Juarez Consulate

[Stasia 0]

My question, at the interview do they or do they not ask for police records?

they do not. They say to bring one if there is a criminal record, but other than that no. good luck

[michaelp711 0]

So, the NVC sent my case today to CDJ and I have started to assemble the information to send to my fiance'. Does anyone have a list of the 'whats needed for CDJ' and tips and hints for going there and getting it done. It seems like we are all going through this, so I am curious to know how you are preparing, or if you have...what 'exactly' you did you get through it. This whole process has me a wreck, and knowledge of the process quells the fear...so lets share.

Oh, and I didn't know...but the NVC's automation doesn't recognize the K1 Visa number, or at least kept telling me it wasn't received, and after I read a post on here to just call, I did...and after getting through and sitting waiting on the next operator, I got a lively young lady named Kat who just wanted to go home for the night and was incredibly helpful...telling me that CDJ will receive the case in a week, and then it is up to us for packet 3. She gave me the number for the embassy at CDJ 011 52 47 77 88 7070 so I could check to see it's status. This is the link to packet 3, and from the above post...if she is criminal record free, no police rap sheet is necessary.

http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/fianceforms.html

So, this is all I have...what can you tell me.

Thanks,

Michael

[JSFAMILY 0]

Just thought I would add my 2 cents

At this time I am just applying for my two daughters and will do my wife when they are done for other reasons. But I have some suggestions after going through the process.

1. Don't listen to anyone on the streets that offer to help. We were told by somone close to the front of the Medical Facility that we first needed to go somewhere else and then go to a second clinic. I had already read that people will do something similiar to this. I drove to the gate of the clinic anyways and talked to the guard. He then opened the gate and let me in. He took my drivers license and then returned it when we left. Very easy and didn't cost a thing. We were also told that we had to wear special clothes to the consolate and that he would watch our phones for us.

2. The lawyer that I had wasn't doing his job correctly and because of that we waited almost 6 months longer than we needed to. I am not sure if this works for a fiance visa but when I called the NVC I had them add my email address to the case. I then received everything that they sent at the same time as my lawyer. The reason I mention this is because many people say that they called and their case was ready but they hadn't received the letter. I received the ones for my daughter in an email almost two weeks prior to it coming USMAIL. It was in a PDF that I just printed and used the day of the appointment.

3. You cannot take any type of electronic device into the consulate. I would reccomend that if you are with someone to take a book. If by yourself unfortunately you will have to keep a constant eye on the monitor for your number to come up although it did seem to make a sound like a doorbell every time a new number appeared. I also had a FOB that I have to use for VPN access on my key chain as well as another for access to an outside office door which they spent a lot of time looking at. I would remove anything out of the ordinary.

We arrived at 8:00 and then had to return to the car to stash the Ipods and cell phones. We went to the guard and he asked for the two first pages of the Interview letter. We were then escorted into the first building where we went through metal detectors and received our numbers. We then waited about an hour in the outside seating area. Once our number came we went to the window that was assigned to our number. The lady was very nice and spoke to us in english. Verified that we had all the right papers. For some reason one of my daughters was missing a copy of our marriage certificate so the made a copy of the original. Then they realized that the other daughter had two coppies. Anyways they just asked who they were and how old they were. The also took their passports and kept them. This only took about 5 minutes. After another hour we went to another window in which they took fingerprints of my 14 year old daughter. They said the 12 year old didn't need them. Then we waited for another 1.5 hours and went to another window. They had both of them swear to tell the truth..... Then they asked how old they were and nothing else to the girls. They asked me how long I was married to their mother and where she currently lives and if I live with here. And that was it. she told me they were approved and sent me to the DHL counter where they only spoke spanish. Luckily enough as my wife only speaks spanish I can understand and speak enough. We are now just waiting for the package from DHL which My Lawyer said I could pick up the same day. He didn't mention anything about DHL and of course it hasn't come so I hope tomorrow it will as the girls are anxious to get back to school.

This may not be the best place to post this. if not someone please let me know.

[jrgauthier 0]

My fiance and I will be going to Juarez for her interview. Maybe I missed it, but why did you have to stay for 2.5 weeks? Thanks

Bryan

He and his sons went Day1 for Medicals. He was told only he could get one and then go for his visa interview before they would repeat the procedure for his kids' k2s.

So he went on a Monday for medical, went Tuesday with results for interview. Was approved and told to pay at DHL. Did so and didn't receive anything Wed.. Thurs. or Friday. The next Monday was President's day. Went back to Consulate on Tuesday and was told they'd messed up. Finally gave him the document that day to have his kids do their medical. One of them is under 15 so even doing the Medicals on Wed., they had to to wait until Friday to read his TB.

Then wait until the following Monday (at 2 weeks in CJ at this point), went for kid's interviews, all approved. Then wait until Wednesday to pick up visas.

After that, it was smooth sailing, crossed Wed. night and jumped on a plane Thursday morning. Thank goodness he had family there, we could never have afforded a hotel for that long!

[paradise.71 0]

He and his sons went Day1 for Medicals. He was told only he could get one and then go for his visa interview before they would repeat the procedure for his kids' k2s.

So he went on a Monday for medical, went Tuesday with results for interview. Was approved and told to pay at DHL. Did so and didn't receive anything Wed.. Thurs. or Friday. The next Monday was President's day. Went back to Consulate on Tuesday and was told they'd messed up. Finally gave him the document that day to have his kids do their medical. One of them is under 15 so even doing the Medicals on Wed., they had to to wait until Friday to read his TB.

Then wait until the following Monday (at 2 weeks in CJ at this point), went for kid's interviews, all approved. Then wait until Wednesday to pick up visas.

After that, it was smooth sailing, crossed Wed. night and jumped on a plane Thursday morning. Thank goodness he had family there, we could never have afforded a hotel for that long!

I see. What a mess! LOL. Thanks for the reply!

Bryan

[Isi 1]

So, the NVC sent my case today to CDJ and I have started to assemble the information to send to my fiance'. Does anyone have a list of the 'whats needed for CDJ' and tips and hints for going there and getting it done. It seems like we are all going through this, so I am curious to know how you are preparing, or if you have...what 'exactly' you did you get through it. This whole process has me a wreck, and knowledge of the process quells the fear...so lets share.

Oh, and I didn't know...but the NVC's automation doesn't recognize the K1 Visa number, or at least kept telling me it wasn't received, and after I read a post on here to just call, I did...and after getting through and sitting waiting on the next operator, I got a lively young lady named Kat who just wanted to go home for the night and was incredibly helpful...telling me that CDJ will receive the case in a week, and then it is up to us for packet 3. She gave me the number for the embassy at CDJ 011 52 47 77 88 7070 so I could check to see it's status. This is the link to packet 3, and from the above post...if she is criminal record free, no police rap sheet is necessary.

<a href="http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/fianceforms.html" target="_blank">http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/fianceforms.html</a>

So, this is all I have...what can you tell me.

Thanks,

Michael

Hi, here is my experience ... did a copy from another forums, let's hope it works:

Hi again!

Well, my boyfriend got the open apointment letter on May but the date on it was March so was a little delayed. I've never got the letter here in Mexico.

I found a very good package on the website I gave you including flight, hotel, food and transportation. Arrived to Juarez a sunday and leave the next thursday ... decided stay one more day in case I needed, booking in one more day was just 50 usd at the web site then I heard that staying one more night was about 150 usd paying at the moment!!! I stayed at Holiday Inn las Misiones which is very close to the consulate.

Monday morning went to the Medical Examination and took me about 4 hours, the examinations include blood test, vision test and then a Dr. (woman) called you to take your clothes off in a room and ask some questions, then the chest X Ray and sometimes they ask you to get an extra test like urine or something if not, the Dr. will let her know where does she have to pay and the hour she needs to get back for the results. She will get an black envelope, DO NOT OPEN IT. I'm not sure if she is allowed to use your credit card but she can ask when she gets to the clinic, I would recommend to bring cash just in case. After that I went to pay the 131 usd at Banamex and get something to eat because I was starving!

On tuesday went to the consulate, check the specific hour your open apointment letter says because you can't get in before. The interview is very fast, few questions about your relationship, might ask for some evidence. If your visa is approved (will be!) they keep your gf's passport and in the same room is a DHL place, she has to pay 8 usd (or pesos) and they will give her a tracking number (so you can check the process online) and 2 possible addresses to pick her passport with the visa stick on it ... mine was the same day at 6:00 pm but saw the upgrade when DHL was already closed so got it the wednestay morning. Make sure everything on her passport is with the right information just be carefull because there is another DO NOT OPEN YELLOW PACKAGE, she needs to deliver that on POE you choose to cross.

As you can see with luck ... could be a 2 days trip, had somethings to do before so I did not leave to Juarez right away ... took me like a month.

Let me know if you have more doubts ...

[rushica03 2]

Hi, here is my experience ... did a copy from another forums, let's hope it works:

Hi again!

Well, my boyfriend got the open apointment letter on May but the date on it was March so was a little delayed. I've never got the letter here in Mexico.

I found a very good package on the website I gave you including flight, hotel, food and transportation. Arrived to Juarez a sunday and leave the next thursday ... decided stay one more day in case I needed, booking in one more day was just 50 usd at the web site then I heard that staying one more night was about 150 usd paying at the moment!!! I stayed at Holiday Inn las Misiones which is very close to the consulate.

Monday morning went to the Medical Examination and took me about 4 hours, the examinations include blood test, vision test and then a Dr. (woman) called you to take your clothes off in a room and ask some questions, then the chest X Ray and sometimes they ask you to get an extra test like urine or something if not, the Dr. will let her know where does she have to pay and the hour she needs to get back for the results. She will get an black envelope, DO NOT OPEN IT. I'm not sure if she is allowed to use your credit card but she can ask when she gets to the clinic, I would recommend to bring cash just in case. After that I went to pay the 131 usd at Banamex and get something to eat because I was starving!

On tuesday went to the consulate, check the specific hour your open apointment letter says because you can't get in before. The interview is very fast, few questions about your relationship, might ask for some evidence. If your visa is approved (will be!) they keep your gf's passport and in the same room is a DHL place, she has to pay 8 usd (or pesos) and they will give her a tracking number (so you can check the process online) and 2 possible addresses to pick her passport with the visa stick on it ... mine was the same day at 6:00 pm but saw the upgrade when DHL was already closed so got it the wednestay morning. Make sure everything on her passport is with the right information just be carefull because there is another DO NOT OPEN YELLOW PACKAGE, she needs to deliver that on POE you choose to cross.

As you can see with luck ... could be a 2 days trip, had somethings to do before so I did not leave to Juarez right away ... took me like a month.

Let me know if you have more doubts ...

HI Isi,

Thanks for all the info as I found it very helpful. I have posted this question a couple of times but no response. Do you know if all the info in packet 3 can be obtained online or is there something in the packet my fiance has to take with him. I have been told you can get a copy of the open appointment letter at the consulate. The reason I am asking is due to all the violence going on in Juarez I want him to come here in the US on his tourist visa while we wait for packet 3 to be processed so we can fly together to his appointment. Any info you can provide would be great.

Thanks,

Jessica

[Isi 1]

HI Isi,

Thanks for all the info as I found it very helpful. I have posted this question a couple of times but no response. Do you know if all the info in packet 3 can be obtained online or is there something in the packet my fiance has to take with him. I have been told you can get a copy of the open appointment letter at the consulate. The reason I am asking is due to all the violence going on in Juarez I want him to come here in the US on his tourist visa while we wait for packet 3 to be processed so we can fly together to his appointment. Any info you can provide would be great.

Thanks,

Jessica

Well, as far as I know you don't need to wait for the famous packet 3 ... which by the way, is not a packet is just an envelope with the open appointment letter and the medical examination instructions, we were waiting for a real packet with looooot of papers!!

What people at Consulate line told me was that as soon as they have the case and they are able to provide you case number, you have the "green light" to go to Juarez and request the open appointment letter at Consulate ... for that you need to call them.

I know the waiting and everything is hard but my suggestion is ... stay calm and let the things follow their way, I was so frustrating and wanted to do things faster but at the end decided to wait for the letter and was way better.

It's up to you guys ... save money if you can because this is not over yet, I'm in the AOS and is being a nightmare!

[rushica03 2]

Well, as far as I know you don't need to wait for the famous packet 3 ... which by the way, is not a packet is just an envelope with the open appointment letter and the medical examination instructions, we were waiting for a real packet with looooot of papers!!

What people at Consulate line told me was that as soon as they have the case and they are able to provide you case number, you have the "green light" to go to Juarez and request the open appointment letter at Consulate ... for that you need to call them.

I know the waiting and everything is hard but my suggestion is ... stay calm and let the things follow their way, I was so frustrating and wanted to do things faster but at the end decided to wait for the letter and was way better.

It's up to you guys ... save money if you can because this is not over yet, I'm in the AOS and is being a nightmare!

Thanks Isi that really helps. Every country is so different when it comes to as you call it the famous packet 3. It's not so much we are in a hurry I just don't want to fly to Juarez by myself an since my fiance lives in Cancun it will be much more expensive for me to fly there and then we fly to Juarez together. . After everything that went on with the killings this past weekend I am terrified to go there alone.

[Isi 1]

Thanks Isi that really helps. Every country is so different when it comes to as you call it the famous packet 3. It's not so much we are in a hurry I just don't want to fly to Juarez by myself an since my fiance lives in Cancun it will be much more expensive for me to fly there and then we fly to Juarez together. . After everything that went on with the killings this past weekend I am terrified to go there alone.

I know what you mean, my husband was worried because he coulnd't travel with me ... we booked in a hotel very close to the Consulate and the clinic so things were easier to me.

I stayed at Holiday Inn Las Misiones which is 2 blocks from consulate and one from the clinic and across the street is Banamex.

Here is a map

I took some pictures from my room ... check previous pages here so you can find them.

If you have more questions feel free to ask!

[rushica03 2]

I know what you mean, my husband was worried because he coulnd't travel with me ... we booked in a hotel very close to the Consulate and the clinic so things were easier to me.

I stayed at Holiday Inn Las Misiones which is 2 blocks from consulate and one from the clinic and across the street is Banamex.

Here is a map

I took some pictures from my room ... check previous pages here so you can find them.

If you have more questions feel free to ask!

Again very helpful info. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you responding as I have posted questions before but no response

I am still waiting on our NOA2 which I know will be about another month. But I am sure once approved I may will have more questions for you! I am going to visit him April 13th for his birthday so I hope that will be his present.

[Isi 1]

Again very helpful info. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you responding as I have posted questions before but no response

I am still waiting on our NOA2 which I know will be about another month. But I am sure once approved I may will have more questions for you! I am going to visit him April 13th for his birthday so I hope that will be his present.

Don't worry, ask anything you want

Long wait, at least you will travel!

[scottiep 0]

Hey everyone. I haven't received my NOA2 yet but wanted to ask a few questions to better prepare myself.

I've read somewhere that there are two clinics at which my fiance can receive her medical exam. Which is the clinic you all recommend? On Isi's recommendation we are anticipating staying at the Holiday Inn Las Misiones because it is located near the consulate and bank (and for obvious safety reasons). We'd like to find the clinic closest to the hotel and with the least waiting time.

Secondly, I wanted to know how much we should bring for fees. The medical exam, DHL, etc. And whether credit card was the best way to pay for these fees. I want to avoid holding cash whenever possible.

[Isi 1]

Hey everyone. I haven't received my NOA2 yet but wanted to ask a few questions to better prepare myself.

I've read somewhere that there are two clinics at which my fiance can receive her medical exam. Which is the clinic you all recommend? On Isi's recommendation we are anticipating staying at the Holiday Inn Las Misiones because it is located near the consulate and bank (and for obvious safety reasons). We'd like to find the clinic closest to the hotel and with the least waiting time.

Secondly, I wanted to know how much we should bring for fees. The medical exam, DHL, etc. And whether credit card was the best way to pay for these fees. I want to avoid holding cash whenever possible.

Hi there!

Yes, there are 2 clinics ... I went to Clinica Medica Internacional which is one block from Holiday Inn las Misiones, check this forum for the pics I posted ... sorry don't remember the page

If you find them you will see a blue sign with the letters CMI and some square brown windows, that is the closest clinic. You need to be there early, if it's crowded you will be lead to the other clinic ... one good thing and one bad ... good thing is that they will give you a ride to the other clinic and bring you back as well, bad thing is that the ride is JUST for the person who will take the examination.

I went last July and the medical examination fee was $2,019.60 pesos including eye test, blood test, x chest ray and urine test. Credit and debit cards are allowed except American Express, you can also pay in usd.

Now, visa fee was $131.00 usd at Banamex and I'm not really sure if DHL inside the consulate accepts credit or debit cards, just $8.00 usd you can also use pesos.

Very importnant thing that I didn't know at that time and was a huge mistake is that YOU MUST REQUEST A COPY OF YOUR MEDICAL EXAMINATION, why? This is not over yet and you will need it for your AOS.

I'm on that process now and is being a nightmare just because I have no prove of that examination but ... WHAT OTHER PROVE THAN MY K-1 VISA ITSELF?????!!!!!!

When you start AOS paperwork you will need to make an appointment with a USCIS Civil Surgeon to transcribe your vaccine record, some of them know the K-1 visa process and know that the medical examination last for a year and don't ask further questions filling the forms you need for a reasonable price but others don't care and want to charge for a FULL examination ... this is why is so important get a copy.

Vaccines are not requirement for a K-1 visa BUT if you can/want request them at you medical examination, at least MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and Tdap (tetanus, diphteria and pertussis) believe me, this will take migraine away!!

Read this forum, very helpful Civil Surgeons who DON'T rip you off

This is just my opinion according to my experience, hope it helps!!

[Isi 1]

Here is another important file:

Recommended Adult Immunization

mm5753-Immunization.pdf