*Important update* 📌📌 (As of latest updates, May 13th 2023*
Important timeline Information
- Day 1 : Fingerprints (7 AM) ; same day visa interview 9 AM (For Emergency appointments)
- Day 2 : Passport pickup at 3 PM for Emergency appointments, Reach border by 4 PM, Takes 60 mins to 90 mins to cross border & finish i-94 process.
- Day 2 : Visa interview for non-emergency appointment.
- Day 3 : Passport pickup at 3 PM for Emergency appointments, Reach border by 4 PM, Takes 60 mins to 90 mins to cross border & finish i-94 process.
- Please book return flight after 8 PM same day else book flight next day morning.
*Tijuana is good for Emergency appointments as of now, Mostly they are giving Expedite appointments only for Doctors / Physicians*
✅We saw 3 to 4 non-emergency appointments cancellations in Tijuana recently in Aug, Sep after our clients went to asc or visa interview.
✅They were able to request for Emergency appointment immediately by calling consulate by phone or through portal & another client was able to book randomly opened dates in Mexico city and travelled there
✅Based on these events, seems Tijuana is allowing Emergency appointments & some non-emergency appointments for 3rd country nationals coming from USA & they are giving emergency appointments only for healthcare folks & Doctors
✅Note : Incase if your appointments gets cancelled & unable to attend, you can come back to USA using automatic revalidation rule (expired visa & valid i-797A) within 30 days of your travel to Mexico
NOTE : YOU CAN SCHEDULE ASC AT TIJUANA AND CONSULAR APPOINTMENT (VISA INTERVIEW) AT OTHER LOCATIONS
This page will be useful for US Visa Renewal Stamping Interview + US Visa Application Fee payment in cash for Tijuana, Mexico location + Visa Services in Tijuana for accommodation and Transportation + Reading others recent – latest visa experiences in Tijuana, Mexico – US Visa H1B Stamping Tijuana Mexico – H4 – E3 – L1A – L1B – L2 Visa Renewal Stamping Interview in Tijuana Mexico – us visa stamping in tijuana mexico
What does this page cover for your us visa stamping in tijuana mexico?
- Passport Return = Mostly Next day at 3 PM after visa interview if visa is approved;
- For Full time – Employees – Visa interview & process will be straight forward mostly;
- For Contractors, Consulate might call or email client for verification. (scroll to bottom to see sample email content – shared by one of our client)
- About Tijuana location, Visa fee payment help & visa dates booking process.
- Accommodation – Hotel & Transportation services information in Tijuana; How to plan your arrival; When to arrive & Leave Tijuana? (Read this full page)
- How to get reimbursed – visa fee payment + accommodation & transportation charges – if you are full time employee ?
- How to plan for your trip to Tijuana?
- What are the documents i can carry ? Where to Park car ? Border address for Uber ?
- Recent (Sep 2022) US visa interview questions of F1, H1B, H4, L1A, L1B, L2 at Tijuana? (Scroll to the bottom of this page)
us visa stamping in tijuana mexico – US Visa Renewal Stamping Interview Latest Experiences + US Visa Application Fee payment in cash for Tijuana, Mexico location + Visa Services in Tijuana for accommodation and Transportation + Reading others recent – latest visa experiences in Tijuana, Mexico – US Visa H1B Stamping Tijuana Mexico – H4 – E3 – L1A – L1B – L2 Visa Renewal Stamping Interview in Tijuana Mexico 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
What is the process to get US Visa Stamping in Tijuana, Mexico completed ?
Tijuana is good destination for tourists with nice beach locations etc.,,
If you are Full Time Employee, we can provide you invoice for reimbursement purpose of the visa fee payment + our package charges for accommodation & transportation services in Tijuana, Mexico.
You might be H1B, H4, L1A, L1B, L2, E3, F1 or F2, J, K, O visa holders. This page helps you to understand how to get your visa stamping completed in Tijuana, Mexico.
We will provide help with US Visa Application Fee payment in cash (pesos) in Mexican Banks – Citi BanAmex , Scotia for Tijuana, Mexico location
Our team in Tijuana speaks English, so you don’t have any issue with communication or any needs that you have.
we can help you with US visa fee payment for Tijuana, Mexico + all necessary guidance for filling DS160 form, visa dates booking process, dates scheduling & rescheduling incase of any visa dates changes needed.
You can choose our services for providing your accommodation & transportation services + guidance included for any information you need for Tijuana until you finish your stamping.
Visa fee payment charges will vary as per your US Visa Application fee payment Instructions form/ amount of pesos. Please refer this link about fee payment & charges for fee payment.
These are the steps :
You must arrive a day before Fingerprints (ASC) appointment.
1st day – ASC – Fingerprints or called as Biometrics appointment.
2nd day – Visa Interview.
Passport delivery mostly will be next day after visa interview.
IMPORTANT NOTE : Based on our observation by helping previous clients.
For Contractors – Client verification is mandatory, your client might get email or phone call (Verification might happen on same day or next day – please inform us ahead if you are a contractor ; so we can plan for your accommodation accordingly.
For Full time – Mostly it should be straight forward, sometimes they might do verification too for few cases.
Sharing few info & Experiences Below
Mexican Visa:
If your US Visa has expired you need to get a Mexican visa from any Mexican Consulate (Mexican visa is good to have as you have to go through the Mexican immigration at the San Diego border in case you are going to Tijuana, Mexico). If you have a valid US visa (not expired) / Japan / Shenghen / Canadian Visitor visa, then you don’t need a Mexican visa.
(OR) getting mexican visa is not at all possible then, just take FMM card at below link & you can travel by land.
To obtain a Mexican visitors visa: Below is the process
1) Book an appointment by online / Email / phone (based on your location & Mexican Embassy)
2) Download and fill the application form
Documents required:
1) Passports (H1/Dependents)
2) I-797 Approvals for H1/H4/Dependents
3 I-94 (H1/Dependents)
3) Filled Mexican Visa Application form
4) Pay Stubs (last 6 months)
5) Bank Statements (last 6 months) for each applicant – NOTE: They asked bank statements for my wife who has H4 visa. I convinced them that my wife is not working and cannot have bank statements and provided the marriage certificate.
6) Marriage Certificate
7) Address proof (Drivers license or lease document or Utility bill or bank statements)
Above are the basic documents which mostly covers everything . However you might need additional documents based on your case or depending on the Mexican consulate you are applying at.
Visa Appointment/ DS-160
1) Filled Ds-160 forms for both of us (H1 and H4) and booked a visa slot
2) These days US consulate in mexico is not accepting visa fees payment online using credit/debit cards instead asking to pay the visa fees at local mexico banks (SCOTIABANK or BANAMEX). I used this website folks(Venkat & Ernesto) to pay our visa fees for US Visa H1B Stamping Tijuana Mexico
If you want to choose our package for Tijuana {For Accommodation & Transportation(Both) – Below are the charges
How / When can i pay to book your services ?
“You must pay package price upfront to book your Tijuana package with us – Sooner you pay, it gives us better change to make arrangements for your arrival.
Once your visa dates & your flight tickets to Tijuana, MX are finalized;
Then you can pay us for below package for booking our services.(Atleast book your services 1 or 2 weeks ahead of your arrival time.
My Employer reimburses for the fee payment + Hotel & Transportation charges, can i get Invoice ?
If you are Full Time Employee & can get reimbursed from your employer for all below charges – Inform us – we can give you Invoice for fee payment + accommodation & transportation charges.
NOTE : Below package prices are applicable if you book the package atleast 2 weeks before your arrival date.
Once package amount is paid by you & we book hotel as part of our package – That plan is finalized & No Refunds.
For Tijuana, Mexico location – Pre-Paid Packages will be as follows.
Both pre-paid packages includes Free Breakfast + Wifi + 2 nights Hotel stay + 3 days transportation to ASC / Consular centers in Tijuana ; Pickup & Dropoff at Border.
The reason for our preferred hotel is as is it’s safe & near by to a good restaurants. (so you don’t need to worry about where to go for lunch & dinner etc.,) + we will help with transportation for lunch or dinner to any good near by restaurants if you need.
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We offer below packages for Tijuana Mexico location
*****ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORTATION PACKAGES ****
PACKAGE 1 : (AT) – 2 Nights Accommodation & Transportation in Tijuana including Sandiego Airport pickup and Dropoff
A) “TIJ-AT-1-2N”- Package (Accommodation & Transportation for 1 person)
B) “TIJ-AT-2-2N” Package- (Accommodation & Transportation for 2 persons)
PACKAGE 2 : (TAL) – Transportation Only (But from only 2 Hotels) – we mentioned below
You can book “Holiday Inn Express Tijuana Otay“, it’s near to many restaurants etc.,
1) “TIJ-TAL-1” package (Transportation alone package – 1 person)
2) “TIJ-TAL-2” package (Transportation alone package – 2 persons)
Mention the “package name” to us that you want us to provide
NOTE : Once package amount is transferred to us (You accept that it’s non-refundable)
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Important Timings & Information :
Our Preferred Hotels are “Holiday Inn Hotel at Tijuan Otay or Tijuana Otay area”
Hotel Check-in timings are 3 PM (PST);
Hotel Checkout Timings are 12 PM (PST)
Passport pickup timing is 4 PM (PST) usually next day after visa interview;
NOTE : There is a gap of 4 hours between hotel checkout & passport pickup. Either you can stay in Hotel Lobby until 3.30 PM for passport pickup (or) If you want, you can pay for extra night stay to stay until passport pickup time
For you to arrive to Border – must be before 9 PM (PST); (Any pickup request from border after 9 PM(PST) will be considered as special request – 25$ more for handling special requests)
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Package 1) “TIJ-AT-PRE-PAID PACKAGE – “Including SanDeigo Airport pickup & Dropoff for you & your family ” : Package starting from pickup from Sandiego Airport , California to Tijuana Border by 1 driver & you cross US Mexico international crossing at San Ysidro or Otay Mesa & 2nd driver will come and pickup from Mexico side of international crossing + Includes Hotel Stay for 2 nights + Transportation in Tijuana, Mexico for your appointments & passport pickup; Pickup from Sandiego Airport when you arrive & DropOff at Border for you To pickup i-94 & Dropoff at Sandiego Airport/ Hotel if your flight is next day (If you don’t need Sandiego airport pickup & dropoff, below package reduces by 80$) ;
*Must Reach Sandiego airport before 9 PM local time, If arriving > 10 PM, Transportation team charges more, 25$ for late night pickup after 10 PM*
1 person (traveling alone) = 639$
Family – (husband & wife) = 729$
Family – (husband & wife) + Until 2 Kids included = 749$
2 friends coming together, same dates & same timings for appointments(sharing room = 769$)
Most cases – you will get passport next day as visa interview in Tijuana at 3 PM
Very few cases, you might get passport delay due to any printing delay etc.,
Any Extra nights after the package (2 nights) will cost you 149$ per night stay.
In such cases where you need to stay any extra nights, You can pay for the extra nights yourself at Hotel after completing your 2 nights stay pre-paid package. (so we don’t need to charge you anything extra amount)
Note: If you got gap between ASC & Consular dates – we can help to book those extra nights along with your 2 nights stay package + 149$ per extra night stay.
( Ex : You got ASC (Fingerprints) on Aug 22nd & Visa Interview on Aug 25th – That is 4 nights stay = 2 nights stay package + 2 nights @ 149$ per night)
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Package 2) “TIJ-TAL”-PRE-PAID PACKAGE (“Including SanDeigo Airport pickup & Dropoff “)
– Transportation alone package ( pickup from SanDiego Airport to Border & Another driver will pickup from tijuana border & help you with 3-4 days transportation in Tijuana)
If you want to book your own hotels & just want us to help with transportation only, Better to book in Holiday Inn Express at Tijuana Otay – we mentioned below
we are fine to help you with transportation.
For Transportation Only package – for 3-4 days – includes pickup from Sandiego Airport + Transportation in Tijuana, Mexico for your appointments & passport pickup & DropOff at Border/ Sandiego Airport/ Hotel when you leave
(If you don’t need Sandiego airport pickup & dropoff, below package reduces by 80$)
“TIJ-TAL-1” – 349$ for single person for 3-4 days in Tijuana + Sandiego Airport pickup and dropoff.
“TIJ-TAL-2” – 429$ for couple (or) 2 friends traveling together. (kids included) for 3-4 days In tijuana + Sandiego Airport pickup and dropoff .
*Must Reach Sandiego airport before 9 PM local time, If arriving > 10 PM, Transportation team charges more, 25$ for late night pickup after 10 PM*
Any extra day If you need only transportation in Tijuana costs you 39$/ day. (For Taking you to Lunch & Dinner)
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This is how the process will looks like :
Day 0 – You fly to SanDeigo airport & our team can pickup you / your family at Sandiego California Airport / you reach Border before 9 PM PST. we will come and pickup and take you to the hotel where we provide accommodation.
Day 1- Take your to ASC & Back to Hotel(wait for you outside the ASC center, Hold your bag/any items in our car if you want)
Day 2 – Take you to Visa Interview / Consulate & Back to Hotel (wait for you outside the Visa center, Hold your bag/any items in our car if you want)
Day 3 : Afternoon 3 PM : Take you to passport pickup & Drop you back at the Border & Dropoff at Sandiego Airport.
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How can i pay for the package (For Accommodation & Transportation Only) ?
To Bank Transfer using Zelle (or) PayPal (Need to add 3% fee of the above package amount)
If you have BOFA or Chase or Wells Fargo or Citi Bank or any Banks that uses Zelle – You can simply transfer us above amounts using our Business Email ID.
While transferring the Amount
Enter a Note “Tijuana -AT- Your Visa Dates”
Business Name : H1B Stamping LLC
If you want to use your Corporate Credit Card to Pay for our services ; we will accept that too ; Ask us about PayPal Option : we can give you Paypal link to transfer the amount (But, Paypal charges 3% more fee, that needs to be added to above package prices) + we can give you invoice of above charges for reimbursement purpose.
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What are my Next Steps ?
Where do i need to Fly to Tijuana, Mexico ?
You can fly to San Deigo, California(USA) & take Uber to Tijuana-Sandiego Mexico Border.
When to Fly / Book my Flight tickets ?
Explained a scenario below that gives you complete idea.
Example: If your ASC(Fingerprints/ Biometrics) is on June 24th & Consular(visa interview) date is on June 25.
Plan to arrive on June 23rd (a Day before Fingerprints) before 9 PM PST to Tijuana Border.
Also while return : plan to book flight on June 26th after 6 PM.
When to book my Return Ticket : (Take / Check for Insurance while you book flights- so it might help for any changes)
If SouthWest Airlines – you don’t need to worry about flight changes.
If other airlines, you might need to take travel insurance in case of any flight changes needed.
You can book your return ticket from Tijuana on June 26th after 7 or 8 PM PST – (or) Just book 1 way & book return flight late
What information do i need before i arrive to Border ? Where to arrive ? Where to Park my Car ? Which address to use in Uber ?
Our team will be there to pickup from PedWest when you arrive.(In the Mexican Side)
If coming before 10 PM, you can park at below location
International Parking at San Ysidro Border
https://maps.app.goo.gl/w1jbdDLviURNwWqR8
Border Station Parking
Pedwest US (Address to use in google maps while walking(5 mins away.) from Parking lot (or) Taking Uber : 20-25 mins from San Diego Airport)
499 Virginia Ave, San Diego, CA 92173
https://goo.gl/maps/UF7Ruo7rCd32
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What you can carry & can’t carry to your ASC & Visa interview ? A) Do I need to carry passport or Visa size photos with me ?
Answer: Not needed, your digital photos will be taken at ASC – Fingerprints appointment.
B) What can I carry ? What can’t I carry ?
Answer : The mandatory documents that you should take to the ASC office are:
*Any Old passport (If Applicable)
* I-797 * Passport
* DS160 confirmation page But if you have all your documents in 1 file already organized , then take everything with you.
*VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE:* You are not allowed to take inside to the ASC or consulate offices the following items:
*Electronic devices such as cell phones ,laptops , headphones , USB flash drives, cell phone chargers, smart watches and any cable adapters.
* lip balms , plastic combs , nail clippers , scissors, cosmetics, medication, sunglasses, food, water , candies, chewing gums and toys.
* for women, you are not allowed to take your handbag
What are the documents that i need to carry to ASC & Visa Interview in Tijuana Mexico ?
Hello Clients,
If anyone attending Visa interview after long gap,
please make sure to carry all i-797 documents
Recent one should be original and previous ones can be copies incase if you miss anything
Anyone just coming for H4 alone stamping
Bring your spouse I-797 Doocument original, + Marriage certificate
Also if you have any old passport, don’t forget to bring that
Also bring printout of ds160 single page confirmation
Visa dates confirmation page (usually you get email or you can login to your account to print )
Where do i store my phone and belongings while going to ASC or Visa Interview ?
Note : Incase if you don’t want to keep your phone + any backpacks or handbags in Hotel.
Our team will hold your phone & belongings in Tijuana while you go for ASC & Visa Interview.
I am on L1A, L1B, L2 visa, How do i pay Fraud protection fee of 500$ ?
✅✅To pay fraud protection fee only L1A or L1B visa folks(While you attend visa interview)
You can pay with your corporate amex card
or visa debit or credit card or cash; Don’t forget to take your card along with you.
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Another Visa Stamping Experience at US Consulate at Tijuana Mexico
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One of our client attended – US Visa Interview on Aug 29th 2022 at Tijuana.(H1B Visa renewal through Emergency appointment)
Your first name : surya
Appointments location : Tijuana
Appointments dates: Aug 29, asc and consular
Current visa stamped in passport category ?(F1, H1B, H4 etc,) H1b
Previous visa in passport ?(F1, F2, H1B, H4 etc,) j1
Questions asked during interview:
I went with spouse (H1B)
Asked for marriage certificate, both petitions. Asked what were our titles.
Asked if I had an emergency in India to attend to. In DS160 and in my ETA request, I mentioned October.
Also asked me if I’m ok collecting in 5-7 days and I said no. She was handling a yellow slip first that has 5-7 d but then gave me a green slip that said 24-48 hrs, ensured my cell phone number was right. She said I could get it same day which I didn’t. Got it 3pm next day.
Ppl in my group that got yellow slip still got next day at 3(so don’t panic)
Documents asked during visa interview:
I 797, marriage cert
When did you get your passport? Date?
Next day, 3 pm at the consulate
Please help to explain process for pickup from asc or consulate or DHL etc.,
Ernesto picked us from hotel after checkout , dropped at consulate for document pick up and then dropped us off at the border
Process at border simple but 2 steps . If you can download cbp1 app, pay 6$ perappplicant, you go to i-94 office, they check 767 finger print and put a physical stamp.
Alberto then dropped off at airport.
Is this emergency appointment (or) non-emergency appointment ?
Emergency
When and where was your last time stamping in passport?(location/ year)
2018, drop box in India j1
When did you start visa stamping process for mexico ?
1 month ago.
Please share any tips you think will useful for getting emergency appointments (or) non-emergency appointments?
Nothing more
Any feedback you want to leave for our team (or) any suggestions for upcoming clients
These guys have an efficient system in place. Everyone makes u feel relaxed .just follow the instructions and you LL be fine. For physicians who did CS exams in Houston, if you remember how there is a rehearsal etc. I felt that this entire process was a long expected lines and group resource is gr8 .
I would give 5 stars to these guys.
All the best to all future applicants!
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One of our client attended – US Visa Interview on Aug 29th 2022 at Tijuana.(H1B Visa renewal through Emergency appointment)
Once you finish your visa interview, please take few minutes of your time & let us know your visa interview questions (helps alot of upcoming clients just like you who wants to attend visa interview in Mexico)
Your first name : Kavya
Appointments location : Tijuana
Appointments dates: Aug 29, ASC 7 am and consular 9 am
Current visa stamped in passport category ?(F1, H1B, H4 etc,) H1B
Previous visa in passport ?(F1, F2, H1B, H4 etc,)
H1B
Questions asked during interview:
What kind of work do you do?
Do you have family in the US? Husband and child’s immigration status?
The officer said, I am assuming you would want to travel back to the US as soon as possible? I said yes, can I have the passport today? He said we can’t do today but can do tomorrow.
Documents asked during visa interview:
I 797
When did you get your passport? Date?
Next day, 3 pm at the consulate
Please help to explain process for pickup from asc or consulate or DHL etc.,
Ernesto and Alberto coordinate it very well. Alberto picked up from airport, dropped at border, crossed border by foot and Ernesto picked up from the pharmacy and dropped at the hotel and helped with the hotel check-in.
For appointment, Ernesto picked up and dropped off and after next day passport pick up, Ernesto dropped at the border and didn’t take much time at the crossing and Alberto picked up near duty free shops to drop at the airport.
Is this emergency appointment (or) non-emergency appointment ?
Emergency
When and where was your last time stamping in passport?(location/ year)
2018, India
When did you start visa stamping process for mexico ?
20 days before the appointment day
Please share any tips you think will useful for getting emergency appointments (or) non-emergency appointments?
None
Any feedback you want to leave for our team (or) any suggestions for upcoming clients-
Just relax, this agency is very meticulous and supports you in all aspects. They were extremely helpful. Without their help I wouldn’t have ever done this process.
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One of our client attended – US Visa Interview on Aug 29th 2022 at Tijuana.(H1B Visa renewal through Emergency appointment)
Once you finish your visa interview, please take few minutes of your time & let us know your visa interview questions (helps alot of upcoming clients just like you who wants to attend visa interview in Mexico)
Your first name : Siddharth
Appointments location : Tijuana
Appointments dates: Aug 29, asc and consular
Current visa stamped in passport category ?(F1, H1B, H4 etc,) H1B
Previous visa in passport ?(F1, F2, H1B, H4 etc,) H1B
Questions asked during interview:
I went with spouse and kids (all H4)
Asked for marriage certificate, and birth certificates of kids
Asked under what capacity I worked and the nature of my work in the hospital.
Asked my wife what she intends to do in the US
Asked my daughters their ages and if they went to school.
I was handed a yellow slip which said 5-7 days to collect passport. I clarified at front office before I got out of the consulate, they said it will be done. I got it 3pm next day
Documents asked during visa interview:
I 797, marriage cert, birth certificates of my daughters
When did you get your passport? Date?
Next day, 3 pm at the consulate
Please help to explain process for pickup from asc or consulate or DHL etc.,
Ernesto picked us from hotel after checkout, dropped at consulate for document pick up and then dropped us off at the border
At border, process is simple. They need your passports and I 797, then you go to the I-94 building, either you download the CBP1 app or at the counter pay $6 per person (I paid $24 for 4 of us), then the officer stamped our passports. She asked me about I-797, Contract from hospital
Alberto then dropped off at airport.
Is this emergency appointment (or) non-emergency appointment ?
Emergency
When and where was your last time stamping in passport?(location/ year)
2018, Kolkata, India
When did you start visa stamping process for mexico ?
3 weeks ago
Please share any tips you think will useful for getting emergency appointments (or) non-emergency appointments?
I wrote a letter to consulate with 3-4 reasons and I got a prompt reply within a day with the new appointments.
Any feedback you want to leave for our team (or) any suggestions for upcoming clients
Very nice system in place. Very helpful and resourceful.
All the best to future applicants in Tijuana
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One of our client attended – US Visa Interview on Aug 29th 2022 at Tijuana.(H1B Visa renewal through Emergency appointment)
Once you finish your visa interview, please take few minutes of your time & let us know your visa interview questions (helps alot of upcoming clients just like you who wants to attend visa interview in Mexico)
Your first name : Aditya
Appointments location : Tijuana
Appointments dates: Aug 29, asc and consular
Current visa stamped in passport category ?(F1, H1B, H4 etc,) H1b
Previous visa in passport ?(F1, F2, H1B, H4 etc,) H1B
Questions asked during interview:
Are you here for H1B renewal?
Where do you work?
Do you have any family in Colorado Springs?
Is this your first time in Mexico?
Pretty chill interview with the guy. He asked me if it’s ok with me to get my passport the next day!
We were done with finger printing and interview by 8 AM in the morning. Super fast process.
The hotel where we stayed was good quality and had good restaurants around.
Documents asked during visa interview:
I 797.
When did you get your passport? Date?
Next day, 3 pm at the consulate
Please help to explain process for pickup from asc or consulate or DHL etc.,
Ernesto picked us from hotel after checkout , dropped at consulate for document pick up and then dropped us off at the border
Picked up the passport around 3 PM.
Process at border is simple but 2 steps . If you can download cbp1 app, pay 6$ per applicant, go to i-94 office, they check I- 797, finger print and stamp your passport.
Alberto then dropped off at airport.
Is this emergency appointment (or) non-emergency appointment ?
Emergency
When and where was your last time stamping in passport?(location): H1B renewal at Hyderabad, India ( drop box).
When did you start visa stamping process for mexico ?
Approximately 1 month ago.
Please share any tips you think will useful for getting emergency appointments (or) non-emergency appointments?
If you are a physician, chances of you getting an emergency appointment are very high.
Any feedback you want to leave for our team (or) any suggestions for upcoming clients
Amazing service.
From San Diego airport pick by Alberto to Tijuana pick up by Ernesto was amazing. Ernesto is there for anything you need and he knows his stuff. He will pick you up and drop you off with no problem.
I crossed the border by foot with no Mexican visa and an expired US visa and I had no problem crossing the border. I had FMM. I told the Mexican authorities that I am going to Tijuana to renew my visa and they let me go.
I would give 5 stars to these guys.
All the best to all future applicants!
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One of our client attended – US Visa Interview on Aug 23rd 2022 at Tijuana.(H1B Visa renewal through Emergency appointment)
Your first name : Venu
Appointments location : Tijuana
Appointments dates: Aug 23, asc and consular
Current visa stamped in passport category ?(F1, H1B, H4 etc,) H1B
Previous visa in passport ?(F1, F2, H1B, H4 etc,) H1B
Questions asked during interview:
What do you do? Where is the hospital
For small talk, officer started asking have u visited Mexico before and kept working on the computer
When are you going back/ how long are you staying in Mexico?
Documents asked during visa interview:
I 797, ds 160
When did you get your passport? Date?
Next day, 3 pm at the consulate
Please help to explain process for pickup from asc or consulate or DHL etc.,
Ernesto picked us from hotel after checkout , dropped at consulate for document pick up and then dropped us off at the airport
If attended for F1 visa, what’s your university name ? (If applicable)
Is this emergency appointment (or) non-emergency appointment ?
Emergency
When and where was your last time stamping in passport?(location/ year)
2019, drop box in India
When did you start visa stamping process for mexico ?
2 months ago. Got Mexican tourist visa for travelling in Mexico prior to the interview
Please share any tips you think will useful for getting emergency appointments (or) non-emergency appointments?
Planning to attend a medical seminar in Europe and requested appointment for travel
Any feedback you want to leave for our team (or) any suggestions for upcoming clients
Ernesto is very approachable and friendly. Even in stressful situations, he has a calm demeanor and it was reassuring to talk to him whenever we are anxious about the process.
All the best to all future applicants!
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One of our client attended – US Visa Interview on Apr 19th 2022 at Tijuana.(H1B Visa renewal through Emergency appointment)
Sharing recent H1B emergency appointment (healthcare) visa interview details from Tijuana Mexico
Your first name : Zhining
Appointments location : Tijuana
Appointments dates: April 19, 2022
Current visa stamped in passport category ? H1B
Previous visa in passport ?H1B
Questions asked during interview:
what do you do? How does it related to health care? (Visa officer said they only give emergency appointment to health care workers at Tijuana)? How long have you been in US? Is this your first time to apply for visa? where did you go to school?
Documents asked during visa interview: passport. Form I979.
When did you get your passport? Please help to explain process for pickup from asc or consulate or DHL etc., Passport pick up the next day at 3pm. Went in all the way back to the building and the hall where got interviewed. Just need the green slip the visa officer gave and your photo ID (drivers license). Visa officer asked if coming to consulate is my only purpose to Mexico. I said yes. He then said you can get your passport back soon as tomorrow.
Is this emergency appointment (or) non-emergency appointment ? emergency appt.
When did you start visa stamping process for mexico ? Mid-March sent EA letter out. Get approval in few days. Appointment day in Mid-April.
Please share any tips you think will useful for getting emergency appointments (or) non-emergency appointments? As said above, the officer said they give EA only to health care related H1B at Tijuana consulate. I saw only about 20-30 applicants in the hall during a 30min wait. I am probably the only 1 or 2 H1B applicants. The rest are mexican applicants.
Any feedback you want to leave for our team (or) any suggestions for upcoming clients. Sincerely thank Venkat, Ernesto and Raul’s help in my visa trip in Mexico. I want to highlight their punctuality and promptness in responding to my text messages. This is the second time I went to Tijuana for the same reason. They make my trip go a lot smoother. Getting a Mexico visa is highly recommended unless your US visa hasn’t expired yet. It’s not complicated to get a Mexico visa as long as you prepared the right documents they asked for. Do not expect Mexican immigration officers speak English.
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Attended Visa Interview on Oct 1st 2019 at Tijuana.
Oct 1st visa interview questions :
Full Time ; H1B Extension visa interview
How long you have been in US?
Do you have your approved I-140?
Can I see it?
YOUR VISA IS APPROVEDNote : Our team will hold your phone & belongings while you attend visa interview in Tijuana while you go for ASC & Visa Interview.
Attended Visa Interview on Sep 10th 2019 at Tijuana.
Visa got approved, asked to pickup passport next day @ 3PM.
Me (H1B) and wife (H4) @ 7:30 AM ;
Full Time Employee.
Questions asked –
1. New visa or Renewal ?
2. Still with the same company
3. Show marriage certificate
4. What does the company do ?
5. What’s ur role ?
6. What’s ur educational background ?
Docs asked – passport, Ds160, I797, marriage certificate.
No questions asked to wife. Interview took about 10mins.
Overall from entering to coming out of counslate took 1.5 hr.. would have been little less, but can expect delays as officers can take good time to verify documents for some applicants/families and also longer interviews.
