• A review of the validity period of the temporary visa to confirm that the client is eligible to apply for the Permanent Residency Visa

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• Verification of the client`s cedula to ensure that he/she can obtain an online Ecuadorian criminal check

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• ​A review of the current temporary visa and verification of compliance with the travel restrictions, confirming that the client has not exceeded 90 days per year outside Ecuador

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• ​A  list of  documents needed for the permanent visa process, separated by task

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• Services to obtaining of the Ecuadorian Criminal Background Check

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• Assistance/Interpretation to obtain a migratory movement document

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• Guidelines for the picture required for your visa, and locations of where the photo can be obtained, based on your home address

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• Guidelines to prove that you have the legally required financial means to stay in Ecuador

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• Guidelines to obtain the documents needed to provide required justification for your temporary visa​

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• Weekly updates on your visa progress

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• ​Communication using the EcuaAssit online platform to resolve questions about the visa process

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• ​Messages frequency [UNLIMITED]

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• ​Appointment at EcuaAssist office to receive the visa paperwork

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• Appointments at EcuaAssist office to inquire as to the visa process, as requested or required

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• ​Review of the visa paperwork

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• Compilation and organization of the paperwork for the visa application according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidelines

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• Translations and notarizations, as needed

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• ​Completion  of the visa application

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• Scheduling of  an appointment at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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• ​An EcuaAssist bilingual staff member who will accompany you to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office to facilitate the permanent visa process

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• Assistance/Interpretation to submit any extra documentation for the visa application to the authorities in person, or via email if needed

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• Follow up of the visa process and communication of the status with client

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• Legal responses to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if additional paperwork explanations or legal justification is needed at no additional cost

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• Legal assistance to guide the client if an  interview before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador is needed

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• **Unlimited communications with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to expedite the process if needed [Only for special emergency cases pre-approved by EcuaAssist]

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• Payment of the government fees (although the fees must be remitted by the client, EcuaAssist will facilitate payment to government entities).

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• Review of the documents needed to apply for your cedula card

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• Guide to obtain the proper medical insurance, as required by law

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• Assistance/Interpretation to obtain the medical insurance certification letter from the Health Insurance Company or IESS

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• ​Completion of the cédula order request form

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• Scheduling of the appointment for the cédula order at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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• Compilation and organize paperwork required for the cédula order according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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• ​Assistance/Interpretation from an EcuaAssist bilingual staff member who will accompany you to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to obtain the cédula order

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• Problem solving with the cédula order process if needed

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• ​Scheduling of the appointment to obtain the cédula at the Civil Registry Office

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• Assistance/Interpretation to obtain the cédula at the Civil Registry Office

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• Review of marriage and birth certificates to be used in the cedula registration process, as needed

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• Registration of  your education level, as required for your cedula

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• ​Problem solving with the cédula issuance, as needed