United States Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

IT IS MANDATORY FOR ALL APPLICANTS IN ALL VISA CATEGORIES
(including laser visa)
use the ELECTRONIC VISA APPLICATION "EVAF"

Instructions
on how to fill out the EVAF DS-156 form

Direct access to the forms:

EVAF DS-156
Non-Immigrant visa application

DS-157 Supplemental form
(for males between 16-45 years)

DS-158 Contact information and work history (only for F-1 & J-1 visas)

These forms must be filled out on line, printed, signed by the applicant, and any third party who assisted. The EVAF DS-156 form contains a barcode that allows the electronic transfer of data, thus reduces the waiting time during the visa application process.

Note: If applicants fail to present the electronic forms the day of the appointment, the Consulate will not accept hand written applications and applicants will be asked to re-schedule their appointment using the
01-900-849-4949 telephone number.

State Department Issues Updated Travel Alert
April 14, 2008 - “Mexico remains an important tourist destination for U.S. citizens, with over twelve million Americans visiting Mexico each year for business, vacation, or to visit family and friends. It is important that these visitors have accurate and current information to make wise decisions in order to avoid potentially dangerous situations. For this reason, the State Department has revised and reissued a Travel Alert for Mexico to provide travelers with up-to-date information.” (complete text)

Ambassador Garza Visit to Ciudad Juarez
April 4, 2008 - Garza: “We support President Calderon’s initiative and also take this criminal activity seriously. Narco-violence and crime affects the lives of citizens on both sides of our shared border, and we must be resolute in going after these menaces to our society and way of life. Today I met with U.S. government law enforcement agents and others knowledgeable about the situation in Ciudad Juarez.” (complete text)

Groundbreaking Ceremony in Tijuana: Excerpts of Remarks
April 3, 2008 - Garza: “The construction of this new Consulate is a sign of just how important the bilateral relationship is. We are constructing this building for the future, a common future, that we share each day more, something we have done for centuries and will continue doing forever.” (complete text)

Message from Ambassador Garza regarding the formal launch of the U.S.-Mexico Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research
March 14, 2008 – “Over the past two days, my wife Mariasun and I joined U.S. First Lady Laura Bush and Mexico’s First Lady Margarita Zavala to formally launch the U.S.-Mexico Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. This Partnership seeks to bring together experts from the U.S. and Mexico in the fight against breast cancer.” (complete text)

Gustavo Rivera Martinez Arrest Strikes at Arellano Cartel
March 12, 2008 - Garza: “This most recent arrest demonstrates Calderon’s continuing commitment to ensure his country is protected from the criminal elements that seek to undermine security and public safety on both sides of the border. The United States shares this commitment and stands with Calderon and the Mexican people in this critical fight.” (complete text)

Amb. Garza speaks at the launch of the 'Take it to Heart' program at the Carso Institute
March 11, 2008 - Garza: “Early Detection Is the Difference between Watching Your Children Grow up or Having a Life Cut Short. ‘Take It to Heart’ Can Help Make that Difference.” (complete text)

First Lady Laura Bush in Mexico to Launch Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative
March 5, 2008 - “We have been working with our Mexican partners to create an effective program since the First Lady announced, in July 2007, that Mexico would be part of the Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research of the Americas during the White House Conference on the Americas.... It is a great honor to have Mrs. Bush personally take part in our launch of the Partnership in Mexico.” (complete text)

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