US Embassy in Colombia (Merged)

[MikeyGT 0]

I just read online that due to the President of Colombia refusing deportation flights from the US. The US has ordered to shut down the Visa department in Bogota effective January 27. Can anyone please confirm? And can anyone please advise? I'm extremely worried. I received my NOA2 December 26 and we're currently awaiting documents to be received at the embassy to schedule our appointment. Thank you

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[Crazy Cat 42,254]

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[Frankjavir 55]

WARNING: Many news outlets reported today, 01/26/2025 that the Bogota Embassy Visa department is closed indefinitely for Colombian nationals due to retaliatory measures against president Petro's decision to deny entry to military deportation flights. CONTACT EMBASSY FIRST IF YOU PLAN TO GO.

[Crazy Cat 42,254]

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[JeanneAdil 6,638]

1st 

1 hour ago — President Gustavo Petro said Colombia would welcome home deported migrants on civilian planes, saying they should be treated with dignity ../ he did not like them deported on military planes and refused them

 

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/05/colombia-cancels-us-deportation-flights-mistreatment-migrants

he does not like these persons treated as criminals but he responded to these deportations in May 2023 also so there should not be a panic

embassy did not close then

 

if US would, perhaps close the embassy ,  you would interview in another country 

 

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[Boiler 46,086]

Sounds like Trump is calling his bluff, makes you wonder why they do not send their own planes to help their Citizens return home?

[JeanneAdil 6,638]

that was reported by a Columbian reported

 

In response to President Petro’s refusal to accept two deportation flights, which he had previously approved at the highest instances of government, the US Embassy in Colombia will close its visa section starting January 27. Additional retaliatory measures will follow,” the journalist tweeted.

While no official confirmation has been issued by the US State Department, the visa suspension marks a significant blow to bilateral relations.

 

the embassy site will put that info on its list of alerts if it happens and then believe it

and with Trump it could happen as he is anti so many of immigration policies 

[Crazy Cat 42,254]

 

 

15 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Sounds like Trump is calling his bluff, makes you wonder why they do not send their own planes to help their Citizens return home?

 

Trump isn't playing around.  The Colombian President just volunteered to be the example Trump needed. 

Edited Sunday at 07:51 PM by Crazy Cat

[sagatarius twings 0]

hello everyone

does anyone have any news or information regarding what effect the recent news of the embassy in bogota stopping visas for colombians will have on 

my wifes I-130 application that is still pending approval. ??  any help would be appreciated thanks

[Boiler 46,086]

I doubt this will be an issue for very long.

[Legal Alien 136]

JUST IN: Trump FIGHTS BACK Against Colombia Blocking Illegal Alien Flights – Announces 50% Tariffs, Travel Ban, Visa Revocations, Sanctions, and Enhanced Border Inspection of Colombians and Their Cargo

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/breaking-trump-retaliates-against-colombia-blocking-illegal-alien/

[Boiler 46,086]

There is a rumour that the Presidential Plane is being sent to take them home.

Edited Sunday at 08:45 PM by Boiler

[Legal Alien 136]

UPDATE: Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro Caves to Trump’s Strategic Pressure — Orders Plane to Scoop Up Deportees in a Desperate Bid to Save Face

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/update-colombias-president-gustavo-petro-caves-trumps-pressure/

[Boiler 46,086]