If you are considering getting a US tourist visa (B-2)requires patience and planning, since the time it may take to request an appointment for a consular interview at American embassies and consulates can exceed up to two years of waiting, according to the website of the United States Department of Travel.
This government entity clarifies that the waiting time is long due to the workload, the number of available personnel and may vary from one week to the next. Please note that the results provided on the site are only an estimate and do not guarantee the availability of an appointment.
The waiting days reported by the site range from 869 days to 666 days.so it is essential that you consider the waiting time.
How long is the wait for the visa appointment by state?
- Mexico City: 869 days
- Guadalajara: 828 days
- Monterrey: 744 days
- Tijuana: 813 days
- Ciudad Juárez: 826 days
- Merida: 762 days
- New Laredo 675
- Walnuts: 777 days
- Matamoros: 666 days
- Hermosillo 744 days
The United States Department of Travel clarifies that those who are about to process the renewal of a non-immigrant visa (includes the B-2 visa) within the same category, and whose visa expired in the last 48 months, may be considered for an interview exemption.
It is worth mentioning that the price of the appointment to apply for a US visa is 185 dollars ($3,189 pesos) as of June 17, 2023. It is essential to be clear that payment for this appointment does not guarantee the delivery of the US visa.
In this link You can consult all the information necessary to make an appointment at the nearest consulate.
Finally, according to the site USA GOVamong the most important documents that you should have on hand for the consular appointment are:
- Valid passport
- A photograph that meets the stipulated requirements (5 x 5 cm, in size, having been taken within the last 6 months to show your current appearance, a white background and must cover the entire face, which must be looking directly towards the camera.
- Processing of Form DS-160.