US Social Security, Federal Benefits Services to Visit Cali, Medellín, Bogotá, Barranquilla in July and August

The US Embassy in Bogota is pleased to announce that representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Cali, Medellín, Bogotá, and Barranquilla to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions and applications on US Social Security and other federal benefits.

As a service to readers, this message has been reprinted in its entirety as issued by the US Embassy in Bogotá.

Cali

Location:
Centro Colombo Americano – Cali
Calle 13 Norte No 8-45, Barrio Granada, Cali

Dates:

• Monday, July 31 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 1 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Wednesday, August 2 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Medellín

Location:
Centro Colombo Americano – Medellín
Carrera 45 #53-24, Medellín, Colombia

Dates:

• Monday, July 31 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 1 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Wednesday, August 2 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Bogotá

Location:
Centro Colombo Americano – Bogotá
Calle 98 No. 17-32. Bogota, Colombia

Dates:

• Thursday, August 3 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Friday, August 4 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Barranquilla

Location:
American Chamber of Commerce
Calle 76 No. 54-11. Barranquilla, Colombia

Dates:

• Thursday, August 3 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
• Friday, August 4 from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Appointments:

Please schedule appointment by sending an email to [email protected] on the subject line write: “APPOINTMENT SSA – COLOMBIA”. Please include your name, SS number, telephone and service required. You must bring original documents as well as a photocopy of each document required.

What to Bring for Social Security Services

(please bring legible copies of all documents to be submitted):

Applying for Social Security Benefits:

Bring originals and copies of the following for all applicants: Birth Certificate, passport – if applying for auxiliary benefits or survivor’s benefits marriage and/or death certificates

Social Security Number Card Application: Bring a copy of your valid U.S. passport, Certificate of Birth Abroad or original birth certificate and completed form SS-5FS.

Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire (FEQ):

Colloquially known as “proof of life” forms, these were mailed to individuals that have a mailing address in Colombia registered with Social Security if the last two numbers of the Social Security under which you receive benefits are 00 through 49. If your benefits were suspended, please bring the filled out and signed SSA-7162 form and a valid ID if you receive benefits for yourself or a SSA-7161 form if you are a representative payee for someone else.

We will be unable to accept forms for those whose last two digits are 50 through 99 as you will receive these in the mail around June/July 2023. To learn more about the services offered by the Regional Federal Benefits Unit visit: https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/.

The best way to reach the Regional Federal Benefits Unit is by email at [email protected].