ElCheAmericano has written 36 posts
Anyone interested in staying Hotel Santa Clara, CTG from April 21 thru 28
I have one week availabe at Hotel Santa Clara CTG from
April 21st thru 28th. It is a studio, which usually goes from around $350 usd a night. I am willing to transfer the week to someone as long as I receive a far offer.
Also I have a week available the previous week at Zuana Beach Resort in Santa Marta. Zuana is considered a 5 star hotel and the apartment is a 1 bedroom.
Anyone interested please let me know ASAP. ...
Cost of Divorce in Colombia
I was wondering if anyone on the board knows the total cost including lawyer fees to get a divorce in COlombia. I have a lawyer in Barranquilla that has quited me at 600,000 COP. Does that sound about right are is it higher or lower then normal. ...
How long does the CR1 Process take
I am about to send in my $70 (864 fee) for the CR1, what is the average time line take it will take for my wife to get an interview?
Need Urgent Advise, Wife's visa was denied because of place of birth
My wife's visa was just denied because she was born in Venezuela has dual citizenship but because her colombian passport says she wss born in Colombia because her colombian birth certificate says she was born in Colombian. When I sent the paperwork way back when I didnt know that her birth certificate said she was born in Colombia. Please someone tell me what do I do and who do I call. They tell me to call tomorrow from 2-4 but thats not good enough. Someone please help. ...
How many copies of the DS-156 does my wife need to take to her K3 interview
We have 2 copies, 1 copy which I filled out and sent to her and the 2nd copy which she got from Bank Union, was filled out and stamped by them. Does she need to take my copy or just the bank's copy. Also I dont know if theres is a problem with her DS-156 since the bank gave her a hard time because she was born in Venezuela but has lived in Barranquilla all her life and her mother is Barranquillera. Her passport is Colombian and says Colombiano on it, will this be an issue at the embassy. ...
k3 visa, besides the $380 my wife has to pay the embassy
Do I have to pay any additional fees to the embassy. I asked this question because my wife tells me she has to pay Bank Union $100 for her passport but I assume it is already included in the $380. Can someone help me? ...
Thank God, I finally got a Cita, now my question is do I have to buy a round trip ticket
Since my visa is a K3 2 year visa for my wife, can I just buy a one way ticket to Miami or does it have to be roundtrip.
Does anyone know if there are Latinos in Richmond, VA
I currentyly live in South Florida but might have a potential offer to move to Richmond. My wife should probably in the states in a month or so. Does anyone know is what kind lifestyle Richmond could offer a latino. I just don't want to move out and have my wife bored and depressed out of her mind. Please feel free any info. ...
My wife has lost her Cedula, is there any way to get one quick
She is already in the process of receiving her passport and most likely her visa interview will be in a month? What can we do?
Questions about Passport and Name Changes
Since I married my wife in Colombia her name is still the same. I was wondering how this will affect her when applying for a Colombian passport as well as a US passport. I assume that she cannot get a passport with my last name since legally it is not changed yet. After her interview at the embassy will she be given a passport with her last name or mine and if under her's when would we be able to change it. ...
Questions about I-134
I just realized I do not have copies of my last 3 years income tax returns. I do have the W2's though, will they accept this. Also how necesarry is it to get a statment from the bank.
Need some help, My wife just got her package from Bogota "NOW WHAT"
I know more or less what I need to send her, can someone please tell me exactly what I need to send her. Also what it is that she needs to send to Bogota. She needs me to help her out and I dont know what exactly to tell her. ...
How much time between my NOA2 approval till my wife gets her visa
I know this question is someone subjective, but approximately how much time should it take from the time I receive my NOA2 approval till my wife gets her package,interview and finally makes it to the states. ...
USCIS request for info
This is for my I-129f Spousal Visa. I know I sent them everything that they requesed based upon the info I received on visajourney.com. Can someone please tell me what else could they possibly want from me. ...
Drug testing during pre-visa medical exam?
MY wife has a friend that is going to Bogota and was wondering if they test for drugs during the medical examination. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
New Movistar Phone Card
I thought I would share this info as I believe it could be helpfull to those who are calling loves ones in Colombia that have Movistar cell phones. Movistar has come out with a new calling card in the states spefically for people who are calling Movistar users in Colombia. On a $5 dollar card you will get 100 minutes, and there are no hidden are maintenance fees. They also sell $3, $10 and $20 dollar cards. You can purchase the card only in certain cities like FL, NY, NJ, GA and also online ...
Requirements for an anullment in Colombia?
If anybody knows what is needed to obtain one, please do share.
Getting a divorce in Colombia
How would one go about getting divorced in Colombia? What documents are needed, what is the cost and how time consuming is it.
Confused about the K-3
I just sent out my I-130 along with my G-325a to Texas to begin the K3 visa process. What I am confused about is when I hear that you don't have to file for a K3 in order to bring your spousse to the states. Maybe I am just getting confused with the terminology. I know after I get the receipt from Texas with the NOA1 I can then send out my I-129f application to Chicago. According to USCIS person I spoke to he told me that Texas will notify me within 30 days. Then I send the I-129f with the ...
G-325A Question regarding places of residence in the past 5 years
Yesterday I sent out my K3 package with my G-325a and am afraid I might have made a stupid mistake. I listed 2 places in which I have live in the past 5 years but I fail to remember or choice not to put down 2 locations I lived for any for a few months each since they were for such a short period of time. But the addresses I did put down are the ones that are listed on my W2's, they have been my mailing address and or the only addresses I have had on my drivers license. Will this lack of info ...
Having Registro Civil De Matrimonio translated into English
Does this have to be translated into english by an official translator or could I do it myself. Also what other certificate might be needed.
Any American type sports bars in Cartagena
I was wondering if anyone on this board knew of any such places. I am asking because I would like to watch the Hopkins Versus Taylor fight on December 3rd.
Hopkins v. Taylor fight on TV in Ctga?
If anyone has info on where can I watch, please let me know.
Do apostilled documents need to be sent to a notary prior to wedding date
I understand what documents are needed to have a civil wedding in Colombia. But I am confused whether the documents need to be sent to the notary prior to the assigned date or do I just need to bring the documents with me on the wedding date. ...
Notaria in Barranquilla
Does anyone know of a reliable notaria in Barranquilla that performs marriages and provides document translation at a decsent price and with little time to spare.
Whats wrong with marrying a Colombiana
or another way of putting it would be why do I get so much shit for being engaged to a Colombiana and am I the only one. In general whenever I tell someone that I am engaged I get the usual cross eyed look like what are you fUC$%N nuts, but when I throw in that she's also Colombian it's a double cross eyed look. Am I the only that get's this treatment or is this norm. I know Colombia doesn't have the best reputation in the states but is there truly warrant for the sentiment that people have f ...
What are the benefits of getting a K3 visa as oppose to a K1
I am currently debating which Visa to apply for. I have not sent in my paperwork for a K1 as of yet and since I might be visiting my fiancee in colombia next month I'm thinking it might just be easier and quicker to get married there and file for a k3. What are the pros and cons to receiving a K3 visa as oppose to a K1. Also what documents do I need in order to have a civil wedding done by a notaria. Any info would be greatly appreciated. ...
What are good places to leave near Brickell Ave
Hi people's
I know this question is kind of off a normal PBH topic but I will ask anyways. For those of you that know south florida I currently live and work in plantation. I have been offered a position in Brickell Ave. I am looking to rent in someone's apartment or house. Can anyone tell me what are good locations near Downtown Miami to live and that are also accesable to public transportation. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. ...
Am I completly screwed
I just came back from Colombia with my fiance signed G325 and Letter. But stupid me forgot that I had some baby oil in my back pack which somehow caught part of my novias G325. Her G325 is still legible but it's obviously looks a little wet. Do I have to get a brand new G325 and get it signed all over again or will they accept it as is. ...
Letter of Intent and other K1 visa questions
Does my fiancee Letter of Intent have to be written in Spanish then translating into English. Would it be ok for me to basically tell her what to write in English wihout having it translated. Since I will be in CTG in a few days what other forms are essentially besides the 325a and 129f that need to be filled out. What do I need translated or notarized. ...
Names of Mixed Drinks in Colombia
I will be heading to Cartagena next friday and I need some help on the names of mixed drinks in spanish. Everytime in Colombia I always order the same thing because I don't know what is the spanish translation of drinks that are well known in the states. Any help on this matter would be helpfull. ...
Sneakers Sizes US versus Colombia
I wondered if anybody could give me some info on sneaker sizes. I want to by my novia a pair of sneakers, she told me she wears size 6 but I don't know if size 6 in Colombia is the same in the US.
Check this out
http://www.latinlifemates.com/fox-tv-special.asp
I don't know if anyone else has seen this before, it is a piece that a show called A Current Affair did about American men using an agency to meet woman in Bogota. I don't an agency is necesary but I thought it's an interesting video to check out. ...
How much for an engagement ring in Barranquilla?
If anyone could give me a more or less general price and where to go to buy I would greatly appreciate it.
Please, need suggestion on places to stay in Barranquilla
I've been searching the site and I have not found alot of answers on this subject. Can someone please give me suggestions on descent apartments or hotels I can stay at in Barranquilla that are reasonably priced. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ...
School Calendar in Colombia
I was wondering what is the calender timetable for University students in Colombia. Basically I have been getting to know a young lady thru a singles website who I am bas interested in meeting on my next trip there. I was planning on going the end of May around memorial weekend so I was wondering if university students have off around this time. Any of your advise would be greatly appreciated. ...
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