U.S. to build new Consulate General
On April 1, 2013 Consul General Thomas Mittnacht announced the U.S. State Department’s plans to build a new U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros
First Youth Council
On March 6, the U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros established its first Youth Council. Consul General Thomas Mittnacht and other officers met with the elected members.
Establishment of State Alumni Sub-Chapter
In February, State Alumni within the consulate’s district met with Consul General Thomas Mittnacht to establish its first leadership board as Matamoros Sub-Chapter.
Principal Officers in Mexico
Ambassador Wayne introduces the U.S. Mission Mexico Principal Officers from the Consulates in (L-R) Ciudad Juarez, Merida, Tijuana, and Nuevo Laredo (Photo by Carl Hicks)
Matamoros has New Consul General
On Friday August 31 Thomas Mittnacht arrived to Matamoros, where he will serve for the next three years as the new Consul General of the United States.
Headlines
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U.S. Department of State releases a new Travel Warning for Mexico
On November 20, the U.S. Department of State issued a new Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens about the security situation in Mexico.
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Ask the Consulate
Ask the Consul is a weekly newspaper column published by the Consul General in which we answer common visa questions and concerns
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Security Announcements
This section lists all current Security Announcements from the U.S. Consulate General in Matamoros about our consular district and also those issued by the U.S. Department of State regarding Mexico and worldwide notifications.
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Statement by the President on the Attack in Benghazi
Washington, D.C.- September 12, 2012.- I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.
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Press Release
U.S. Expands Interview Waiver Eligibility
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce an expanded visa renewal program.
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Press Release
Info for E-1 & E2 Visa Applicants
Only Mexico City, Monterrey, Tijuana can accept E1/E2 visa applications
News
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Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Kidnapping Threat in Tamaulipas (February 21, 2013)
As a result of recent kidnappings and kidnapping attempts, the U.S. Consulate General wishes to remind U.S. citizens of the threat of kidnapping and other criminal activity, particularly in the northern areas of the state of Tamaulipas along the US-Mexico border. We remind U.S. citizens of the advice contained in the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Warning for Mexico to defer non-essential travel to the state of Tamaulipas. All U.S. government employees are prohibited from personal travel on Tamaulipas highways outside of Matamoros and Reynosa due to the threat of carjacking and kidnapping. Foreign tourists and residents, like local citizens, have been victimized.
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Security Message for U.S. Citizens – Kidnapping Threat in Tamaulipas (December 14, 2012)
The U.S. Consulate General wishes to remind American citizens of the threat of kidnapping, particularly in the northern areas of the state of Tamaulipas. We remind American Citizens of the advice contained in the U.S. Department of State’s Travel Warning for Mexico to defer non-essential travel to the state of Tamaulipas.
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Consulate Reinforces Cultural Ties with Book Donation (July 26, 2012)
Matamoros, Tamaulipas, July 26, 2012 – The U.S. Consulate in Matamoros celebrated its long-standing commitment to strengthen cultural ties between the U.S. and Mexico with a donation of over 1,000 books from the Penguin Classics series to the Prof. Juan B. Tijerina Municipal Library in Matamoros.
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Worldwide Caution (July 19, 2012)
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated January 24, 2012, to provide updated information on security threats and terrorist activities worldwide.
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Visa Processing Fees Changed on April 13, 2012
Effective April 13, 2012, the Department of State has adjusted visa processing fees. The fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications and Border Crossing Cards has increased, while all immigrant visa processing fees have decreased.
Announcement
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New USCIS Immigration Visa Fee
Effective February 1, 2013, all individuals issued immigrant visas overseas must pay a $165.00 USCIS Immigrant Fee before traveling to the United States. Only prospective adoptive parents whose child(ren) is/are entering the United States under either the Orphan or Hague Process, Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants who were employed by the U.S. government, returning residents, and those issued K visas are exempt from the new fee. The below USCIS website has more details on the new fee, including contact information for USCIS, if there are further questions: www.USCIS.gov/immigrantfee
NEW VIDEO-GUIDE TO VISA APPLICATION
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Guide to U.S. Visa Application in Mexico
Watch as the vice consul outlines the simple steps to apply for a U.S. visa at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy in Mexico (May 17, 2012)
