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Student Visa to Work Visa

I have been in Bogotá for over 5 months on a student visa, which runs out in September. I found an English Institute that wants to hire me and help me stay in the country. Do I need to leave the country in order to complete my paperwork or is there a way to do it without having to have to travel?? Am I even going to be given an extension since I will have been here for 180 days??

Thanks:)

By CourtNichole on Aug 21, 2007, 22:54 in Visa & paperwork.

aracne says on Aug 30, 2007, 09:45:

Sorry, no possible an extension for your visa after 180 days in the country. Also if you want to apply for a working visa you must do it before this 180 days period is finish. If the place you found really wants to help you, they are going to have to provide several documents for your application: the original of your contract, a letter of commitment, the certification from the Chamber of Commerce, a certification from the Ministry of Social Protection stating the proporcionality of the income and activities to develop, copy of your titles, credits or experience. Not too easy, but possible.

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