FAQs

Q. Can a Chilean or Singaporean get an H-1B1 visa at the U.S. Consulate in Canada or Mexico instead of having to travel back to their own country?

A. Yes. Any Chilean or Singaporean national, who wishes to obtain an H-1B1 visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulates in Canada or Mexico, must make an appointment for an interview. Applicants applying for an H-1B1 visa should present a job offer from a United States employer and a Certified Department of Labor application.

Applicants who wish to apply for their U.S. visa in Canada must visit this site to obtain information about how to start their application for a U.S. visa at a consular section in Canada. U.S. Consulates are located in Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto and Vancouver. Applicants will be required to pay their visa application processing fee prior to scheduling an appointment. Appointment wait times and processing times differ from Consulate to Consulate. Please see the website for additional information.

Applicants who wish to apply for their visa in Mexico must visit this site to obtain information about how to start their application for a U.S. visa at a consular section in Mexico. U.S. Consulates are located in Ciudad Juarez, Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Matamoros, Merida, Mexico City, Monterrey, Nogales, Nuevo Laredo and Tijuana. Applicants will be required to pay their visa application processing fee prior to scheduling an appointment. Appointment wait times and processing times differ from Consulate to Consulate. Please see the website for additional information.