Ecuador has one of the embassies that processes the most visas in the world, being the tourist visa the most requested. This is how Vice Consul Mandy Lewis details it in the podcast bold mindswhich is prepared with the support of the United States Embassy. The podcast launches a new season clarifying doubts about the visa application.
“At the Quito embassy and the Guayaquil consulate we are processing all categories of visasdaily 1000 visas are processed”, explains the vice consul.
The podcast explains that the tourist visa It is not only used for pleasure trips, but to attend conferences or short-term exhibitions. B1/B2, is the name of this type of visa, which it is not valid to work legally in the United States. If you have never traveled to this northern country, it is necessary to visit the embassy website, then enter the non-immigrant visa section to fill out the corresponding form, and start the application process.
In the podcast, published on Spotify, the story is told about a woman who tried to apply for a visa and did it with an intermediary who was paid. In exchange, this person filled out her form and gave her a script to answer the interview questions. Nevertheless, she could not answer correctly, as the answers were based on a false life.
The vice consul explains that It is not necessary to prepare for the interview, you just have to answer the questions being honest. Likewise, it details that there are sites and emails that offer advances of the visa process in exchange for money. “The embassy of the United States does not send emails or phone calls to move the date of the interview.”
Wait time
The time will depend on the number of applicants. Nevertheless, it is possible to request an emergency appointment. These eventualities can be: a medical appointment, especially when the treatment is not available in Ecuador.
renovations
Applicants may be eligible to renew the visa without an interview. People who usually fall into this group must be renewing a visa issued in Ecuador that is valid or expired within the last 48 months. In addition, you must be an Ecuadorian citizen or permanent resident in Ecuador. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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