Mexico's Immigration Regularization Program

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[@qroo]

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[@sheilakay4138]

I used this program. It works but it can go away at anytime. Good luck everyone! Do this one sooner rather than later. It’s very easy to accomplish in Puerto Vallarta.

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

Did you meet Teresa? She helped me there in Nuevo Vallarta

[@ricka2023]

Awesome! I’ll be there in a week and will start the process. Do they understand some English or does everything go in Spanish only?

[@russellbarnes7728]

I married a Mexican citizen, while in the United States. After five years of marriage, and my kids went on about theirs lives, we relocated to Morelia, Michoacan. It's nice to have not been subjected to to the financial requirements, although we could have met them. Just wanted you to know, that your help and information about Mexico, was an important factor in our decision to move. THANKS & VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽

[@Deb195100]

My husband and I did this program and it went smoothly. No issues at all.

[@bradleypollack5658]

Way better than the consulate method. The consulates were hell to deal with. I went to two different ones. INM was very professional and easy!!

[@Deb195100]

@@johnwoodham3263 amazing how judgmental you are. I have done volunteer work since I have been here and still continue to. I am self sufficient financially and will continue to be. Mom always said one reaps what they sow. I contributed to the community I live in and will continue to. I will also pray daily for you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼.

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

QRooPaul: I did this program and I am waiting to get my card. Because of the holidays and excuses like they ran out of plastic to make the cards or the machine to make the cards broke down the wait was long and I couldn’t wait in Puerto Vallarta in an expensive hotel. Now to get the card sent by DHL it has cost me a little bit more. I thought the program would end in 2022 and I would be the last to get through it. I think it will continue on though. I was told it was due to Covid that they came up with the program. Also, I was told to get a short stay so my FMM was only good for 7 days. Fortunately I had an entrance into Mexico in 2019 that helped me also. I was also told that during the wait time to get my card I COULD NOT go back to my Country the USA. If I left Mexico it would erase everything and I would lose the money and time spent! Well, I hope to get my card in a few days. I am glad to hear there will be no financial requirements needed to get permanent now. I hope Mexico doesn’t change that. When can I start the permanent process? Do I have to wait 4 years or can I start it in 2 years like I hear that I can??

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

The truth is that the Mexican law allows the program and the persons being in the country of Mexico during the process are allowed to be there. Literally there are no gringos who are being “illegals” in the country. Please educate yourself so you don’t come across so ill informed.

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

@@Deb195100 These welfare recipients like John have rotten attitudes since they were raised thinking the country owes them everything. Work to them is a four letter word in the worse sense. Watch how John responses to anyone and you will see someone who is a child in an adult body. Enough said! Deb: Thanks for being a real human.

[@AllisonMXPoutiatine]

Hey guys! I got my golden ticket here in San Carlos! It cost a bit more with some “hidden” fees though but so much easier than the regular process. It only took an accumulation of 4 hours too. 4 years of temporary residency on my card. Done. 😅

[@Willopo100]

Elaborate

[@kathykay6602]

Could you please give us more info? I am trying to relocate to Mexico.That would help me a lot.Please Allinson.

[@rebeccahernandez7411]

I used this process. I had contacted over 20 Mexican Consulates in the US. No response via email or phone calls. Thru a referral from a friend in Mexico City, I found someone who specializes in thus. The fees listed in the video are what I paid, plus the Mexican version of a paralegal fee. I felt for my circumstance , it was money well spent. I no longer wanted play Russian Roulette on whether I would get the 180 days or 90 days. If any one can go this route for the 4 year temporary residency, they should.

[@RedroomStudios]

and it can be done easily without an advisor.

[@rebeccahernandez7411]

Yes, I am aware of this. I also considered doing myself. However, on the appointment date, seeing the line at 2 blocks long at 8 am, I knew I made the best decision for me. Either process is definitely worth the time and money.

[@yumyumkitty2104]

I can't even get in touch with any Mexican Consulates here in the US either! The website to make appointments is in Spanish and is glitchy! I have sent for my passport renewal and have to wait for 7-10 weeks to get it back. Can you refer me to this person in Mexico City, please?

[@FocusedFighter777]

Here is the response I got from Mexperience: If married to a mexican, you can start the process abroad (your spouse need to come with you to the consulate), but they *recommend* starting within mex. Whether your mexican spouse lives in mex or with you, doesn't change the fact that you still qualify to use the Family Unit. INMs aren't supposed to ask to prove economic solvency, however they *might* : so, as usual, don't take anything for granted with them and prepare accordingly just in case. And then of course, all the rest: you'll be granted 2 years of temporary. After 2 years, you switch to permanent. If married abroad, you need your certificate appostilled abroad: then once in mex, any documments not in spanish MUST be translated by a professional. If you seek other answers, Mexperience's site is very detailed and well constructed.

[@qroo]

Yes, that is accurate. I know quite a few people who have gone that route.

[@jf8461]

I have been married to a natural-born Mexican citizen for many years. Is the process much easier for me? I can never get a straight answer as to the process.

[@ledyardbrady6623]

I love your insight to Mexico's legal issues even thought I am a permanent resident. I do encourage you to do more travel episodes. Keep up the good work!

[@AngelRodriguez-fj8bc]

Thank you my friend. Hope all is well? They change everyday, it's all about the pesos believe me!

[@qroo]

Yes, money talks.

[@curtiswise8364]

I used the amnesty program. total cost with attorney fees was $700 USD. /four years and curp. was easy and fast with attorney's help. I heard that AMLO extended this program until March 31 2023? I was timid at first as I felt like and illegal immigrant (because I was) but i was never hassled or pressured in anyway. In fact the immigration staff in Mazatlan were friendly helpful and spoke English.

[@qroo]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@retired_mex]

I used a temporary program similar to this in mid-2021 after renewing, or extending my visitor's visa while in Merida during covid, although I was required to prove minimum income and have the statements translated into Spanish and notarized. The temporary residency is valid for 4 years. the important point is… had I not used an immigration lawyer to help with the visa, I would never have known about the program, use an immigration lawyer, there are unknowns and idiosyncracies and frankly, it is just easier

[@qroo]

It is easier using a an immigration lawyer or specialist. That's for sure. I'm glad this worked out for you. Take care. :)

[@WiseOwl-1]

There has been a regularization program in existence since the Immigration Law was introduced, but it does require financials. You might have applied just before this “get out of jail free” program was re-introduced. It was also around in 2015 - 2016 or so.

[@Deb195100]

I agree. We used one and we are glad we did.

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

@@WiseOwl-1 Nope. I just did it in June and showed no financials.

[@WiseOwl-1]

@@prettybrwneyez7757 Yeah, no financials for the “special” temporary program. But regularization with financial solvency requirements has been a thing for many years.

[@markustilgner]

My wife is mexican. We did the consulate in Germany. In Summer 2021 I got my 1 year tempory. In Summer 2022 I got another year. In Summer 2023 the told me I will get my permanente. Let‘s hope for the best. By the way - as I my wife is mexican - no financial requirements😊

[@qroo]

Yes, you are on a faster track when you go through family unity. It only takes 2 years. The standard track for most people is four and then permanent. It's good to see you are still following the channel. I haven't seen you in awhile.

[@FocusedFighter777]

@Marcus Tilgner Were you both living out of mexico by then? Also, the way I managed to find info and get a response from one consulate here in canada: you dont have to start the process in your home country first, like most cases, but in mexico. Some people say it depends if your mexican spouse is living with you or if they still live in mex, so it's confusing.

[@markustilgner]

@@FocusedFighter777 when we went to the mex consulate in Germany we were living together in Germany. Is this answer any help to you?

[@FocusedFighter777]

@@markustilgner A bit. They never told you there that you didnt have to go through the solvency step (due to being married), instead just skip that step but start the process in mexico?

[@markustilgner]

@@FocusedFighter777 Well - for I started the process in the consulate and money was never an issue

[@WayneGluyas]

Great info again. Thanks Paul for sharing

[@qroo]

Thanks for continuing to follow the channel, Wayne.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

Great video. You have a great passion for documents

[@qroo]

Haha, I'm a rule guy. One of the reasons why I was drawn to my former profession.

[@DrAJ_LatinAmerica]

@@qroo I too love rules, making rules that is. As a military guy myself (and still), strongly believe in rules, but as history and government have demonstrated time and time again, he who has the Gold or the Guns makes the Rules : ) otherwise the US would still be paying taxes to king George. I'm still waiting for the USA to follow rules and give Texas back to Mexico and give the Indians back their land. The Taliban was the bad guys, now US says they are the rightful government of Afghanistan. Millions of other examples of course. Many years working with CIA, DEA, ATF, ICE, mercenary groups....and versions in other countries has taught me that governments believe in rules for the people and separate rules for themselves. That is a fun topic for a video. "US CIA personnel in Mexico"

[@CabanCondosMexico]

Excellent post cheers

[@bradleypollack5658]

This is how I received my Temporary residency. I tried the other method and exceeded the requirements but the Consulates were hard to deal with. INM was a lot easier to deal with than the consulates. I did it all from Mexico!! I received 4 years here in Tijuana. This program is phenomenal and it could end anytime from what I heard.

[@qroo]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@johnbaker4964]

Congrats men 🎉 How long took you the process in Tijuana and when you did receive your TP Card?

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

@@johnbaker4964 I live in Yucatan & it took 2 visits to the INM office. Six days later I picked-up my 4-year temporary residency visa. Best regards, Ben

[@alaskanwhiskey]

​@duygukayhanisaskank4915 yep I'm stuck between Yucatan and QROO. I'll be back in September. Was it easier to do there? And did you reach out to a lawyer or did it yourself? I have stamps from 2020, 2021 and 2022.

[@RedroomStudios]

"this is a temporary program"... that has been going on for almost 3 years. I'm surprised its still running now that covid is "over". the reason they started this program was for people who got stuck in Mexico when flights were shut down and travel was near impossible. but I think the government has become addicted to the extra income. I already tried applying 1 year ago but I dont qualify because this is my first time in Mexico. its been the best 18 months of my life.

[@WiseOwl-1]

Per INM, the program is to get people registered in the “National Registry of Foreigners“ that INM is bound by law to keep and maintain.

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

Thanks for the clear explanation

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

@@WiseOwl-1 YES, the INM Regularization Program has been offered for about 10 years. It was the impetus of the census bureau with delegated authority to INM. Best regards from Yucatan, Ben

[@davidcoons5197]

I went through this process by entering MX from Belize, recd a 2 day FMM stamp and on day 3 I qualified and got a 4 year temp residency card. All with the help of an agent in Progreso Yuc. March 2024

[@janhelfert85]

hey David, would you mind sharing the contact please ? my 180d visas are expiring soon and I'd like to get the TP in Yucatan. Many thanks!

[@allanzfs]

Good video.

[@qroo]

Thanks!

[@Charlierachable]

Requesting one of your groovy document completion step-by-step walk-throughs for this process.

[@melissalow9557]

I wish they’d extend this so the previous visits included 2022.

[@WiseOwl-1]

The stats for the regularization program can be found on the main site for INM. I find it interesting that when regularization went “special” with no financials, the INM offices for NOB (North of the border citizens) receiving residency through this program seemed to correspond to the popularity of those States for vacationing. In Order the top 5 were QROO, Jalisco, Baja California Sur, Yucatán and Nayarit.

[@RedroomStudios]

that doesnt seem like a surprise to me.

[@qroo]

That's very interesting. Thanks for sharing that.

[@WiseOwl-1]

@@RedroomStudios No CDMX did surprise me and Baja California, lots of NOBs near the border.

[@WiseOwl-1]

@@johnwoodham3263 … I’m picturing you as a bratty little child, throwing constant tantrums and always screaming “Mommy, it isn’t fair”.

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

@@qroo Hello Paul, I want to take a moment to say a special THANK YOU for posting this EMENSELY HELPFUL video. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have known about the INM Regularization Program. For several complicated reasons, I've had to remain in Mexico past the expiration of my 180-day visa. I was "illegal" for 24 months. After watching your video, I investigated the program & had my lawyer visit the local INM Office & talk with an INM Offical. Mexico is my life & I had a great fear of deportation; because of my very lengthy "overstay". Long story short...I made my application with INM & 6 days later, I walked out of my local INM Office with a 4-year Temporary Residency Visa. 🙂 I was told...at the end of my 4 years, I can apply for permanent residency. I'd give anything to have the honor to shake your hand for what you've done by providing the information in this excellent video. My prayer is that many others have been as fortunate as I have. May God bless you & your loved ones. Best regards from Yucatan, Ben

[@itstinat]

I got it this way, last time I was here was 2012, and I got 4 years. My friend just got hers, her bisa was for 30 days, she overstayed, got 4 years in 2023 temp res. So ask the questions, get someone to help. I got 5 of my friends in through this way. I believe it's done now. Unless you obtained your visa in 2022

[@drumsnbass]

Very helpful! Can you supply facilitators in PV or Ensenada?

[@DvsAngel]

My FMM expires Feb. 15, 2023... Other than that I meet the other requirements, curious how strict the "prior to 2023" is. We moved our family to Guadalajara back in August, I am married to a Mexican citizen. Our young son (born in the U.S.) already received his full Mexican citizenship here, but we are hitting major roadblocks with getting my residency.. Thank You for All of your hard work, videos & content that you provide, I know I can speak for most in saying 'We Appreciate You'...

[@Deb195100]

I will be praying that this is resolved for you I don’t understand why this happens on some occasions. We have a friend who is going through this now. I don’t think this is fair to you or to him.

[@cellolessons6381]

The rules changed last Friday. Your FMM can expire in 2023, but you’ve had to have entered the country before 2022.

[@DvsAngel]

@@Deb195100 Thank you, I appreciate that.. I wish you & your friend the best going forward as well.

[@DvsAngel]

@@cellolessons6381 I'm not sure I understand, If a person entered Before 2022, how could the FMM expire in 2023? I will definitely look into any recent changes though, Thank you..

[@Deb195100]

@@DvsAngel 🥰

[@fanofufc]

Another great, informative video. I would like to see you do one on how to obtain permanent residency for someone who married a Mexican citizen in the US and is living in the US. Do I need a Mexico address? What paperwork do I need, etc...

[@julyaalter2930]

Hi Paul, love your channel and follow religiously! I have a question that you maybe able to answer. I am a temp resident, i brought in my car and registered a TIP. What if my car breaks down and i cant fix it, how do i cancel TIP and scrap the car in mexico. I live in Sinaloa Mazatlan. Hope you get this and can give me some insights. Thank you again for your video!

[@ronicks7476]

I obtained two year temp residency which expires this August. I am in the US for medical and surgery so unable to return to Baja for renewal before expiration. What are options for keeping and renewing for next two years of temp residency or do I have to get FMM when I return in October?

[@casadelosotte]

For some people, the 4 year residency visa is too expensive, so that is why they have the 1 year and 2 year as well. Now you know. $785 is a lot of money if you are coming from a South American country,.

[@roletsgo]

I received temp residency under the amnesty program in Baja, but only for two years which will expire 08/2023. Will I be able to continue the last two years under same program?

[@hlquad]

Hi Paul! I am trying to pay the 5108 pesos to transition from the residency visa I have from the consulate in New Orleans to a one year temporary residency. Where do I pay this fee, it will not let me load the FMM until it is paid and It doesn’t say if I pay it in the INM office or at a bank. Thank you for your help, sir.

[@joannerivera8629]

Can you do a video on the requirements for immigration to Mexico based on marriage? I find it hard to get that information. Thanks

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

Hello Joanne Rivera, If you go to the INM website, you'll find all the information you require. The website is in Spanish...BUT...it will translate to English with a right click on your mouse. Best regards, Ben

[@abubakersaeedi9114]

Hi all Please I require your advice Can I obtain Mexico temporary residence permit if I enter Mexico with Schengen visa?

[@richardblasco7791]

Question- I heard you need a residence in Mexico to get temporary or permanent residency awarded. Is that accurate?

[@luyzqint3760]

Well, let's be fair, México might be inconvenient (it is) on immigration bureaucracy, but at least it has offered two immigration amnesties, while the US has done the last one in the mid 80's. So I think people should focus on the positive.✌️

[@mygypseasoul]

I was offered a job at a resort in Cabo doing timeshare sales last month. My immigration lawyer needed the offer letter to get my paperwork done for 1 yr residency with work visa. Now the resort says they can't get me my offer letter because of a new mexican law regarding % of expats they can hire vs % of nationals. They were at their limit. They said it's because of all the people that stayed from covid and started working. Have you heard about this new law? I was super disappointed.

[@qroo]

Sorry to hear about that. It's actually not a new law. The Federal Labor Law requires that 90% of every work force be Mexican. In the past, they were able to get around that law by using huge hiring services that supplied personnel to multiple businessess and resorts. The government squashed those and now those percentages at individual businesses are important again.

[@KARW37]

Marrying a Mexican citizen doesn’t sound like a bad idea though. :) :)

[@ayjee8]

I’m a U.S. citizen working fully remotely for a U.S. company and have been wanting to living in Mexico for years but my company doesn’t permit me to live outside of the country because of taxes. I always have a U.S. address to be registered to + I had a temporary residence visa, which I was told was meant for non-Mexican citizens working for non-Mexican companies/receiving non-Mexican income, but my company rejected this. Will they have to pay any taxes/fees? Or can I handle everything to make it easier for them to accept ? They've been saying I'm only allowed to work from Mexico 90 days each calendar year, however I know that U.S. citizens are able to legally be in Mexico for around 180 days.

[@Coddexxonfb]

I wish I could take advantage of this 😩 though most consultants aren’t accepting less than 180 days .

[@alaskanwhiskey]

Find a lawyer not a consultant.

[@blimages2]

Really whaooo

[@lauramortick7600]

Have you flown into Cancun since the first of the year? Have you used the new automated machines to go through immigration?

[@qroo]

No, I haven't used those yet.

[@lauramortick7600]

@@qroo don’t! Here is the note I’m trying to communicate to all residents. I have a pic of them too if you want it. Just FYI, when you re-enter Mexico, don’t use those automated kiosk to go through immigration if you are a RT or RP. My husband did and it messed up his residency, it checked him in as a tourist. They told him it was ok for residents but it is not. Uuugg. Gonna cost us some money to get it fixed. Don’t want others to encounter the same problem.

[@FocusedFighter777]

@@lauramortick7600 Geez, here we go again..... It's like a law there that you can expect things to be broken. Is there anything we can trust. It's scary because everything is becoming automates.

[@KARW37]

I entered a couple of times in 2013. There is likely not a record of it? Any way to show I was there? I walked in and out at Algodones and at San Ysidro. Edit- looks like I am out of luck.

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

It can be looked up on the Immigration Office computer system. Get help is what I suggest! The year of entry is important and someone in the know has to tell you. Find help!

[@rnikko6472]

Hello Paul! I visited Mexico in 2019 and left the country. I have an entry stamped in my old passport. Do I need to be in Mexico to apply for this program, or can I apply from a local Mexican Consulate here in the US? By the way, I love your youtube videos teaching Spanish. I thank you!

[@Sassafrass-qh8po]

Hi! You have to be in Mexico and have to overstay your 180 day tourist visa to apply for this program

[@ken9295]

About 2 years ago I applied for a temporary residency visa at the Austin, TX consulate. I am married to a Mexican citizen and I was still asked to bring in financial records (6-12 months) proving that I had a certain income. I am not sure if the Austin consulate is different, as we all know each operate a little differently, or if in the 2+ years ago policies have changed.

[@qroo]

Was she living in the U.S. or Mexico at that time? That does make a difference. Also, if she was already in Mexico, you could have entered under a tourist visa and applied directly at INM to avoid all that hassle.

[@andreawisner7358]

You do not apply at a consulate to immigrate based on marriage to a Mexican citizen. From all that I have read, you cannot. By going to the consulate you put yourself in to the income-based category. Too bad nobody has a good video on immigrating based on marriage and I have to get bits and pieces from online searches.

[@ken9295]

@@qrooshe was living in the US here in Austin. She has her green card and we are just waiting on the time restriction to get her US citizenship since our plan is to retire to Mexico and we want to eliminate issues with how often we travel back to the US that comes with just having a green card.

[@FocusedFighter777]

@@andreawisner7358 I'm in the same dilema. As far as I know from looking around endlessly and having asked a consulate in canada, if I am married to a mexican, then I can stat the process in mexico and skip the one here. I shouldn't, *shouldn't if it doesnt change until then*, have to prove solvency.... But I have been looking around for months and the only video I found was from Backpacking Brunette. Even when asking the consulate in canada, I got two different responses within the same consulate.... One employee said I had to start here. Another said start in mex. Don't know if they simply did not understand the tons of details that I wrote in my email. (I sponsored my husbamd here, and in a few years we want to go live there. It shoulnt be hard to tell me whether I have to start here or in mex, or if I'll have to prove solvency....) But apparently, it is hard to just give me an answer to those two easy questions.... So you're left in the dark, just the way I dealth with immigration canada.

[@WiseOwl-1]

@@FocusedFighter777... In Canada you can apply for Temporary residency by Family Unity. In Mexico, you can apply for "Regularization" at INM "regularización por vínculo familiar".

[@beachlife7949]

What is an avg cost to hire a Notary OR a Facilitator to go to immigration with me and my husband once we arrive in Mexico, and follow through with translation and paperwork until we have our Residency cards?

[@sophiemarcaurele]

I paid 5000 pesos for my facilitator last July.... well worth the investment, I got my residency in 2 days - and people start lining up at 2am so she was out on the battlefield for me 😅🇲🇽👌

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

@@sophiemarcaurele Teresa did the same for me and many others! She even brought comfortable chairs to sit or sleep in. My main complaint if any is she worked to hard and got sick because she over did it many times. Younger people can do that though!

[@danh-or5nt]

At the end of the four year TR period does this automatically convert to a PR card? Do you physically need to appear at the same INM office on or just before expiration of your TR cad to obtain your PR card?

[@qroo]

No, it is not automatic. Within 30 days of your temporary residency expiring, you will have to apply for permanent at an INM office. This is the page that explains it. It is in Spanish but you can translate it in your browser: bit.ly/3kms2Zq

[@RedroomStudios]

this information is easily available online. you need to apply for PR while your TR is still valid.

[@danh-or5nt]

@@qroo Thanks for letting me know. Good information in your video,

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

@@qroo Thanks for that address!!

[@andreawisner7358]

I'm seeing in some places that the immigration office may go back to 2012 or even 2011 to find that first entry? Apparently the date keeps getting pushed back.

[@qroo]

That doesn't surprise me. Playa del Carmen might be a good place to try it then.

[@WiseOwl-1]

The current Immigration Law was passed in 2011, so that makes sense.

[@RedroomStudios]

I applied for this program but had never been to Mexico before. when I applied I told them I had been here previously in 2009 hoping that a date preceding 2011 would be a work around for me. they looked on their computer and said they had no record. so my plan didnt work. on the other hand I have a friend who used a lawyer to help her... she had only ever been here one time prior way back in 1991. her application was approved.

[@WiseOwl-1]

@@RedroomStudios Did you and she have the same passport books from those early visits?

[@brendalamalfa5030]

Oh, wow. I sure wish they'd go back farther to 2011 or 2012. I was living there then!!!

[@reubenlarsen1355]

You mentioned a way to get residency through a job offer. Would be interested in hearing more about that. Although I already have my residency i have intentions to start a business in Mexico and perhaps could be useful if there's specific talents needed that I can't find there

[@CloudNine-Rafay]

Hello Paul, I appreciate the valuable content you provide. I have a question regarding travel to Mexico in December 2023. I would like to know if it is possible for me to enter Mexico for a short visit and then return to Canada. After the 180-day period from my initial entry into Mexico has expired, would I be able to return to Mexico in 2024 and apply for a Temporary Residence Permit that is valid for four years? I would greatly appreciate your guidance on this matter.

[@albuhlterol]

Each time you enter Mexico, you receive a new visa.

[@tonynes3577]

Great info. It sounds scary because you don't know what to expect. What I know about Mexico: They are a family oriented society so marry a Mexican and have a lot of kids ( the human kind, LOL) and they will Love you for coming to their country. Single people such as myself, I am assuming they are less welcoming. That's just my opinion. Thanks Paul!

[@mike.snider]

So this only applies to people in Mexico before 2023? I was planning on doing this in November and had my appointment set up and everything but I had to go home for a family emergency. Do you know if this program is still available in 2023?

[@qroo]

According to the specialist, only people who were in Mexico prior to 2023 with an expired FMM. Since you left, I don't believe this is still an option for you. You can contact Adriana Vela to confirm. Her info is in the description section.

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

@@johnwoodham3263 “Aun el necio, cuando calla, es contado por sabio; El que cierra sus labios es entendido.” ‭‭Proverbios‬ ‭17‬:‭28‬ ‭RVR1960‬‬

[@terrimoore6161]

I married a man that was born in Mexico 60 years ago. He is now a Canadian citizen. We are wondering if we are able to get temporary residency?

[@qroo]

Yes, you can through him. Family unity.

[@RSANDO1084]

My wife was born in Mexico and we’ve been married 30 years we’re based in Albuquerque do I need to get my temp res. Started here and do you know if it is for 1 year or 4.

[@RSANDO1084]

By the way you guys are great , love the info.

[@firstlast1047]

A little caveat Paul. If an American citizen(US passport holder) that has an RT, PR, or has dual MX/US citizenship, US citizenship can be lost if one works for an MX government entity, including the MX military. Never heard of this kind of event occurring. Although, the US State Department may have statistics.

[@terrimoore6161]

@@qroo awesome, so just to clarify, he was born in Mexico, left Mexico in 1982, moved to Canada and is now a Canadian citizen. We are planning to semi retire in a couple of years, but like 5 months there and 6,7 month here... to start, so I'm thinking we start as a perpetual tourist to decide if we want to stay more permanently in Mexico. Would that be better?

[@hlquad]

When renewing a temporary residency card, do you have to reprove everything all over again?

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

Yes, each renewal requires the same proof. Once you're permanent...never again. 🙂 Best regards, Ben

[@davidsebastianelli1326]

I recently renewed myTP for three years and I just used basically the same paperwork as the first time. They didn't ask for any new financial requirements considering when I entered in 2022 it a few thousand less back then. So the short answer is no, you don't don't have to show economic solvency after you were already approved.

[@davidsebastianelli1326]

@@duygukayhanisaskank4915 That's wrong, you do not have to prove your economic solvency again once you were already approved when you first got your TP.

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

@@davidsebastianelli1326 I agree; somewhat. But requirements are NOT uniform across the country. INM offices & their officials very often handle immigration documentation differently. What's required by an INM Office in Jalisco, may be different in Quintana Roo. After 25 years & acquiring a handful of temporary & permanent residency visas in various states of Mexico, I've found there is a profound difference in documentation requirements; state to state. Some INM Offices "rubber stamped" my application for temporary residency to permanent. Others, Yucatan for example, made me jump through pointless, unrequired "hoops"...causing me too many pointless visits to the INM Office in Merida. Eventually, I hired an attorney to file my documents at INM in Merida. My application was immediately approved & I had my visa 10 days later. ....'nuff said? 🙂 Respectfully, Ben

[@seanmcnamara1267]

Would you please forward your immigration contact in regards to four year visa. Thanks

[@qroo]

Adriana Vela immigrationtomexico.mx/about-us/

[@sallylee6934]

We are thinking of moving over there and my 51 year old daughter wants to live there with us as well sodoes she have to have the same income living with us?

[@qroo]

Unless she is a disabled adult and you are her caretakers, you cannot claim her as a dependent and she will have to qualify on her own.

[@sallylee6934]

@@qroo She is on a disability pansion

[@nandopando87]

Can you move to mexico if have a felony or a felon?

[@sophiemarcaurele]

It depends on the felony... it’s always a good idea to ask for a pardon if you can get one, and this is a good example why. Contact your nearest Mexican consulate, they’ll give you more informations!

[@johnwoodham3263]

Yes. There is no background check

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

Hello Fer 3, If you have a valid passport, you can travel to Mexico & request a 180-day visa. If asked, simply tell the person issuing the entry visa that you are considering retiring in Mexico & you'll be traveling around the country looking at different states. It's my understanding that ALL those who enter Mexico are automatically given 180 days. They no-longer issue a paper visa...but...stamp your passport. It is also my understanding that if a person has a valid passport they qualify to apply for residency in Mexico...regardless of their criminal record. My advice is to not divulge any information about criminal history. Not even if asked. I know MANY expats living "legally" in Mexico. NONE were ever asked about criminal history. Best regards from Yucatan Mexico, Ben

[@lailja21]

Hmm 🧐 Maybe getting that Willie Wonka golden ticket would be more likely...or less inconsistent 😉

[@qroo]

Hahaha, maybe.

[@marcietownsend3635]

Yikes. I came to Cancun for dental tourism three years and just stayed when everything shut down globally. I always left before my 180 days expired and always returned to Cancun. Am I eligible for an amnesty visa in spite of not overstaying?

[@qroo]

No, it has to be expired.

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

@@qroo Hi Paul: The best way I can explain it is that a person with the expired FMM visa is not illegally in the country if they have started the process of this program. Mexico is not going to lock anyone up over this if they are legitimately in the program. That is just common sense even though common sense is not so common these days.

[@cellolessons6381]

If you came back to the country before 12/31/2022, I think you can let your visa expire and apply in 2023.

[@marcietownsend3635]

@@cellolessons6381 I recall some folks allegedly overstayed their tourist visas and ended up in Mexican jail. Maybe it's a worthwhile gamble and maybe not.

[@cellolessons6381]

@@marcietownsend3635 If you get an appointment at the immigration office through an immigration specialist for the week your fnm expires, you should be fine.

[@lolasdogrescue]

Good info, I qualify but I'm having a heck of a time finding out if they accept this applicaiton in Sonora. I'm 4hours away by bus to the nearest office, I was sorta stranded here after a terrible car wreck. It seems getting the "assistance" route requires you to be in the area with the assistant, yes? Most seem to be in PDC and Yucatan. Anyone use another office in a not touristed or gringoed place?

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

Lola's Desert Dog Rescue, Honestly...IT IS VERY EASY...if you qualify as Paul explained in this video. If you speak & read Spanish, you can do EVERYTHING yourself. If not, you are allowed to have an interpreter with you. First, go to the website & print several documents. Then take the completed documents to the INM Office. Any INM Office you call will give you the website...if they'll answer the phone. Believe me, I'm terrible at dealing with INM & other government agencies & I don't speak or read Spanish...BUT...my friend is fluent. We completed the documents, went to the local INM Office & completed a few more forms, paid the fees, a fine for my 24-month overstay, took my photo, etc, etc...and 6 days later...I returned to the INM Office to pick-up my 4-year temporary residency visa card. The ONLY requirement for qualification was I had to show the INM Officer my expired 180 day visa... expiring in 2021. I had to show proof of my address in Yucatan too. So, I'm confident you can successfully navigate this regularization process without any professional assistance. GOOD LUCK & best regards, Ben

[@realtijuana5998]

France made anarchy a philosophy, but only Mexico could turn it into an art-form.

[@dancooper5741]

I would go the Permanent Resident card route, it appears simpler in that you just show the financials at the designated requirement of @ $130k held at least 12 months. Is, or has there ever been, a requirement for funds to be held in Mexico.???

[@dancooper5741]

Just noticed another website stipulated $208k for the Permanent Resident card….seems to be some variation in Information. I’m ok with $208K as well. Some of these “agents” also have wide variations in their fees …..No surprises 😆

[@qroo]

There is no requirement that the funds be held in Mexico. The biggest requirement is that you are a retiree/pensioner. Merely having that amount of money is not enogh to jump immediately to permanent. If you are too young (at least in the eyes of the consulate officer) you will likely only be granted temporary at first.

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

...not everyone needing residency in Mexico has a big wad of cash in a bank account.

[@scottward1002]

So if a person went to Mexico years ago and they just stay there illegally they can apply for temporary residency with no income qualifications and get it???? Why wouldn’t the Mexican authorities just kick that person out… This feels all logic

[@qroo]

If they catch them first, they do quick them out. That's the odd thing. You just have to avoid the immigration checkpoints until you apply. The INM office is like base.

[@WiseOwl-1]

@@qroo If you look at Article 132 of the Immigration Law or the “Lineamientos para trámites y procedimientos migratorios” you will find that a person can actually apply even while in Detention after being caught. At least that’s what the law states.

[@tuvia4082]

Great info, as always Paul and Linda. Looks like rewarding bad behavior still happens.

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

Hello Tuvia, Most people who "overstay" their tourist visa...do-so because of unfortunate circumstances...not due to their "bad behavior". Mexico gains hundreds of millions of pesos each year from the fines people pay when they enter the INM Regularization Program. Best regards from Yucatan, Ben

[@Mexicobeanpole]

Truvia: I absolutely agree with you. People like us that follow the rules and the laws, dishing out money on border runs, or lawyers and facilitators to become “legal” in Mexico. Then we see people breaking the rules and laws and expenses, only to be rewarded. Disheartening.

[@ruthfeiring2628]

Can’t we just walk over the border in the middle of the night…….and call it good??

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

No Ruth, People can only do that in The U.S.A...while democrats are in The White House. Best regards 🙂

[@ralphholiman7401]

You mean you just can't walk across the border and stay?

[@ralphholiman7401]

@@johnwoodham3263 , what about welfare? What is available?

[@ralphholiman7401]

@@johnwoodham3263 yes. If I decide to just walk across the border into Mexico, and refuse to leave, what kind of welfare will the Mexican government give me?

[@ralphholiman7401]

@@johnwoodham3263 , isn't that interesting? I wish the USA had that much sense.

[@ralphholiman7401]

@@johnwoodham3263 , is that you don't understand the point I am making, or that you don't like the point I am making?

[@ralphholiman7401]

@@johnwoodham3263 , what is Qanon?

[@themonk1327]

Great, break the law and get your TR, obey the rules and hope you get in. Thanks for the vid, Paul, hopefully my brown ass will be down there LEGALLY with my wife too.

[@sophiemarcaurele]

There’s many reasons your FMM can expire while you’re still in México without the intent of “breaking the law”, which is a pretty simplistic judgey comment (missing a plane, being injured in the hospital, etc). The government will give you options in that “irregular” situation, from paying a fine to the regularización program Paul is explaining. There’s a lot of room for new residents in this amazing country, no need to be envious how others achieve their dreams... just do you 🙃

[@themonk1327]

@@sophiemarcaurele thanks for your holier than thou reply but I'm guessing that more often than not people try to circumvent the process and over stay their 180 days on purpose, thus break the law and those who "miss their plane" or are "injured in a hospital" obviously don't fall under the umbrella of illegal so aren't the ones that I'm speaking about, most people with an ounce of intelligence probably know that, others, not so much.

[@sophiemarcaurele]

@@themonk1327 all ‘them folks with the IQ thang can tell you started the pontificating tangent, especially since you admit “just guessing” but INM has the actual stats on whom’s applying through the program and why. Brah’s name is the Monk... the irony ain’t lost 😂

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

@@sophiemarcaurele !!!!BRAVO Sophie...you are 100% correct!!!! I was a victim of uncontrollable circumstances...causing me to remain in Mexico 24 months beyond my 180-day visa. Thanks to Paul posting this video, my "dream" came true last Thursday. 🙂 Best regards from Yucatan, Ben

[@duygukayhanisaskank4915]

@@themonk1327 No, you are incorrect in every aspect of your needlessly insulting reply to Sophie. I can tell you with absolute certainty that MOST people who remain in Mexico beyond their 180-day visa are victims of uncontrollable circumstances. Now that The National Guard is being used as the enforcement agency for INM, such flagrant violators of immigration laws are more often arrested, jailed, fined and then deported. Especially in tourist zones & the center regions of Mexico. Such people represent the smallest percentage of immigration law violators. Best regards from Yucatan Mexico, Ben

[@jackyback3975]

Your recommended Immigration Specialist overcharging clients and she don't wane even provided details why she charge huge fees. She is not very honest Immigration Specialist. Advice to people, look for others Immigration Specialist that offers services for a lot lower prices.

[@massivecumshot]

I've heard other "Mexiplaners" discuss but yours is the of course the definitive version.