When to leave after CDJ appointment

[J Laredo 25]

Our appointment is scheduled on a Monday. Should we plan to fly back to our home state in Mexico the next day? Are we definitely  free to go the next day? We could wait for our visa and hope we get it in a few days. I have no idea what to expect. We’d like to go to the US within about 2weeks after the appointment. Will it take longer than that to receive it DHL? I know that unforeseen stuff happens, but what is everyone’s best guess by experience? 

[Jorge V 195]

You should have already selected a shipping location for your visa. You can either pick it up in Juarez (saves 1-2 business days) or have it delivered anywhere in Mexico. That said, you should be ok to travel back to your home in Mexico the next day, but be open to the possibility of having to delay your return. You might get a RFE at the interview, or have to redo the medical. Most people, however, are free to go home immediately after the interview. We flew back to Guadalajara only 3 hours after the interview.

 

The embassy estimates 10 business days for the return of the passport and visa. Most people on here, including myself, receive it within 5-10 business days (look at my signature for a detailed timeline), with 3 business days being the fastest I've seen. Some have to wait longer, sometimes 15-20 business days. 

 

Unless you have a reason to stay in Juarez (such as crossing the border to trigger the creation of the green card), I would recommend just going back home. Juarez isn't the nicest city in the world and it's way too hot. 

Edited June 2, 2018 by Jorge V

[J Laredo 25]

3 minutes ago, Jorge V said:

You should have already selected a shipping location for your visa. You can either pick it up in Juarez (saves 1-2 business days) or have it delivered anywhere in Mexico. That said, you should be ok to travel back to your home in Mexico the next day, but be open to the possibility of having to delay your return. You might get a RFE at the interview, or have to redo the medical. Most people, however, are free to go home immediately after the interview. We flew back to Guadalajara only 3 hours after the interview.

 

The embassy estimates 10 business days for the return of the passport and visa. Most people on here, including myself, receive it within 5-10 business days (look at my signature for a detailed timeline), with 3 business days being the fastest I've seen. Some have to wait longer, sometimes 15-20 business days. 

 

Unless you have a reason to stay in Juarez (such as crossing the border to trigger the creation of the green card), I would recommend just going back home. Juarez isn't the nicest city in the world and it's way too hot. 

Thank you so much for the wise advice! That absolutely clarifies it for me. We’ll do exactly that. And go back to the island where we can cool off in the ocean while we wait. 🐬