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Quick I'm going to DAS to get forums for my new Job what do I need?

I'm going in about an hour (1:30) so answer soon.

Is there a fee? I've only got about 45000 on me.

I have the contract of employement, my cedula E and my passport with marriage visa or whatever it's called.

I was told I have a month to do this, then they send me forms to take the MRE. I'm on the last week of that window.

Thanks - I haven't been posting much because my whole day is working in front of a computer now.

By Chriscan on Sep 22, 2009, 10:36 in Friendly Talkzone.

dguittar says on Sep 22, 2009, 12:06:

Rule 1 - Don't Panic
Gather up all of your information and put on your best attitude. Good Luck!

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Chriscan (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 22, 2009, 12:31:

All I have to say is ask 10 das agents the same question and you get 11 answers.

Beam me up Scotty; No intelligent life here.

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Miguel_Clavo says on Sep 22, 2009, 12:41:

the guy with two answers was a politico, ritght?

RVW orderded me to remove my tagline congratulating the PBH Mods New Golden Boys. Lame.

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justanothergringo says on Sep 22, 2009, 12:54:

Why don't you ask the guys that are paying you 600.000 per month to work 60 hours per week for some help? Seems kinda obvious to me.

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Philly says on Sep 22, 2009, 13:53:

I never went to DAS to get any papers. I think you are starting off wrong. You only go to DAS after you get your Visa to obtain your cedular.

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Chriscan (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 22, 2009, 19:50:

pretty bitter there - That was the first offer. I don't think they ever meant to work me more than 45 hours a week though I didn't talk to them for a couple of weeks after asking for more $ - maybe they cut a day off my week too. The pay isn't great but at least I'm not teaching.

Yes, the DAS agent that told me that I had to go to DAS first had it all wrong. I already have a cedula - just have to change the profession.

Beam me up Scotty; No intelligent life here.

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vicshere says on Sep 23, 2009, 05:05:

MRE MRE MRE

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adrienne79 says on Sep 23, 2009, 07:30:

Yep and you need more papers than it sounds like you have. You will need:

1) Certificado de Proporcionalidad
2) the contract
3) a letter from your employer explaining you are qualified for the position
4) a commercial certifcate

You won´t need number 1 if your place of employement is a public-gov´t institution.
You will also need more pictures, copies of your passport pages, another application, etc.
Take the following along with your current visa to the MRE in Bogota or a consulate and have the change made there. Then report to DAS within 15 days.

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adrienne79 says on Sep 23, 2009, 07:32:

oh and also you mention it isn´t for teaching. In that case you might need diploma copies that have been apostilled and translated. Depends on the job

and there is no fee for the change, unless that rule has changed recently.

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Philly says on Sep 23, 2009, 10:25:

I do not understand your statement, "The pay isn't great but at least I'm not teaching" teachers make a hell of a lot more and work less hours. Maybe you should rethink your job situation.

Just my 2 cents

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Chriscan (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 23, 2009, 11:48:

My entire family are teachers and they tell me how hard the first year is. I didn't mean disrespect to teachers - quite the contrary. I could make a lot more as a teacher but I think that I would work more unpaid hours for my first year.

I guess I have to go to another office and get a document to take to the MRE.

I'm not sure if I should even bother or not. A DAS agent in Santa Marta said something about that I am already legally allowed to work and for them this change is not really a big deal. I already have a cedula - I should have mentioned that - I just have to change my profession from home maker to web content editor/SEO/Marketting Rep/Customer Service.

Beam me up Scotty; No intelligent life here.

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Chriscan (☼Travelguide writer) says on Sep 23, 2009, 11:50:

does anyone know about the document I need to get to take to the MRE for something social - they gave me some guide at the MRE that is hard to read as it covers so many other things and is from the government.

Beam me up Scotty; No intelligent life here.

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adrienne79 says on Sep 23, 2009, 12:30:

DAS is full of it if they told you the change is no big deal and you are legally allowed to work. It is a big deal and you do have to do it. I did the same change. It is a pain but once done then you can feel comfortable that you are then legally working.

The paper you are asking about is number one on the list I wrote for you. It is the most pain to get. And once you give them paperwork to get it, it still takes 10 days before it will be ready for pick up in Bogota. I was there just last week getting one. Thsi link will tell you what you need to get it.
http://www.minproteccionsocial.gov.co/VBeContent/NewsDetail.asp?ID=126...

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adrienne79 says on Sep 23, 2009, 12:33:

Also DAS is dissolving at the end of the year so it won´t be up to them if you are legally working or not.

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