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Diciembre in Medellin... the best in Colombia?

Is Diciembre in Medellin the best in Colombia? Killing a pig (marranada), live vallenato music (papayera), christmas lights throughout the city (Alumbrados), Polvora(fireworks), Chiva.... Does this go on in other city's? I'm thinking about visiting another city in Diciembre but I'm told by many paisa's that there is nothing like Diciembre in Medellin... in the WORLD!!! Que viva Medallo HP!! ...

Permanent Resident - I-94 taken out of passport...

Ok, so my my wife had her conditional permanent resident interview last Monday. She was approved, but her I-94 was taken out of the passport and the interviewer wrote in the passport, "I-485 (CR-6) pending". Because of our excitement we never asked, "What if we want to travel between now and the time she gets her green card?" So now im asking you guys for help. We were planning on going to Medellin some time in mid-April, but now my wife has no I-94 and no green card. Can we travel? If so, ...

AOS - Medical Examiniation

So my wife is here on K-3, we need to AOS for her. Is the medical examination (I-693) required for the AOS? She doesnt have a copy of that, they keep that at the airport. Does she have to get a new one done here in the US? What does something like that cost? Anyway please let me know right away. Thanks. ...

K-3 Bogota Case Number

Ok, so i have a case number for Bogota. My question is can i check to see when bogota receives this. I believe you can but dont know how? If someone knows, please let me know. Thank you.

Also, when a embassy interview is given on Friday, does this mean you have to wait until monday at 4pm to get your visa? Any experiences with this here? That would just suck if i get a Friday visa interview... Thanks everyone. ...

Simple Questions...

1. can you travel in and out of the USA on a K-1 spousal visa?
2. can you travel in and out of the USA on a k-3 visa?

Once my wife is in the USA be it on k-1 spousal visa or k-3 visa, does she still need to get a visa for Canada for example? Pardon my ignorance but i would really like to know... Thanks. ...

Service Cetnter change..

What does it mean when my visa application for I-130 was changed from the Vermont Service Center (where i originally filed) to the California Service Center? Is this good news or bad news? Should i expect a longer wait? arrrggghh!! ...

Famsearch, # in New Hamshire

is it the same as the 800 # for the National Customer Service Center? 800-375-5283? If not, could you please give me the number you called. I want to see if i can get that info out of them myself. Thanks. ...

RFE - IMBRA ACT (129F)

So I received the RFE for the IMBR Act. My question is on the application it says, "Have you ever been convicted by a court of law (civil or criminal) or court martialed by a military tribunal for any of the following crimes..." it goes on to list a bunch of crimes. My answer is flat out "NO." Of course "NO", is not an option on the form. Obviously i leave the boxes blank since i have not commited any of the crimes listed there, but should i add an additional sheet stating that i have not com ...

129F - NOA 1 Questions

So i just received my NOA 1 for my 129F Spouse application. I wouldnt feel right just waiting around, is there anything i can do while i wait for the NOA 2? Anything i need to prepare? Also, what is this DS-2001 and DS-230? Oh yeah, and does this mean i wont be getting an RFE for I-130 and I-129F??

I just want to be prepared. Please let me know. Thanks ...

URGENT - QUICK VISA QUESTION

I received my NOA1 in connection with my I-130. I am preparing to send my I-129F. Does the G-325A i send for my wife need to have her original signature, or can i send a copy of the G-325A i sent with the I-130? ...

TRAVEL QUESTION

The question is can my wife, once she gets her K-3 visa approved, travel freely between Medellin and the US. i.e. if she were to get approved by say August 2006 could she come to the US then go back to Colombia in November 2006 for our catholic wedding, then come back home in December 2006. Are there any restrictions on this or anything else of interest i should know? Thanks.

BTW, i submitted my I-130 yesterday. I want to thank everyone for there help through this process. Ho ...

Catholic Church Wedding Requirements - Singlehood Certificate

Ok, simple question. Can the Certificate of Bachelorhood used for a Civil Wedding be used for a Catholic Wedding? I already have one for the Civil wedding which was used. Now im getting married by the church in colombia and they are requesting this too. Thanks. ...

Someone help me out w/ my earlier G-325A question. PLEEEEZE

G325A - VERY IMPORTANT - Just Got Married

Should things such as 'calle' and 'transversal' be translated on the G-325a for addresses and employers on my wife's form?
Also, in the "this form is submitted in connection with application for" what should my wife put in this box? "other" petition for alien relative?? I assume i am going to mark other and put "petition for alien relative" no? Please help. ...

G325A - VERY IMPORTANT GOING TO Medallo Tomorrow

on the g325a the first line, (famliy name) i just use the first last name correct? not her mothers maiden name. the reason i ask is that in colombia they use both names. just want to be certain. If not, would i put her second last name in the "all other names used box"? In addition, right below that there is a box that says husband or wife? If this is my wife's g-325a would i put her info again in that set of boxes? Also on all sections where there is nothing applicable, do i write, not a ...

HELP - Power of Attorney

My fiance in Colombia needs a power of attorney to fill out some forms for our Civil Matrimony on my behalf. My questions are... Where can I get one? Does anyone have a sample lying around that they can post here or send me? If not, what wording is necessary of a power of attorney, what does it need to say? Any help that you can provide is greatly appreciated. THANK YOU! ...

Certificado de Solteria?

Does this Letter work for "certificado de Solteria"?

To Whom It May Concern:

I, Jane Doe certifiy that my brother, John Doe, whom I’ve known for more than 10 years is single and has never been married.

Regards,


Jane Doe ...

Visa info needed

So I finally proposed now... Here is the plan w/ dates and all, please advise of the positives and negatives of this plan. I plan to marry my fiance in Colombia through a civil ceremony on March 18, 2006 and then in a full blown church ceremony on December 2, 2006. The idea is that we get the "paperwork" under way so that after our 12/02/06 wedding she can come back to the US w/ me. What can go wrong w/ this plan if anything?? What should I keep in mind? If her interview comes very quickly ...

What happend to the Medellin Mansion Post?

I will be having a wedding in the near future too and wanted to see the replies for the Medellin Mansion question...

I need COLOMBIAN CURRENCY in NYC

I will be travelling to Medallo in about 3 weeks. I have a layover in Bogota but have no Colombian currency. Just to be cautious I would like to take a little Colombian $ in case of in emergency. Where can i get Colombian pesos in NYC?? Anybody know where and the easiest way... Thanks! ...

Bringing a Diamond Engagment Ring to Colombia

Is there anything i should be concerned about if taking an engagment ring to Colombia? Do i have to delcare the value or anything along those lines. Also, should i be concerned in customs, as far as being hastled. I figure most people whether customs agents or not have never seen a large diamond and will see dollar signs. Im just not sure what the best way to go about it is. I guess i just want some reassurance that others have done this and have never had any bad experiences. Thanks. ...

American Citizen marrying a Colombian Citizen

I am an American citizen. Both my parents are Colombian. I have been travelling to Medellin for leisure since 1999. On one of my recent visits I met a girl whom I fell in love with. I plan on asking her to marry me and getting married in Colombia by early 2007. My question is, Once married, approximately how long will it take for her to come to the US? Also are there any suggestions anyone may have for this process to speed it up or anything else worth noting etc. Also, she has a very lar ...

 


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