US Consulate Takes Some F-1 Visa Applications in Mexico!
Posted by Jeff Xie on November 07, 2002 at 21:55:51
The U.S. Consulate General will no longer accept applications for nonimmigrant visas from non-Mexican nationals. Two exceptions are provided for: (1) Non-Mexican applicants who have Mexican legal residency/work permits and reside or are employed in the Juarez consular district of the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Durango. (2) Non-Mexican F1 continuing students in full-time degree programs who can demonstrate that their initial F1 or B2 "Prospective Student" visa was issued in their home country. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING ALL APPLICANTS a. All applicants are required to make an appointment b. Due to an April 1, 2002 change in regulations, applicants will only be able to reenter the United States if they are found eligible for a new visa and actually have the visa stamped in their passport. I-94 forms (even if valid), accompanied by previous expired visas, will no longer be valid for the automatic re-entry of persons traveling from Canada or Mexico if during their visit they applied for a new visa that has not, in fact, been issued.
Applicants should be aware that any kind of problem/encounter with a law enforcement agency in the United States could result in an FBI record. HOURS OF APPLICATION Monday through Friday -- By appointment only
The Consulate General is closed on all American and Mexican holidays. TO ENTER THE CONSULATE ALL APPLICANTS MUST PRESENT THE FOLLOWING: Valid passport or expired border crossing card
A receipt for the US$65 (US$100 as of November 1, 2002) visa application fee from any BANAMEX (Banco Nacional de Mexico) branch in Mexico
A properly completed DS-156 Form and supplement DS-157 for all males between the ages of 16 and 45. The forms are available at the Consulate free of charge or by clicking on the links above.
APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE APPLICANTS IN MEXICO Please contact TELETECH: 01-900-849-4949.
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 7:00a.m.-9:00p.m. Saturday-Sunday 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
(Central Time)
TELETECH cannot be accessed from the United States. If applicants are unsuccessful in reaching TELETECH, they must contact their phone company to request access. Cost is 12 pesos per minute. Those who cannot call the 01-900 number from their phone line and who have a credit card (does not accept American Express), can call 01-477-788-7070. Cost per call is $50.00 pesos plus the long distance fee from your phone company
For routine information regarding Laser Visa applications, please contact TELETECH at 01-900-849-4949
APPLICANTS IN THE UNITED STATES Please contact MINACS: 1-900-443-3131
Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday 7:00a.m.-9:00p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. (Eastern Time)
You may also make appointments via the internet at the following website http://www.nvars.com (24-hour service) An appointment letter will be mailed to each applicant with appointment date and confirmation number. All appointments are scheduled hourly. Applicants must present themselves at building D (next to Pizza Restaurant). No one will be allowed access to the building without an appointment letter.
If the visa is issued, there may be a reciprocity fee, in addition to the application fee of $65 (US$100 as of November 1, 2002) per applicant. The reciprocity fee may be paid in cash or by credit card at the Consulate. If there is a question concerning change of visa status or additional information, check with the Non-Immigrant Visa Section at CDJNIVS@state.gov before making an appointment or call 611-30-00 ext. 2384 Monday through Friday between 2:00 to 3:00p.m. (Mountain Time)
REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT VISAS (Continuing Studies/Extension of Status) (1) The student visa applicant must have successfully completed a course of study normally required for enrollment. The student, unless coming to participate exclusively in an English language training program, must either be sufficiently proficient in English to pursue the intended course of study, or the school must have made special arrangements for the English language courses or teach the course in the student's native language. (2) Applicants must also prove that sufficient funds are or will be available from an identified and reliable financial source to defray all living and school expenses during the entire period of anticipated study in the United States. Specifically, applicants must prove they have enough readily available funds to meet all expenses for the first year of study, and that adequate funds will be available for each subsequent year of study. (3) An applicant coming to the United States to study must be accepted for a full course of study by an educational institution approved by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). The institution must send the applicant Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status for Academic and Language Students. (4) Student visa applicants must establish to the satisfaction of the consular officer that they have binding ties to a residence in a foreign country that they have no intention of abandoning, and that they will depart the United States when they have completed their studies. (5) Student must be in good standing Documents requested at the time of interview for an F-1 visa. 1. I-20
2. Official Transcripts in a sealed envelope.
3. First time applicants must present a letter of admission.
4. Continuing students must present an official transcript in a sealed envelope.
5. Bank statements, letter of support.
6. Applicants should be prepared to offer additional documentation upon request by the Consular Officer.
http://usembassy.state.gov/ciudadjuarez/wwwhniv.html
(November 7, 2002)
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