My fiance is very nervous ...

[michaeljay]

Yesenia recently received her Packet 3 for our K-1 visa and only
her name was on it, and NOT the names of her 2 boys (3 & 5
yrs).  Also, there was only 2 copies of the DS 156 form and it
said that each one needed to be filled out in duplicate and each
accompanying member of family regardless of age needs to fill
one of these out as well.  It seems like they are not expecting her
boys, yet I clearly named them on the I-129 petition.  Has anyone
received a K-1 recently with children involved (K-2)?  Were they
named anywhere in Packet 3?  Where there enough forms for
the children?  

Also, she plans to got to Bogota on March 17 for her medical
exam and then to get the visa.  We are very well prepared.  How
many days could it possibly take?  Aren't they closed on Fridays?  
Has it taken anybody more than Monday till Thursday to do
everything?  Any recommendations?  

Also, does anybody know the name of the hotel closest to the US
Embassy in Bogota?

Thank you for all your ideas and experiences ...

PS - The wedding is April 19 ...

[Intrepid]

... in response to My fiance is very nervous ..., posted by michaeljay on Mar 9, 2003

Congrats Mike!  I have followed your story as a "lurker."  Unfortunately, I am not able to help with your durrent situation/question as I am a "newbie."  

I hope you will continue to post your experiences with your new bride.  I am very much interested in her adjustment to a "cold climate" and to the USA in general.  Also in your adjustment to a new wife and family.  You are indeed a very courageous fellow!

Perhaps if and when I find a wife from Colombia, we can get together since we live in the same state.  Also, perhaps she can be an "ambassador" for those of us who are still on the fence!  Good luck to you!!!!  Peace!

[michaeljay]

... in response to Re: My fiance is very nervous ..., posted by Intrepid on Mar 11, 2003

Thanks for the reply.  Since posting the message I got
a response to an email I sent to the embassy and they
said that the children's names not being on the
paperwork is no big deal.  They fall under the umbrella
of her visa, and the paperwork can easily be completed
at the Embassy when arriving for the appointment.  Of
course they need a passport and birth certificate as
well as the medical exams.  The US Embassy in
Colombia has exellent customer service in english via
email for any of you guys going through the K1/K2
process.  The address is: IVBogota@state.gov

Stay in touch Intrepid ...

[Intrepid]

... in response to Re: Re: My fiance is very nervous ..., posted by michaeljay on Mar 11, 2003

Will do MichaelJay!  I'm a steady lurker and will post once in a while.  Keep us informed of any updates!  Keep in touch!

[AlexG32]

... in response to Re: Re: My fiance is very nervous ..., posted by michaeljay on Mar 11, 2003

You will also need written permission from the kids father before they are allowed out of Colombia.