To enter the United States for tourism, business, studies, or other purposes, it is necessary to have a U.S. visa. Below are the types of visas available and their updated costs for June-July 2024.
Types of U.S. Visas
Non-Immigrant Visas:
- Visa B-1/B-2: Tourism, business, family visits, short-term medical treatments.
- Visa H-1B: Professionals in specialized fields such as engineering, sciences, technology, and medicine.
- Visa J-1: Cultural and educational exchange programs.
- Visa F-1: Full-time students at U.S. educational institutions.
- Visa E-2: Investors wishing to start or direct a business in the U.S.
- Visa O: Artists, athletes, and professionals with extraordinary abilities.
Immigrant Visas:
- Family Visa: Spouses, children, parents, and siblings of U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Employment Visa: Workers with specific job offers.
- Diversity Visa: Citizens of countries with low immigration rates.
- Refugee Visa: People fleeing persecution or violence in their country.
U.S. Visa Fees
- Visitor Visa B-1/B-2: $185 USD (approximately 3,158 Mexican pesos).
- Visas H, L, O, P, Q, R: $160 USD (approximately 2,731 Mexican pesos).
- E Visa - Trader/Investor, Specialized Australian Worker: $205 USD (approximately 3,513 Mexican pesos).
- Form DS-117: $180 USD (approximately 3,073 Mexican pesos).
- Transportation Letter for Legal Permanent Residents: $575 USD (approximately 9,810 Mexican pesos).
- Form DS-3035: $120 USD (approximately 2,048 Mexican pesos).
- Form I-601: $930 USD (approximately 15,861 Mexican pesos).
- Trader and Investor Visas: $315 USD (approximately 5,360 Mexican pesos).
Requirements for Applying for a U.S. Visa
- Valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity.
- Completed and signed DS-160 form.
- Visa application fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph meeting visa requirements.
- Proof of financial solvency, such as bank statements, payroll receipts, or tax returns.
- Proof of ties to Mexico, such as birth certificates, study certificates, job certificates, or property deeds.
- Travel itinerary and hotel or accommodation reservations.
- Round-trip plane tickets.
- Invitation letter (if applicable).
For more details and updates, it is recommended to visit the official U.S. Department of State website.
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