BajaNomad

Immigration issues?

Cypress - 3-31-2006 at 12:16 PM

Looking for some advice/opinions from folks that know.

woody with a view - 3-31-2006 at 12:40 PM

there are many. which ones do you wanna know about?

Cypress - 3-31-2006 at 12:58 PM

All of 'em.:?:

Bruce R Leech - 3-31-2006 at 12:58 PM

first do a search on this board there are lots of advice on almost every Immigration issues.

then if you have a specific question then post it here on this thread. and you will here more than you want.



[Edited on 3-31-2006 by Bruce R Leech]

Cypress - 3-31-2006 at 01:17 PM

I'm not even in kindergarden when it comes to Baja. Just looking for advice from the graduates. Excuse my ignorance and don't mistake it for stupidity.

bajajudy - 3-31-2006 at 01:20 PM

The problem is that your question is too general and has been discussed many times on the board.
Take Bruce's advice and do a search then ask whatever remains unanswered.

backninedan - 3-31-2006 at 04:56 PM

Cypress, u2u me and I will help all I can.

Bruce R Leech - 3-31-2006 at 05:26 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Cypress
I'm not even in kindergarden when it comes to Baja. Just looking for advice from the graduates. Excuse my ignorance and don't mistake it for stupidity.


just tell us what problem you are having and we can help you

Packoderm - 3-31-2006 at 05:27 PM

"Immigration issues?"

Well, let's see. I'm not an expert by any means, but I've read some things. There are a number of people who would like to emigrate and live the ocean front lifestyle in Baja, but the Mexican government has a firm control of the issue. They don't want just anybody moving in and doing whatever they wish. You have to prove that you have enough income from your native country. They don't want you working there and competing with Mexican nationals. You can't break any criminal laws or you're deported real quick. You can't engage in any political activity. Generally, you have to play the straight and narrow or you're out of there.

bajajudy - 3-31-2006 at 05:40 PM

Dan
You know that we will all help all we can, we just dont know where to start.

Packo..that pretty much sums it up. The rest is all playing the game. And dont forget...the game has different rules in different places.

dual citizenship US/Mexican?

Cypress - 4-1-2006 at 05:22 AM

Does dual citizenship allow a person to own property in the restictive zones, make it legal for a person to harvest shellfish, or use nets and traps for bait? Will you pay taxes on income earned outside of Mexico or just in the country the income originates in? Don't intend to break or bend any laws, but need to know the rules to play by the rules. :?::?:

Bruce R Leech - 4-1-2006 at 07:40 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Cypress
Does dual citizenship allow a person to own property in the restictive zones, make it legal for a person to harvest shellfish, or use nets and traps for bait?


the answer is yes to this you can do anything any other Mexican can if you become a Mexican citizen.

Cypress - 4-1-2006 at 08:01 AM

Bobby says. Thanks Bruce! Will look you up when I get to Mulege in about a month. :bounce:

Oso - 4-1-2006 at 12:01 PM

You may be confusing dual citizenship with dual nationality. The U.S. recognizes neither. Mexico recognizes the Mexican nationality of anyone born in Mexico even if they have renounced Mexican citizenship and become a citizen of another country. This policy also applies to children born to one or both Mexican parents while aboad. This is not the same as citizenship but confers ALMOST the same rights such as owning property with clear title but NOT voting or holding public office. (I stand ready to be corrected on this if I'm wrong.)

BTW, some of the Mexican contributors to this board may have an opinion as to the relative value of voting in Mexico.:rolleyes:

[Edited on 4-1-2006 by Oso]

Cypress - 4-1-2006 at 04:44 PM

Guess maybe "confused" is the key word here? Thought nationality would be a "birth" thing. Isn't citizenship a matter of choice? I know we can sort this out. :light:

Oso - 4-1-2006 at 05:13 PM

You're on the right track. If you were not born a Mexican citizen and remain one, then you must choose to become one. If you were born one and renounced it to become a citizen of another country, Mexico still considers you a Mexican National. If you were born outside Mexico to Mexican parents, Mexico considers you a Mexican National, but not a citizen. To relieve your confusion, you must first decide what exactly is it that you want to do, then go talk to your nearest Mexican Consul.