Mexican citizens may apply at consular sections around the world for a TN visa. An interview at the embassy consular section is required for most visa applicants. Interviews are by appointment only, and the waiting time for an interview appointment for most applicants is a few weeks or less, but for some embassy consular sections it can be considerably longer. You can check visa wait times for interview appointments on the USCIS website.
Mexican citizens must submit the following:
- Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-156, completed and signed. The DS-156 must be the March 2006 date, electronic "e-form application."
- Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application, Form DS-157 provides additional information about your travel plans. Submission of this completed form is required for all male applicants between 16-45 years of age. It is also required for all applicants from state sponsors of terrorism age 16 and over, irrespective of gender, without exception. For this purpose nationals of the following countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism, including North Korea, Cuba, Syria, Sudan, and Iran must submit the supplemental form. Select Special Processing Procedures to learn more. You should know that a consular officer may require any nonimmigrant visa applicant to complete this form.
- A passport valid for travel to the U.S., which is valid at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the U.S. (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions).
- One (1) 2x2 photograph. A photograph is not required if you are applying in Mexico.
- Employment letter
- Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee
Spouses and Children
Mexican citizen spouses and children must apply for TD nonimmigrant visas at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Source: USCIS
