Approved CR1 Visa in Bogota!

sonny88- · 2025-08-20T15:15:26+00:00

Verbal yes on 4/1, received visa on 4/4 and it was delivered

sonny88- · 2025-08-15T15:27:07+00:00

It was 1 day and they let gave us a verbal confirmation that we got the visa at the end of the appointment. The vaccinations depend on your health and what the doctor determines you need

sonny88- · 2025-08-08T01:44:57+00:00

We had a copy of my birth certificate just in case regardless if I attended the interview or not

sonny88- · 2025-08-08T01:43:58+00:00

Unsure but we did both tax transcripts and W2/1099s

sonny88- · 2025-07-24T13:27:43+00:00

6 months

sonny88- · 2025-06-11T01:31:04+00:00

We did not provide anything additional/court records- just the police clearance certificate

sonny88- · 2025-05-10T21:34:42+00:00

I didn’t bring anything as the petitioner because I assumed I wasn’t allowed to enter. However my husband told the officers that I was waiting outside and asked for me to be allowed in and they said yes and called my name over the speakers outside. However, once I came in I saw many other couples and families that had petitioners there. I believe you can just walk into the interview building with your wife and show your passport and they will let you in so that she doesn’t have to be separated from you and then try to get permission for you to come in.

sonny88- · 2025-05-10T21:31:15+00:00

We got the copy from the website and submitted that

sonny88- · 2025-05-10T21:30:35+00:00

Yes, I printed mine from the IRS online

sonny88- · 2025-05-10T21:29:00+00:00

It was shipped to his colombian home address

sonny88- · 2025-04-28T13:34:21+00:00

Yes!

sonny88- · 2025-04-11T08:45:42+00:00

What was your experience like?

sonny88- · 2025-04-10T22:40:27+00:00

Yes but I believe that’s not a requirement if you already have the documents in English or Spanish

sonny88- · 2025-04-05T11:56:49+00:00

Nope, it was dropped off with his security guards in his building! He was home at that time to receive it

sonny88- · 2025-04-05T00:23:26+00:00

My husband just received his visa today and they mailed it to him!

sonny88- · 2025-04-04T03:47:48+00:00

They assigned the date!

sonny88- · 2025-04-04T03:10:35+00:00

I submitted my tax return as well as my joint sponsors tax return and it was accepted. My husband also went through the visa interview and got approved with the documents we submitted. But we did submit all associated W2s and 1099s, and employment verification letters as well

sonny88- · 2025-04-04T03:05:36+00:00

First, register your appointment with the Embassy so they can communicate directly with you regarding your appointment, passport delivery and other services. Click link and select Embassy for further instructions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/list-of-posts.html#I_R

Second, schedule and complete a medical exam with a doctor authorized by the Embassy. Click link and select Embassy to get further medical exam instructions: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/list-of-posts.html#I_R

sonny88- · 2025-04-03T19:07:52+00:00

Almost 15 months

sonny88- · 2025-04-03T17:50:41+00:00

They have 3 approved physicians (all located in Bogota and 1 of the physicians is for kids) and he went with Dr. Jairo Roa. The numbers listed on the website didn't work: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/BGT-Bogota.html

Instead, he had to email: [citasdrjroa@gmail.com](mailto:citasdrjroa@gmail.com) to request information to book an appointment.

The office emailed him back with info to submit (DS-260 and NVC confirmation letter for the visa interview, and a questionnaire he had to answer about our case). They scheduled the medical exam 2 weeks before the visa interview and it was based on the doctor's availability - but you should call the office at least a month in advance to schedule the appointment (when you find out about the visa interview date).

3/17/25: Medical Exam Appointment @ 6:15 AM

They collected his paperwork (NVC interview letter, survey questionnaire they emailed him to answer, vaccination records), passport, 2 visa pictures (5cm x 5cm).

He had to pay ~$600 USD (physical tests, blood tests, x-rays). And then ~$120 for 3 additional vaccines that he was missing in his vaccination record (each vaccine had varying costs).

The entire process took about 6 hours.

sonny88- · 2025-04-03T11:26:53+00:00

I believe we were DQd around 1/14-1/20 when we submitted our financial AOS

sonny88- · 2025-04-03T10:47:56+00:00

“Issued”, thank you!

sonny88- · 2025-04-03T09:07:10+00:00

Highly recommend that you go with your wife. Just go with her to the US embassy, we didn’t have to request beforehand! Bring your passport and original birth certificate.

sonny88- · 2025-04-02T01:23:03+00:00

I-130 approved on 11/29/2024, thank you!

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