Apostilles for Pension & Criminal Records
When dealing with Apostilles for Colombian visa processes time is everything. You will need to be extremely patient with the Colombian visa office. If you are submitting documents from outside of Colombia then there is a good chance your documents may expire during the application process. Pension visa applicants many times must obtain documents 2 times to get through the application process. This includes apostilles and translations. The goverment can take weeks to respond to applications and usually require additional proof or documentation.
Federal document copies can be certified by state notaries and you may obtain a state apostille which only takes a few days or so. However, from time to time a Colombian visa agent may require FBI background checks and Social Security benefit letters to have federal documents apostilles. The problem with this is that the United States federal apostille process takes 6 weeks to 10 weeks to obtain. This does not leave time for the Colombian visa process, which takes on average 8 to 12 weeks to process. If a visa agent requires a federal apostille it’s best to look for a different visa. Currently, about 9 in 10 applications we process are accepted with state apostilles from the United States.
Our office usually processes state apostilles of certified copies for the FBI and Social Security Administration in the United States. We do provide federal apostille services as well but they take 6 weeks to 10 weeks to obtain due to the processing time of the federal government in Washington DC.
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Apostille services for Colombian Marriage is another very popular reason to obtain apostilles and translations for Colombia.
Finally, our apostille services are used for expats and Colombians living outside of Colombia who need vital documents for immigration processes around the world. We can obtain birth, divorce, marriage, and criminal record certificates from Colombia with apostilles and translations for use around the world.
What is an Apostille?
An apostille is a certificate that certifies a notary or government signature is valid. This second certification handled by the government allows the document to be accepted internanationally under the Hague Convention of 1961.
Who Issues an Apostille?
Usually, an apostille is issued by a Secretary of State’s office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Notary commissioning agency, or a similar designated authority from the country where the document originates. In the United States it is the Secretary of State.
Which Countries are Part of the Hague convention?
There are a total of 98 nations that are part of the Apostille Convention. Many countries such as Canada, China, Cuba, are not part of the Hague convention. These countries have extra steps in the legalization processes similar to the Apostille.
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Nuestra Historia
Desde 2005, James Lindzey impulsa la orientación migratoria para expatriados en Colombia. Primero trabajó en EE. UU. como investigador privado y asistente legal durante los años 90; después, al mudarse a Medellín, empezó a tramitar visas para extranjeros y a documentar el proceso para la comunidad. Con el tiempo creó ColombiaVisas.com, portal que se actualiza de manera continua con resoluciones, procedimientos y cambios legales sobre visas en Colombia.
Actualmente, James lidera como Director de Servicios Legales en Colombia Legal & Associates SAS, donde también dirige la marca Visas by James. Dicha marca fue adquirida por su recordación sencilla entre extranjeros—más efectiva que “Visas y Trámites Internacionales”—y hoy concentra la oferta de asesoría migratoria bilingüe (visa de matrimonio, inversionista, pensionado, propietario, nómada digital, entre otras).
Por otra parte, MedellinLawyer.com focaliza los asuntos legales de expatriados (familia, propiedad, empresas), mientras que ColombiaVisas.com se dedica a trámites de visa y mantiene la identidad de Visas by James. Asimismo, Colombia Visas es uno de los sitios pioneros en información para extranjeros y se mantiene a la vanguardia con contenido claro, práctico e interactivo.
Además de la gestión de visas, el equipo ofrece servicios legales y contables integrales. Gracias a la experiencia previa de James en EE. UU., la firma sobresale en la recolección de documentos y en la verificación de requisitos consulares y USCIS, lo que reduce errores y acelera tiempos de respuesta.
Our Services
Many visas require obtaining complicated documents in the United States or Canada. Just another reason why you should choose our firm.
Please let us know if you need more information, or we can set up a consultation in order to provided you personalized guide.
Our main office is located in Medellin, Colombia near Parque Lleras in El Poblado. We have representation in Bogota, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale. Our main office address is Cra 39#5A-95, Oficina 709, Edificio Avangarde. We accept walk in appointments but its always nice if you can let us know ahead of time so we can schedule a time. Areas codes in Colombia have changed. To reach our office please call (57) 604-444-6634.