Crossing the border from Juarez to El Paso

[BesosforMexico 13]

Hi. My fiance and I have our interview for a K-1 visa coming up shortly. I am trying to figure out what a SAFE option is and also cost effective. If we fly back to the states from Juarez we are looking at paying $1000 each for our flight and spending about 17 hours in the airport with several layovers. If we fly from El Paso, Texas our flights are only $200 and consist of no layovers, and only 5 hours in the airport.

My question is whether crossing the border is safe in Juarez. Wikapedia (not the most reliable site I know), says that Juarez is one of the most dangerous cities in the world. I have heard it is because the town has a lot of cartel trying to get people crossing to smuggle drugs across the border. We have also heard horror stories about the border control being corrupt and asking for money in exchange for allowing us to cross. I want the safest option first and foremost. If we are planning to cross the border in early morning, around 7:30-8am, do you think we will be safe?

I am not one to believe all the stories I hear about security in Mexico because I know alot of the stories may be exaggerated or a basic miscommunication and language barrier. My fiance will be with me and speaks fluent english and spanish.

Basicalllllllly, is the border between Juarez and El Paso safe for us to attempt to cross?

[andrea y arturo 14]

Hi. My fiance and I have our interview for a K-1 visa coming up shortly. I am trying to figure out what a SAFE option is and also cost effective. If we fly back to the states from Juarez we are looking at paying $1000 each for our flight and spending about 17 hours in the airport with several layovers. If we fly from El Paso, Texas our flights are only $200 and consist of no layovers, and only 5 hours in the airport.

My question is whether crossing the border is safe in Juarez. Wikapedia (not the most reliable site I know), says that Juarez is one of the most dangerous cities in the world. I have heard it is because the town has a lot of cartel trying to get people crossing to smuggle drugs across the border. We have also heard horror stories about the border control being corrupt and asking for money in exchange for allowing us to cross. I want the safest option first and foremost. If we are planning to cross the border in early morning, around 7:30-8am, do you think we will be safe?

I am not one to believe all the stories I hear about security in Mexico because I know alot of the stories may be exaggerated or a basic miscommunication and language barrier. My fiance will be with me and speaks fluent english and spanish.

Basicalllllllly, is the border between Juarez and El Paso safe for us to attempt to cross?

You will be fine. Just use common sense. Hundreds if not thousands cross that border every day.

[KayDeeCee 4,902]

Hi. My fiance and I have our interview for a K-1 visa coming up shortly. I am trying to figure out what a SAFE option is and also cost effective. If we fly back to the states from Juarez we are looking at paying $1000 each for our flight and spending about 17 hours in the airport with several layovers. If we fly from El Paso, Texas our flights are only $200 and consist of no layovers, and only 5 hours in the airport.

My question is whether crossing the border is safe in Juarez. Wikapedia (not the most reliable site I know), says that Juarez is one of the most dangerous cities in the world. I have heard it is because the town has a lot of cartel trying to get people crossing to smuggle drugs across the border. We have also heard horror stories about the border control being corrupt and asking for money in exchange for allowing us to cross. I want the safest option first and foremost. If we are planning to cross the border in early morning, around 7:30-8am, do you think we will be safe?

I am not one to believe all the stories I hear about security in Mexico because I know alot of the stories may be exaggerated or a basic miscommunication and language barrier. My fiance will be with me and speaks fluent english and spanish.

Basicalllllllly, is the border between Juarez and El Paso safe for us to attempt to cross?

It is and can be a dangerous city, but everyone applying from Mexico has to go to Juarez for the interview, and staying in the motels near the consulate for the few days to a week waiting for the visa have proven to be safe. I am not sure why crossing the border would not be safe as well. Lots of people choose to cross through there. It will be pretty much the same as any other POE. They will take him aside and he will give him his sealed envelope. They may ask him a few basic questions, and let him know he has 90 days to marry after he enters. You will pay $6 for the I-94. Check the reviews for the El Paso POE: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/poereviews.php?trim=no&poe=El%20Paso&page=1&dfilter=0

Edited April 1, 2012 by Jay-Kay

[arnie209 5]

i just crossed the border there last week, i have a friend who is a taxi driver he took us acrossed the border. it was very very easy and he showed us everything we needed to do. i have the phone number if you want it. cross the border at el paso then fly from there, it is the best. i was considering the same things you are but it was much easier and better that we flew from el paso. so easy! i would recommend it.

[BesosforMexico 13]

Yesssss if you could private message me the phone number I would really appreciate it!!