Colombia Blog

**Juancho** · Member Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 369 Location: New Jersey

Hey as some of you may know Im dating someone from colombia for the last six months. She is someone I have known my whole life and we do want to get married but not right now because of course people think its for interest. Is there anyway besides a fiancee visa or getting married that I can bring her to the states?
_________________
"Never trade the thrill of living, for the security of existence"

**kernow** · Posted: Tue 07 01, 2008 11:23 pm Post subject: Re: What to do?

**caliman** · Posted: Tue 07 01, 2008 11:24 pm Post subject:

you can play the lottery and try for the tourist visa

**Principe** · Charter Member Joined: 01 Nov 2005 Posts: 726

You've known this girl your whole life, and you don't want to get married because of what other people think?

**caliman** · Posted: Wed 07 02, 2008 1:25 am Post subject:

I agree with principe. I'm not saying it wouldn't be a mistake to marry someone after 6 months of dating and there's always that risk of "interests" when you bring over someone from Colombia that you can date them for 10 years and there will always be whispers. The point is, if you're going to do it, don't worry about what others think about it and don't let them dictate how you decide to live your life.

**kernow** · Posted: Wed 07 02, 2008 6:57 am Post subject: Re: What to do?

**Persephone** · Posted: Wed 07 02, 2008 6:58 am Post subject:

JD · Posted: Wed 07 02, 2008 7:04 am Post subject:

**kernow** · Posted: Wed 07 02, 2008 7:06 am Post subject:

**kernow** · Posted: Wed 07 02, 2008 7:07 am Post subject:

Have you considered the wheel well of a jet? I recall a Colombian lad who came to the US twice that way.
_________________
Theology is a mild form of insanity - Frank Yerby

**Gator** · Posted: Wed 07 02, 2008 8:23 am Post subject:

Correct, I think the second tme he dropped in from about 8,000 fet
_________________
¿FARC? !No disparen, por favor! Pueden llevarse a nuestras mujeres, pero dejen nuestros tiquetes de avión.

**BAQ** · Posted: Wed 07 02, 2008 8:46 am Post subject:

JD is 110% correct.

Unless you are ready to commit to marriage, or unless she has a VERY GOOD PROFESSIONAL JOB, such as being a Doctor, just plan your future around YOU going to Colombia.
_________________
"You must care for those you lead before you can be an effective leader. You can certainly command without a sense of commitment, but you cannot lead without it. Without leadership, command is a hollow experience, a vacuum often filled with mistrust and arrogance."

**kernow** · Posted: Wed 07 02, 2008 9:22 am Post subject:

**Juancho** · Member Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 369 Location: New Jersey

yeah we thought abou the tourist visa but I dont think that is happenning. she is 2 younger tha me and really doesnt have a "career" or kids to make her go back to colombia once her visa runs out. Its not just what people say but like Persephone said we want to wait a little bit to be 100 percent sure thats what we both want because I only want to make this decision once in my life. Anyway lets say i wanted to go with a fiancee visa? What are the requirements for that and how long does that process usually take?
_________________
"Never trade the thrill of living, for the security of existence"

JD · Posted: Wed 07 02, 2008 10:17 pm Post subject:

**Juancho** · Member Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 369 Location: New Jersey

Thanks everyone, never thought this would be happenning to me. I never thought that I would fall in lve with a women so far away. Thats what happens when you hang out in colombia too much. Laughing

_________________
"Never trade the thrill of living, for the security of existence"

**caliman** · Posted: Wed 07 02, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject:

**BAQ** · Posted: Fri 07 04, 2008 10:22 pm Post subject:

For SOME Colombian women, landing a GRINGO for a husband is BETTER than hitting the lottery Thnk

_________________
"You must care for those you lead before you can be an effective leader. You can certainly command without a sense of commitment, but you cannot lead without it. Without leadership, command is a hollow experience, a vacuum often filled with mistrust and arrogance."

**kernow** · Posted: Fri 07 04, 2008 10:24 pm Post subject:

**saddlespur** · Posted: Fri 07 04, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject:

**kernow** · Posted: Fri 07 04, 2008 11:02 pm Post subject:

**Principe** · Charter Member Joined: 01 Nov 2005 Posts: 726

Course for SOME Gringo Men, landing a Colombian Wife is BETTER than hitting the lottery. Have you seen some of these 55+ yr old pasties that come down to Colombia?

**kernow** · Posted: Sat 07 05, 2008 6:57 am Post subject:

**JMGCG** · Posted: Wed 08 06, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject:

Hey Juancho,

I agree JD & BAQ. A tourist visa is very difficult, if not impossible to obtain for a Colombian. As far as your relationship - only you two know where you stand, but just BE SURE. Below is the Bogota embassy website on the fiancee visa process - it's pretty helpful.

My fiancee and I are in the last phase of the K-1 Visa process. Frankly, I've been pleasantly surprised at how easy it has been for us. It is really just a waiting game - at least the first phase - waiting for USCIS to approve the petition. The hassle is getting all of her documents for the interview, and that really isn't difficult. All in all, it will cost us a total of about $825 to get the visa. That does not include any vaccination costs, let alone paying for an attorney. We did not use an attorney, and have had no problems.

An attorney is not necessary as long as you can read and follow directions. Be patient though. I will say that certain things you read on official websites can be inconsistent, but they lay out the process pretty clearly for the most part.

Since I'm currently right in the middle of this process, let me know if you need any help, or have any specific questions. Good luck!

http://bogota.usembassy.gov/fiance-apply.html
_________________
Jim

JD · Posted: Wed 08 06, 2008 8:15 pm Post subject: