Integrantes:Carolina GómezMaría Eugenia ArévaloYoan Sebastián García Flor Andrea BecerraPaola santana

Arrive at the consulateWhen you arrive at the consulate, you may need

to stand in a queue outside the consulate.

Security check

The Following are not permitted inside the visa sections:

All mobile phonesAll bagsAny food and liquids

As soon as you enter the consulate, you will go through a security check, which may include a full body metal detector scan.

US VISA FINGERPRINT COLLECTION

Fingerprints are required for almost all visa applicants for U.S.

Waiting areaYou will be directed to be seated in the

waiting lounge area. You must sit quietly and wait for your turn to be called for the interview. Keep your documents ready. 

The interview

The interviewer will be behind a glass window, and you will be able to speak through a microphone on the glass window. 

The interviewer may ask questions and verify your documents. Answer truthfully and confidently. 

YOUR INMIGRANT VISA

INTERVIEW AT THE US EMBASSY:

WHAT NOT TO FORGET:

Form DS-160PassportBirth certificateMarriage certificateMedical certificatePólice certificate

FORM DS-160

This form must be completed online. then bring the confirmation page with barcode for the day of your interview at the Embassy of the United States.

PASSPORT

The passport must be valid for travel to the United States and must have at least six (6) months validity after the date of issuance of the visa.

BIRTH CERTIFICATE

An original birth certificate of each applicant and the petitioner (the person who asks for it). You must present a birth certificate for all children under 18 years, although not request visa with you at this time. The certificate must state the date and place of birth and parents' names.

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

If you are or were married / a above, you must submit the original. You must also present proof of the termination of any previous marriage, such as a death certificate, divorce decree or annulment.

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

You must select a medical panel approved by the Embassy of the United States for medical examinations upon receipt of the quote. We recommend you get tested as soon as possible, so that the results can be ready for your interview and thus avoid delay in their visa.

POLICE CERTIFICATE

All applicants 18 years of age or older need a police certificate for every region of the country of nationality or current residence where the applicant has resided for at least six ( 6) months since I turned 18 years old .

HOW TO GET A US VISA

Obtaining an appointment.• Documentation you must obtain.• Photographs you must obtain.• Payment of fees.• The interview process.• How long it takes to get your possport back.• In case of refusal.

USA EMBASSY

HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISA

STEP 1: Select visa type. Many people visit the U.S. for business or pleasure on B1/B2 visas but there are many different types of visas for study, exchange programs, employment, and investment in the U.S. 

STEP 2: Complete DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Application form. This form is available online in English with Spanish translation.  Print out the “Confirmation Page” with the barcode after filling out the application. See our TIPS for the DS-160 if you need additional help.

STEP 3: Pay the non-refundable application fee and schedule appointment .  Note that not everyone requires an interview (see section on Interview Waivers).  Use the online system to determine if an interview is required.

STEP 4: Schedule appointment for biometrics to be taken at the Applicant Service Center (ASC) in Bogota or Medellin.  Appointments are scheduled through the Visa Information Service. You will choose your passport pick-up location through this site.  Save this information for Step 4 and 5.

STEP 5: Attend your Applicant Service Center (ASC) appointment in Bogota or Medellin (if applicable).  During this appointment, your biometric information will be collected.  Applicants should present their current passport and DS-160 confirmation page.

STEP 6: Appear at U.S. Embassy in Bogota for your interview.  Appear on the date/time of your visa interview appointment.

STEP 7: Pick up passport with visa at your local DHL office or the Applicant Service Center (ASC).   Pick up passport at selected site chosen in Step 3.  Note:  If you need to reschedule your appointment or change your pick-up location, contact the Visa Information Service directly. There is no need to contact the Embassy.

VISA CATEGORIES Tourism and Business (B1/B2)Studying in the U.S. (F & M)Exchange Programs – Au Pairs, Summer Work

Travel, Bilingual Teachers, etc. (J)Temporary Workers (H, L, O, P)Religious Workers (R)Domestic Employees (B1, A-3, G-5)Members of a Commercial Ship or Flight Crew

(C1,D)Traders and Investors (E1, E2)Press & Media (I)Diplomats and Officials (A, G, C-3)Human Trafficking and victims of Crime

(S,T,&U)

INTERVIEW

The personal interview with a consular officer and the information that the applicant provides in writing on the online DS 160 application form are critical elements of the visa process. As a result of the large number of people applying for visas each day, the interviews are often short.

Apply For a Nonimmigrant Visa

YOU CAN APPLY FOR A U.S. NONI MMI GR ANT VI SA . F I LL ING OUT THE APPLICATION ON OUR S I TE I S THE FI RST STEP. AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLI CATION, YOU CAN MOVE ON TO THE NEXT STEPS, SUCH AS S I GNING UP FOR AN I NTERVI EW.

Important: Before You Start

Learn about types of visas.List of documents and information you will

need.How to complete the application

Directory of Visa Categories

The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying. Whether you are eligible to receive a visa, and if so, which visa category is appropriate.

Nonimmigrant Visa CategoriesPurpose of TravelAthlete, amateur or professional.(exchange visitor)Business visitorCrewmemberForeign government officialDomestic employee or nanny - must be accompanying a foreign national employerEmployee of a designated international.Exchange visitor.Foreign military personnel.Religious worker.Student.Temporary agricultural worker.Tourism, vacation, pleasure visitorVictim of Criminal Activity.Among others.

http://spanish.santodomingo.usembassy.gov/cita_residencia2.html