Consular processing for everyone in Mexico

[immihelp]

Please visit /usa-immigrant-visa-process/#Juarez for more information.

Also, I have archived previous messages in consular processing forum for efficiency purposes.

[xgladiator]

Re. CP in mexico

Hello Immihelp:

While I am quite exited about the new provision at mexico. I satify the following:
Priority date current.
140 approved
Applied for 824 (140 got approved for AOS, hence I applied for 824, my consulate is Chennai)

What I dont satisfy is I have not applied for 485. I didnt do it because my lawyer said I can either do 485 or file for 824.

One of the conditons to apply in Mexico is to apply for 485. My question is this:
1. Is this really necessary...as it appears that applying in Mexico is like AC-140
2. If it is necessary can I apply for 485 now and then go to Mexico.

Thank you

[immihelp]

Re: Re. CP in mexico

Well, it is not exactly same as AC I-140. That's why I have not mentioned AC I-140 anywhere on the description. Some web sites have mentioned this as AC I-140 and it is wrong and misleading.

You need to have I-485 pending with INS in order to go to Mexico. So you can file I-485 and then go to Mexico.

[xgladiator]

Re: Re. CP in mexico

Hello Immihelp,

Thanks for the prompt reply.
Just curious, isnt applying for 824 and 485 at the same time contradicting one another ??

For that reason I think it was highly discouraged to apply for both of them simultaneously.

But now it seems like to get the visa from Mexico you need to apply for both (824 & 485) which doesnt add up ??
I think I am missing something, could you please clear the cloud.

Thank you

[immihelp]

Re: Re. CP in mexico

Logically, it would go like this. First you apply for I-485 and after some time, you tell them "you changed your mind" and would like to go for CP in say, India. Then you say you found out about CP in Mexico. So you would like to do that.

[xgladiator]

Mex

Immihelp,

Thanks again...

In my case I have not applied for 485, i directly applied for 824 thinking 824 will clear faster and I can go and do CP.
Now, for Mexico, can I apply for 485 and go ahead and apply in Mex for GC. I guess this is what you are suggesting...correct ???

Thanks...

[immihelp]

Re: Mex

Yes, your understanding is correct.

[snayak]

How to Apply to Mexico for Cp?

How to apply in Mexico for GC thru CP? what is the process?do we need to call them or sign up on the web site or submit some documentation? Also is teh process exactly the same as Cp anywhere else like police certificates and Packet 3 and 4 and everythig? how to conatct Mexico for this isssue. Any help will be appreciated

Thanks