Ecuador US Consulate Reviews
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| Guayaquil, Ecuador |  Review #17818 on September 19, 2015: |
Boodaloo1
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We arrived at the consulate around 6:45am for a 7:40 appointment. My husband and I stood in a line, which already had about fifteen people in it. I was glad we got there early though, because twenty to thirty more people joined the line before the doors were even opened. The officials came out and told the residence visas to form a new line and for the tourist visas to stay in the line they were already in. We were first in the residence line. The officials checked that my husband's (the beneficiary) name was on the list and then asked who I was. I said the spouse. They never asked for evidence before entry of my identity. I was very surprised about this as every time I had been at this consulate, they had requested my passport and the reason why I was there.
We went through security twice (once in the entry building and once in the building where our interview was held). We were told to sit in the green chairs as we were there for residence visas, while the tourists we... read complete review
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| Guayaquil, Ecuador | Review #17762 on September 12, 2015: |
Peterygrace
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We got to the Consulate around 6:30am for a 7:40am appointment. There was already a line but I recommend getting there early so that you are relaxed. Plus, there's no traffic that early so the commute is stress free. We went through security, very thorough, then were escorted through a few hallways, received a number, then entered a building toward the back of the compound. Everyone was very friendly and helped us out because, like 90% of the people there, were there for the first time. We sat in the green seats and waited till about 9:00am. We went to a window where they very took out our case, asked for I 134 affidavit of support with job letter, copy of the DS160, the Ecuadorian birth certificate, and the medical envelope but not the CD, you can't bring the CD in the building. We offered more but he said that we had enough. He asked about the year we met and what are civil status was, single obviously. This was done in Spanish as he was simply preparing the case for the Am... read complete review
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| Guayaquil, Ecuador | Review #17589 on August 20, 2015: |
bluebook14
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GETTING THERE & FIRST WAIT
We woke up that day at 5:00 AM, and took a taxi to the consulate at 6:30 AM (was $7 from Alborada/Garzota). It was surprisingly quick - we got there around 6:45 AM; there were already quite a few people there. About 7:10 they started setting up security and setting up inspection tables. When that was done, they started letting people in.
They said tourist visas must have their DS-160 and picture at the gate, but "Resident Visas" (these include K-1) just had to state their name and type of visa, and would present it later on. They checked a spreadsheet and her name was on the list. They crossed it out and let us inside
SECURITY
We went through very rigorous (but very polite) security twice, and they made us empty our pockets and checked every pocket and crevice of our bags and wallets. I had tried to sneak in some nicotine gum (I'm a smoker) and they asked us (politely) to throw it out; same as with s... read complete review
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| Guayaquil, Ecuador | Review #17192 on June 29, 2015: |
quetcy4808
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On 9/15/14, my husband and I attended the scheduled interview. I had my 6 yeard old daughter with us. The process was about 2 hours long. They do have booth and lockers to put belongings such as electronics.
I am fluent in English and Spanish, my husband only Spanish. We waited in line so we can check in for the interview. The first representative was very nice. She asked questions about our relationship, the amount of trips I have taken to Ecuador. The second interviewer was an American that spoke Spanish, who appeared to be the supervisor. I did't really care for his attitude. As i said my daughter was involved in the process, so when the interviewer asked what is the address to where we live in Connecticut, my 6 year old answer. He looked at her and told her young lady this is very serious matter. I held my mouth because unless my daughter was rude and disrespectful I would normally be okay with his chastising. But clearly he was not in good mood, and I was... read complete review
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| Guayaquil, Ecuador | Review #17093 on June 19, 2015: |
SantyAndAllie
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Visa Interview / Entrevista en el consulado
****(For English, scroll down!)****
**Check out our post in the GYE consulate thread to see post NOA-2 steps and advice on the consulate: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/110313-us-consulate-in-guayaquil-ecuador/page-25#entry7682963 (mire allí para los proximos pasos despues de NOA2 e información y consejo sobre el consulado!)
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Estuve a las 7am en el consulado y todas las personas que teníamos una cita ese día tuvimos que hacer una gran fila. mi cita era a las 7:40am. Después de 25 minutos la fila empezó a caminar, y una persona afuera del consulado me pregunto por mi nombre y hora de la cita. en un papel escribió un número y me dijo que pase a la seguridad.
(Puedes llevar cinturón, monedas y celular, solo que el celular lo podrás... read complete review
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