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| Nicaragua |  Review on September 29, 2010: |
jlee
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Once we arrived at the Consulate, we had to wait outside the building for approximately 45 minutes (We were really early).
We then were called by an Officer to get in line, of which we were then split in two different lines, one for resident visa applications and the other for non-residential visas. Several questions to the officer later, he explained we had to rip open the medical envelope of my fiancee's since no closed envelopes are allowed inside the Consulate.
We were then allowed to go inside the building to again wait until everybody had gone through the metal detector as well as releasing any makeup, drinks, electronics, etc.. a la airport security. After, we were given a number to pickup our items once we were done with the interview. After security, we entered a large holden area with several chairs. However, we got there so early, that all we had to do was go directly to the second metal detector screening to finally enter the Visa Applicants area (all other personal who are not applying for Visas must wait in the holden area). Once we entered, a friendly lady gave us a ticketed number and we sat down. There were 7 windows (8 actually, except this was the pay window). We waited for about an hour or so due to the fact it was only 7:00am and the officials did not start until 8:00am or so. This does not apply to those non-resident Visas since they were being called at 7:30am already.
Our number was finally called and surprise surprise the gentleman who was speaking with us was the same person whom I've been in contact with via email several days prior to arriving. Luck was on our side! He asked for every piece of paperwork which is needed as well as evidence. Everything was looked at thoroughly and he even circled two items on my fiancee's birth certificate to which he explained that the inscription date was too far from when she was born, resulting in my fiancee having to obtain a Certificade Unico (this was later scratched off by the actual Consulate later). My fiancee's Certificade de Soltera was actually the wrong one, she needed the one that was Nation wide (this was only department wide) Make sure you read the packet carefully where to obtain it!!
He finished the process by asking us:
How did we know each other?
When did we meet?
How long/times have I visited her?
Do I send her money periodically or just when needed?
After all the paperwork and questioning he explained we just had to pay at the window, and he would give us the Green paper indicating what we were missing (the soltera certificate) and that the Visa could not be finalized this very day, however we could continue the process. We waited again to be called for the final interview by the Consulate (only about 10 minutes). As she called us, she looked through all the paperwork again (double checking). She looked at the green paper and scratched off the "Certificado Unico" meaning she no longer had to provide it. She asked us:
When did we meet?
How did we meet?
I believe that was all she asked. She then showed us the DS-156 and told my fiancee if she swears to marry (ME) before 90 days, to which my fiancee said YES !! She then said "well everything is done here all she needs is the Certificade de Soltera". I said WELL ARE WE APPROVED ONCE WE PROVIDE THAT!?!? and she said..
YES !!! I hugged and kissed my fiancee several times and had to hold back from tearing up. Such a long and costly process but my fiancee will finally get to be with me.
Unfortunately I had to leave same day due to only haveing 3 days of Leave from the military. My fiancee explained she returned the next day with the proper document, and that her Visa would be ready 10-05-2010. UNREAL!!!!
In the end, everybody here was very professional, friendly, and available for questions if needed. I felt comfortable and stress free although nervous. Thank you Nicaragua consulate members for all your help and patience. God Bless!!
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #6671