From: satish@vnet.austin.ibm.com ()
Subject: H-1 multiple	
Followup-To: H-1 multiple queries
Originator: satish@ganga.austin.ibm.com
Organization: IBM Austin
Distribution: usa
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 92 23:23:40 GMT


In article <09CS03Ssb9r.00@amdahl.uts.amdahl.com>, you write:
> Hi folks,
>
>       I would appreciate if somebody could provide the information
>       regarding the current requirements and strategic approach to get
>       multiple entry visa for H1 in MEXICO.
>
>       I would further be glad to know the preferred locations I should
>       try for this visa.
>
> thanks in advance,
>
 /nalini.
I am hereby posting a response to your question. My
   friend an I just got back from Monterrey, Mexico on friday night after
   obtaining the H-1 multiple entry visa. In my opinion it is a very straight

forward procedure. The consulate at Monterrey is very casually and with
   no hype is issuing H-1 multilple visas.

   These are the steps I followed:

   1) As I am from austin Tx I drove to Laredo, TX and parked the car in the
      airport parking which is safe.
   2) I took a taxi to Nuo Laredo which is in Mexico across the border. It costs
      anywhere between $25 to $33 depending on the negotiating ability of a
      person.
   3) Once I reached Nuo Laredo bus station, I took a bus to Monterrey Mexico
      and it costs $9. The frequency of buses to Monterrey are one in 15 minutes
      I would recommend Transporte Del Norte bus service as they are prompt.
      The bus ride is 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
   4) When you reach Monterrey there is a hotel right across from the bus
      station which is called Fastos. (Fastory) It is a very decent hotel and
      the receptionist speaks adequate english. It costs $64 a night and it has
      two beds.
   5) They provide you a wake up call in the morning and they will also get you
      a Taxi. The consulate is about a 8 min drive from the hotel and costs
      $6.
   6) It is not neccessary to go to the consulate very early in the morning

contrary to popular belief, because I went at 7' o clock and there was
      another guy who had come at 3:30 in the morning, and we ended up getting
      the passports at the same time though we were interviewed at different
      times. It is a classical case of exponentially varying random variable
      (memory loss). It is a Markov process. The visa fees is $100.0 in cash.


      Requirements for Visa:
                            1) Original of H-1 approval notice (blue form I129)
                               No photocopies entertained.
                            2) Passport with I-94.
                            3) Employers letter.
                            4) $100.
                            5) Passport size photograph.


      The interview is 2 to 3 mins. They are very cordial. If the consulate
      officer looks like a indian do not be surprised, he is an indian
      he joined the state dept. 2 mo back, his name is Ravi and is a jem of a
      person.

Additional documents that I took just to be safe.


      1) Photocopy of my Master's diploma.
      2) Recent pay stub.
      3) My company photo ID. card.



      If you have any questions you can reach me at:

              (512) 838 6571 (O)
              (512) 453 8920 (R)

       email: satishk@vnet.austin.ibm.com

                                                      Good Luck

                                                      K. Satish

 Disclaimer: My opinions are my own.