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"B1/B2" Business and Tourist Visas

Mexican Citizens who wish to visit the United States as a tourist you will need to apply for a  B1/B2 visa.

The Consulate General of the United States processes visa applications each working day, Monday through Friday (please keep in mind the visa section is closed on American and Mexican holidays).  Please request an appointment well in advance.  For instructions on how to apply for a Business and Tourist Visa (B1/B2), please see "How to Apply."

A Consular Officer interviews all applicants. The interview is brief but detailed. At this point you should have the application filled out, and the Consular Officer will review it. The application should be filled out in its totality, accurately and truthfully.

If you intend to travel as a tourist, you should be able to explain when you plan to travel, where you plan to stay, and how you will pay for the trip. United States law specifies that you should prove “that it is reasonable to suppose that you will return to your place of origin once you have completed your trip.” In order to comply with this requirement, it is suggested that you present original documents that support your claim of economic solvency. Depending on your particular situation, you may wish to present original, recent bank statements (letters from banks are not acceptable substitutes), receipts of payroll and the pink copy of the Social Security registration if you are employed, your stamped income tax return if you are a business owner, documentation regarding your business, your tax receipt if you own property, your professional I.D., etc. Copies are neither acceptable nor necessary.

Please do not buy a non-refundable plane ticket until you are issued a visa.

 

New "BBBCV"
Business and Tourism (B1/B2) Visa and Border Crossing Card

The new visa class BBBCV is issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara since January 8, 2007. This visa is considered identical to the older "Laser" visa by the U.S. Government, and both are also known as the DSP-150. The visa is a combination of a B1/B2 business and tourist visa, and a border crossing card (BCC).

The older laser visa has not been issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Guadalajara since January 5, 2007. The new BBBCV visa is delivered to the visa holders usually within 7-10 days of the visa interview.

 
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