The application process for visa for United States It has been shortening its deadlines after appointments were being scheduled with up to two years of waiting. In the case of a tourist visa, a certain economic solvency is needed to show that your trip to the United States can be paid for.
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Although the United States does not require a specific amount for income, economic solvency must be shown. The first thing is to pay the standard visa fee that It is 160 dollars, around 766,000 Colombian pesos.
In the case of Colombiaor there is another additional cost for any of the visa types, as shown by the government website for information on visa procedures, ‘Travel.state’.
Although bank statements are not generally requested, experts recommend that -if you want to shield yourself from any doubts from the US authorities- the applicant has in your bank account an amount between five and twelve million pesos Colombians, which corresponds to the cost of a trip to the United States.
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However, it is not a mandatory requirement, but it is a ‘plus’ when it comes to obtaining the visa.s brings peace of mind to the consular authorities about your leisure trip. The applicant for the tourist visa must demonstrate that they have the necessary capital or a stable job that guarantees that they will be able to afford their trip.
In the case of minors, students or older adults, you must show that the costs will be assumed by a third that demonstrates that there is sufficient economic solvency for the trip.
The interviewer also will verify that the applicant travels only temporarily and does not intend to stay in the United States for more than the time allowed. The financial information of anyone who wants to apply for the visa must be filled out in the DS-160 application.
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In it you must place the monthly income received, as well as information regarding employment and the workplace where you work. This information will be verified by the authorities.
The information you enter must be consistent with your actual income, and will be used to verify that you have sufficient resources for your trip.
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