Colombia Club

[Mononoke28 135]

Hello, just as a curiosity, why do you need the "Certificado Migratorio del DAS", is this the document in Colombia that states where you have lived in the past 10 years?

It's needed because it shows how many times a person has left and entered the country, even if the person hasn't left Colombia, it'll show this information. This way the embassy will know for sure that no other visas were ever issued for any other country. And if it shows any trips outside of Colombia, then they would know whether the person needs a police certificate for that other country, or whatever the case may be. It's a very useful document for the visa process.

Diana

[ColombianoGringo 0]

Eman, Don't sweat this too much. At the Banco de Credito on Cra 7 and 116, they have a girl who helps you fill out the form. If you have questions, just leave those blank and ask her what to put there. They also have a big diagram on the wall explaining how to fill out the form.

Hi Folks,

The banco de credito is giving me conflicting information. I wonder if someone from the Colombia Club can help with these questions regarding the DS-156 and they are as follows:

1) Question 1 =Number of the passport = red? number on 1st page of passport (starts with 2 letters and 6 numbers) or the passport number on the bio page (banco de credito says no to this)

2) Question 6 -surname include second name.? (Passport has second name while the G-325, I129F and DS-230 do not). Banco de credito says to include full name on passport even though the other forms do not.

3) Question 37 = do I need to fill out question 37 for Husband/wife & son/daughter if the beneficiary does not have any.

4) Do I need to submit this form in english and from the website? The Banco de Credito says to submit it it hand written and in spanish (no barcode created from website).

Thanks for your help!

Edited September 5, 2008 by ColombianoGringo

[HAL 9000 96]

Hello, just as a curiosity, why do you need the "Certificado Migratorio del DAS", is this the document in Colombia that states where you have lived in the past 10 years?

It's needed because it shows how many times a person has left and entered the country, even if the person hasn't left Colombia, it'll show this information. This way the embassy will know for sure that no other visas were ever issued for any other country. And if it shows any trips outside of Colombia, then they would know whether the person needs a police certificate for that other country, or whatever the case may be. It's a very useful document for the visa process.

Diana

Ironically the morons at DAS don't know how to keep track of cedulas. My wife apparently traveled to Panamá, México, Spain, Venezuela, and Perú all from the comfort of Bucaramanga. Even with these silly trips that showed up on the Certificado, it did not pose a problem for her at the interview. Later we cleared up with DAS that they dumped several people's identities into others' records.

[E-Man 0]

Thanks Colombiano Gringo for the reply. It seems like the Bogota embassy spelled the second last name wrong by a few letters on the interview letter used for the medical and entry to the embassy. The first name, middle name, first last name and the BGT#XXXXXXXX, and address are correct. Moreover, when we submitted the $131 (with the DS-156) from the Banco de Credito we submitted it with the correct name from the passport. Does anyone know what do in this case? Do we just bring the letter to the embassy on the interview date and there should be no problems? Thanks for your help as always.

[ColombianoGringo 0]

I wouldn't worry too much. Just be upfront about the error and explain it to them. I am not sure how they handle mispellings, but we had a problem with an incorrect wedding date on our marriage certificate and the embassy didn't even blink about it.

We were married on a Monday that was a national holiday in Colombia. The notario in San Andres put the next day a as the wedding day and refused to change it. Per USCIS advice, we put the correct date on all our forms. I added an adendum to my packets explaining the situation and it never caused any problems at USCIS or the embassy.

[parkpapa 0]

This may be a bit off topic, and I apologize in advance, but does anyone have any experience with family visiting the US? My question is about a tourist visa. My wife's mom got her tourist visa in August and is now visiting friends in Florida. Her friends are trying to convince her to stay until December, but when she entered the US, she told the immigration officer that she was only visiting until October 8. If I understand correctly, a tourist visa allows you to stay in the country for up to 90 days at a time. The question is, will she have a problem if she stays past October 8??? She will still be under the 90 day limit.

Thanks for any help..... or please direct me toward a good source of information if you can.

[HAL 9000 96]

This may be a bit off topic, and I apologize in advance, but does anyone have any experience with family visiting the US? My question is about a tourist visa. My wife's mom got her tourist visa in August and is now visiting friends in Florida. Her friends are trying to convince her to stay until December, but when she entered the US, she told the immigration officer that she was only visiting until October 8. If I understand correctly, a tourist visa allows you to stay in the country for up to 90 days at a time. The question is, will she have a problem if she stays past October 8??? She will still be under the 90 day limit.

Thanks for any help..... or please direct me toward a good source of information if you can.

Hey buddy.

As long as she stays legal within the visit time limit of the B visa... all will be good. She'd just have to pay the change fees on the airline to get back home before the visa's visit length expires.

[Mononoke28 135]

Did the POE officers give her a date she has to leave the US by? I'm sure they did. As long as she is true to this date, she shouldn't have any problems.

Diana

[Corey3368 3]

have her check the date of the stamp in her passport. Often a stamp for 6 months is given.

Edited September 10, 2008 by Corey3368

[parkpapa 0]

have her check the date of the stamp in her passport. Often a stamp for 6 months is given.

Thanks guys. She arrived at the end of August. When the immigration officer asked how long she would be here, she was confused by the question (and by being in a strange country). She kind of stumbled around for a date, so finally the officer said, "Okay, let's just put October 8 on here."

From what I was able to find on the Dept. of State site and the USCIS site, she has to leave by that date or be subject to deportation and loss of her visa. She can ask for an extension of her stay.....as long as she fills out the proper form and gives them $300.00. Then she can also be denied. I just sent her some advice that she needs to leave by the date stated and then she can come back later.... and give a later date to return.

[HAL 9000 96]

have her check the date of the stamp in her passport. Often a stamp for 6 months is given.

Thanks guys. She arrived at the end of August. When the immigration officer asked how long she would be here, she was confused by the question (and by being in a strange country). She kind of stumbled around for a date, so finally the officer said, "Okay, let's just put October 8 on here."

From what I was able to find on the Dept. of State site and the USCIS site, she has to leave by that date or be subject to deportation and loss of her visa. She can ask for an extension of her stay.....as long as she fills out the proper form and gives them $300.00. Then she can also be denied. I just sent her some advice that she needs to leave by the date stated and then she can come back later.... and give a later date to return.

That sounds like a wise thing to do... I think the combination of the extension fee, plus the airline fees and fare adjustment would end up being more expensive than the price of a new plane ticket anyway.

And she doesn't risk it with a denial of extension. Next time tell her to book the return flight up to the 90 day mark... you don't want her to be around for a full 6 months do ya Charles? J/K. Anyway... USCIS can flag her if she ends up spending too much time in the states on a B visa.

[Mononoke28 135]

Yeah, the best thing to do is for her to leave the US before 10/08 so she doesn't get in trouble. Not only that but if for some reason your wife or anybody else petitions her, she may be subject to a 10 year ban.

Diana

[USbride 0]

Speaking of all this mother stuff, I have a question.

My fiance's mother has been in the states a lot during the past year. I'm not sure if she has ever overstayed her visa, but I do know she went to Mexico and had trouble getting back. My fiance on the other hand has never been to the US and was even denied a tourist visa earlier this year.

My question is, will his mother's stays have an effect on his fiance visa? I didn't think so before, but since you said USCIS tracks these things, and I had to put on the paperwork who his mother is, I'm kind of worried now.

To add to the complication, his brother is married to a US citizen as well (we all met around the same time).

[HAL 9000 96]

Speaking of all this mother stuff, I have a question.

My fiance's mother has been in the states a lot during the past year. I'm not sure if she has ever overstayed her visa, but I do know she went to Mexico and had trouble getting back. My fiance on the other hand has never been to the US and was even denied a tourist visa earlier this year.

My question is, will his mother's stays have an effect on his fiance visa? I didn't think so before, but since you said USCIS tracks these things, and I had to put on the paperwork who his mother is, I'm kind of worried now.

To add to the complication, his brother is married to a US citizen as well (we all met around the same time).

OK... that is one of those things that you need to be certain of. Technically, your fiancee's beneficiary status will NOT be affected by his mom's visa status. If asked about it at the interview, then honesty is the best bet but since there is a slight degree of lack of knowledge, and it doesn't involve your fiancee per se, it should not be any problem at all.

Your future cuñado's case has nothing to do or influence your fiancee's case.

[Mononoke28 135]

I agree with mavi. He needs to be honest about everything they ask but in all reality, it won't have anything to do with his K1 visa. Now, if she overstayed her visa at any point and he files a petition for her in the future, it will affect her visa process for sure.

Diana