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I'd guess it's still the same but I'm not sure. I recommend you join this facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mexicanosvisak1aos/ because people are constantly sharing their timelines there. Good luck!

Thanks! San Francisco.

Thanks! Yes, I entered on October 7th. I was very lucky because it was empty so it was pretty quick, they just asked me for my passport and the yellow packet with all the documents, they stamped my passport and then I downloaded the i-94 online :)

Hello everyone, just to let you know that I received the email saying my visa is ready for pickup yesterday. This is for CDMX: I went to pick it up at like 12:30pm and they told me that pick up is only after 2pm so I had to go back at 2pm, it was a little slow, I was there like 40min. @M+K So cool that you already received it! Sometimes they move faster hehe. 🎉 Congratulations!

Congratulations on your approval! 🥰🥰 I'm not following any AOS threads on here yet. Maybe I should start looking, hehe.

They didn't ask me about the language, they just do it in spanish, but I've heard cases where they switch in the moment if the applicant knows english.

Medical Exam in Mexico City First they register you, take a photo of your face and give you a bracelet. For this you have to give them the instructions letter, ds160 confirmation, the address where you will live, passport, vaccination record. Every time they do something they mark it on your bracelet and you're sent to the waiting room between the different "phases of the exam". Idk if the order changes but in my case first they took my blood sample, very quickly and the nurses are nice. Then it was the "visual exam", super simple, you just read a line of letters covering one eye first and then the other. In this same phase they took my blood pressure, oxygenation, temperature and heart rate. At the same time they asked me questions like who is your petitioner, where will you live, are you allergic to anything, do you have tattoos. Next was the x-ray. For this part you have to take off your shirt and bra and put on a robe that they give you. After they take the xray you change back into your clothes. After, you are called into a room and they tell you to take everything except your underwear off and wear the same robe from the xrays phase. The nurse weighs and measures you and asks more questions about medicine you're taking, tattoos again, allergies etc. Then the doctor examines you and it's a very simple examination: he uses the stethoscope to check your breathing, he makes you lie down and touches your stomach, he looks at your hands. Depending on certain factors you might be called to see the psychologist. I had to because I take antidepressant medicine but other people were called because they said they had tasted marihuana. Some people are also asked to provide a urine sample (I think to check for drugs), luckily it wasn't my case. However, considering this it's a good idea not to pee during the exam in case they ask you for it. Last part is getting the vaccines. In my case, the doctor said he was going to contraindicate them so I didn't get any. Usually you pick up the result the same day at 1pm and that's when you pay. Biometrics This is the easiest part, you only need to bring your passport and ds160 confirmation. I was there only like 10 minutes, it's really fast. Dropping off documents This part was really quick for me because that day the embassy was empty, they were only receiving k1 visa applicants, but I've read that normally this step takes like 3 hours. Anyway, when you arrive tell them you're going for k1 visa interview, they take you in directly instead of doing the giant line that tourist visa applicants do. Before going in, they help you organize the documents and they ask you for everything you will need. Passport, ds160 (the one you took to the biometrics appointment), original and copy of birth certificates (petitioner and beneficiary), the petitioner's passport (only the copy if you don't have the original), police clearance, passport style photos, i134, taxes, evidence of the relationship. Oh and the divorce decrees if that is your case. After they put everything in order they send you in. Remember you can't bring ANY electronics, don't bring the CD they give you at the medical exam, no liquids. When the consul calls you they ask for the documents one by one and they ask you some questions. In my case it was: What's your name? Who is your fiancé? Where will you live? Have you been married before? Has he been married? Do any of you have children? Do you have tattoos? Did you have a visa before? Have you ever had any problems with the law in Mexico? And in the US? Then they give you a paper with a number (which will be the number they call when it's your turn for the interview the following day) and showing which documents you missed (in my case it was just the medical). Interview This time it was a normal day so it was much slower. Now I had to wait like 2 hours to have my turn and the interview was like 3 minutes. These were the questions How did you and your fiancé meet? Did you only see him once or have you spent more time together? Where will you live in the US? How much time were you a couple before you got engaged? Why such a short time? (5months) Did you have a visa before? (She had my old visa in her hands though) Have you had any immigration problems? Have you had problems with the law in Mexico? And in the US? Do you have any tattoos? And then she said "everything seems okay and I will approve your visa" She gave me the paper that said it'd be ready in 5-7 business days and then was like "have a good day" And that's it, I hope it helps and good luck to everyone 😃😃

At the interview they gave me back the original birth certificates but kept the passport to paste the visa on it. They gave me a paper that says it takes 5-7 business days to receive it, so I'm still waiting. Don't worry about not having the medical results when you drop off documents. That was my case too (and I was also stressing), even though I had the exam on the 12th they didn't give me the packet until the 14th because there was an issue and they had to do another test so when I took the documents to the embassy they just asked me why I didn't have it and told me to bring the medical the next day (interview day) and not to worry about it. Oh, about tax returns, I brought the transcripts of the last 3 years and they took them.

Hello! I was approved 💓💓 we are so happy 😊😊 my medical ended up being on sept 12, I had biometrics and documents on sept 14 and the interview sept 15. It went really well. Would you like me to make a post about everything they asked me?? Also, I live in Mexico City so it was very easy for me to move around but I'd recommend to stay in a hotel or airbnb near the embassy so you can just walk to it instead of getting stuck in traffic and stuff. Relax, maybe use the occasion to visit some cool places in the city, because it's a very stressful couple of days 🙈🙈

Yes, you can choose not to be vaccinated. It's not a requirement for the k1 visa but it is for AOS so that's why it's recommended to get them before you travel, but yeah you can definitely get the visa without getting vaccinated.

I would recommend to bring as much as you can of the examples they give in the instructions but you probably won't need it all. I brought my fiancé's work letter and paystubs and they didn't require it, only asked for the tax transcripts. I didn't bring bank statements but they didn't ask for them either.

I've seen it takes approximately 10 days.

Yes, it changes to ready before getting the instructions email. And then it can take up to a month to get the email, but usually faster, two weeks or so, although some people get it a few days after.

Hmm yeah, I'm going to bring evidence of our meetings after filing the i129f, but if you haven't since each other since sending the original package maybe you can include screenshots of messages, call history, and things like that (I'll include those too). If you are already planning the wedding and you pay for something related to it that would be good evidence as well ☺️

Sure. This is it: Bring the following documents one day prior to your interview appointment at the time listed above: A valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining from the time of visa issuance. Original and copy of birth certificates, both beneficiaries and petitioner. Original and copy of marriage certificate (if applicable). Original and copy of divorce or death certificate(s) of any previous spouse(s) for both you and the U.S. citizen sponsor. Original and copy of the police record(s) from each State where the applicants live and have lived for at least six months since the age of 16. “Carta de antecedentes penales de todos los estados en los que ha vivido por más de 6 meses a partir de los 16 años”. If you have been convicted of a crime or an offense, you must submit a written certificate by the court describing each offense. Medical examination (vaccinations are optional). For more information, please contact any of the authorized panel physicians in Mexico listed below: MEDICOS ESPECIALIZADOS INTERNACIONALES Hamburgo 206, Interior 204, 2nd Floor, Colonia Juárez, Delegación Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City 06600 Tel: (55) 2624-0630 or (55) 5207-3794 ext. 101 Website: www.mei-mexico.com CLINICA MEDICA INTERNACIONAL Ave. Ramon Rivera Lara # 9020 Fracc. Las Lunas CD. Juarez, Chih., Mexico C.P. 32543 Tel: (011-52-656) 227-2800 Toll-free from the U.S.: 1-844-624-9447 Llamada gratuita de México: 01 800 801-8585 Fax: (011-52-656) 227-2808 Website: http://www.clinicamedicainternacional.com.mx/ SERVICIOS MEDICOS DE LA FRONTERA Prol. Ramon Rivera Lara #8950 Col. Partido Senecu CD. Juarez, Chih., Mexico C.P. 32540 Tel: (011-52-656) 688-2700 Toll-free from the U.S.: 1-844-847-5340 Llamada gratuita de México: 01 800 201-8472 Fax: (011-52-656) 688-2701 Website: www.smf.com.mx Evidence of financial support. The petitioner can provide a letter from their current job, recent payroll receipts, recent tax returns, and Form I-134. Each applicant regardless of age is required to present two photographs (2 x 2 inches). For additional photo requirements, see: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and beneficiary. Proof of the petitioner’s U.S. citizenship. (U.S. passport). Receipt of payment from any BANAMEX or SCOTIA bank branch for $265.00 U.S. dollars for each applicant, or proof of payment online. Consular appointment instructions letter. Printed DS-160 confirmation page for each applicant. Valid U.S. nonimmigrant visa (tourist, laser, or student visa, for example) (if applicable). The complete address in the United States where you will live, including the zip code.