US Tourist Visa
I have a Mexican friend that would like to visit the states. Can anyone tell me what he needs to do to apply for a visa. Thank you.
US Tourist Visa
by ZihuaRob 
, Zihuatanejo, México, Monday, February 22, 2016, 09:26 (3917 days ago) @ Joyful
I have a Mexican friend that would like to visit the states. Can anyone tell me what he needs to do to apply for a visa. Thank you.
Here's the place to start.
http://mexico.usembassy.gov/visas/non-immigrant-visas.html
It will be a timely, costly, burdensome and humiliating experience. He can meet all the requirements and still be denied a visa with no reason given and no refund of the thousands of pesos it will cost. It is part of the long-broken USA immigration policy.
US Tourist Visa
by Hunter-MX , Troncones, Gro. Mexico, Monday, February 22, 2016, 11:48 (3917 days ago) @ ZihuaRob
It wouldn't even help if he married a US citizen, in fact, it makes it harder...
A bit off topic true story-
by Gringo Viejo , Kansas/Zihuatanejo, Monday, February 22, 2016, 12:51 (3916 days ago) @ Joyful
In 2012 we had a domestica in Patzcuaro. She was from Guatemala and her "husband?" was from Mexico. They both but separately "migrated" to the U.S. and worked they for a number of years. While there they had a daughter, Amaris, born in L.A. General. Amaris was issued a raised emobossed CA birth certificate. The family then moved to Patzcuaro. Amaris was 19 and wanted to get her U.S. passpart. I can't begin to tell you the brick wall roadblocks se hit. All coresponcence had to be thru the Consulate in Guadalajara. All correspondence had to be done on line, no one would discuss the issue by telephone. An appointment had to be made to present documents and complete the process there. The raised seal birth certificate was SPECFICALLY cited as proof of citizenship.
Cut to the kill: She is still trying to get her U.S. passport, has even used attorneys (whom I suspect are just scamming money).
All the time while Sc'y of State Clinton touted the U.S. State Department was "family friendly" and would do what ever was/is necessary to ensure persons entitled to be in the U.S could do.
Having said all this, Lady M seems to get a visa for a young Mexican friend to go to Alaska and CA every year.
A bit off topic true story-TO MAKE THIS CLEAR
In 2012 we had a domestica in Patzcuaro. She was from Guatemala and her "husband?" was from Mexico. They both but separately "migrated" to the U.S. and worked they for a number of years. While there they had a daughter, Amaris, born in L.A. General. Amaris was issued a raised emobossed CA birth certificate. The family then moved to Patzcuaro. Amaris was 19 and wanted to get her U.S. passpart. I can't begin to tell you the brick wall roadblocks se hit. All coresponcence had to be thru the Consulate in Guadalajara. All correspondence had to be done on line, no one would discuss the issue by telephone. An appointment had to be made to present documents and complete the process there. The raised seal birth certificate was SPECFICALLY cited as proof of citizenship.
Cut to the kill: She is still trying to get her U.S. passport, has even used attorneys (whom I suspect are just scamming money).
All the time while Sc'y of State Clinton touted the U.S. State Department was "family friendly" and would do what ever was/is necessary to ensure persons entitled to be in the U.S could do.Having said all this, Lady M seems to get a visa for a young Mexican friend to go to Alaska and CA every year.
My Godson got a visa ONE time. When you get a tourist visa to the USA it is for 10 years. We got Julian's visa when he was 8 years old. THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS THE WAY SOMEONE ELSE THINKS THEY ARE.
A bit off topic true story-TO MAKE THIS CLEAR
by Gringo Viejo , Kansas/Zihuatanejo, Monday, February 22, 2016, 13:16 (3916 days ago) @ LadyM in Zihua
Thanks for clearing that up, Carol. I thought he had to get a visa each visit!
Do you know if the rules have changed? Z Rob's statement goes along with what I hear: Long process, mucho dinero and no guarantees
GLAD TO SEE YOU HAVE TIME TO READ AND POST THE BOARD, BEST TO YOU AND PAUL!
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by BL , Monday, February 22, 2016, 17:20 (3916 days ago) @ Gringo Viejo
Apparently, US Senators have a "back-door" to immigration. Some friends who had been lawful green-card residents and had requested citizenship were having a hard time hearing from authorities. They hired a US-based immigration lawyer who charged them a fee to send a letter to the US Senator and as if by magic their case was swiftly managed and approved.
Hope this helps.
