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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 approved I-797
petition) to present at the Embassy 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.
You should present:
- Copy of the I-129 petition and the approved I-797 petition
- A BANAMEX receipt for the $1,450 pesos (adjusted according
to exchange rate) application fee. There can be additional
fees for individuals obtaining work visas.
- Mexican passport with at least six months validity
- Complete visa application form
- Supplementary application form if applicant is male between the ages of 16 and 45
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.
The Embassy 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). For all visa applications, you should call the appointment call center, with passport in hand, between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, and 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
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.
More information on "How to apply."
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