One of the dreams that some Colombians have is to obtain the American visa to leave the country and enter the United States, whether for study, work or tourism, for example to see places such as the Statue of Liberty in New York or the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles.
However, this process is somewhat delayed, since the interview to obtain a tourist visa for the first time could be given within two years, according to the United States Embassy in Colombia. However, there are other types of visa that have estimated times of up to three days for the interview. Learn what they are and how to apply.
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F, M and J student visas
To people who apply for the student visas of type F-1, M-1 and J-1 They will be assigned the interview within an estimated waiting time of three days, according to the Embassy.
Please note that the F-1 visa is for full-time international students pursuing academic studies (university)the M-1 visa is for full-time international students studying vocational training studies and the J-1 visa is a nonimmigrant visa for persons authorized to participate in immigration programs. visitor exchange in the United States.
(Keep reading: These are the requirements to apply for a free visa to the United States in 2024).
How to apply?
You will need to complete the visa application online: DS-160 form, and then print the confirmation page of the application form to take with you to your interview. Don't forget to upload the photo required to complete the form.
Finally, you must make an appointment for your visa interview at the Embassy.
On the other hand, For the J-1 exchange visa you must submit a Form DS-2019Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status (previously known as an IAP-66).
To obtain the J-1 student visa, you must fill out a different form than the F-1 and M-1 visas.
H, L, O, P and Q work visas
Temporary worker visas are for people who wish to enter the US to work for a specific period of time and are not considered permanent or indefinite.
Each of these visas requires the prospective employer to first file a petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). An approved petition is required to apply for a work visa.
In addition, the interview has an estimated time of three days to be scheduled.
Types of work visa:
– H-1B: person in specialized occupation
– H-2A: temporary farm worker
– H-2B: temporary non-agricultural worker
– H-3: special education learner or visitor
-L: intracorporate assignee
– EITHER: individual with extraordinary ability or achievement
– P-1: individual or team athlete, or member of an entertainment group
– P-2: artist or entertainer (individual or group)
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There are different types of work visa for the United States.
What should you take into account to apply for this type of visa?
– Passport valid to travel to the United States.
– Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160 Confirmation Page.
– Receipt of payment of the application fee if you must pay before the interview.
– Upload your photo while completing the DS-160 form online, among other steps.
Note that For business and tourism visas (B1 and B2), the United States Embassy in Colombia has an estimated time of 725 dayswhich translates into almost two years of waiting for the interview.
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