H1B Stamping exp Matamoros

[Srini82a]

My H1B visa interview experience at Matamoros, Mexico.

I'm a full time employee. This is my second stamping(first in India) and I have a approved I-140.

I used MAS services. They are very helpful.

Fingerprinting done on first day. Completed in 15 minutes.
Visa interview on next day:

1. Interview was at 10:00 but we went early and got in by 8:30.
2. First CSC guys check your docs and let you into Interview hall.
3. You will be called for initial interview where you will be asked for basic questions like your name, company name. They will check your I-797 and PIMS and then ask you to wait for your actual interview.
4. Actual interview will be conducted by other staff.
5. Called by Visa Officer. This is how it went with the VO. He was a cool guy greeted him and returned same with pleasent smile.

a. why did you come to Mexico?
b. Which company do you work for?
c. what do they do?
d. How much do you get paid?

e. Are you married?

 

He was going through something in system while he was talking to me

Then came the golden words. Received passport on the same day at 3:30 and back to US by evening.

P.S: If you are going to Mexico, please make sure that ALL your W2's salary is equal or greater than LCA.
If you have approved I-140, please take a copy.
 

[sam1982]

Thanks Srini for posting your experience and congratulations.

 

I am planning to go to Mexico for stamping.  I am in US from 2006.

 

I worked a  company A till last year and got visa stamping twice in India.

 

Last year I moved to Company B.

 

All of my W-2 looks good except for 2008 where the salary is slightly lower( around $58K).

 

Is it going to be an issue as I am not with the same employer now?

[Srini82a]

Hi Sam,

I am not sure about it, but try to explain if you have a valid reason..

[adriot_hlr]

Congratulations Srini..!!

 

When was your stamping and what did you say for visiting Mexico and Did you give the salary based on LCA or regular pay check amounts (if there are any variations)

 

Thanks in advance..Congrats..

[sam1982]

Hi Srini,

 

Did they check your all W-2s ?

 

Regards,

Sam

[Srini82a]

Congratulations Srini..!!

 

When was your stamping and what did you say for visiting Mexico and Did you give the salary based on LCA or regular pay check amounts (if there are any variations)

 

Thanks in advance..Congrats..

Thank you, I just said my sal which is greater than LCA

[Srini82a]

Hi Srini,

 

Did they check your all W-2s ?

 

Regards,

Sam

Hi sam,

 

   For me they haven't, but its normally in Matamoros they do. So please keep it.

[loreto08]

Congrats Srini.

Can you PM/share MAS contact details or website?

Was planning to schedule my visa appointment sometime next month.

Was your current H1 expired when you left for Matamoros? Did you apply for Mexican visa?

[sam1982]

Thanks Srini for the answers. Last question:

 

Have you worked for Single or multiple employers (petitioners) on H1B?

[Srini82a]

Thanks Srini for the answers. Last question:

 

Have you worked for Single or multiple employers (petitioners) on H1B?

I am not sure what you mean by that, but right from begining I am with same company

[adriot_hlr]

Hi Loreto,

 

Search in google for mexico assistance services you will find it..and it is better is take mexican visa if you don't have a valid stamp as the process of getting mexican visa doesn't take much time like canada visa.

[adriot_hlr]

Thank Srini for the info.

 

What did you say for visiting Mexico..Did they question on why not india/canada

[loreto08]

Hi Loreto,

 

Search in google for mexico assistance services you will find it..and it is better is take mexican visa if you don't have a valid stamp as the process of getting mexican visa doesn't take much time like canada visa.

Thanks Adriot. MAS have changed their name I guess.

Yes I got the Mexican visa (took 1 day processing in Dallas).

Appearing for interview in 2 weeks in Matamoros. Fingers crossed :-)

[Ana222]

Hi Loreto,

 

I am planning to get stamping done at Matamoros last week in August or early September. Haven't booked dates yet. I am based out of Houston. Can you please share your email so that I can contact you for some questions regarding the process. Thanks much.

 

Ana

[loreto08]

Ana222, 

 

The moderator masks the emailids or website links. So you can ask your question in here itself. Will help other readers too.

[H1futuristic]

Hi Srini,

 

Heartily congrats dear! Can you please share link to apply for Mexico Visa & how to take appointment there? Also what would be better to go for stamping, Canada or Mexico? as I hold US Masters degree. Kindly reply! Thanks in advance...

[Ana222]

Ana222, 

 

The moderator masks the emailids or website links. So you can ask your question in here itself. Will help other readers too.

Hi Loreto, I wanted to know how did you get the mexican visa and for how many days. Can I apply it online or do I get it at the border? Can you please send me details of what all you did for getting stamping at mexico at *************** at geemail. Are you done with your stamping already? Regards, Ana