The US government announced this a significant change in the admission requirements for certain travelers from Mexico. Mexican citizens can legally enter the North American country by presenting a specific document, without the need for a US visa, traditional passport or even an ID card.
This already official measure will be applied under very specific conditions The aim is to facilitate border crossings by land or sea from Mexico to the United States, especially for tourism, business or family visits.
The document in question is known as Border Crossing Card (BCC)also called “Laser visa”and allows the holder to enter certain areas of the United States for a limited period of time.
Next, we analyze what this instrument is, who can process it, what are its conditions and what are the implications of this regulation for Mexican travelers.
It’s official: The US allows Mexicans to enter the country if they present this document
The regulations are now official and stipulate that Mexican citizens who submit the Border Crossing Card (BCC) You can enter the United States legally without the need for a traditional visa, passport or Real ID card, provided the established requirements are met.
The BCC allowed if you travel by land or sea directly from Mexico to the United States, the entry for maximum 30 daysdepending on tourism or business, without the need for a visa or traditional passport.
To access this benefit, the applicant must be a Mexican citizen, have the necessary links to prove that he will return to Mexico, meet the conditions of the B1/B2 visa and process the card with the relevant authorities.
It should be noted that the map is limited to border areas and land or sea crossings; If you are planning to travel by air, a passport or other standard travel document is required.
In summary, this measure represents a special flexibility in the US immigration regime and is aimed exclusively at Mexican citizens using the Border Crossing Card. However, strict requirements apply and it does not replace a visa for longer stays or air travel.
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