By mail - Renewal program for OTHER visa categories: (C1/D, F, M, I, J (except J1 Summer Work and Travel), H, L, O, P, Q, R)

Some Argentine CITIZENS applying with an Argentine passport may qualify for this program by mail without a personal interview.

Who is eligible for this renewal program?

Applicants applying in the exact same visa category, with a previous visa issued in Buenos Aires on or after August 10, 2007, and who have had all ten fingerprints captured at a prior interview. (*Both principal applicants and derivatives can qualify for this program).

To apply through this program an applicant must meet the following requirements:

*Renew a C1/D, F, M, I, J (except J1 Summer Work and Travel), H, L, O, P, Q or R Visa;
*Possess a valid visa, or one expired within the past 12 months;
*Applying for the exact same visa category, with the previous visa issued in Buenos Aires on or after August 10, 2007, and who have had all ten fingerprints captured at prior interview;   
*Be an Argentine citizen applying with Argentine passport;
*Have the visa being renewed in his/her possession;
*Be physically present in Argentina at the time of the application;
*Not have a previous visa refused, lost, stolen or revoked within the last 10 years.
*Not have been arrested or convicted of a crime, deported from the United States, denied entry to the United States, or have had any other problems or difficulties with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol when attempting to enter the United States. 

• Applicants seeking to renew work/student/exchange visas must be returning to the same institution or workplace as was indicated in the previous visa application;

NOTE: J1 Summer Work & Travel applicants do not qualify to use this program.

I meet all of the requirements. How can I apply for this program?

Applicants will need to drop-off their documents through a DHL drop-off location. Visit the Visa Information Service webpage HERE to find out how to proceed.

What Documents Are Required to Apply?

1) VALID PASSPORT

2) PREVIOUS PASSPORT (If the previous visa is not stuck in the current passport)

3) DS-160 confirmation page

4) MRV fee receipt

Applicants should submit the following additional documents according to the visa category they are applying for:

*If you are renewing a Petition-Based visa (H, L, O, P, Q, or R) you will need:
o Original or copy of the I-797, the I-129 form (if you have it), and the contract.
o Accompanying family members (spouse, child) will need to submit a copy of the Principal Applicant’s I-797 or visa and the family book or birth/marriage certificates that show ties with the principal alien.

*If you are renewing a crew member (C1/D) visa, you will need the official letterhead from the company requesting the crew member visa, indicating your occupation, seniority and duration of the contract.

*If you are renewing a journalist (I) visa, you will need to submit a letterhead from the company requesting the journalist visa, indicating your occupation, seniority, purpose and duration of the trip.

*If you are renewing a student or exchange (F, M or J) visa, you will need to submit the I-20 or DS-2019 form, respectively.

Note: The Consular Officer reserves the right to interview any applicant for any reason.