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Visas

 

Why do you need a visa? 

 

Visas are issued to foreigners living, working, and studying in a country that is not there home. There are many different types of Visas. Visas vary from country to country.

 

The United States has a variety of Visa options for those who plan to live abroad.

 

Colombia

Colombian Work Visas

http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/en/procedures_services/visas/types

 

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  • The national authority in charge of Visa expedition has the power to request interviews and additional supporting documents, in the case it deems appropriate. The notification of this request may be done personally or through any other form of communication.
  • Visa holders and their beneficiaries, who have received a visa for more than 3 months must inscribe themselves in the Foreign Registry of Migración Colombia in the following 15 calendar days in the following manner:
    • If the visa was issued in a Colombian consulate: counted from the day you entered the country.
    • If the visa was issued in Colombia: counted from the date of issuance.
  • All supporting documents for visas, in Colombia or abroad, must be Apostilled or Legalized and translated by an official translator, if in a language different to Spanish.
  • Documents issued in Colombia that support or are part of the requisites for a visa requested at a Colombian consulate abroad does not require being Apostilled or Legalized.
  • The foreign national who wishes to stay in the country for a greater periodo d time must request an extension of his/her Permanence Permit (PPT) or if he/she holds a visa request a new one before its expiration. Please take into account the visa expedition timeframe as to not suffer any inconveniences.
  • In the event there is a mistake in the visa issued, as long as they are of typing, mechanic and/or spelling nature or those who do not affect the essential data the holder counts with a maximum of 30 days to request its correction. After the initial 30 days the holder must request the transfer of the visa.
American Visas 

Getting a Visa to work and/or study is a difficult task. It can be a daunting task especially for someone who is not fluent in English. All of the official government documents are in English therefore one must have some basic knowledge of English. 

 

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english.html

 

Need Help Getting Started?

Many non-U.S. citizens need a visa to enter the United States to visit, work, and live. Why do you want to travel to the United States?

 

VISA WIZARD can help you get started

 

What is a U.S. Visa?

 

A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship.

Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States.

(Note: U.S. citizens don’t need a U.S. visa for travel, but when planning travel abroad may need a visa issued by the embassy of the country they wish to visit. In this situation, when planning travel abroad, learn about visa requirements by country, see Country Specific Travel Information in the Passport section of this website.)

 

How Can I Use a Visa to Enter the United States?

Having a U.S. visa allows you to travel to a port of entry, airport or land border crossing, and request permission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspector to enter the United States. While having a visa does not guarantee entry to the United States, it does indicate a consular officer at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad has determined you are eligible to seek entry for that specific purpose. DHS/CBP inspectors, guardians of the nation’s borders, are responsible for admission of travelers to the United States, for a specified status and period of time. DHS also has responsibility for immigration matters while you are present in the United States.

 

What Types of Visas Are There?

The type of visa you must obtain is defined by U.S. immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. There are two main categories of U.S. visas:

  • Nonimmigrant visas – For travel to the United States on a temporary basis. Learn more.

  • Immigrant visas – For travel to live permanently in the United States.Learn more.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/general/frequently-asked-questions/what-is-a-u-s-visa.html

 

 

 

 

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