Any one is having appointment in Tijuana,mexico on Oct 24 and 25

[darshan]

I have a ASC date on 24th and Consulate on 25th in Tijuana,Mexico.

I saw from one post in this forum that the Marriott hotel is the nearest one to the consulate.

Please let me know if any body is having appointments on those dates so that we can share hotel or any other information.

[dgshyam]

@vijReddy, I haven't not booked the appointment yet. But would like to book soon. If I get those dates 'll join you. are you going with any agent or on your own?

I would like to discuss other questions also. If you are okay, can you send me your details.

[darshan]

dgshyam,I am goin on my own.you can ask any questions if you need.I will try to tell according to my knowledge.

[deepu 23]

Hello do not come to to Tijuana if you are not a full time holder. If you are a contractor it is at your own risk. Things started to change here, even though you have all documents...the only reason if you are contractor is enough for them to stop you. My cousin got his petition revoked along with one other ..who was for his third extension.

[visadvicer]

If you planning for Tijuana. Plan to get stuck for weeks and then go back to home.

I don't check my email but my advice is don't come here.

[dgshyam]

dgshyam,I am goin on my own.you can ask any questions if you need.I will try to tell according to my knowledge.

@deepu23 and @visaadvicer : Thanks for your suggestion. But in India also we have same situation. So I think, its better to try our luck in Mexico b4 we go to India. what say?

@vijReddy:

My situation as follows:

1. I work on EVC model. The client cann't give letter to me. But Vendor can give letter in addition to that they can give PO with client. would that be ok for Mexico or India?

2. My W2's amounts little less($1000) than the amts against with LCAs. would that be ok for Mexico or India?

3. which would be better in Mexcio ( Tijuana or Nuevo Laredo)?

4. If we don't get visa there, can we come back to US with expired visa? options?

Please give suggestions for above issue, appreciate your help in advance.

-shyam

[deepu 23]

1. I work on EVC model. The client can't give letter to me. But Vendor can give letter in addition to that they can give PO with client. would that be ok for Mexico or India?

India please ...I have seen folks who got their H1b revoked because of no client letter

2. My W2's amounts little less($1000) than the amts against with LCAs. would that be ok for Mexico or India?

Go to India , you do not want to stay here for one month and then get revoked..Over all expenses is much high in mexico and which is not a safer place

3. which would be better in Mexcio ( Tijuana or Nuevo Laredo)?

India ....this is our suggestion....we are 6 ppl stuck here out of 8 consultants from last three days ...5 revoked 1 passed and 2 still waiting on 221 G..everyone's documentation is good and company's are reputed.

4. If we don't get visa there, can we come back to US with expired visa? options?

No, firs thing they do is cancel ur old visa and you can never enter US ..tickets are sky high from Mexico >= 3000 USD, because you are not to travel through US and UK ....

I can only suggest you ....and over all it is your own decision ... You might get lucky and get visa ...but % of it is very very low ..!!

[dgshyam]

Thanks deepu23, It is very helpful in deciding my visa stamping location. So in India which would be better location? Kolkatta or any other? I am from Hyderabad though.

BTW, where are you now, still in Tijuana or back to US? sorry to hear for your friends and you are in difficult situation. Let's hope for the best, things will get better with the time.

[urzmunna]

Hello,

How is the approval rate for FTE employees? Me and my wife, both are working Full Time. I had an extension + transfer last year. My wife has an extension with the same employer.. Haven't decided on which consulate to go. Please throw some light.

Thanks

Urzmunna

[ersum_max]

Can anyone with recent experience, please let us know if we need to handover our current I-94's while crossing the US-Tijuana border??

[mf1]

@Vijreddy

What happened to your interview? Can you please share your exp?

[darshan]

@mf1,

How to reach Tijuana,mexico from San deigo: When you get off your plane, just follow everyone down to the baggage claim area. In the San Diego airport, there are 3 terminals at each terminal. Just outside the baggage claim area is a sidewalk. You will see the taxis, shuttles, and buses are picking up people. Look for where the city bus stop is. There will be a sign that says MTS, (short for Metro Transit System). If you have trouble seeing it, just ask at the information desk in the lobby. There is only one MTS bus that comes by. It is the 992 bus. You will recognize it by the color. It is white trimmed in red. The number 992 is in the windshield. Just wait at the stop. A bus comes by every 15 minutes.

2. Get on the 992 Bus. Get a $5 bill ready, and when the bus comes by, put the money in the machine by the drive. He'll give you an all day pass, good for the whole MTS system. With that ticket you are all paid up clear to the border. Tell the driver that you want to get off at the "American Plaza" so you can ride the Trolley. The American Plaza is the train station for the light rail system called the San Diego Trolley. The bus will get there in just 15 minutes, and will drop you off across the street in front of the train platform.

3. American Plaza train station. When you get off the bus, just cross the street to the American Plaza. You will see two platforms, one on each side of the tracks. Make sure you keep to the side that is on your right as you are walking toward it. The train you will be taking, will be headed the same way that you are walking as you cross the street.

4. Take the "Blue Line". There are two train lines. The "Blue Line" and the "Orange Line". Do not be confused, as the trains are all the same red color! The names "Orange Line" or "Blue Line" refer to the different routes they take. The two lines go to very different places. The Blue Line runs between Old Town and San Ysidro/Tijuana. So, get on the train that says "Blue Line", "San Ysidro/Tijuana" on the sign on the wind shield. You will take this train all the way to the end of the line, which the Mexican Border. The ride will take about 45 minutes.

5. Crossing the bridge to get to the Border.

Take the trolley to the end of the line. The trolley station is located right in front of the exit from US Customs. Stepping off the train, and looking toward Mexico, US Customs is the big building in front of you to the right. Mexican Customs is on the other side of the freeway. To get to Mexican Customs and walk into Mexico, you will have to cross over the freeway. From where you get off the trolley, you will be able to see a pedestrian bridge that crosses the freway to the other side. With your back to the trolley, the bridge is ahead of you, and to the right.You will see alot of people walking toward the bridge, just follow them. Walk down the side walk to the bridge, and cross over. Where you come down the bridge on the other side, there is a side walk that will lead you straight toward Mexican Customs. You will come up to a turnstile gate that is the entry into Mexican Customs.

6. You will push through a turnstile and enter Mexico. There is a long corridor with canvass awnings on one side and a long building. Ahead you will see the uniformed Customs officials. Go on past the Mexican Customs officials. They won’t stop you or ask you for anything. Their job is to make Mexican national declare purchases made in the USA so they can collect the tax. After you pass the officials, turn to the right when you see the Tourist info building that is loacted inside the Customs enclosure

Once you enter mexico there will be a taxi stand.Show them the address from the printout where you have to go whether directly to the ASC or to the hotel first.

My experience:

i am in EC model.

I went to the ASC first.

Done with my fingerprints and photo.They gave appointment confirmation for the consulate.

I came out from ASC and the Security guy outside was really nice because he called up a taxi for me.

I went to Real del rio hotel.Its very good and economical(65$ per night).Its only 15 mins from both ASC and consulate.They have taxi stand infront of the hotel at all the times.

Consulate:I went to consulate next day.Done with all the security checks and fingerprint verification.Finally i went to the Visa interview.

VO: where did you come from??

Ans:San deigo,CA.

VO:what do you do???

Ans:Explained about the job.

VO:Why did you change your employer??The new employer is paying less than the old employer,Why you have to change.

Ans:I am not bothered about the salary.I want to improve myself professionally in career,knowledge,skillset wise because the new employer has a good relations with the very good and big clients.

VO:what is the address of your new employer??

Ans:Answered.

VO:Do you visit your employer often??

Ans:I have to update my weekly status reports to the manager at my employers office regularly and i visit them once in a month.

VO:whom do you report to at the clients place??

I do not have to report to any one at clients place.We have conference meetings every week on my status with my employer.My employer have the whole authority to coordinate, supervise,direct and advice me.If client have any issues they will speak to my employer then my employer will update me with the status.

VO:You got the visa in 2008.Why did you come to us in 2009??

Ans: I met with a serious accident and i had to take rest on doctors advice.

VO:why did you do go to UK???what did you do there??

Ans:I went to UK because i want to have a international exposure,meet new people,learn new things and to Improve myself.I did masters over there.I came to usa for working and the reason for coming to mexico for attending Interview also is to get International exposure and learn new things.

VO: can i see your last year W2??

Ans: I handed over to her.

VO:can i see your recent paystubs???

Ans: Handed over to her.

VO: when did you started working for this present client???

Ans:Told her the date.(Note:what ever you say,it should match with your LCA because they will be looking at your LCA in the system and its employer responsibility to update LCA according to that state where you work.They have to run the pay roll according to that.Those all should match.)

VO:Can i see your educational certificates from School days onwards??

Ans:handed over to her.

VO:Your marks are very impressive.

Ans:I said, i am a Brilliant Guy with a laugh.She smiled looking at me and said your visa is approved.I said Thank you.

VO:It was nice talking to you.Come and collect the passport tomorrow at 2:30 PM.

Ans:Sure,Thanks again.

Its a 40 mins Interview.

I went next day to Pick my passport at 2:30 PM.

Make sure you have all the proper supporting documentation if you want to attend here because i know few guys who got 221g and still waiting from few weeks.I also know few guys whose H1b got revoked.The decision can be against your favour after few weeks also unless and until if you have very good supporting docs.

Tickets are also very expensive like 4500$-5000$ from mexico to india because you cannot fly from USA any more.

Think many many times before coming to Tijuana,mexico because anything can happen.