Phone Number: |
From the U.S: 1-900-476-1212
From within Mexico: 01-900-849-4949
011 52 656) 611-3000 |
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E-Mail: |
cdjimmigrantvisas@state.gov |
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Address: |
Paseo de la Victoria #3650
Fracc. Partido Senecu
Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua C.P. 32543
Mexico
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Working Hours: |
http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/index.html |
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Best Contact Method: |
they do not answer questions about visa through email. the only way to contact is to pay for a phone call. |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
No wait for K1 interview date - applicant can go to consulate any weekday between 8 and 10 am excluding American and Mexican holidays as long as they have received their official letter from the consulate. |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
Best to get all the forms online from their website because the forms they send are expired and poor copies.
Official letter indicating they have received and processed application
Statement of Intent to Marry, form CDJ 402
Form DS-156 - must be done online
Form DS-156K
Medical Examination Instructions, form Mexwide 202 K (Eng/Span)
Public Charge Information, formOF-167 (Eng/Span)- they also accept the I-134
Fee information - pay in advance at Banamex and take receipt to interview to prove payment
Proof of legitimate relationship.
You must also print and complete the DS-157 from the website, it is not sent or mentioned in the packet, but it is required. |
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Issues Packet 4? |
No |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
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Forms to Consulate? |
Do not send anything - present all forms and documentation at consulate |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
No |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Residents_Only |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
No |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Advance |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Walk-in |
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Visa issued same day? |
Yes |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
The visa is normally issued the same day or the next if you are approved, fingerprints have cleared and you do not have to apply for a waiver |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
$135.00 USD plus a 10% VAT tax making it $148.50 - not including vaccinations |
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List of doctors? |
SERVICIOS MEDICOS AV.
LOPEZ MATEOS 1091 NTE. AVE. CIUDAD JUAREZ, CHIH., MEXICO
TEL: (011-52-656) 613-7777, 616-5470, 613-0243, 613-3277, 613-8872
CLINICA MEDICA INTERNACIONAL
LOPEZ MATEOS 1030 NTE.
CIUDAD JUAREZ, CHIH., MEXICO
TEL: (011-52-656) 613-9611, 613-6342 & 613-6973
Applicants ages two (2) years to (14) fourteen years of age must undergo the medical examination at least four (4) work days prior to their scheduled appointment at the Consulate. Failure to do so may result in processing delays or rescheduling of initial appointment. It is also recommended that children within this age range should be immunized at least four (4) weeks prior to their medical examination.
Hours for receiving visa applicants are from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Medical Offices are located close to the Consulate. Doctors recommend that applicants 15 years old and over, not to eat for at least six hours prior to their examination. If you suffer from a chronic illness, have been treated for any venereal disease or are under psychiatric care, the Doctor recommends you to bring your medical file or have one forwarded to the Doctor prior to your medical examination.
Each applicant must present the following documentation at time of medical appointment:
A.- Visa Appointment Letter.
B.- Passport.
C.- Required fee of U.S. $135.00 dollars covering only the medical examination. No additional
fee will be charged if supplemental examinations are required. Except for DNA testing, it will require that
petitioner/applicant cover the expenses.
D. The cost of medical exams for those under 15 years of age will be U.S. $55.00 USA dollars.
E. A 10% tax (I.V.A.) must be added to the cost of the medical exam.
F. It is not necessary to bring a photo for your medical exam, it will be provided by the medical clinic without charge. |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
1 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
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Vaccination requirements? |
No photos required for medical. Vaccinations not required for K1. |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
update 3/6/08..I suggest The Holiday Inn Lincoln. It is not cheap but the benefits are worth the price. It is within walking distance and if you don't want to walk taxis camp out in front of the hotel 24 hours a day. I never took a taxi walking was just fine. Some of the benefits are 24 hours security around the hotel, free parking if you rent a car which I suggest highly. A restaurant inside, free internet services, and a chill lobby to hang out and wait. Also the rooms are nice like any other Holiday Inn. La Playa from what I saw is dirty and poorly constructed. Also during the hours from 5am to 8pm there are hords of people just outside the hotel waiting for their relatives to exit the embassy. This can be very frustrating because the vendors and the beggars come out when there are that many people. Cheap is La Playa right in front of the consulate. IT was between 40 and 50 dollars a night. Wasnt the greatest but it was right in front so you didnt have to walk to the consulate and you could also watch the lines to know when you should go out. Also if you go there dont use the phone or fax, or any other services, it is very expensive.
3/12/08 Many are using Los Cedros. It is about $50 per night, offers 24 hour security, free wirless internet, free onsite computer with printer, enclosed parking, walking distance to the consulate, and free breakfast buffet. |
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Additional Info? |
If you need to submit a waiver for a prior overstay or illegal presence, call to setup a waiver appointment as soon as you receive the open appointment letter or appointment date for the visa. The waiver appointment must be scheduled at least 3 days after the visa appoinment. You do not have to wait until you attend the visa appointment to schedule the waiver. Waiver appoinments are currenlty (as of 3/12) available 2 months from the date you call to schedule the appoinmtment. Waiver must be presented with hardship letter from USC and evidence/documentation to prove extreme hardship, G-325A, and waiver fee. As of March 2007, waiver processing takes place immediately at your scheduled waiver appointment. If the waiver is clearly approvable, you will be scheduled a visa the same or next day. If it is not clearly approvable, you are sent to the backlog, and a decision is made in approximately 9-12+ months with a visa pick up appointment scheduled 7 weeks after waiver approval.
Consulate staff does not provide accurate information via email or phone. Do not rely on what they tell you. |
