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Oct 29, 2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by azstar

Something is missing here.

You bet!

If the 90 day issue was the only issue then why not just buy the cheapest refundable ticket from Bogota back to Houston sometime within that 90 day window? That way the agent is satisfied that the entry requirements are met and that it won't come back on them. Then when you get to Bogota, clear customs and immigration, go to the Continental ticket agent there and ask to cancel the ticket and get a refund to your credit card. PROBLEM SOLVED!

However, as azstar said, I don't think you're telling us the whole story which is odd because it took you so long to tell it!

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