white American

[trumpetfire 0]

Hello i am a white American i will be going to my wifes visa interview in Ciudad Juarez.my question is will there be other white people in juarez doing the same thing.Im scared I dont want to stand out like a sore thumb.I wont go out of the hotel room while im there.may be only to accompany my wife to the consulate.will i be safe.or will i be the only white person in town.please help?

[Tero 105]

Hello i am a white American i will be going to my wifes visa interview in Ciudad Juarez.my question is will there be other white people in juarez doing the same thing.Im scared I dont want to stand out like a sore thumb.I wont go out of the hotel room while im there.may be only to accompany my wife to the consulate.will i be safe.or will i be the only white person in town.please help?

If your wife is there, then my guess is you have been there before. Your wife should be able to give you a better idea about the environment since that's her country. Have you asked her?

[trumpetfire 0]

If your wife is there, then my guess is you have been there before. Your wife should be able to give you a better idea about the environment since that's her country. Have you asked her?

yes she lives in mexico but not in Juarez the city she lives in is safe and i have been there 3 times and felt safe.And there was alot of white people.There but she dosnt know much about Juaez.And it is a dangerous city.

[Aztec&Taino 144]

yes she lives in mexico but not in Juarez the city she lives in is safe and i have been there 3 times and felt safe.And there was alot of white people.There but she dosnt know much about Juaez.And it is a dangerous city.

Yes, there are white people in Ciudad Juarez. I have been there, though I have to admit that it was a few years back (about 16 years ago). Yet, the racist tone of your post irks me, so do you think that the presence of other fellow white people will protect you from getting robbed or shot down by a criminal? No, not really. You should exercise caution and try to stay in your hotel (which should be within walking distance from the consulate) and do not be out too late or when it's dark. It would be best to be in and out of the city, do not roam the streets as the typical tourist taking pictures and looking naive. Avoid taking taxis, specially those which are unauthorized. Mind your surroundings and be careful not to dress too flashy or elegantly.

Best wishes!

[Mrs O. 29]

Hello i am a white American i will be going to my wifes visa interview in Ciudad Juarez.my question is will there be other white people in juarez doing the same thing.Im scared I dont want to stand out like a sore thumb.I wont go out of the hotel room while im there.may be only to accompany my wife to the consulate.will i be safe.or will i be the only white person in town.please help?

Is it such a big deal being a white person in Mexico? Didnt know that...

[payxibka 10,044]

moving to regional forum as this is not a K-1 visa topic

[Penguin_ie 5,985]

Is it such a big deal being a white person in Mexico? Didnt know that...

Not normally but Juarez is pretty dangerous right now- 14 people killed in the last 48 hours: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/02/02/mexico.violence/index.html

[E&R4ever 6]

Hello i am a white American i will be going to my wifes visa interview in Ciudad Juarez.my question is will there be other white people in juarez doing the same thing.Im scared I dont want to stand out like a sore thumb.I wont go out of the hotel room while im there.may be only to accompany my wife to the consulate.will i be safe.or will i be the only white person in town.please help?

It is not safe for ALL people regardless of race, creed or color. I am sure you have read about the crisis there and you should excercise great caution whenever you travel abroad. Check the travel advisory for Cuidad Juarez at the Official Embassy website. Good luck to youand your family!

[trumpetfire 0]

It is not safe for ALL people regardless of race, creed or color. I am sure you have read about the crisis there and you should excercise great caution whenever you travel abroad. Check the travel advisory for Cuidad Juarez at the Official Embassy website. Good luck to youand your family!I love all people of every race Creed or color sorry is i used any words poorly.I know it is dangerous there for every one.I just wonderd if i would be at more risk than some one eles.I am aloso worried about my wife because she is a woman.I truly love all people and beleave all people are created equal.I am just worried.Like alot of people that have to go to Juarez.

[Robert de Bonda 3]

Trumperfire, I have to admit, that I too took your post as somewhat racist. After taking a moment to reflect and reading your follow-up posts, I truly feel that you are scared. Fear is a good thing in the situation as it is now. Do not let your guard down, not even for a moment. While I don't feel that you would be targeted for being white, you are at the same risk as all of the residents and visitors to Ciudad Juarez. Think ahead before you do anything and consider consequences and alternatives. You are going to be there for one reason and one reason only. Do what you went to do and get out of there as soon as possible. Good luck with your interview and your future life together.

[E&R4ever 6]

Trumperfire, I have to admit, that I too took your post as somewhat racist. After taking a moment to reflect and reading your follow-up posts, I truly feel that you are scared. Fear is a good thing in the situation as it is now. Do not let your guard down, not even for a moment. While I don't feel that you would be targeted for being white, you are at the same risk as all of the residents and visitors to Ciudad Juarez. Think ahead before you do anything and consider consequences and alternatives. You are going to be there for one reason and one reason only. Do what you went to do and get out of there as soon as possible. Good luck with your interview and your future life together.

Completely agree all points Robert de Bonda.

Trumpettefire,

Just be careful and mindful of your surroundings. Unfortunately Cuidad Juarez has become one of the deadliest this side of the globe. I have those same concerns/worries and my Fiancee is from the state of Chihuahua. Not so far in the past there was an unfortunate incident where embassy personnel were targetted. Very sad to find that bad things happen. You could also read posts/reviews from that embassy where VJ members here have posted. What can I say other than I share the same concerns about visiting that area. I plan on being there for my Fiancee. I also appreciated your reply!

Again my best to you and your family!

E&R4Ever

[C_María 6]

Self tanning lotion and pepper spray?

Or maybe this is a good week to spend some quality time in with your loved one. Just be aware of your surroundings and use common sense, you're chances are really good that you'll be fine! Let us know how it goes...

[Wayne and Claudia 40]

Unfortunately the city is in total chaos. Try to stay as near the embassy as possible and at a full service hotel so room service is readily available. I am not sure about Mexico, but in Bogota the nicer motels only allow private taxis to pick-up from their facilities. (I have never personally felt endangered there but my wife (Colombian) is petrified there.) I actually like the comment about self-tanning and pepper spray. The key thing is don't stand out, don't be flashy and stay aware of your surroundings.

One more thing: Is your wife allowed entry into the US? If she is stay in El Paso.

[trumpetfire 0]

Unfortunately the city is in total chaos. Try to stay as near the embassy as possible and at a full service hotel so room service is readily available. I am not sure about Mexico, but in Bogota the nicer motels only allow private taxis to pick-up from their facilities. (I have never personally felt endangered there but my wife (Colombian) is petrified there.) I actually like the comment about self-tanning and pepper spray. The key thing is don't stand out, don't be flashy and stay aware of your surroundings.

One more thing: Is your wife allowed entry into the US? If she is stay in El Paso.

first i would like to say sorry i was up late last night peparing my proof of bona fide relationship.And I got nervous and put up my post with out thinking of the words i was using.I have always fought for equal rights for all races cultures.Im so sorry if i offended any one i should have used the word.caucasion american.and also i do know that it is dangerous there for all people.I was just wondering if it would be more dangerous for me.because.iam caucasion.iam also worried about my wonderful wife because she is a woman.And i truely love and have many fiends of different races.And i respect everyone as equal.My wife is Mexican and i love her for her culture.So iam truely sorry if i sounded strang.please forgive me!!

[trumpetfire 0]

Hello i am a caucasion American i will be going to my wifes visa interview in Ciudad Juarez.my question is will there be other caucasion people in juarez doing the same thing. i know it is a dangerous city for all people,I just want to know if it will be more dangerous for me because im caucasion and i could stand out as a non local.I love and respect all races and cultures.And believe in equal rights for everyone.my wife is Mexican and one of the many reasons i love her is for her culture. iam also worried about her because she is a woman.Im scared I dont want to stand out like a sore thumb.I wont go out of the hotel room while im there.may be only to accompany my wife to the consulate.will i be safe.or will i be the only caucasion person in town.please help?