Hiring An Immigration Facilitator in Mexico- Q&A

Many of you have questions regarding hiring an immigration facilitator in Mexico. So this Q&A is for YOU
I'll discuss why hiring a facilitator is something we recommend
How much they charge
What's included typically
Why you should trust our directory of vetted contacts and how to avoid getting scammed
And we'll open it up to answers for your questions.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

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[@nathaliehainaut8797]

Thank you much Mariana for this wonderful and clear presentation. We are having our first meeting next week with Jonathan "The-Go-To-Guy" from Merida to start our residency process. This video helped me getting prepared for our meeting 😊

[@CoachPaulaGrooms]

@@nathaliehainaut8797 I'm looking forward to being at the stage you are now. Did you start by purchasing The Relocation Guide?

[@jaxpage1151]

I did my canje in La Paz and used the MRG vetted facilitator. Went as smooth as silk. I cannot recommend enough to use a facilitator. I quickly learned when researching Mexico how out of date some info was. MRG was the best purchase i made in my move for current vetted info!!

[@jessiejoseph1093]

Hi, Jax, how long did it take and how much did it cost? Thank you!

[@lisawoods588]

Thank you. FYI, It took me more than 1 year to get an appointment at the Seattle Consulate. They are very busy. They are the only consulate for all of Washington and Alaska. I sent emails and a couple of polite follow-up emails. Once I finally got the invitation and the appointment date, everything I needed to do was clearly stated and easy enough to do on my own. I will be using a facilitator in Mexico for my next step.

[@simone3307]

Thank you again !! You are a breath of fresh air explaining complicated issues concisely and beautifully. God speed always.

[@jessiejoseph1093]

Hi, Mariana: Thank you for this great video! I just got my VISA yesterday at the Consulate in San Francisco, CA. BUT, they are not doing VISAs there normally, I had to get my appointment through my Congressman. I contacted my Congressman because I could not get through to the SF Consulate, the Sacramento Consulate, and the San Jose Consulate. The web site/whatsapp was very problematic and I could only find appointments in Los Angeles or San Diego. It turns out they are steering all Northern California folks to Southern California. (Think of the expense of a plane ride, hotel, meals, just for an appointment.) So, that is a tip for cutting through the red tape, ask your elected official's office to help. PS. I just got a e-mail reply from the Sacramento office, and I will forward it to you via e-mail in case you want to include the info in your relocation guide. Now, back to your video!

[@stephaniepinkard1443]

Mariana, thank you so much for your time and energy sharing information with us as to the best way to make our relocation to Mexico as smooth as possible. I do plan on purchasing your Relocation Guide because it seems like that best of getting the help needed with the least amount of stress. And I personally feel it's worth the money in order to do things right.

[@siouxrose7766]

Glad to find this helpful video, Marianna. Thank you.

[@paulhenry5174]

I will definitely watch this tonight in its entirety. Thank you

[@harrisongang]

Hello from Sacramento and thank you again for all the helpful information you provide.

[@cindyk3076]

What a great topic you discussed! Thank you for the information, as always, you nailed it!

[@PhoenixwayNet]

One of the questions I was hoping you would answer but did not was whether once we get through the first part of the process and we go to Mexico to the immigration office to complete the second part of the process, do we actually need an address in Mexico? Assuming we're not ready to move their quite yet, we wouldn't have an address there but only be traveling for a vacation and to complete the temporary residence Visa process. Would you please clarify that? Another major question that was unclear was whether if you have a spouse, should you apply up front at the Mexican consul office in the US as a married couple or should you just apply as an individual and then add the spouse on the visit to Mexico after completing the visit in the immigration office and getting the card? How long in Mexico after obtaining the individual card would you have to budget to add the spouse?

[@jdbrews284]

Thank you. I bought the guide but have been so busy that I have not looked over it too much. My wife and I need to start our process soon. I will qualify for the both of us. Also looking at Panama Relocation and watching Jackie's videos.

[@alexandercastelo2673]

Great video Mariana! where is the link to the Special Regularization Program?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

hi there mexicorelocationguide.com/regularization-program-residency-in-mexico/

[@godowdy6]

Your info is awesome.

[@morganstubie]

I’ve been to Mexico several times in 2023 and the years prior and have the stamps. I qualify for RNE program, though due to the selling of my home taking longer, I may not get to Mexico until beginning of December, land border and will ask for 7 days. If I start my “regularization” in 2024 (as we don’t know if it will change next year)--if my application is still being processed over the new year, and the program is cancelled), would I still be considered since I started in 2024? Very Best, LMK😊

[@donaldfritch6805]

I watched a replay of this , such good information. We are planning to purchase when we get closer to the date, but is there information for in the guide about having a disabled adult child who will be with us. She is physically able to travel as any adult but is challenged . Wish I was able to watch live so I could have asked in person

[@tastasmanianjumper3875]

First Comment - Thank you

[@SophiaZanzotWhitted]

Is end of August a good time to complete my CANJE in LaPaz? Is a week sufficient time? Tha nks in advance!

[@brendexxruiz]

Thanks Mariana. I’m a US born citizen. I married a Mexican man who has all his legal papers from Mexico (all current). We’ve been married 40+ yrs & travel to Mexico City a couple times a year. I’d like to get legal residency in Mexico because we’d like to live there for awhile. If I love it, it may be permanent. We’re thinking of renting our house out in Texas, near the end of the year to rent somewhere in Toluca or Querétaro. So my question is…, on my next trip (example 1 week FMM) & I let it expire, while in Mexico would I need to make an appt in the Mexican embassy to request permanent residency (4 yrs)? Is that the best way?

[@ronniesadorra4424]

Hello Marianna, I was not able to attend your live session yesterday but have watched it, thank you. Questions: 1. Do you have vetted immigration "facilitators" located in the Lake Chapala area you would recommend? I am in the middle of the Canje process and need to initiate the last step before Oct 1 2024. 2. I also believe you said once one has received the TRV from a consulate, one should go ahead and reach out to a "facilitator" now even though, for me, I won't arrive in Chapala until Sept 1 2024. Is this correct? Thanks.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

yes I have a list of recommendations in Chapala and in Guadalajara and yes you can reach out to one now even if you don’t plan to apply until September 😀 when you buy our guide you get instant Ccess to our directory of contacts mexicorelocationguide.com/guide/

[@ronniesadorra4424]

@@MexicoRelocationGuide Hello Marianna, thank you for responding and so quickly! I know you are very busy and have a large following. Thanks!

[@karenrobbins1987]

Does owning your own home count as an investment?

[@DavidMedina4All]

In regards to Programa Regularización, is this correct, “You should have visited Mexico once or twice before Dec 31st, 2022?” Or is it between 2015 to 2022?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Depends which INM office you apply at

[@justinesimone5343]

Someone said, you say last time Charlie drove thru but they didn't stamp my card!

[@Prodigalson68]

I love your channel I have a question my wife has a cousin that is a Mexican citizen through her daughter that is married to a Mexican is there a avenue of residence fir my wife and I in becoming a Mexican citizen we have a small social social security benefit that is not enough here in the US but in Mexico we can live comfortably

[@lindajordan7481]

Thanks you!

[@DavidMedina4All]

If opting for the Regularización option, do we still need a Facilitator? Thanks.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

We highly recommend it. ☺️

[@DavidMedina4All]

I am interested in the Regularización option. Can and will they look up my entry in 2019? My passport was not stamped that time.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Yes they can look you up in the system. You could work with a facilitator to check the INm system on your behalf. Or you could come to Mexico and visit an INM office

[@happydogslatinamerica]

4000 - 10000 pesos is a steal. The guy that does residencies for The Wandering Investor told me $200 for a q&a video call to answer initial questions, then $1300 USD for the residency service. They do subtract the $200 off the total if I would do the video call, but still its $1300 total. Why so high?

[@keithhannah8695]

Hola, first week of June, I was in Bucerias, at the INM NAYARIT office. This is the same office that Mariana talks about at the 13:37 mark. My Mexican immigration lawyer helped me get my 3 yr renewed for $4,000 Pesos ~ $216 American. Was first inline, out by 10:30 a.m. with residence card in hand. Shouldn't cost more than few hundred dollars for the survice, try finding another facilitator

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

you are being ripped off if they want that much

[@angelawilson1368]

Thank you so much😂

[@LaurieSequana]

If we want to apply for regularización how do we know what to bring with us? And what about the paper FMM not being used now?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

you should work with a facilitator who will tell you what documents need to be apostilled and translated and what to bring. they are still issuing FMMs but they are digital at most airports

[@jeffkravitz9109]

They just rejected my email, in Philadelphia.???

[@lawhoff9581]

I visited QRO in 2019. I flew in and filled out the FMM. My passport was not stamped. I do not have the FMM anymore. Is there a way I can prove my visit in 2019 if I wanted to pursue the special residency program?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

You don't have a stamp on your passport even though you flew in? You should have a stamp in your passport? Was it an old passport perhaps?

[@lawhoff9581]

@@MexicoRelocationGuide Yes it was my previous passport. Which I have. I went through every page and there was no stamp. I guess I never really thought about it.

[@lawhoff9581]

@@MexicoRelocationGuide I flew directly into qro airport.

[@lawhoff9581]

@@MexicoRelocationGuide and thank you for the reply on this. I will probably set up a appointment with the McAllen Texas location. My retirement is right at their amount required. Plus I am still working a remote job. My plan is to visit mirelia this year. Then apply at McAllen. I will be purchasing your package at work with your Morelia contacts once I have been approved for temporary residence.

[@valm.5243]

The same thing happened to me. I went to Mexico in 2018 and I do not have a stamp in my passport. It possible that the passport was electronically scanned only and not stamped. If you hire a facilitator, they can find out if your visit is on record in the Mexican immigration system or not.

[@10X_Brain_Time]

If TR if going to expire in next 20days so can still get TR Extension..?

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

Don't let your TR expire. You should plan to renew it. If you are in Mexico, you can start the renewal up to 30 days before. If you are not in Mexico, you have up to 55 days after it expires to still renew it. However, once you enter Mexico on an expired TR you have 5 days to start the process at INM

[@10X_Brain_Time]

@@MexicoRelocationGuide After Expiration any additional docs needed unlike regular renewal process ..?

[@justinesimone5343]

I've been watching soooo many videos. I understand if we come to Mexico for 179 days. Leave, get passport stamped. Then come back and forth, until 4 years goes by. Then you're automatically a Mexican citizen. LOL Probably all wrong. 😂 Oh. Gracias, I will download your form. Single old lady moving solo. Still don't know where to move exactly. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I'd hire you! 🌹 I do FaceTime on Facebook. Have spoken to friends in Greece and Australia. But I'll check out WhatsApp

[@firstlast1047]

That is so wrong!!!!...Four years of entry as a tourist

[@dannance3979]

If you qualify for, apply for, and are granted TEMPORARY RESIDENCY visa in the Mexican Consulate at your US/Canada home city, you may then renew it for 4 consecutive years (with renewal fees each year) and then it transitions into a PERMANENT RESIDENCY visa. Not citizenship!

[@firstlast1047]

@dannance3979 A small correction. The Mexican consulate/embassy in your home country grants a visa to apply in MX for Residente Temporal or Permanente. This is done with additional paperwork applying at a local INM (Instituto Nacional de Migración),Unless it has changed, this process must be initiated within 30 days of arriving in MX. The visa issued by the consulate also allows you to remain in MX as a tourist for 180 days...non extendable.

[@jaxpage1151]

I'm not sure where you are getting your information from but it's incorrect.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

you have up to 180 days from the time the consulate gives you your pre approval- once you enter me I I you have up to 30 days to start the process at immigration

[@bellacraine1974]

Does Mexico recognize same sex common law marriage on temporary resident Visas? My wife does not work but of course i want her with me.