Bald Eagle
VISAS
Temporary Worker (H, L, O, P Visas)
If you wish to work in the United States, you will need a visa.
The application process for a work visa can be complicated, and it is the U.S. employer’s responsibility to file an application in the U.S. and send you all of the documents (copy of the I-129 petition and the original approved I-797 petition) to present at the Consulate during your interview. In the majority of cases, applicants will have to present an approved work petition from the Department of Homeland Security of the United States (DHS). If you have been offered employment in the U.S., ask your prospective employer exactly what procedures he/she has followed to allow you to work legally in the U.S.
H2B VISAS: Click here for special instructions for groups requesting H2B visas.
You should present:
• Copy of the I-129 petition and the original approved I-797 petition.
• A BANAMEX receipt for the $131 USD (paid in Pesos) application fee. There will be additional fees (see Reciprocity Fees) depending on the length and type of visa you are requesting.
• Mexican passport with at least six months validity.
• Fill out the Visa Application Form (DS-156) on-line and print all pages (including the bar code).
• If you are a male between the ages of 16 and 45, fill out the Supplementary Application Form (DS-157). You will need to bring printed copies of this completed form to the Consulate.
Please remember that these visas have an additional issuance fee. You employer can tell you the exact fee, which must be paid in the Visa Pavilion during the interview. We accept pesos or dollars, and Visa, MasterCard, and Discover credit cards.
Appointments for petition-based visas are assigned independently of tourist visas. When you call to schedule an appointment, clarify what type of visa you wish to obtain.
For more information, see "How to Apply".