Embassy of the United States Bogotá, Colombia

A-1

A-2

Head of State or Government, Ambassador, public minister, career diplomatic or consular officer assigned to the United States, and members of immediate family

Foreign government officials on official business or employees of diplomatic or consular missions in the United States, and members of immediate family

• A diplomatic note from the sending government that explains the purpose of travel.

A-3

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• A valid contract (For more information on specific contract requirements please visit the A-3 page
• Note Verbale from the Foreign Ministry, Chief of Transportation Section of the United Nations, or the appropriate department in other international organizations, confirming the employment status of the employer.
• Copy of employer’s valid U.S. visa or evidence of the employer’s U.S. visa status.
• A signed form (PDF 139kb)saying that the applicant has read and understood the Rights and Protections pamphlet (PDF 252kb) (Both the signature form and the pamphlet are available for download by clicking the links above.)

B-1

• A valid contract (For more information on specific contract requirements please visit the B-1 page)
• Evidence of the employer’s ability to pay the required salary and benefits as indicated in the employment contract.
• Copy of employer’s valid U.S. visa or evidence of the employer’s U.S. visa status.
• A signed form (PDF 139kb)saying that the applicant has read and understood the Rights and Protections pamphlet (PDF 252kb)(Both the signature form and the pamphlet are available for download by clicking the links above.)

B-1/B-2

C-1

C-1/D

• A letter or contract from your employer.
• Current and previous crew member books, if applicable.

C-3

E-1

E-2

Treaty trader, spouse and children

Treaty investor, spouse and children

• Completed Form DS-156E (PDF 587kb) 
• All documentary or other evidence necessary to demonstrate that the applicant meets the requirements for Treaty Trader or Treaty Investor status under 9 FAM 41.51. (PDF 242kb)(For more information see our E-1 page) 

F-1

F-2

Student (academic or language training program)

Spouse or child of F-1

G-1

G-2

G-4

G-5

• A valid contract (For more information on specific contract requirements please visit the G-5 page)
• Note Verbale from the Foreign Ministry confirming the employment status of the employer.
• Copy of employer’s valid U.S. visa or evidence of the employer’s U.S. visa status.
• A signed form (PDF 139kb)saying that the applicant has read and understood the Rights and Protections pamphlet (PDf 252kb)(Both the signature form and the pamphlet are available for download by clicking the links above.)

H1-B

H2-A

H2-B

H-3

H-4

Temporary worker in a specialty occupation

Temporary worker performing agricultural services unavailable in the United States

Temporary worker performing non-agricultural services unavailable in the United States

Industrial trainee

Dependent of H1, H2 or H3

• An original Form I-797 approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security.
  A photocopy of the approved Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker). 
• Evidence of your current employment, such as pay stubs, an employment letter, or work contract, and evidence of your educational background.
• A signed form (PDF 139kb) saying that the applicant has read and understood the Rights and Protections pamphlet (PDF 252kb)(Both the signature form and the pamphlet are available for download by clicking the links above.)

I

J-1

J-2

Exchange visitor

Dependent of J-1

• A Form DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status) provided to you by your program sponsor.  (For more information please visit the J-1 page)
• A signed form (PDF 139kb)saying that the applicant has read and understood the Rights and Protections pamphlet (PDF 252kb) 

K

Applicants should go the following Web page in order to fill out the DS-156 EVAF form: http://evisaforms.state.gov/

L-1

L-2

Dependent of L-1

• An original Form I-797 approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security.
• A photocopy of the approved Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker).
• Evidence of your current employment, such as pay stubs, an employment letter, or work contract, and evidence of your educational background.
• Evidence of the existence of the Colombian and American companies (for example, tax documents, bank statements, articles of incorporation, Chamber of Commerce registrations, receipts for the purchase and sale of goods and services).

M-1

M-2

Vocational student

Dependent of M-1

• Form I-20M-N [Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status for Vocational Students].
• Transcripts and diplomas from any previous institutions attended.
• Scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, etc.
• Financial evidence that shows you and/or your sponsors have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study.

O-1

O-2

O-3

Aliens with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

Aliens accompanying and assisting O-1 in a professional capacity

Dependent of O-1 or O-2

• An original Form I-797 approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security.
• A photocopy of the approved Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker). Evidence of the work that qualifies you for the visa (for example, newspaper articles, medals or badges from competitions or events, photos from events, books or articles published).

P-1

P-3

P-4

Athletes and entertainers for a specific competition or performance

Artists and entertainers performing under a program that is culturally unique

Dependent of P-1 or P-3

• An original Form I-797 approved by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security.
• Evidence of the work that qualifies you for the visa (for example, newspaper articles, medals or badges from competitions or events, photos from events, books or articles published).
• Evidence of your current employment, such as pay stubs, an employment letter, or work contract, and evidence of your educational background, such as a copy of your diploma.

R-1

R-2

Religious worker

Dependent of R-1

• Under current regulations regarding R visas, the sponsoring religious organization in the United States must first file a Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) with USCIS in the United States for all persons seeking an R-1.
• Please see our R-1 page for more information.

S Visa

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Qualified Witnesses or Informants who assist US Law Enforcement

Approved Form I-797

T Visa

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Qualified Victims of Human Trafficking

Approved Form I-797

U Visa

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Qualified Victims of Certain Crimes

Approved Form I-797