U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL IN TIJUANA, MEXICO Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Title: Public diplomacy small grants program – develop community projects on: STEAM education, youth empowerment, transparency, rule of law, journalism, entrepreneurship, English language, or preventing and countering violence programs. Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-TIJ-2020-01 Deadline for Applications: August 29, 2020 CFDA Number: 19.040 Total Amount Available: $40,000 A. PROGRAM …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Tijuana
December 17, 2019 Thank you so much, I hope it is just a coincidence that I come up and the honor guard goes out at the same time. But it is a real pleasure for me to be here today and I am delighted that we have so many distinguished guests with us. Congressman, Mayors, …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 18 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, Tijuana, Travel & Tourism | Tags: Port of entry
Location: Baja California, Mexico Event: Mexican authorities are responding to dozens of major fires in northern Baja California, including in Tecate, Ensenada, and Playas de Rosarito, due to dry weather conditions and Santa Ana winds. These fires may spread quickly and cause damage to roads, electricity, phone lines, and internet service. Authorities are evacuating residents …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 25 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Tijuana
Before proceeding, please read the legal requirements in order to transmit citizenship at: https://www.uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-parents . Step 1: Scan and email your documents to TijuanaCRBA@state.gov . To obtain a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) appointment you must send scanned PDF files of the following documents to TijuanaCRBA@state.gov : Complete DS-2029 . (must be type-written, handwritten forms not accepted). Do …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 25 October, 2019 | Topics: Child and Family Matters, Consular Affairs, Tijuana | Tags: Consulate Report of Birth Abroad, CRBA
Location: Mexican State of Baja California Sur Event: Mexico has issued a hurricane warning for the Baja California peninsula from La Paz to Santa Fe, and a hurricane watch along the east coast of the Baja California peninsula from north of La Paz to San Evaristo, and along the west coast of the Baja California …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 19 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consulates, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Tijuana, Baja California Event: Since August 2018 the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed multiple cases of antibiotic-resistant infections in U.S. patients following surgery at the Grand View Hospital in Tijuana. The most recent cases relate to surgeries performed in mid-January 2019. The U.S. Mission to Mexico has advised …
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By noriegajm | 15 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Northern Baja California Event: The U.S. Consulate advises U.S. citizens that the Mexican Civil Protection Agency and the U.S. National Weather Service have both issued weather advisories for heavy rain through late afternoon on Friday, February 15. Predictions are for several inches of rain, which at times may be heavy. U.S. National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch for southwest California including San …
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By noriegajm | 14 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services
Location: Tijuana, Baja California Event: The U.S. Consulate General advises U.S. citizens of several cases since August 2018 of antibiotic-resistant infections affecting U.S. patients following surgery at the Grand View Hospital in Tijuana. U.S. citizens considering seeking medical care overseas should carefully review the risks associated with medical tourism provided by the U.S. Centers for …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 18 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: antibiotic-resistant infections
Location: Mexican Immigration Building (Instituto Nacional de Migracion, Boulevard Insurgentes 16000), U.S. Consulate General, and locations in between. Event: The U.S. Consulate General advises U.S. citizens of a march taking place today, December 11, which is expected at the U.S. Consulate. U.S. citizens should be aware of recurring demonstrations related to the migrant situation in …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 11 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Insituto Nacional de Migración
Tijuana, Baja California, November 19, 2018 – Chargé d’ Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico visited Tijuana, Baja California to meet with local and international partners regarding the migrant caravan; continued collaboration in security and business; and other areas of bilateral cooperation. During his visit, Chargé Creamer, the most senior U.S diplomat in …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 19 November, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Migration, News, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico
Location: Baja California Peninsula, Sonora, and Chihuahua Event: The U.S. Embassy cautions U.S. citizens that Hurricane Sergio is forecast to generate dangerous surf conditions across much of the of Baja California Peninsula as well as heavy rainfall in the central Baja California Peninsula, Sonora, and along the U.S.-Mexico border. Tropical storm conditions are expected in …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 11 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Ciudad Juarez, Consular Affairs, Hermosillo, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana | Tags: Baja California Sur, hurricane sergio
Location: Baja California Peninsula and Sonora Event: The U.S. Embassy cautions U.S. citizens that Hurricane Sergio is forecast to generate dangerous surf conditions across much of the of Baja California Peninsula as well as heavy rainfall in northern Baja California Sur and Sonora. Swells generated by Sergio will begin to affect much of the Baja …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 9 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Baja California Sur, hurricane sergio
(October 1, 2018) Location: Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sonora. Event: The U.S. Embassy cautions U.S. citizens that Tropical Storm Rosa is expected to make landfall during the afternoon of Monday, October 1, and is forecast to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous surf conditions throughout areas of Baja California, Baja California Sur, …
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By noriegajm | 1 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Hurricane Rosa
(September 28, 2018) Location: Baja California, Sonora, and southwestern Mexico Event: The U.S. Embassy cautions U.S. citizens that Hurricane Rosa is now a Category 3 storm. Hurricane Rosa is expected to be downgraded to a tropical storm over the weekend before making landfall early next week in Baja California. Rosa is expected to bring heavy …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 28 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Hurricane Rosa
Location: Coast of Southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that Tropical Storm Rosa is likely to become a hurricane later today and a major hurricane on Thursday, September 27. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 60 miles from the center. Swells generated by Rosa will affect …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 26 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Guadalajara, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. Citizen Services
Weather Alert – U.S. Consulate General Hermosillo, U.S. Consulate General Nogales, and U.S. Consulate General Tijuana, Mexico (September 19, 2018) Location: Baja California Sur Peninsula, Sonora, and Sinaloa Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that Tropical Depression Nineteen-E is moving northward over the southern Gulf of California today. The storm is expected to …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 19 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Hermosillo, Nogales, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Depression Nineteen-E
Location: Coastal Southwestern Mexico areas of Punta San Telmo to Playa Perula and Tecpan de Galeana to Cabo Corrientes; and Baja California Sur Peninsula from Los Barriles to Todos Santos. Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that Tropical Storm Ileana and Tropical Storm John continue to move off the coast of southwestern Mexico. Tropical …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 6 August, 2018 | Topics: Guadalajara, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana | Tags: Weather alert
In partnership with the U.S. Consulate in Tijuana, the Institute of the Americas, an NGO based at the University of California in San Diego, sponsored a Professional Workshop for Teachers of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at CETYS University in Mexicali, Baja California. The five-day workshop for high school teachers, focused on robotics, programming, …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 18 June, 2018 | Topics: Consulates, Education, Events, News, Science & Tech, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico, Western Hemisphere
Location: Southern Baja California Sur from Santa Fe to La Paz, including Cabo San Lucas Event: Tropical Storm Bud is expected to continue moving north along the western coast of Mexico toward the Baja Peninsula. The Mexican Metrological Service issued a Tropical Storm Warning for southern Baja California Sur from Santa Fe to La Paz, …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 13 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, Travel & Tourism, Western Hemisphere
Location: West Coast of Mexico Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that Hurricane Bud is expected to continue moving north along the western coast of Mexico. The Mexican Metrological Service issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the west coast of Mexico from Manzanillo to Cabo Corrientes. Hurricane Bud is expected to produce rainfall amounts of three to six …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana | Tags: hurricanes
Location: West Coast of Mexico Event: The U.S. Embassy cautions U.S. citizens that Hurricane Aletta is now a Category 4 storm. The eye is located 475 miles southwest of Manzanillo and 210 miles south of Socorro Island, Mexico. Swells generated by Aletta have begun to affect portions of the coast of west-central mainland Mexico and …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 8 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. Citizen Services
The governments of the United States and Mexico are pleased to announce the opening of the newly realigned segment of the Interstate 5 (I-5) south freeway to Mexico at the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry (LPOE) on January 25. The new temporary segment offers a softened curve to the Mexican inspection station, El Chaparral, …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 26 January, 2018 | Topics: News, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Realigned I-5 South Segment, San Ysidro
The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana cautions U.S. citizens that, as of 7:00 a.m Pacific Time, the National Hurricane Center is extending advisories for Tropical Storm Norma. There are no coastal watches in effect as of this time, but interests in Baja California Sur should monitor the progress of the storm. Swells generated by Norma …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 15 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Consulates, Emergency Services, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens Tropical Storm Lidia August 31, 2017 The U.S. Consulates General in Tijuana and Hermosillo caution U.S. citizens that Tropical Storm Lidia is causing conditions to deteriorate across Southern Baja California Sur as it moves toward and over the Baja Peninsula. Ports, public transportation, businesses, and schools in Mazatlán and Baja …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 31 August, 2017 | Topics: Hermosillo, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: EMERGENCY MESSAGE FOR U.S CITIZENS, Security message, Tropical storm lidia, U.S citizens
The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana cautions U.S. citizens that as of 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time the National Hurricane Center is extending advisories for a potential tropical storm. Strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours and the system could become a hurricane by Thursday or Friday. The disturbance is expected to become a tropical …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 30 August, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana joined forces with the Mexican Consulate in San Diego to participate in San Diego’s prominent annual Pride parade on July 15. Consul General Will Ostick led the U.S. half of the contingent, and Consul General Marcela Celorio led the Mexican half. Both were joined by diplomats, local staff, families, and …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 18 July, 2017 | Topics: Consul General, Consulates, Events, Human Rights, Public Affairs, Tijuana
Will Ostick, Consul General of the U.S. in Tijuana, welcomed guests to the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana to celebrate the 241th Anniversary of the Independence of the United States. Guests included Francisco Rueda, Lieutenant Governor of Baja California, Juan Manuel Gastélum, Mayor of Tijuana, and friends and partners who collaborate with the U.S. Consulate …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 30 June, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Consulates, Events, News, Public Affairs, Tijuana, Western Hemisphere
As part of the comic contest #ARTEvsVIOLENCIA the U.S. Consulate in Tijuana invited David Glanzer, Director of Communication and Strategy for COMIC-CON the world’s largest comics and entertainment convention to Tijuana. During his visit David Glanzer conducted a lecture in which he talked about the history and evolution of COMIC-CON throughout the years and the …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 8 June, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, Public Affairs, Regions, Tijuana, Western Hemisphere
Dana Villeneuve, a specialist in sustainable craft beer production from New Belgium Brewery of North Carolina, visited Tijuana and Ensenada to share her experience with local producers about best practices on the sustainable craft beer production. During her Baja visit, she held a conference about sustainable craft beer production with local craft brewers at Cerveceria …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 2 May, 2017 | Topics: Consulates, Environment, Public Affairs, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico
U.S. Consulate General Tijuana-Security Message for U.S. Citizens Exercise Caution at Bandas Gruperas Music Events Tijuana cartels have made threats of violence against “bandas gruperas”—music groups which specialize in narco corridos, or songs celebrating criminal exploits—and music venues host them. Each band tends to be associated with a particular cartel; therefore, they are viewed as …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 28 April, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Consulates, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Tijuana
David Andrade of Theory Animation Studios visited Tijuana to hold a conference where he shared his knowledge and passion for visual effects, video games, and animation projects with local artists and participants of the comics contest #ARTEvsVIOLENCIA. David has worked on projects for HBO, CBS and VFX. He also offered career advice to attendants and …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 26 April, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Consulates, Human Rights, Public Affairs, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico
At the annual #Cruce2PM tech and innovation event, Mexicali public school students presented their creative and problem-solving projects using JoyLabz-provided Makey Makey toys used to teach kids to code. A panel of judges including Will Ostick, Consul General in Tijuana, as well as representatives of Innovation Labs, Skyworks, Honeywell, and Baja California’s Educational System, evaluated …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 30 March, 2017 | Topics: Consulates, Education, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico, Western Hemisphere
Jorge Gutiérrez and Sandra Equihua, husband-and-wife team and director and animator of the film “Book of Life” met with local students, academics, artists, and the creative community to talk about their experiences in the world of animation and in Hollywood. The visit of both artists is part of the ongoing contest run by the Consulate, …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 21 March, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Consulates, Human Rights, Public Affairs, Success Stories, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico
U.S. Consulate General Tijuana-Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Exercise Caution at Bandas Gruperas Music Events March 17, 2017 The U.S. Consulate General Tijuana informs U.S. citizens that in the past two months, drug trafficking organizations have made a number of threats of violence against music venues that are hosting “bandas gruperas”—music groups which specialize in …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 17 March, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Consulates, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, Tijuana, U.S. Citizen Services
Janine Warner, a pioneer in digital entrepreneurship and online education worldwide, conducted the Digital Journalism Workshop: “Innovations in New Digital Media,” aimed at journalists and students from Tijuana and Mexicali. The workshop focused on topics such as “Entrepreneurial Journalism: How to promote and monetize digital media,” “Opportunities and failures,” and “The five keys to success on …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 28 February, 2017 | Topics: Consulates, Events, Public Affairs, Tijuana, Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana, in partnership with Fundación EnTijuanarte and Halaken Telar Juvenil, announced #ArteVSViolencia, a contest to develop a superhero or comic strip to combat trafficking in persons. Preeti Shah, Public Affairs Officer, highlighted the need to reach young audiences via comics, and the goal of using arts as a vehicle for messages of empowerment and …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 27 February, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, Human Rights, Public Affairs, Tijuana, Western Hemisphere
The US Consulate in Tijuana and Garage Hub launched the “Interactive Workshop on The ABC of Invention, and How to Do and Design” conducted by Tom Heck, Vice-President of the Makey-Makey Education Project. The workshop was aimed at Mexicali STEAM teachers who learned techniques to teach invention literacy, and how to use design thinking via a Makey-Makey, an electronic device that teaches programming …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 21 February, 2017 | Topics: Education, Events, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, Tijuana, Western Hemisphere
Journalists from Tijuana started an English language training course with the support of the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana. The training for 15 journalists from Tijuana will be conducted by instructors of the school of languages of CETYS University. The 10 week intense English training will focus on topics related to journalism. This is a …
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By noriegajm | 31 January, 2017 | Topics: Consulates, Education, Events, Public Affairs, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico
Last week, the US Consulate in Tijuana welcomed Jason Marsden, Executive Director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, an organization that seeks to eliminate hatred by replacing it with understanding, compassion and acceptance. As part of Jason Marsden’s visit, he met with civil society organizations in Nogales, Hermosillo and Tijuana that work with the LGBTI community …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 22 November, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Public Affairs, Tijuana | Tags: LGBTI
On September 22, I announced that we would resume removals of Haitian nationals in accordance with our existing enforcement priorities. This means we will prioritize the removal of individuals, including Haitian nationals, recently apprehended at or between ports of entry. That has not changed in light of Hurricane Matthew. In light of Hurricane Matthew, removal …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 12 October, 2016 | Topics: News, Tijuana, Uncategorized | Tags: Jeh Jhonson
The US Consulate in Tijuana joined forces with Surfrider Foundation in Baja California and Proyecto Fronterizo de Educación Ambiental (Border Environmental Education Program) to conduct surfing clinics for children of the Boys and Girls Club of Tijuana and of the local foster homes “Eunime” and “La Promesa.” The goal of the surfing clinics was to …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 4 October, 2016 | Topics: Consulates, Environment, Featured Event, Public Affairs, Tijuana, Travel & Tourism, Western Hemisphere
Tijuana, Baja California, September 9, 2016 — Deputy Assistant Secretary Daniel S. Foote from the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) today completed a two-day visit to Tijuana where he visited the CERESO El Hongo II state penitentiary facility and the La Mesa courthouse, Tijuana. Both CERESO El Hongo II and the …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 9 September, 2016 | Topics: Law Enforcement, Merida Initiative, Tijuana, U.S. Agencies
Ambassador Jacobson attended the opening ceremony of the new pedestrian crossing at the San Ysidro Port of Entry, known as “PedWest”. Designed to expedite pedestrian crossings between Tijuana and San Diego, the new bridge will serve approximately 70% of the 20,000 persons that walk across the border daily and will enhance border security and continued …
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By noriegajm | 15 July, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Press Releases, Success Stories, Tijuana, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Ambassador Jacobson
Will Ostick, Consul General of the U.S. in Tijuana welcomed the guests who attended the reception to celebrate the 240th Anniversary of the United States Independence. The reception took place at the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana. Among the guests who attended the ceremony where Francisco Vega de la Madrid, Governor of Baja California.; Jorge …
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By noriegajm | 1 July, 2016 | Topics: Consul General, Consulates, Events, Tijuana
Will Ostick, U.S. Consul General in Tijuana, raised the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) flag at the U.S. Consulate Tijuana as part of LGBT Pride Month. We recognize the contributions of the LGBT community to society and support equal rights for the LGBT community in the United States and around the world. “The fight …
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By noriegajm | 21 June, 2016 | Topics: Consulates, Human Rights, Public Affairs, Tijuana
Kevin Ring, Head Volleyball Coach at the University of California in San Diego, visited CETYS University Tijuana to conduct a volleyball clinic for local coaches and share with them the fundamentals of offense and defense, as well as specific tactics and strategies for coaching volleyball. This volleyball clinic was made possible due to the partnership of …
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By noriegajm | 28 May, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico
The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana, in collaboration with MIND Hub-Business Incubator invited Rob Ryan to visit Tijuana to share his experiences and knowledge with entrepreneurial undergraduates and the founders of local startups. As part of Rob Ryan’s visit he toured the facilities of the BIT Center, a public-private co-working space, and met with the founders of …
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By noriegajm | 12 May, 2016 | Topics: Education, Public Affairs, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico | Tags: Entrepreneurs, innovation
Dr. Olivia Graeve, Professor of Mechanics and Materials at the University of California, San Diego visited Tijuana to share experiences and advice with engineering students at the State University of Baja California, Valle Las Palmas Campus and at Technological University of Tijuana. The lectures highlighted the importance of STEM Education. Dr. Graeve shared her work …
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By noriegajm | 21 April, 2016 | Topics: Education, Events, News, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, Study in the U.S., Success Stories, Tijuana
The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana celebrated Earth Day in Ensenada with a 5.5K race organized with the support of our partner Caracol Museum of Science in Ensenada. The race was held on Sunday April 17, beginning at the Baja State University Ensenada campus and finishing at the Caracol Museum. After the race an Expo Fair …
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By noriegajm | 18 April, 2016 | Topics: Consulates, Environment, Events, Tijuana
April 7, 2016 (San Diego) – Cross Border Xpress (CBX) and Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) welcomed federal, state and local officials and dignitaries from the United States and Mexico to formally inaugurate the only international border crossing in the world that connects directly to an international airport. CBX, an innovative partnership between the private …
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By noriegajm | 7 April, 2016 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Tijuana
Mexico City, January 20, 2016 – Contrary to some rumors on the web, we reiterate that all Mexicans who wish to travel to the U.S. continue to require a U.S. visa as well as a Mexican passport.
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By vazquezv | 20 January, 2016 | Topics: Ciudad Juarez, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Matamoros, Merida, Monterrey, Nogales, Nuevo Laredo, Press Releases, Tijuana, U.S. & Mexico, Visas
San Diego — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske and Mexican Secretary of Finance and Public Credit Luis Videgaray were in Mesa de Otay, Tijuana, Mexico today to inaugurate the U.S.-Mexico Cargo Pre-Inspection Program pilot. Under the Program, certain cargo is to be pre-inspected in Mexico prior to crossing the border into the …
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By noriegajm | 12 January, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases, Tijuana, Trade, U.S. & Mexico
Consulate employees and family members participated in the beach cleanup “Salvemos La Playa” at Playa El Vigia in Playas de Tijuana. This is the 15th Anniversary of this event that promotes environmental awareness in Tijuana, Rosarito and Tecate.
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By noriegajm | 1 January, 2016 | Topics: Environment, Tijuana, Uncategorized | Tags: beach cleanup
Consulate was part of Expo Universidad at “Lazaro Cardenas High School” the biggest education fair in Tijuana. During the education outreach event , Consulate staff mounted an Education USA stand where they provided advising information to local students about studying in the U.S.
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By noriegajm | 4 November, 2015 | Topics: Education, Tijuana
Tijuana, B. C., October 1, 2015. – The American Consulate General in Tijuana is pleased to announce the arrival of Preeti Shah as the new Public Affairs Officer in Tijuana. Ms. Shah will be serving in Tijuana for the next three years. As Public Affairs Officer, Ms. Shah is responsible for all media, cultural and …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 1 October, 2015 | Topics: Tijuana
Tijuana, B. C., July 30, 2015. – The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana is pleased to announce the arrival of William A. Ostick as the new Consul General in Tijuana as of July 30th, 2015. Mr. Ostick will serve in Tijuana for the next three years, with jurisdiction over the Baja California Peninsula. Will Ostick …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 30 July, 2015 | Topics: Tijuana
Hurricane Season The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and U.S. Consulates General in Mexico remind U.S. citizens that hurricane season is from May 15 to November 30 in the Pacific, and from June 1 to November 30 in the Atlantic. In the coming days, the Department of State will also issue a Travel Alert to …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 14 May, 2015 | Topics: Tijuana
Tijuana, B. C., April 16, 2015 – U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Anthony Wayne joined Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in the port of San Felipe, Baja California for the Mexican government’s announcement of measures to protect two highly endangered native marine species, the totoaba fish, and the vaquita marina, a small porpoise. Environment Secretary Juan …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 16 April, 2015 | Topics: Tijuana
The University Presidents’ Summit, held today at the U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana, brought together the presidents and rectors of the principal universities from both sides of the border in order to launch the CaliBaja Consortium for Higher Education. Today’s meeting is part of our efforts under both the 100,000 Strong in the America’s initiative …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 19 February, 2015 | Topics: Tijuana
Binational Communication San Ysidro Land Port of Entry The Governments of the United States and Mexico advise that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) reopened northbound primary inspection lanes 2 – 8 at the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials will have the ability …
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By U.S. Mission to Mexico | 18 September, 2014 | Topics: Tijuana
