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H1-B extension in Nogales
Hi Guys,

I had my H1-B visa extended along with my wife and kid H4 stamping in Nogales US consulate.

I flew into Tuscon, AZ and drove around an hour (76 Kms on I-19 South) to the hotel.. Best Western Siesta Motel in Nogales, AZ.

Next day took a cab at 8.30 am to border, Crossed over into mexico through a gate. No questions asked.

Took another cab to BanAmex. Got the draft within 15 minutes of waiting in line. Took the same cab to the consulate..

Stood in the lane for consulate. There were 2-3 girls waiting to check your DS-156,157 & 158 along with passport and photos..

No Milk, Water, Electronic items, Baggage allowed.... I kept them in a small shed next to the consulate, which was recommended by these girls.. 1$ per luggage.


Went inside the consulate and there was a security check and another round of document check before they gave me a token number. Now comes the finger printing and photo session.. and then the Personal interview with the Visa officer. I gave the right answers for the questions and he gave me a slip saying the visa has been granted and I have to collect the Passport's the next day at 3 pm, but he said I can try at 3pm today. It was 11.45 when we come out of the consualte..

Spent the next 4 hours in Walmart Supercenter.. Ate pasta, ice creams and had coffee at left my wife and kid in walmart at 2.30pm

I got in line at the consulate for the passport.. Bad luck.. I could not my kid's passport, and was asked to collect it the next day.. had to stay in Fiesta Inn for the night.

Got the passport on the next day and took a cab and headed for the border in pouring rain..

After a wait of 1 hour, got new I-94's for 6$ each, before going back to Best Western again for the night..
 

So the whole process is pretty simple and we really don't need any agents help to get Visa. No need to worry about draft... Just get it on the day of appointment.. Be prepared for any eventuality like stay a night or two in mexico.. I bought food from Walmart and had enough clothes packed..
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