The U.S. Embassy in Colombia confirms the new visa process and DS-160 form.

In recent hours, the U.S. Embassy in Colombia shared new updates on the visa application process and the information individuals must include on the DS-160 form.

According to what was indicated by the entity in its X account, during the process they need all available data of the citizens who apply to receive the F, M and J type permit to enter the United States territory.

“We use all available information in the visa review and verification process to identify applicants who are inadmissible to the United States, including those who pose a threat to the country's national security ,” the post reads.

In addition, the diplomatic representation office explained that since 2019, the United States has required visa applicants to provide social media identifiers for the past five years on their immigrant and nonimmigrant forms.

"Applicants must certify that the information provided in their visa application is true and correct before signing and submitting it," the agency added, emphasizing that omitting any information on digital platforms may result in the denial of the document and ineligibility for future applications.

The U.S. Embassy in Colombia also announced that it will resume scheduling appointments for F and MYJ nonimmigrant visa applications, and therefore advises applicants to be aware of certain changes to their online accounts.

According to the diplomatic representation office, those currently applying for a permit must adjust the privacy settings on all their social media accounts to make them publicly visible.

Furthermore, the agency emphasized that "in order to facilitate the verification necessary to establish your identity and admissibility to the United States, in accordance with U.S. law," this change to digital platforms must be immediate.

🇺🇸🇨🇴📢 Below, we are sharing an update on the expanded review and verification process for F, M, and J visa applicants:🔍 We are using all available information in the visa review and verification process to identify applicants who do not… pic.twitter.com/HV1Qatk1VC

— US Embassy Bogota (@USEmbassyBogota) June 23, 2025

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