Chicago It is the most populous city in the state of Illinois and the third most populous in all of the United States after New York et Los Angeles, is known as the City of the Winds and is located along the southwest coast of the Lac Michigan.
Its name is due to the native Potawatomis and it is one of the most powerful and representative metropolises of the American Union, currently it has 20% of its population of Latin American origin and among them 90% are of Mexican origin, but the Colombians begin to become an important percentage of these additional 10%.
Regardless of the number of compatriots residing in Chicago, the Colombian government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and consulates provide assistance to nationals in areas such as document processing and even assistance.
In the city of Chicago there is a Consulate of the Republic of ColombiaDespite the particular difficulties encountered by the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which in the United States has caused the greatest number of infections, it provides care for Colombians who need its services.
The Colombian Consulate in the city of Chicago has implemented a series of physical and care measures always keeping in mind the safety and health of the community.
During the pandemic, several procedures were suspended due to the risk associated with physical contact between officials and users, but as the situation evolves, these suspended procedures will be reinstated.
The Colombian consulate in Chicago implemented the remote attention for procedures such as recognition of credentials or exit permits for minors, as well as survivors for retirees. These measures are designed to benefit compatriots residing in other states different from Illinois.
The consulate, however, has face-to-face care and to ensure the health of users has made changes such as the establishment of a automatic thermometer which activates an alarm when a person’s temperature is high, if that happens, the person is asked to continue inside the consulate and go home and self-isolate.
You cannot rely on crowds and for this reason they are strict in assigning and fulfilling dates, there is also air purifiers and must wear face masks and use automatic disinfectant dispensers.
Contact:
Colombian Consulate in Chicago: 500 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1960 – Chicago, IL 60611
Phone (s: 1-312-923-1196 / 9034/9035
Fax: 312-923-1197
Email: cchicagocancilleria.gov.co
Colombian Newsroom • Colombia.com • Sat, 27 / March / 2021 10:19 pm
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