| Who doesn't need a tourist visa? |
| Regarding the US-VISIT program, do I need to go to the Embassy for fingerprinting if I already have a valid visa? |
| What is the first step in applying for a visa to go to the United States? |
| Who may accompany the visa applicant to the interview? |
| How long does it take to get an interview? |
| What if I need to travel to the U.S. before my appointment date? |
| How long will the interview take? |
| What if I need to travel less than three days after my interview? |
| What if I need to travel immediately for a family medical emergency? |
| How does the Consular Officer decide if I am eligible for a visa? |
| What is the most common reason for being denied a visa? |
| If I am refused a visa, may I apply again? |
| For how long are visas valid? |
| If I get a 5-year visa, does that mean that I can stay in the United States for five years? |
| Is there a problem if I stay the full four, five or six months allowed by the immigration inspector? |
| What if I want to stay longer than the time initially authorized by the Department of Homeland Security when I entered the U.S.? |
| What if I have already had a visa? Do I have to go through the whole application process again? |
| Do I need to pick up my visa personally once it has been issued? |
| What if I cannot make it to my appointment? |
| A man on the street looked at my documents and said that I would never qualify for a visa. Could he really help me get a visa? |
| Do minor children need to be present for the interview? |
| I live in the United States and want some of my Colombian relatives to visit me. What can I do to help? |
| What documents do I need to obtain a student visa? |
| I already have a valid student visa, but I want to change schools. What should I do? |
| I have a valid student visa but I want to continue studying after the expiration date of that visa. Do I need another visa? |
| May I study at a public elementary or secondary school in the United States? |
| What if I need medical treatment in the United States? |
| I want to go work in the United States. What are the requirements for a work visa? |
| How can I obtain a visa for my domestic employee, maid or nanny? |
| Do all visa applicants need an interview? |
| If I am not a Colombian citizen, may I apply for a U.S. visa in Colombia? |
What should I do if I have a new passport but the valid U.S. visa is in my old or expired passport? |
| What should I do if the I-94 form is still in my passport after I arrive in Colombia? |
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If you have further questions, please refer to our website,
or call the Visa Information Service.
From the U.S., dial (1-877) 804-5401. A credit card access fee for the U.S.-based number will be charged.
To request an early appointment, call the Visa Information Service and explain the emergency nature of your request.
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The Call Center does not handle case specific information.
For questions about a specific case, including a visa denial,
fax the request to (571) 315-2127 or e-mail NIVBogota@state.gov
Visa appeal review takes approximately three weeks. |
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| We do not accept any documents prior to an interview, nor do we accept third party inquiries. Only the applicant may contact the Consular Section about his/her case. |
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Visa questions sent to the Ambassador or the Webmanager
will not be answered. |
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