Investor visa problems

Morning all

I posted this on another thread but was afraid it might have been missed...

"Any help on this would be so appreciated -

I own a property worth more than $100k, purchased in Feb 2006. I knew nothing of any forms to complete, however have since discovered (after a couple of visits to Banco de la Republica) that form 5 and not form 4 was completed. This, according to the bank, is irreversible and appears to end my hopes of obtaining an investor visa.

I cant believe that something so small as the completion of the wrong form scuppers my chances so I am desperate for help...

Thanks in advance"

I fear I may have to go down the lawyer route - does anyone know of a good immigration lawyer?

Thanks

By jazzmonkey on Jun 13, 2007, 07:49 in Visa & paperwork.

Ctg Bound says on Jun 13, 2007, 10:39:

jazzmonkey You only have a certain period of time to register the forms, I think its 3 months.

You haven't told the board which City, which may help with recomendations?

lawyer CO says on Jun 13, 2007, 12:29:

fixing the problem In law everything can be fixed.

In your case, the change of the forms can be made between the next 3 months but after that time, the change has to be made through a procedure in the republic`s bank( not the commercial bank) and some fines can be imposed ( according to the facts).

What`s the guarantee to correct the problem?

1.Avoid more penalties because of the time
2. Obtain the paper for the investor visa.
3. legalize the money

Esteban Rada
colombian lawyer
email: lawyerscolombia at yahoo.com

jazzmonkey says on Jun 19, 2007, 03:01:

Thanks for the replies
Ctg Thanks for the replies

Ctg Bound - the house was purchased in Santa Marta through bancolombia and an estate agent...

Esteban - it is good to hear that there is a possibility that the form can be "fixed", I did visit banco de la republica twice but they didnt mention a fine at the time. I am very keen to meet somebody who knows about the legal side, as mentioned previously I am likely to hire a lawyer - is this something that you have experience in, and if not, do you know of a lawyer who does? What initial information might you need?

Does the board have any recommendations for immigration lawyers?

Many thanks again

aracne says on Sep 18, 2007, 08:48:

Jazzmonkey, to proceed with the legalization of an investment and obtain the certification for that investment are two different things. So far you must proceed with the legalization before the Bank of the Republic through the correct form; along with it you can ask from the Bank the certification of that investment. They have all the records of bank transactions and will only check your information with the one they have about the amount and date of the wire transfer. Once you have the certification you can apply for the investor's visa (which I assume is your intention).

Actually it would have been a good idea to go to a lawyer before you make the purchase; for now you can proceed with the help of either a lawyer or an accountant (I think the last one would be better).