Dear Dr. Cohen:Finding this forum and your website has been of invaluable help. Congratulations for the good work! My questions are:
1. I am an engineer from Venezuela with intentions of applying in the Independent (professional) category. The consular office with jurisdiction over Venezuela is in Bogota, Colombia. I want to know if it is a good idea to send my application to the Buffalo office in hopes of a shorter processing time, or if this would be inadvisable. I would have no problem in traveling to the USA for the interview were it necesary.
2.I have studied very carefully the application form and have compiled all the required documents. I have recieved a positive assessment from CCPE which I am including. I am planning on completing and filing my application without hiring a lawyer. Is it a good idea to include a cover letter explaining why I beleive I am a suitable candidate? What about including a letter of recomendation from a very good friend who has also immigrated from Venezuela and now is successfully living in Toronto? Or should I stick to the list of requirements and nothing more?
3. Even though I have considered carefully doing it myself, you certainly understand the importance of doing it right! Is it possible to hire your services for a consultation via tlf. or to have my papers expertlly reviewed by your office before submiting them? (I am going to do your online evaluation now)
Thank you very much for your valuable advice.
Ernesto