E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Feb 27th 2015, 12:28 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Mexico City is huge... and there are 8.8 million people living there. I'm sure many of those are young couples with small children. As with any large city, there are areas that are good and safe... and areas that are bad and dangerous.
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Feb 27th 2015, 4:06 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
can anyone recommend a hotel and an area?
Feb 27th 2015, 5:03 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
one would think so. I have been to Tijuana before and trust me the area arond US consulate there is not so "safe". but will keep looking. Thanks!
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Feb 27th 2015, 8:29 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Guys, Anything else I should bring with me.. ?
Feb 28th 2015, 7:32 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
The photo isn't necessary as long as you've uploaded one and as long as what you've uploaded meets their requirements. I've seen many people waiting in line in front of me be sent off to get a new photo taken as the one they uploaded wasn't good enough, but as long as you've followed their guidelines you shouldn't need a physical photo.
Mar 1st 2015, 10:38 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
i am trying to book an NEW E3 appointment but currently there is only Ottawa which has the availability. I am trying to see if I can go to mexico. now i read somewhere that Mexico US consualte only allows E3R but NOT NEW E3 application. is this true?
Mar 1st 2015, 11:23 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Lastly , I obtained my new E-3 visa in Mexico City last Dec 8th 2014 (changed employers), I was able to
request priority /expedited processing (as always as I changed employers before
and applied through Tijuana US consulate twice) and was able to pick up my passport/visa
the day after my interview. They also treat you like royalty there- accommodating
and apologetic - which I didnt experience in Australia/Canada.
request priority /expedited processing (as always as I changed employers before
and applied through Tijuana US consulate twice) and was able to pick up my passport/visa
the day after my interview. They also treat you like royalty there- accommodating
and apologetic - which I didnt experience in Australia/Canada.
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Mar 2nd 2015, 12:06 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
I-129 renewal method is very very safe (as no administrative processing chance) because if in Canada or Mexico one gets Administrative Processing then he cannot re-enter into US.Lot of people had to go back to Australia or India.
Mar 2nd 2015, 7:59 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
It also means that you end up without a visa, which means that if you ever need to leave the country you can't re-enter without going through the visa application process at that time. For anyone that travels much at all that's a non-starter. Even if you don't plan to travel, an emergency trip out of the US could easily turn into a multi-week delay while you try and obtain a new visa to re-enter.
Personally I don't recall hearing of a single person that was refused a renewal or change of employer, let alone "Lot of people had to go back to Australia or India" (And why India? You can not legally be an Indian Citizen and apply for an E3, so that makes no sense at all)
Mar 2nd 2015, 8:51 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
I-129 may be safe, but it's slow, with no option for priority processing.
It also means that you end up without a visa, which means that if you ever need to leave the country you can't re-enter without going through the visa application process at that time. For anyone that travels much at all that's a non-starter. Even if you don't plan to travel, an emergency trip out of the US could easily turn into a multi-week delay while you try and obtain a new visa to re-enter.
Personally I don't recall hearing of a single person that was refused a renewal or change of employer, let alone "Lot of people had to go back to Australia or India" (And why India? You can not legally be an Indian Citizen and apply for an E3, so that makes no sense at all)
It also means that you end up without a visa, which means that if you ever need to leave the country you can't re-enter without going through the visa application process at that time. For anyone that travels much at all that's a non-starter. Even if you don't plan to travel, an emergency trip out of the US could easily turn into a multi-week delay while you try and obtain a new visa to re-enter.
Personally I don't recall hearing of a single person that was refused a renewal or change of employer, let alone "Lot of people had to go back to Australia or India" (And why India? You can not legally be an Indian Citizen and apply for an E3, so that makes no sense at all)
Mar 2nd 2015, 8:56 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
I am in process of changing my employer. I looked up mexico city us consulate website, but they states that only renew visa applicant can aoply at this consulate: Who Can Apply | United States Diplomatic Mission To Mexico City, Mexico
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Please be informed that E3 visa holders can apply for a visa renewal only at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City as long as they are renewing under the same visa class, applicants must bring all required documentation.
The visa renewal process can last approximately from 4 to 10 business days so your client should plan accordingly. As well please ensure that he schedules an appointment at the ASC for biometrics and the U.S. Embassy for a consular interview.
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the email says that we can apply for renewal but they didn't confirm if they will process NEW E3 visa!
any comments/help!
Mar 2nd 2015, 9:34 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
on a separate note, how is people experience with getting passport in Ottawa? means, if I have an appointment on Tue, what is an average time people are getting their passport by, Thu, Fri?
Mar 2nd 2015, 10:17 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
Mar 3rd 2015, 5:18 pm
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Re: E-3 Visa for Australians Thread- It's all in here
"We apologize for the confusion. Yes, you can still renewal yur E3 visa here in Mexico City no matter if you are under different employer."
