Thanks to all especially Hardy for all his help!
I used MExico Immigration Consultants! THEY ROCK!
I stayed at Hilton Express in Chula Vista
8:30AM George picked us up and we drove into Tijuana
8:45AM We were in Mexico and very close to the Consulate
Does not matter if you have the appointment, all are requested to stand in a huge line. So if you have an appointment arrive early. You would be the first person in the line and firts to enter irrespective of your visa appointment time.
10:30AM entered consulate
Remember do not carry any electronic devices. You will be askerd to get rid of it. George took care of my mobile phone and waited outside the consulate.
10:45AM asked to visit a pre evlauator who checks all passports, I797 and other documents. Also checks the forms. We had a n extra photgraph but they did not take it. Instead they took our live digital picture onsite.
10:55AM asked to stand for the interview
11:00am called for the interview
Officer: Can you show me your passports and I797s please?
Me: Sure
Officer: So when did you arrive in the US?
Me: 1996
Officer: What was your primary purpose of your visit in US?
Me: Study
Officer: Where did you study?
Me: *** University
Officer: Can you show me the original transcripts?
Me: Sure
Officer: What do you do? Who do you work for?
Me: I am an *** and work for ****
Officer: Can you show me your latest W2 forms and your recent paystub?
Me: Sure
Officer: Can I suggest something?
Me: Sure
Officer: Have you ever thought of getting a green card?
Me: No
Officer: I think this process can be avoided if you get a green card.
Me: Thanks for the tip officer!
Officer: I am not kidding
Me: oK. I am not interested in living long. As you see my passport has over 30 visas and I travel so I might endup working in another country.
Officer: BTW do you have kids?
Me: Not yet. Smile.
Officer: OK, I will give you he visa.
Me: Thanks!
Officer: So how do you like the bay area?
Me: I love it. Have you been there?
Officer: Yeah.
Me: Who would not love being there>>??
Both smile.
Officer: Well you can come pick up the visa at 3pm at this location.
Me: Thanks
Officer: And in the meanwhile you can try out some tacos outside. As far as it you know that those can not end up making you feel sorry for having eaten...
Me: WOW..what would you recommend?>
Officer: Well there 3 nice stalls outside but you might have to go to the main street in downtown.
Me: Thanks. Will do.
Officer: Have a safe trip back!
Me: Thanks!
11:15am... came outside and George took us to a best mexicsan restaurant.
3:00am.. came back and picked up the passports
4:00am..George dropped us at the Mexico border
4:05am..we were in san diego..and back in our hotel
TIRED BUT HAPPY!
I used MExico Immigration Consultants! THEY ROCK!
I stayed at Hilton Express in Chula Vista
8:30AM George picked us up and we drove into Tijuana
8:45AM We were in Mexico and very close to the Consulate
Does not matter if you have the appointment, all are requested to stand in a huge line. So if you have an appointment arrive early. You would be the first person in the line and firts to enter irrespective of your visa appointment time.
10:30AM entered consulate
Remember do not carry any electronic devices. You will be askerd to get rid of it. George took care of my mobile phone and waited outside the consulate.
10:45AM asked to visit a pre evlauator who checks all passports, I797 and other documents. Also checks the forms. We had a n extra photgraph but they did not take it. Instead they took our live digital picture onsite.
10:55AM asked to stand for the interview
11:00am called for the interview
Officer: Can you show me your passports and I797s please?
Me: Sure
Officer: So when did you arrive in the US?
Me: 1996
Officer: What was your primary purpose of your visit in US?
Me: Study
Officer: Where did you study?
Me: *** University
Officer: Can you show me the original transcripts?
Me: Sure
Officer: What do you do? Who do you work for?
Me: I am an *** and work for ****
Officer: Can you show me your latest W2 forms and your recent paystub?
Me: Sure
Officer: Can I suggest something?
Me: Sure
Officer: Have you ever thought of getting a green card?
Me: No
Officer: I think this process can be avoided if you get a green card.
Me: Thanks for the tip officer!
Officer: I am not kidding
Me: oK. I am not interested in living long. As you see my passport has over 30 visas and I travel so I might endup working in another country.
Officer: BTW do you have kids?
Me: Not yet. Smile.
Officer: OK, I will give you he visa.
Me: Thanks!
Officer: So how do you like the bay area?
Me: I love it. Have you been there?
Officer: Yeah.
Me: Who would not love being there>>??
Both smile.
Officer: Well you can come pick up the visa at 3pm at this location.
Me: Thanks
Officer: And in the meanwhile you can try out some tacos outside. As far as it you know that those can not end up making you feel sorry for having eaten...
Me: WOW..what would you recommend?>
Officer: Well there 3 nice stalls outside but you might have to go to the main street in downtown.
Me: Thanks. Will do.
Officer: Have a safe trip back!
Me: Thanks!
11:15am... came outside and George took us to a best mexicsan restaurant.
3:00am.. came back and picked up the passports
4:00am..George dropped us at the Mexico border
4:05am..we were in san diego..and back in our hotel
TIRED BUT HAPPY!