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| Juarez, Mexico |  Review on August 29, 2015: |
laurainr
Rating:  | Review Topic: K1 Visa
This consulate is pretty relaxed and overall good. My fiance got approved even though I am a college student who is not working. This is because my parents submitted an affidavit of support (One for me, one for them) and they made a note that they will support us until we are on our own feet.
The Juarez consulate WILL ask the fiance to bring 2 passport-sized photos taken within the past 6 months. My fiance didn't bring those, but they let him run to a local store and have his photo taken and printed. Luckily! But try to be prepared. You will need to bring EVERYthing.
The medical exam was done right near the consulate at 1 of the 3 clinics. They're all within walking distance from each other. It's super easy to get an appointment. He missed his first appointment due to an issue we ran into, but they gave him another right away. He had to fly into Juarez for all of this since he lives far away from the consulate.
His exam was... awkward, but ok. He brought his vaccination record and they tested his blood. Upon seeing he was healthy, and his records, no further vaccinations were needed. They had him sit down for a pre-interview with a psychologist during the medical exam. She asked him a lot of questions about his life and mental health. He had a chest X-Ray and eye exam. The uncomfortable part was that they gave him a female doctor to take his vitals and give him a physical exam. She was required to examine ALL of his body, every square inch. They tested his urine as well, and they watch you pee so they know you did not cheat.
He was given his results a couple hours later. The exam costed $240 US dollars, but it can vary from case to case, and can cost as much as $500 if you do not have vaccine records and they determine that you need to get more vaccines. They take cash, so plan to pay in cash. It's the easiest.
Hotel:
He stayed in Microtel Inn because it's the closest hotel to the consulate. Some say they are close online, but they're not. They can be 20 minute drives away. So check on Google maps before you book. Microtel was clean and safe. They have free breakfast and decent wifi. It's excellent and only like $58-60 per night IF you book online. Over the phone it's like $74 a night.
There's no shuttle, but everything is within walking distance.
Juarez was actually a safe city. He went walking and exploring the area. We were surprised it was so safe. There is a Wendy's and McDonald's in the plaza, there's also Soriana (grocery store) and even a mall with Liverpool.
The officers realized he had all his papers perfectly together and ready, so they didn't ask him many questions at all. He was approved in about 5 minutes at the interview.
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Consulate / USCIS Member Review #17695