This document provides information on the different types of visas available for travel to the United States and the process for applying for a student (F or M) visa. There are various nonimmigrant visa categories for purposes like tourism, business, study, work, and diplomatic relations. The application process involves selecting a visa type, completing an online form, paying any fees, providing supporting documents, giving biometrics, and having an interview if required. For a student visa, applicants must show acceptance to a school, sufficient funds, intent to depart after study completion, and English proficiency.
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1. HOW TO GET A VISA for usa
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2. TYPES OF VISA
Turismo y Negocios (B1/B2)
Estudio en los Estados Unidos (F & M)
Programas de Intercambio Au Pairs, Trabajo de Verano,
Profesores Biling端es, etc. (J)
Trabajadores Temporales (H, L, O, P)
Trabajadores Religiosos (R)
Empleados Dom辿sticos (B1, A-3, G-5)
Miembros de Tripulaci坦n (C1,D)
Inversionistas (E1, E2)
Prensa y Medios de Comunicaci坦n (I)
Diplom叩ticos y Oficiales (A, G, C-3)
Tr叩fico de Personas y Victimas de Cr鱈menes (S,T,&U)
3. VISA FOR STUDIES
Applicants who wish to study in the United States should apply for an F or M visa. An
applicant who wants to study in an academic program, such as at a university or intensive
English language institute, must apply for an F visa. An applicant who wants to study in a
vocational or nonacademic program, such as a culinary institute or flight training, must
apply for an M visa.
4. An applicant must demonstrate the following:
Acceptance at a school
Possession of sufficient funds to pursue the proposed course of study
Preparation for the course of study
Intention to leave the United States upon completion of the course of study
Unless coming to participate exclusively in an English language program,
sufficient knowledge of the English language to undertake the course of
study
REQUIREMENTS
8. steps
STEP 1: Select visa type. Many people visit the U.S. for business or pleasure on B1/B2
visas but there are many different types of visas for study, exchange programs,
employment, and investment in the U.S. Please review our Visa Categories page for more
information. We suggest that all applicants apply well in advance of planned travel to
ensure there is enough time for visa processing.
STEP 2: Complete DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa Application form. This form is available
online in English with Spanish translation. Print out the Confirmation Page with the
barcode after filling out the application. See our TIPS for the DS-160 if you need
additional help
9. STEP 3: Pay the non-refundable application fee and schedule appointment (if
required). Note that not everyone requires an interview (see section on Interview
Waivers). Use the online system to determine if an interview is required.
STEP 4: Schedule appointment for biometrics to be taken at the Applicant Service Center (ASC) in
Bogota or Medellin (if applicable - see below). Appointments are scheduled through the Visa
Information Service. You will choose your passport pick-up location through this site. Save this
information for Step 4 and 5.
10. STEP 5: Attend your Applicant Service Center (ASC) appointment in Bogota or Medellin
(if applicable). During this appointment, your biometric information will be
collected. Applicants should present their current passport and DS-160 confirmation page.
STEP 6: Appear at U.S. Embassy in Bogota for your interview. Appear on the date/time of
your visa interview appointment.
STEP 7: Pick up passport with visa at your local DHL office or the Applicant Service
Center (ASC). Pick up passport at selected site chosen in Step 3. Note: If you need to
reschedule your appointment or change your pick-up location, contact the Visa Information
Service directly. There is no need to contact the Embassy.