Many in Colombia to aspire to be able to obtain is seen to be able to travel to USA. But the process, many difficult or, in some cases frightening.
For this reason, many citizens who want to have ready visas are surprised that the embassy does not approve their application.
This type of thing is also mentioned by Embassy of the United States in Colombia Or at least in most cases, when the Colombians approached the embassy building Bogota.
One of the mistakes that most Colombians make when applying visas, precisely and paradoxically; not complete the whole.
It is very important to answer the questions, both in the application and in the interview, completely and honestly. The application includes questions about previous travel, work, and criminal records, for example. If the applicant is not honest or omits information on the application and during the interview, it could be their ability to obtain a visa to travel to the United States”, the spokesperson for the US embassy explained to EL TIEMPO.
There have been cases of people turning to a third party or processing entity to help them “expedite” the process seen.confident that your visa process can be completed successfully. But the matter is entirely different.
“You do not need these services. The application process, known as the DS-160 form, is easy and does not require the help of a third party. If you do not understand English, write with the help of an interpreter, but do not ask someone to fill out the application for you. Many applicants who are in rely on these processing services, they limit the errors in the application, which can result in the denial of their visa”, recommended the speaker.
It is not enough just to tell the truth
The spokesperson claims that even if you fill out all the forms in order and get the required information in an honest and accurate manner; This does not make your visa valid.
“Consular officers examine each application in detail and consider the entire situation of the applicant, including family, community, professional status, property, economic ties to the country of residence, as well as their previous travel history and any ties to the United States. State – says – If you do not receive a visa being denied doesn’t mean you’ll never qualify, you’ll qualify in the future. There is no appeal or review process for visa denials, but visa applicants can withdraw at any time.
Finally, The speaker gave some advice to those who have their visas and want to proceed to the United Stateswhatever the reason.
“Be honest and complete, both in your application and in your interview. Please answer all questions honestly and in detail where possible. The US Embassy does not recommend paying a third party to complete your application or obtain a statement, as this may cause errors and impair your ability to apply. to obtain a visa. If someone helps you, submit all the questions first in the form – he explained – There is no magic formula; even if you don’t call today, you can apply in the future for your circumstances.
