This document outlines the 6 steps to obtain a United States visa: 1. Select the appropriate visa type whether for pleasure, business, study, exchange programs, work, or investment. 2. Fill out the online DS-160 form in English or Spanish and print the confirmation sheet. 3. Determine if a visa interview is required by entering your information in the online system. 4. Schedule an appointment with the Visa Application Center (CAS) through the Visa Information Service (CSC) and select DHL to send your passport. 5. Attend your scheduled appointment at the CAS with your valid passport and DS-160 confirmation sheet to have your photo and fingerprints taken. 6

1. OBTAINING THE VISA FOR
UNITED STATES
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2. STEP 1: SELECT YOUR TYPE OF VISA
Muchas personas visitan los Estados Unidos por placer o negocios
con visa B1/B2, sin embargo existen muchos tipos diferentes de
visa para estudio, programas de intercambio, trabajo e inversión en
dicho país.

3. STEP 2: FILL OUT THE FORM DS-160
This form is available online in English
with a translation into Spanish. Once
filled print the "Confirmation Sheet"
for the barcode.

4. STEP 3: CANCEL THE RIGHTS AND VISA APPLICATION
APPOINTMENT AGENDE (IF NEEDED).
Enter, create an account and follow the instructions Not everyone requires
interview, the system will determine if you require an interview or not
(check the section Waiver interview.

5. STEP 4: SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS TO ATTEND SERVICE
CENTER APPLICANT (CAS)
Through the Visa Information Service (CSC). Similarly you should
choose the DHL for sending your passport.

6. STEP 5: ARISE IN THE SPOTLIGHT THE APPLICANT (CAS)
La fecha y hora de su cita, para la toma de fotografía y huellas. Los
solicitantes de visa deberán presentar su pasaporte vigente y la hoja de
confirmación DS-160.

7. STEP 6: SUBMISSION OF VISA
Report to the Immigrant Visa Unit of the US Embassy in Bogota
on the date and time of your appointment.
Collect your passport with visa at the DHL office or the CAS you
selected