ellenbuikema
10/20/2018 16:08 EST
The hubby and I have gone through the first half of the paperwork for visa permanente in Tucson, Arizona and plan to complete the process in Queretaro CIty. We speak a smattering of Spanish. I realize that will not be enough. That stated, does anyone have a recommendation for an attorney that can help us make sure we have everything in good order? The time limit has changed to 15 days from 30 so we need to get moving on this. We will be entering Mexico in a few weeks. Any suggestions are appreciated. I'd like to mention the people at the consulate in Tucson were wonderful. It does worry me some that they were not able to find information on the paperwork we need to have ready on the Mexican side of the process. If they can't locate it, how do I?
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bulgar62
10/20/2018 17:04 EST
Be very careful and pay attention when the emigration official stamp your passport. Since they do that 8 hours a day, some time they turn on automatic and may stamp your passport with tourist visa instead with permanente. If you don't notice and walk way, that may be major problem when applying in Queretaro.
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YellowTail
10/20/2018 18:08 EST
I'm confused by your post. Are you saying that you applied for a permanent visa at the Tuscon Consulate, submitted your financials etc and were approved ? and now you are ready to move to Mexico and will visit the INM office in Queretaro to complete the process ?
Are you saying that the process has changed and that you are now required to visit INM within 15 days of entering Mexico ? If so - I believe the only requirement is for you to present yourself to INM to BEGIN the process.
When you complete the FMM form while entering Mexico I believe you want to be sure the box marked CANJE is checked.
When you visit INM they will give you a sheet of paper with the list of things you will need to run around collecting. The 'process' took us about two months to complete - but I have read they are much faster these days. We handled our interactions with INM without a facilitator.
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YellowTail
10/20/2018 18:24 EST
Here is a current link for Expedición de documento migratorio por canje. It mentions 30 days (not 15) and also lists the things required...
"https://www.gob.mx/tramites/ficha/expedicion-de-documento-migratorio-por-canje/INM811"
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ellenbuikema
10/20/2018 18:43 EST
Thanks for the warning! It has been suggested that I state "Permanente" aloud when handing the passport over. The folks at the consulate also said to be sure NOT to check visitante on the form given on the plane, instead checking "canje". I now have a thin card affixed to an interior page of the passport identifying me as residente permanente.
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Cozumeldeb
10/20/2018 22:49 EST
I would suggest you search in the expat community of your area a name of good lawyer who worked with others Documents from US must be translated to Spanish..Required even bank statements showing your pension/retirement info. We had it done before we arrived. Our cost was approx $400 usd for both of us and worth it. IMO. Also note the time you arrive in MX, docs need to be in IMN hands ASAP. Then the 30 day deadline is on them..even if it is HOLIDAY time.
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cedelune
10/21/2018 00:09 EST
1. Make sure when you enter Mexico that they see the pre-approval in your passport and stamp or check your FMM with "Canje"' 2. Take your passport and copies of it, proof of address, the FMM and infantil sized photos to the INM office. In Mazatlán there are no appointments: you just show up and take a number. They give you a form to fill out. Near the Maz office is a kiosk where a lady helps you fill out the form, translates and prints it, takes the photos, makes any needed copies, and puts it all together. You go back to the INM office and turn it in. Total cost: $450 pesos. They took my paperwork, reviewed it, and this me to come back in a week. They also gave me a web address to check the progress of my application (in Spanish). My paperwork was ready and I got finger-printed, paid the fee at the bank, brought back the receipt and got my residency card (permanente) in 8 days. No need for an attorney at all--and they didn't require to see the financial paperwork again. I wouldn't be surprised if you could find a similar helper near the Querétaro INM office. There's probably an expats page on FB for Querétaro where you could ask about who helps with the paperwork there for a small fee, but there's absolutely no reason to hire an attorney for this process.
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