Am I able to apply Mexico visa while AOS pending?

[lyz614 1]

I have a AOS/I-485 application pending right now and I plan to go to Mexico (Cancun) in October. Of course I will leave after I get the advance parole (AP), which I can use for coming back to USA. My USA F1 visa expired already. So the question is, am I able to apply the visa right now? ...or I have to wait until I get AP?

Also...what document do I need to apply for the Mexico tourist visa? If anyone knows...

Thank you in advance!

[carolynhotstuff 252]

I don't know anything about advance parole but I can tell you that you must look up the Mexican embassy in the United States. Their website will tell you what documents you need for a visa to visit there.

[C8787 2]

It depends on where your passport is from. A lot of countries are issues automatic 180 day visas to Mexico upon arrival. Your first step would be to check if you even need a visa.

In regards to AP, if you have AP, visa doesn't matter. It's a reentry permit in lieu of a visa or while your AOS is final...just make sure you have AP prior to leaving. Take it from me, who is now waiting patiently outside of the country because I left prior to receiving the AP.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Try this site to see if you need a visa for Mexico https://www.visahq.com/citizens/United-States/ If you do you should be able to apply now.

[lyz614 1]

I don't know anything about advance parole but I can tell you that you must look up the Mexican embassy in the United States. Their website will tell you what documents you need for a visa to visit there.

I found out that I need the visa to enter on their website. But I cannot find the "document list" for applying for the tourist visa under my circumstance.

So I emailed them, they replied really quick:

"Thanks for writing to the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago. With respect to your inquiry, let me inform you can apply for the visa to go to Mexico, but is necessary to have your Advance Parole, once you’ve received it please make note of the following information......."

I recommend people who are in my situation to email them and get the right and updated information.

[lyz614 1]

It depends on where your passport is from. A lot of countries are issues automatic 180 day visas to Mexico upon arrival. Your first step would be to check if you even need a visa.

In regards to AP, if you have AP, visa doesn't matter. It's a reentry permit in lieu of a visa or while your AOS is final...just make sure you have AP prior to leaving. Take it from me, who is now waiting patiently outside of the country because I left prior to receiving the AP.

Ummm..as far as I know, If you leave before AP is granted, that means you "give up" your application. Are you re-applying the whole thing now?

Try this site to see if you need a visa for Mexico https://www.visahq.com/citizens/United-States/ If you do you should be able to apply now.

I tried that, yes, Mexico tourist visa is required for citizens of China.