Updated: April 30, 2021 (Original date: May 28, 2020) U.S. citizens in need of 24/7 emergency assistance should call 55-8526-2561 from Mexico or 1 (844) 528-6611 from the United States. Appointment availability is very limited due to physical distancing requirements in our offices and public waiting rooms. Each applicant requires their own appointment. The number of …
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Mexico City, April 26, 2021 – The Governments of Mexico and the United States continue to work together to facilitate regular, safe, and productive travel that strengthens ties between our two countries. In that spirit, we are pleased to announce a change in the visa reciprocity standards for certain work visas for Mexican citizens and work …
Read More» Important Notice Visa Services: Updated: April 14, 2021 Interview Waiver & Interview Waiver Renewals B1/B2 First Time Student Visas (F/M/Js) Work Visas (H1B, L, TN) E1 and E2 H2s Ciudad Juarez Yes No Yes Yes E2 only No Guadalajara Yes No Yes Yes No No Hermosillo Yes No Yes No No Yes Matamoros Yes No Yes No No Yes Merida Yes No Yes Yes No No Mexico City Yes No Yes Yes …
Read More» The Applicant Service Center (Centro de Atención al Solicitante – CAS) in Mexicali, Baja California will close on August 31, 2020. Beginning September 1, biometrics collection for visa applicants in Baja California will be available only at the Tijuana Applicant Service Center. All applicants with biometrics appointments scheduled at the Mexicali CAS after August 31, …
Read More» The Applicant Service Center (Centro de Atención a Solicitantes – CAS) in Chihuahua will cease operations effective at close of business on Tuesday, August 31, 2020. Beginning September 1, visa applicants should instead use the Applicant Service Center in Ciudad Juarez, next to the U.S. Consulate General, for biometric (digital photo and fingerprint) collection. Applicants may also use any of …
Read More» Proclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants Who Present Risk to the U.S. Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the COVID-19 Outbreak June 23, 2020 On Wednesday, April 22, President Trump signed a proclamation suspending entry into the United States of certain immigrants who present risk to the U.S. labor market during the economic recovery following …
Read More» We appreciate your patience as we continue to make changes that will allow us to process H-2 visa applications, which are essential to the economy and food security of the United States. The Department of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has expanded the categories of H-2 applicants who can be adjudicated …
Read More» Urgent information for consular applicants regarding novel coronavirus: Any individuals with pending consular appointments who (1) were physically present within the People’s Republic of China, excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within the last 14 days, (2) are experiencing flu-like symptoms, or (3) believe they have may have been exposed to …
Read More» Suspension of Entry to the United States of Foreign Nationals Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is …
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Improving the experience visa applicants and American citizens receive at the Consulate Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, July 27, 2017- The Consulate General in Monterrey is pleased to announce the completion of the construction of the Consular pavilion for the consular services applicants, which began construction in December 2016. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was let by the Consul …
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It is important to know that effective Monday, December 19, the Mexico City Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) Pavilion will no longer provide temporary storage of personal items for visa applicants. Visa applicants will not be permitted to enter the NIV pavilion with any of the following items: Cellphones, CDs, USBs, SD Cards, Flashlights, Lighters, Weapons, Liquids, …
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Beginning November 1, you must remove your eyeglasses for U.S. visa photos. We are changing our policy to enhance the security of the application process and verify your identify faster. We want to ensure you have fewer delays in the application process. You may wear glasses for U.S. visa photos if you have a medical …
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On April 25, Consulate General Monterrey hosted its fourth annual Visa Telethon on the local Televisa TV affiliate. Approximately 30 Consular, Public Affairs, and U.S. Customs and Immigration Service officials answered questions via phone, Facebook and Twitter. During the six hours of live transmission, Consulate General personnel conducted live interviews on tourism, student visas, the …
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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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