Visa Services"Legislationauthorizing H2R returning worker visas expired on Friday, September 28 and was not renewed by Congress. Until this program is renewed, no new visa appointments will be scheduled for returning workers. H2R applicants who already have appointments and are approved petitions may keep their appointments, but the actual visas, if approved, cannot be issued until there is new legislation. New appointments will only be made if Congress reauthorizes this program. At that time, we will expedite appointments to the extent we can." Applicants should be aware that it often takes several days between the time an applicant applies for a work visa at the Consulate and the time the visa is ready to be given to the applicant. It may take several weeks or longer if certain clearances are necessary, and it can never be guaranteed beforehand that any visa will be approved at all. Applicants should keep this in mind when making travel arrangements to and from Matamoros.Visas B1/B2 |
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These times are for Mexican citizens. Waiting times for citizens of other countries may vary. To apply for a visa, each person must pay an application fee of $131 USD or the equivalent in Mexican pesos. Mexican national children under the age of 15 have the option of paying a $13 USD fee, if they are applying for the tourist visa known as the laser visa. The laser visa will be valid until the child's 15th birthday. If the child is applying for any other type of visa, the $131 USD fee applies. All applicants, regardless of nationality, may pay the application fees at the BANAMEX of their choice. BANAMEX will provide each applicant with a fee receipt, which will be attached to the applicant's application at the consulate. An additional fee may apply depending on the visa class and nationality of the applicant. If you are in Mexico, you can make a visa appointment either online at www.usvisa-mexico.com or by phoning 01-900-849-4949. To make a visa appointment for a Mexican national from the United States, call 011-52-477-788-7070. To make a visa appointment from the United States for a person of a nationality other than Mexican, or in Mexico for a Mexican citizen, you may make an appointment online Click Here. Emergencies: "If you have an emergency and need to make an urgent appointment for a visa interview, press here. TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION Click Here A male between 16 and 45 years old, must also fill out the following supplemental form. Click Here Items not permited in the Consulate: Cell Phones, Beepers, Food, Fire Arms Umbrellas, Electronic Devices, Cameras, Sharp Items, Cigarretes, Liquids, Aerosol, Glass Items, Perfumes, Cologne, Cosmetics, Toys, Memory Stick, Diskettes, CD's, Remote Controls, Car Alarms, Lighters, Key Chain, Medicine ( One pill is allowed ), Badge Holders, Big Metallic Clasps, and Gel Pens. |