i have a friend who lives in colombia, south america and she wants to visit me in the US. what do we do?
My friend is a student at the university in colombia, south america. when her term is finished she wants to visit here for a few months, but she says i have to write a letter of invitation to her and i have to go through an investigation with an embassy or something. we don't really understand. please help.
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Here's the scoop. Colombians are required to have a Visa to travel here. That would take time and can be hard to get. Americans can visit there as a tourist on their passports. So you can go there. I know of a 3rd option. You may both visit Panama on your passports. As of 4 years ago Colombians no longer need visas to travel and tour there.
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just google it. "US travel from Colombia"...or tell her to check on a "Student Visa". I think that this is the easiest. good luck
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She will have to apply for a B-2 visa...starting with the page below and following all instructions there. You may write a letter for her to submit with her application. You need to give your name, address, contact info, and state that you will provide housing and meet all your friends financial needs while she is in the states. she will submit your letter with her application. However, often , that letter actually means nothing. The BIG thing the visa officer at her interview will look for is that she has compelling reasons to return to her home when her approved time in the u.S. is up. This is very hard for a young university student to do. They will be looking for proof that she has a home of her own, a business, a large amount of money in the bank. They ALWAYS presume that the person applying for a tourist visa id going to violate that visa and stay in the U.S. They clearly state that on the visa application site. It happens so often, that it is therfore almost impossible for a young person from Latin America to get a visa to the U.S....even with a sponsor. If she happens to be from a very wealthy family and still lives with them, she may have a chance.
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I wouldn't get involved. Its very difficult and you could face problems if she decides to stay here permanently.
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Elizabeth: first you need to know is the US government trough they embassy in Colombia is who decide who is come and who is not. The process for a Colombian obtain the visa is the follow: make the appointment in the Us embassy in Bogota and pay the fee for,this just allow to you friend can see the INS officer , from there , they will see and check different things like what she do in Colombia,income,if she have warnings on US, and other aspects, basic they look for she don't come to stay here as Illegal. Is a different types of visa: tourist,business,work,fiance,training and others and each one have conditions,requirements and benefices on each category and any one is only approval by the Embassy,is weird but some times you have every thing to come here and they denied you and other times just give you the visa just with out ask nothing, the document you friend ask is probably 2 letters: one is a just plain invitation where you wrote you are invite this friend because....... the second one is a legal form call I134 I believe, and is affidavit where you make you self responsible for you friend housing and boring for specific times days , you will found the form in the INS web site, but even you send this letter is not guaranty of she is going to get her visa. I suggest she toke the chance and see if the luck is with her and go to the embassy and follow the process, the second option you fly to Colombia and in that case the only risk is you wanna stay there since is so beautifully, and the third option will be meet in some other country probable like Panama where you don't need visa and she just pay $5 for her visa ( she buy the permit in the panama airport at the customs) or maybe costa rica but in that case she need to get visa.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Which town in Colombia is best to learn a language?
Which town in Colombia is best to learn a language?
I am returning to Colombia, which I visited on my gap year four years ago, in order to take a place up on a language course, hopefully live with a family, and finally learn Spanish, which I've always wanted to do. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on which town is best. I liked Cali, Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena, all for different reasons. I would love to go to a young, vibrant town, good for student life, where I can meet lots of fun people and have a lot to do, but also a place whose universities/colleges/language schools have an excellent reputation. Any advice would be most appreciated! is Spanish in Cali a lot more difficult to understand than in Bogota then?
Other - Latin America - 8 Answers
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I think you can travel to Cali, which is towards the north of Colombia. It's remarkably beautiful and different from most other Colombian cities. Cali, surrounded by mountains, rainforests and of course the increasing rate in its infrastrctural developments. You've got Salsa, friends and of course a remarkable mixture of both Spanish and Indian (Amerindian) descendants living together in one city. As for Bogota, which is the capital of Colombia, is a lively city but the crime rate is very high. Even though that recent reports say that crime may have reduced, viloent protests in the capital do occur occassionally. You can therefore, cosider Cali as a substitute option. Your studies on Colombia and its history would also be highlighted during you're visit in Colombia for Spanish language studies.
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Colombia has beautiful cities, but keep in mind that what you're looking for is a place to learn spanish. I'd suggest the capital ,of course, Bogota.
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Go to Bogota, you will find all of that, plus the Spanish accent in Bogota is very neutral, easier to understand than the other cities you mentioned. Bogota also has some of the best Universities.
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I would say bogota because it has the clearest spanish. It also has the best culture and nightlife.
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I agree with nmaria, Bogota for having the best universities. (People have nicknamed our capital the Athens of South America for that simple fact mentioned).
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I would go to Cali. It is minutes away from cold weather, has an amazing weather all day and not to mention the 5pm breeze it is famous for! People in Cali are much nicer to strangers than people in Bogota, maybe it;s the cold... lol. Besides, there are the same language schools basically, but less people will talk to you in english in Cali which helps you learn faster... and if you feel like going home you can always stop by Martyn's, a bar owned by an american (John Martyn) with american music and drinks which will make you feel at home!
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Well...Bogota, Medellin and Cali are consider the best...but, the best for what you are looking for is Cali. Salsa and everything is over there. Cali is also consider the youngest city, and it has many places to pass a good time, Universities are good in cali, specially UNIVALLE. it's one of the best in Latin america and you always find things to do in Cali. Medellin is kind of the same thing. Bogota too, the difference is that bogota is colder, but it's a big metropolis like new york city or LA...good luck
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The best is Bogota
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I am returning to Colombia, which I visited on my gap year four years ago, in order to take a place up on a language course, hopefully live with a family, and finally learn Spanish, which I've always wanted to do. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on which town is best. I liked Cali, Bogota, Medellin and Cartagena, all for different reasons. I would love to go to a young, vibrant town, good for student life, where I can meet lots of fun people and have a lot to do, but also a place whose universities/colleges/language schools have an excellent reputation. Any advice would be most appreciated! is Spanish in Cali a lot more difficult to understand than in Bogota then?
Other - Latin America - 8 Answers
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I think you can travel to Cali, which is towards the north of Colombia. It's remarkably beautiful and different from most other Colombian cities. Cali, surrounded by mountains, rainforests and of course the increasing rate in its infrastrctural developments. You've got Salsa, friends and of course a remarkable mixture of both Spanish and Indian (Amerindian) descendants living together in one city. As for Bogota, which is the capital of Colombia, is a lively city but the crime rate is very high. Even though that recent reports say that crime may have reduced, viloent protests in the capital do occur occassionally. You can therefore, cosider Cali as a substitute option. Your studies on Colombia and its history would also be highlighted during you're visit in Colombia for Spanish language studies.
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Colombia has beautiful cities, but keep in mind that what you're looking for is a place to learn spanish. I'd suggest the capital ,of course, Bogota.
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Go to Bogota, you will find all of that, plus the Spanish accent in Bogota is very neutral, easier to understand than the other cities you mentioned. Bogota also has some of the best Universities.
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I would say bogota because it has the clearest spanish. It also has the best culture and nightlife.
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I agree with nmaria, Bogota for having the best universities. (People have nicknamed our capital the Athens of South America for that simple fact mentioned).
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I would go to Cali. It is minutes away from cold weather, has an amazing weather all day and not to mention the 5pm breeze it is famous for! People in Cali are much nicer to strangers than people in Bogota, maybe it;s the cold... lol. Besides, there are the same language schools basically, but less people will talk to you in english in Cali which helps you learn faster... and if you feel like going home you can always stop by Martyn's, a bar owned by an american (John Martyn) with american music and drinks which will make you feel at home!
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Well...Bogota, Medellin and Cali are consider the best...but, the best for what you are looking for is Cali. Salsa and everything is over there. Cali is also consider the youngest city, and it has many places to pass a good time, Universities are good in cali, specially UNIVALLE. it's one of the best in Latin america and you always find things to do in Cali. Medellin is kind of the same thing. Bogota too, the difference is that bogota is colder, but it's a big metropolis like new york city or LA...good luck
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The best is Bogota
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
How to change a work visa to a student visa in US?
How to change a work visa to a student visa in US?
I am currently working in the US for a family. I already extended once and I am scheduled to go back at the end of the year. I would like to change my visa from a work visa to student visa so I can finish studying here and keep working for the family here, they want me to stay with them. I was wondering how long the process took and how I would do it. I already have a degree in English and French from a college back home in Colombia.
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you'd first have to apply and be accepted at a US university or college. they would have to issue you an I-20 student form and register you in the SEVIS student database. at that point, you would need to file an I-539 with USCIS to change status. if it's approved, you could remain in the US in student status, but if you left the US and wanted to return, you'd have to apply for a student visa back home before you could come back. you can find the form at www.uscis.gov in the forms section. I think the filing fee is $300.
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I am currently working in the US for a family. I already extended once and I am scheduled to go back at the end of the year. I would like to change my visa from a work visa to student visa so I can finish studying here and keep working for the family here, they want me to stay with them. I was wondering how long the process took and how I would do it. I already have a degree in English and French from a college back home in Colombia.
Immigration - 1 Answers
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you'd first have to apply and be accepted at a US university or college. they would have to issue you an I-20 student form and register you in the SEVIS student database. at that point, you would need to file an I-539 with USCIS to change status. if it's approved, you could remain in the US in student status, but if you left the US and wanted to return, you'd have to apply for a student visa back home before you could come back. you can find the form at www.uscis.gov in the forms section. I think the filing fee is $300.
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
ESL teach at a University in Colombia and I need help with ideas of how to teach phonetics to Spanish speakers
ESL teach at a University in Colombia and I need help with ideas of how to teach phonetics to Spanish speakers
I am a Canadian teacher and I am teaching at a University in Colombia, my students are very frustrated with the English language at the moment, as they believe everything is pronounced completely differently from how it is spelt. I would like to teach them phonetics and though I have experience explaining phonetics to children, does anyone have an idea as to the best way to begin with university students?
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I suggest books and cassette tapes or Cd's for Spanish speaking people who are studying English.
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Hi. I teach community ESL to adult Spanish speakers in San Francisco and my curriculum is very flexible. Therefore I use Dr. Seuss books like Hop on Pop and Green Eggs and Ham to teach reading. Many but not all Dr. Seuss books were written specifically for teaching phonetics, so the words are chosen for this purpose. Be careful in choosing the right book - some are more useful than others. My students also love the books because they are fun and silly.
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spelt?? Anyways, I've had success in working with mirrors and minimal pairs. Sometimes it's the placement of articulation (tongue, teeth, lips, palate, etc) that throws ELLs off. Don't work it to the point of frustration, though. Come up with a few patterned examples (ie., bill, will, fulfill, until, pill, ill / bell, well, fell, tell, relevant, telephone, elephant...).
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
is any cheap, very cheap way to get a student visa in canada, i am from colombia?
is any cheap, very cheap way to get a student visa in canada, i am from colombia?
i am from colombia, i speak english-spanish, currently i am living in Colombia i want to move to canada using student visa, maybe i will get some french lessons in quebeq. ok my point: i am looking for a very cheap school, becasue y have to pay tickets, house and school, plus visa papers. do you know any? any info is great. thank you and have a nice day thank you
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You may be allowed to work in Canada if you meet one of the following requirements: You want to work as a graduate assistant; Your employment is part of a course of study, such as a work term during the year, as in cooperative programs; You want to work on campus; or You want to work after graduation in a study-related job for up to one year So you must try to find out work there rather than finding a cheap way to go there.
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i am from colombia, i speak english-spanish, currently i am living in Colombia i want to move to canada using student visa, maybe i will get some french lessons in quebeq. ok my point: i am looking for a very cheap school, becasue y have to pay tickets, house and school, plus visa papers. do you know any? any info is great. thank you and have a nice day thank you
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You may be allowed to work in Canada if you meet one of the following requirements: You want to work as a graduate assistant; Your employment is part of a course of study, such as a work term during the year, as in cooperative programs; You want to work on campus; or You want to work after graduation in a study-related job for up to one year So you must try to find out work there rather than finding a cheap way to go there.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
They put me in the wrong grade ( i'm a foreign student from colombia) what can i do?
They put me in the wrong grade ( i'm a foreign student from colombia) what can i do?
I came to Miami from Colombia and over there there are 11 grades (12 actually since "transition" is like first grade) i has in 9th so they were supposed to put me in 10th (i was seeing all the things 10 graders are learning now i was even a little more advanced) but they put me as if i was a freshmen because i didn't have the credits and apparently in florida there is no law that says you could do an equivalence and put you in a grade your "not" in so basically they said if i was in 9th they'll put me in 9th (not giving a crap of how the colombian system works) I need to be in TENTH grade WHAT CAN I DO (i studied in miami before in 6 & 7th grade but i left to colombia) please help PS: someone said that theres an office that does the equivalence of the credits for foreign students?????
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Go to the high school office and tell them you need to speak with someone about your graduation requirements and credit -- that person will probably be the guidance counselor assigned to you. They can help you figure out transfer credit from your time in Colombia, or if you can move into the appropriate classes. The important thing is to make them want to help you -- don't attack them for making a mistake, just let them know what you need and ask how you can make it happen. Good luck!
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A mi me hicieron lo mismo hace varios años, se suponÃa que tenia que entrar a segundo pero entré a primero y me atrasaron un año mi vida. Creen que la educación Colombiana es peor pero ni ellos mismos se miran. No se que puedas hacer
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
Student Visa from Colombia to USA?
Student Visa from Colombia to USA?
My boyfriend wants to travel here to the USA from Colombia, South America to take English classes next year. We were wondering how long it takes to get a student Visa from there to here? Also what are the steps he needs to take to get over successfully with a student Visa?
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go to this website. www.nomenglobal.com They have all the steps. Also, email chris.padilla@nomenglobal.com Hes great with VISA questions.
Student Visa from Colombia to USA?
My boyfriend wants to travel here to the USA from Colombia, South America to take English classes next year. We were wondering how long it takes to get a student Visa from there to here? Also what are the steps he needs to take to get over successfully with a student Visa?
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go to this website. www.nomenglobal.com They have all the steps. Also, email chris.padilla@nomenglobal.com Hes great with VISA questions.
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