drgresidency
American expat in Mexico
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Registration: 27 February 2023
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Looking for a facilitator in Oaxaca by olsoncheryl
Hello everyone. My husband and I just received our visa pre-approvals. We are planning on moving to Oaxaca City. Can anyone recommend a facilitator there? Our Spanish is not up to the level where we feel comfortable handling it by ourselves. Any ...
I highly recommend Maria by Residency in Mexico*** Read More
Visa based on family unity by bessieball36
I am trying to get a resident visa based on family unity. My husband has a Residente Temporal. We are both Brits. I was refused because I need a letter from British Embassy, signed and stamped, to explain why the surname on the marriage certificate ...
@bessieball36 ah bummer!!! Yes the US stopped doing it as well. My clients use Apostille.net but I don鈥檛 think that would work for a British citizen. Also what a nasty response! Glad you鈥檙e working with Milly, she鈥檚 fantastic! Read More
Visa based on family unity by bessieball36
I am trying to get a resident visa based on family unity. My husband has a Residente Temporal. We are both Brits. I was refused because I need a letter from British Embassy, signed and stamped, to explain why the surname on the marriage certificate ...
@bessieball36 do you guys have a consulate here? Try the consulate rather than the embassy. Unfortunately there鈥檚 no way around this without an affidavit stating you鈥檙e the same person even though you have different surnames. Reach out ... Read More
Paying my US credit card with Pesos!! How do I do this??? by jessicastyler
Hi! I can't seem to find anywhere that explains how to: #1 - Transfer pesos into dollars with a good exchange rate #2 - How to get the exchanged money into my US bank account without leaving Mexico (perhaps that part isn't possible - I'd ...
@mexicogc Living and working in Mexico with American bills doesn鈥檛 automatically mean one is working illegally. I worked at a school here, legally, with my work visa, was paid in pesos, but still had American bills. I use my US CC for ... Read More
Can one extend their tourist visa (ie, from 30 to 60 days)? by acpr
Most sites about extensions refer to extending past 180 days, but I'm concerned about if I can extend beyond what an immigration officer might give me - ex. 30 days according to my proof of accomodations, despite me wanting to stay 2-6 months total. ...
@acpr it depends where you are. I have heard of some immigration offices doing this, but it鈥檚 not typical. Usually you鈥檒l need to leave the country and return. Read More
Renewing Temp Residency as dependent of spouse of Family Union by ExpatUSATravels
Hey everyone,Can I renew my 2 year temp visa by myself without my spouse going with me?I ask because I got temp residency thru my spouse being a temp resident.Spouse went with me during my original appointnent when receiving my first temp card, but ...
@ExpatUSATravels everything is written and drawn up ahead of time. There is nothing signed at the office. Your spouse does not need to be there for any of it. Here is the ... Read More
Renewing Temp Residency as dependent of spouse of Family Union by ExpatUSATravels
Hey everyone,Can I renew my 2 year temp visa by myself without my spouse going with me?I ask because I got temp residency thru my spouse being a temp resident.Spouse went with me during my original appointnent when receiving my first temp card, but ...
@ExpatUSATravels yes and yes. You just need your spouses ID and signatures on the letters. Be sure you have the letter of apoyo moral. Read More
Advise aquiring my residencia permanente por Vinculo Familiar by GuestPoster2406
I lived 15 year in Valle de Bravo from early 80's to late 90's doing sport business the old way. Now I want to return to Mexico and conduct legal business. I've been studying the requisites and qualify. My father lives across the border from ...
Who is your v铆nculo familiar that would qualify you? Read More
How to apply for permanent residency by NewBrazil
I was just think since the requirements are changing for Brazilian to go to Mexico. Since I am a US citizens can qualify for residency in Mexico. I would like to see if both myself and my Brazilian wife could get a permanent residency for Mexico. ...
@MexicoAfterlife the changes break my heart honestly. I have loads of clients that have been planning and planning and now they鈥檙e out priced because they live on SSI. Hoping with a new administration there might be a shift and the ... Read More
How to apply for permanent residency by NewBrazil
I was just think since the requirements are changing for Brazilian to go to Mexico. Since I am a US citizens can qualify for residency in Mexico. I would like to see if both myself and my Brazilian wife could get a permanent residency for Mexico. ...
@MexicoAfterlife Pretty much! There are a select few offices I've seen permanent come out of (two to be exact) for someone under 62, but I think they were total flukes with a new agent or an agent in a really good mood ;) Read More
How to apply for permanent residency by NewBrazil
I was just think since the requirements are changing for Brazilian to go to Mexico. Since I am a US citizens can qualify for residency in Mexico. I would like to see if both myself and my Brazilian wife could get a permanent residency for Mexico. ...
@MexicoAfterlife That all changed in mid-last year and January of this year (2023). All of the consulates that used to give permanent based on income have now tightened up. I had many clients getting permanent based on finances last year no age or ... Read More
How to apply for permanent residency by NewBrazil
I was just think since the requirements are changing for Brazilian to go to Mexico. Since I am a US citizens can qualify for residency in Mexico. I would like to see if both myself and my Brazilian wife could get a permanent residency for Mexico. ...
@MexicoAfterlife Once you are approved for temp, after one year you renew for 3 years and you do not need to show financials, you only need to apply for the renewal. Some offices will ask for bank statements, but they are not looking for a specific ... Read More
How to apply for permanent residency by NewBrazil
I was just think since the requirements are changing for Brazilian to go to Mexico. Since I am a US citizens can qualify for residency in Mexico. I would like to see if both myself and my Brazilian wife could get a permanent residency for Mexico. ...
@NewBrazil I had three clients use the consulate in Rio, one was approved on economic solvency, the others came through on family unity. Permanent residency at most consulates is reserved for retirees or folks of retirement age. If you meet that and ... Read More
Finding a job in Mexico City by jonmorcs84
I am from London and want to move to Mexico City and was wondering is it best to try to find a job before i go or should i go for a few weeks to try and find a job and then come back to obtain a working visa once i have an offer (is this realistic?) ...
@jonmorcs84 you can stay long term by qualifying for temporary residency via income and then work remotely. You don鈥檛 need to have a work permit to obtain residency here. This is my area of expertise. You can apply for a temporary visa at the ... Read More
Finding a job in Mexico City by jonmorcs84
I am from London and want to move to Mexico City and was wondering is it best to try to find a job before i go or should i go for a few weeks to try and find a job and then come back to obtain a working visa once i have an offer (is this realistic?) ...
@jonmorcs84 Finding a job in Mexico City is going to be challenging but not impossible. You鈥檒l need to find a company that has the authority to hire foreigners and can provide you with a work sponsorship and can indicate you have skills that a ... Read More