Consular guidance · U.S. visas
Your consular case, handled by a real person.
I guide families, students and travelers across Latin America through their U.S. visa process, from the first form to interview day. You always know who is handling your case and who to write to.
- Licensed attorney in Colombia
- 3+ years in U.S. immigration
- Spanish and English
Why Atenta exists
I have seen consular interviews missed because no one looked at a case for a year and a half. Forms filed without asking the essential questions. People who showed up to the medical exam unprepared and ended up stranded outside the United States. The problem was rarely the law. The problem was that no one was paying attention.
One person in charge
I handle your case from start to finish. You are not passed from hand to hand or left talking to a bot.
Review before anything is filed
We start with a full interview about your history to spot risks, such as prior stays in the U.S., before a single form is filled out.
Honest from day one
I tell you what I can do, what I cannot, and when you need a U.S.-licensed attorney. No one can guarantee you a visa, and I will not promise one.
Services
I work only on U.S. processes, by video call, with clients anywhere in Latin America.
Nonimmigrant visas
- Tourism and business (B1/B2)DS-160 form, appointment and interview preparation.
- Student (F-1)DS-160, SEVIS fee, documents and interview preparation.
Immigrant visas
- Family-based visas (NVC)DS-260, civil documents, financial support and interview preparation.
- Fiancé(e) (K-1)Consular stage, documents and interview preparation.
- CRBAConsular Report of Birth Abroad for children of U.S. citizens.
- Consular stage of U visa and VAWAGuidance for derivative family members processing their visa abroad.
Support for any process
- Interview preparationWe practice the likely questions based on your actual case.
- Medical examWhat to bring, what to expect and how to prepare so there are no surprises.
- Document reviewWe check that everything is complete and consistent before it is submitted.
- TranslationsSpanish to English, with a translator’s certificate.
If your case needs a petition with USCIS or a waiver, I will tell you in the consultation and point you to a U.S.-licensed attorney to handle it.
How it works
Book your consultation
A 45-minute video call for USD 50. Pick a time on the calendar on this page.
We review your case
We go over your history, your documents and any risks. You leave with clear options and next steps.
You get a proposal
If you decide to move forward, I send you the scope and fee in writing. The USD 50 consultation fee is credited.
I guide you to the interview
Forms, documents, preparation and follow-up. You always know where your case stands.
About me
The immigration system is intimidating. My job is to make sure you do not go through it alone.
Javier MontealegreConsular advisor · Founder of Atenta Law
I am a lawyer from Universidad Externado de Colombia. Since 2023 I have worked in U.S. immigration: I led the consular unit of an immigration services company in Bogotá and have worked as a paralegal for U.S. immigration firms on family petitions, waivers, humanitarian visas and immigration court cases.
Both of my sisters went to study in the United States. With the older one, the agency my father hired made everything harder. I missed a flight myself because a visa processor assured me my visa would be renewed on time, and she had not even sent the paperwork. By the time my younger sister applied, I knew the process and could guide her myself. That is when I understood that what makes the difference is someone who truly pays attention.
What moves me most is seeing a family reunited. Meditation is part of my life, and it shows in how I work: I listen calmly first, then act.
Frequently asked questions
Can you guarantee my visa?
No. The consular officer makes the decision, and anyone who guarantees a visa is not telling you the truth. What I do is make sure you arrive with your case well prepared and free of avoidable mistakes.
Are you a U.S. attorney?
No. I am a licensed attorney in Colombia with experience in U.S. immigration. If your case needs a U.S.-licensed attorney, I will tell you in the first consultation.
Do you only work with people in Colombia?
No. I work by video call with clients anywhere in Latin America.
How do I pay for the consultation?
When you book, I email you instructions to pay in U.S. dollars. Your appointment is confirmed once I receive payment.
What happens with my information?
It is confidential. I only use it to work on your case, as described in the data privacy policy.
Book your consultation
Pick a time for your 45-minute consultation (USD 50). If you would rather write first, use the form.
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Write to me
Direct email: javier.montealegre@atentalaw.com