FM3

soulpatch · 10-02-12, 04:23 PM

With the new immigration law converting an FMM to a resident status looks to be an option that is going away.

Anybody have any experience starting the process at the consulate in San Diego and finishing up once they get to their home area?

kate · 10-02-12, 08:17 PM

From what I've read so far about the new regulations (links below), it looks like you declare your intention to become a resident at the border checkpoint when you enter. The agent issues you some sort of entry permit allowing 30 days, and before those are up, you have to apply for temporary or permanent resident status at the INM office where you plan to live. I don't see any mention of consulates, except in the context of visas for citizens of countries required by Mexico to have them.

http://www.mymexicanlawyer.com/immig...igracion-2011/
http://www.pvguide.org/blog/new-mexi...n-law-summary/
http://www.sanfelipelife.com/post/Me...-Migration-Law

soulpatch · 10-02-12, 08:22 PM

Thank you Kate.
That is how I am reading it, too.

Great minds........?

BajaGringo · 10-07-12, 01:16 PM

It's still your best bet to get an attorney who used to work in immigration. Their inside connections trump all the latest rules/guidelines/changes.

This is Mexico after all - you need to stop thinking like you would when handling your business NOB. It took me awhile but once I accepted that it all got a lot easier...

Woooosh · 10-07-12, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BajaGringo

It's still your best bet to get an attorney who used to work in immigration. Their inside connections trump all the latest rules/guidelines/changes.

This is Mexico after all - you need to stop thinking like you would when handling your business NOB. It took me awhile but once I accepted that it all got a lot easier...

The ins and outs of Mexico do take some getting used to. You only need to navigate your local office- forget about the "rules" for the whole country. Find a person who does the service start to finsh every day and they will tell you what the local office needs.

There is a guy in Rosarito across from the Palacio I use for my FM3 renewals (Jose Manuel Puig: 661-612-4747). He tried to talk me into switching to becoming a resident last time- so he knows the local scoop. I think I like being a tourist here better. He charged me about $75 and I picked it up at the Palacio when he called to say it was ready.

soulpatch · 10-07-12, 01:45 PM

Thanks you guys,
I actually talked with a man bajaguy recommended in Ensenada and he said to do it all in Nayarit and don't worry about it....
I like his advice, which echoes both of yours.

BajaGringo · 10-09-12, 08:22 AM

This page gives information and requirements from the local, Nayarit perspective:

http://www.rivieranayarit.com/legal_documents

soulpatch · 10-09-12, 09:08 AM

Nice site.
Seems like our plan is the way to go as far as getting permanent.

Are you getting or do you have the FM2?

I think we are going to go straight into that process. I know it is a bit more expensive but we do want to get our citizenship and I don't see any reason to go half way.

10-02-12, 04:23 PM	#1
soulpatch Join Date: 06-08-09 Posts: 745	FM3 With the new immigration law converting an FMM to a resident status looks to be an option that is going away. Anybody have any experience starting the process at the consulate in San Diego and finishing up once they get to their home area?

10-02-12, 08:22 PM	#3
soulpatch Join Date: 06-08-09 Posts: 745	Re: FM3 Thank you Kate. That is how I am reading it, too. Great minds........?

10-07-12, 01:45 PM	#6
soulpatch Join Date: 06-08-09 Posts: 745	Re: FM3 Thanks you guys, I actually talked with a man bajaguy recommended in Ensenada and he said to do it all in Nayarit and don't worry about it.... I like his advice, which echoes both of yours.

10-09-12, 08:22 AM	#7
BajaGringo Status: Queso Grande Join Date: 02-09-09 Location: San Quintin Posts: 7,148	Re: FM3 This page gives information and requirements from the local, Nayarit perspective: http://www.rivieranayarit.com/legal_documents __________________ TalkBaja.com - Where everybody knows your name and nobody stays on topic...

10-09-12, 09:08 AM	#8
soulpatch Join Date: 06-08-09 Posts: 745	Re: FM3 Nice site. Seems like our plan is the way to go as far as getting permanent. Are you getting or do you have the FM2? I think we are going to go straight into that process. I know it is a bit more expensive but we do want to get our citizenship and I don't see any reason to go half way.