que no se ha entregado: "This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification. Delivery to the following recipients failed. ivbogota@state.gov" no sé si estoy haciendo algo mal, yo lo envio a la embajada y a mi y, yo lo he recibido 2 veces.

Agradezco sus respuestas; tengo muchas ilusiones de obtener la entrevista para Sep.; si Dios lo permite, mi novio estará conmigo... bueno, esos son los planes.

Tengan un hermoso día y bendiciones a todos,

Angie

[Martesa 0]

ANDRES

PARA DESEARTE UN EXCELENTE VIAJE Y BENDICIONES EN TU NUEVA VIDA DE CASADOS, QUE DIOS MULTIPLIQUE ESE AMOR Y SIEMPRE ESTE PRESENTE EN SUS VIDAS...

UN ABRAZO GRANDE

JENNIFER

CAROL08 --hOLA CAROL...ESTA INFORMACION TE PUEDE GUIAR. A MI ME SIRVIO MUCHISIMO.

Bogota, Colombia

US Embassy / Consulate Info

last updated on 2008-05-27 by VJ Member

Embassy Webpage :: Embassy Reviews & Ratings

Update / Add Information Click here to view the Previous Entry

Consulate Phone Number: 011-57-1-315-0811 (embassy)

011-57-1-315-1566 (consular section - visas) Weds from 2-4

fax:

011-57-1-315-2197 (embassy)

011-57-1-315-4155 (consular section - visas)

Consulate E-Mail: IVBogota@state.gov

Address: Calle 22D-Bis # 47-51 (building entrance)

Carrera 45 # 24B-27 (mailing address)

Bogotá, D.C.

Colombia

Working Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Observed Holidays - http://bogota.usembassy.gov/wwwsembh.shtml#English

Best Way to Contact Consulate: As of November 15, 2007 They are accepting emails again and responding in approximately one business day.

Phone-You can call them at 877-804-5401. This call costs $15.50. They cut you off at 10 minutes and won't answer questions about scheduled times or a specific visa case, but they will tell you about the process...things I already knew.

For specific information about your petition call the consular section - visas at 011-57-1-315-1566. They accept calls on Weds from 2PM to 4PM only.

Approx Waiting Time for interview date from when the Consulate receives the package from the NVC: If package 3 is returned prior to the middle of the month the appointment is usually scheduled for the following month. (Dec 4 2007: There seems to be a delay now in setting appointments. Some members have been waiting 3 weeks or more after returning package 3 documents and still no appointment.)

Issues a Packet 3?

Packet 3 Contains: I-134

DS-2100

DS-230

Medical instructions

Issues a Packet 4? Yes

Packet 4 contents (if known): Open appointment letter

What forms should be send back to the Consulate? The following guide is intended to help K1 visa petitioners. It may also apply to other types of petitions.

1. Once your I-129F is approved (NOA2), your case will be forwarded to the National Visa Center.

2. Start calling NVC everyday about 2 days after your I-129F has been approved at: 603-334-0700 press 1 then 5. You will need to reach a live person to get information on your case since the NVC’s automated system does not handle K1 visas.

Give this person your I-797 NOA1 receipt #, they will let you know if your package has been received. Once NVC receives your case, they will assign a new case # that will begin with BGTXXXXXXXXXX. Make sure you get the new case # and write it down.

A. If it has not been received.

Keep calling every few days until they receive it. Don’t pay attention

to their script. They will tell you it may take 4 weeks for them to receive your case. It does not usually take that long. Sometimes it only takes a few days.

B. If your case has been received.

Ask them if it has been forwarded to the embassy. If your case has not been forwarded, wait a day and then call again. NVC does not usually hold the cases more than a few days.

3. After NVC sends your package to the embassy it should arrive in approximately 3 business days via DHL. Your package will also be sent electronically to the embassy but it needs to physically arrive before the embassy takes action.

4. When you estimate that your package has arrived at the embassy call DOS at 202-663-1225 x1, x0 to confirm. You will need your new BGT case number. (See Step 2)

5. After confirming that the embassy has your package follow these steps. You do NOT need to wait until you receive package 3.

A. Prepare your package 3 response. It should include the following items only. There should be a total of 5 pages including your one page cover letter.

1. Cover letter

2. DS-2100 (page 4 of packet 3 instructions)

3. DS-230 Part 1 (pages 1 & 2 only)

4. Copy of fiancée's passport (biographical data page)

The cover letter should include the petitioner's and beneficiary's names and the BGT case number. State that the beneficiary has all the required documentation ready and request the earliest available appointment.

B. Fax your response to Package 3 to the embassy at 011-57-1-(315-4155.

6. After receiving your Package 3 response the embassy will schedule your interview. To discover your interview date call DOS at (202) 663-1225 x1, x0. You may also call the embassy consular section for visas for your interview date at: 011-57-1-315-1566. They only acept calls on Wednesdays between 2:00 & 4:00 PM.

If you have questions, come to the VJ Colombia Club at http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2572 and post your question there. There are many helpful people in that forum who have been through the process. For Spanish go to http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=78366

Other Forms (if any)? These documents are needed for the medical exam:

*Appointment letter

*2 passport style fotos (5cm x 5cm) of beneficiary and 2 of each accompanying child.

These documents and items are needed for the interview:

*Appointment letter

*DS-156 Non Immigrant Visa Application.(2 copies for the beneficiary and 2 copies for each accompanying child.)

*DS-156K Non Immigrant Fiance(e) Visa Application (1 copy, beneficiary only)

*DS-230 (1 copy, beneficiary only. Do NOT sign on page 4.)

*Birth certificate of applicant. (copia del folio del registro civil. Must be an "original" birth certificate which in Colombia means that it is a foto copy that has been notarized.)

*Baptismal certificate of applicant. (with marginal notes)

*Passport valid for 6 months from date of visa issuance.

*Marriage certificate. (registro civil)

*Death certificate or divorce certificate showing termination of all prior marriages of both parties.

*DAS Police certificate

*DAS migratorio (beneficiary's history of travel into and out of the country.

*I-134 Affidavit of support. (notarized)

*Petitioner's most recent US tax return with W-2's or IRS transcript. (It is a good idea to have 3 years just in case it is requested.)

*Documents received after the medical exam and laboratory tests.

*Proof of payment of the visa fees. (Note, some fees are paid at the embassy and some are paid prior to the interview.)

*4 passport style photos (5cm x 5cm)of the beneficiary.

*LOTS of evidence of a legitimate relationship. (Letters, photos, boarding passes, etc)

* A new letter of intent from the petitoner. State the intent to marry the beneficary within 90 days and to provide support.

Any accompanying children must also have passports, birth certificates, baptismal certificates, fotos, and medical exams.

Consulate offers Direct Consular Filing? No

If so, for all or only for US citizen who is lawfully resident in your country? Residents Only

Can fiance(e)/spouse attend the interview? Yes

Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? Ahead of Time

Did the embassy schedule your interview or could you walk-in? Scheduled Ahead of Time

Visa issued same day? No

If not whats the waiting period? Visas are now being shipped to beneficiary via Domesa (a courier). Visas may NOT be picked up at the embassy. Beneficiary can stipulate delivery address and MAY be able to pick up the visa at the Domesa's office.

Is the Medical exam same day as interview? No

Cost of Medical Exam? $150000 pesos for the laboratory and $135000 pesos for the physical. Approximately US$160 for both procedures plus vaccination fees if necessary.

List of doctors? Instituto y Laboratorio Clinico

Calle 38 # 8-28, Local 1

Bogota

Phone: 232-7272

Dr. Maria Consuelo Gonzalez

Cra 8 # 49-25 Of. 302

Bogota

Phone: 288-7629, 245-9290

Dr. Jairo H. Roa

Centro Mèdico La Sabana

Carrera 7 # 119-14, consultorio 325

Bogota

Phone: 215-1763, 658-93 66

How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? 2

How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? 4

Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? 2-4 hours

Vaccination requirements?

Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate?

Additional Info? Tips:

*If the beneficiary lives outside of Bogotá it can take a long time to receive the Police and Migratory certificates. They are available in a few days for those that can go to the offices in Colombia.

*Try to schedule the laboratory and medical exam at least 2 days before the interview. This will allow some extra time to deal with any unexpected problems.

*Documents in Spanish do not need to be translated into English. However, you will need an English translation of birth certificates to use in the US. It is less expensive to translate them in Colombia.

List of Scheduled Appointments updated on or about the 15th of each month:

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/iv-appointments.html

K visa applicants have to pay at the bank because K visas are technically non immigrant visas. They cost $131 and the Embassy collects all non immigrant visa fees through the bank. Immigrant visas cost $380 and are paid at the Embassy.

Helpful links:

Bogota Tourism:

http://english.bogotaturismo.gov.co/

Packet 3 and Forms

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/root/pdfs/k_in...ions_031908.pdf

Packet 4

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/appt-package.html

DAS

http://www.das.gov.co

You will need to go to SERVICIOS and then click on CERTIFICADO JUDICIAL and EXTRANJERIA (migratory)

DISCLAIMER

ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME AND WITHOUT NOTICE.

Buenos dìas Carol08. Resido en Cali. Habìa colocado mi comentario en el foro acerca de esto. Antes de viajar habìa hecho esta previa consulta en Domesa Cali (6647700 - 6642200 ext. 119 ò 120 trabajan medio dìa los sàbados) sobre una entrega ràpida del pasaporte (3 dìas) y me informaron que cuando tuviera que pagar allà en Domesa dentro de la Embajada le indicara al funcionario la urgencia y que cancelara un "extra" (sòlo paguè $50.000 normales). Asì lo hice y el funcinario que me atendiò dijo que no era necesario porque los pasaportes con visa de inmigrante lo recibirìamos en 4 dìas hàbiles. Me dejè convencer y lo entregaron a los 9 dìas calendario (6 dìas hàbiles) y esto me transtornò mi viaje. Ya habìa leido en el foro que a algunos les ha llegado rapidìsimo (lo que ocnfirma Metavista) y a otros no (Andrès Felipe = 7 dìas calendario), entonces desconozco la razòn y por lo mismo la decisiòn es tuya. Otra cosa, quise reclamarlo en sus oficinas de Acopi-Yumbo para ganar tiempo pero no lo permiten a los que residen en Cali, sòlo a los que son de poblaciones cercanas como Buga, Palmira, etc. Con mucho gusto Carol.

[Martesa 0]

Hola Carol08, casi no escribo en el foro, pero quería decirte que pasamos por lo mismo.

Mira mi esposo vivía en Cali y nosotros tuvimos la entrevista un Lunes 16 de Junio y nos llegó el sobre con el pasaporte a Cali el Jueves 19 de Junio a las 10am a la casa.

Asi que solo tomó 3 días, espero que sea rapidito para ustedes. Suerte,

Meta Carolina

Gracias Martesa por la informacion, le leere con cuidado.

Por lo pronto voy a sacar de nuevo el pasaporte aunque se me vence dentro de 1 ano, pero prefiero dejar eso listo, es valido por 10 anos.

Algo que me tiene inquieta, aunque es algo pronto para pensarlo es que mi esposo no podra estarse muchos dias en Colombia y la idea es que despues de la entrevista en un tiempo maximo de 5 dias yo me vaya de una vez con el. Entonces me preocupa la demora de 8 dias normales mas o menos para la entrega del pasaporte con la visa por parte de Domesa. Que podria hacer al respecto? yo vivo en Cali, que me recomiendan los que ya han pasado por este proceso.

Un saludo para todos,

Carol

Angie, buenos dìas. Tanto el fax como el internet a veces fallan. Para tener màs confianza yo sòlo los enviè por Servientrega a:

Embajada de los Estados Unidos

Unidad de Visas de Inmigrante

Carrera 45 No. 24 B-27

Telèfono 315-1566

Bogotà, D. C.

Los remitì un jueves y el lunes me llamaron de la Embajada al celular para confirmar el recibo de los documentos.

Saludos