BajaNomad

fm-3

marv sherrill - 8-4-2007 at 04:37 PM

fyi - a friend of mine got his fm3 last thursday- from scratch to passport in his hand in 2 hours at the Santa Ana Mexican consulate - that has got to be a new record!!

DENNIS - 8-4-2007 at 05:04 PM

Marv......

Doesn't he go on to step 2 next?

Bob and Susan - 8-4-2007 at 05:07 PM

yea marv...30 day countdown to see if he needs to get another?

bajabound2005 - 8-5-2007 at 07:49 AM

Yup, step 2 -- needs to register with immigration where he'll be living in in Mexico. That's where the fun begins!

roundtuit - 8-5-2007 at 11:44 AM

Got mine in Santa Rosalia 2-1/2 hrs immigration, bank, and photos. Then 2wks later, 1 hr or less to finish paper work an get passport:yes::yes::yes:

bacquito - 8-5-2007 at 03:13 PM

Thanks for the informqtion, I've got to get working on my fm3

BajaWarrior - 8-5-2007 at 05:34 PM

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Originally posted by bajabound2005
Yup, step 2 -- needs to register with immigration where he'll be living in in Mexico. That's where the fun begins!


Why does the local immigration reject the FM-3 a person recieved from a stateside Consulate?

It's the same exact document as the one they (local immigration) hands out.

If they (FM-3) are rejected in Baja by the local immigration then why are the stateside Consulates processing them and collecting a fee?

Anyone?

DENNIS - 8-5-2007 at 05:39 PM

They don't reject them. Their stamp of approval is part of the process.

aliibike - 8-5-2007 at 05:46 PM

Welcome to Mexico!!!!!!! I just paid $20 because I was on "the wrong side" of a one lane dirt road. It all comes down to who has the gun/stamp etc. ...... Hey, maybe everything will work out, but that would be the exception!

BajaWarrior - 8-5-2007 at 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
They don't reject them. Their stamp of approval is part of the process.


Confused then...

Why do the upper poster's on this thread say good luck, that's where the fun begins!

I have read here on previous post's that individuals have had their FM-3's from Stateside Consulates rejected at their home turf's local immigration and had to start over.

I have a typed "note" from the San Diego Consulate that they stapled to my new FM3 that reads:

""After receiving your #FM3 for residency purpose, you must enter Mexico within the next 90 days from date of issuance, to have your document stamped and validated, otherwise your document becomes void.

You must also register within the first 30 days from the date of entry with the Mexican Immigration Department Office at the place where you will reside to have them fill out page #6. there you must present proof of your address in Mexico.

Remember that no renewals are done at the Mexican Consulate for those persons interested in obtaining an FM#2 in the future (permanent residency). You must start your renewal 30 days prior to the date of expiration with Mexican Immagration at the port, city or town where you reside.

If you are not interested in obtaining an FM2 you can always re apply at the Mexican Consulate Office.""

[Edited on 8-6-2007 by BajaWarrior]

roundtuit - 8-5-2007 at 05:53 PM

Could it be the money isn't collected in that area where you live and that county never recieves that revenue there .:?::?::?:

BajaWarrior - 8-5-2007 at 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by roundtuit
Could it be the money isn't collected in that area where you live and that county never recieves that revenue there .:?::?::?:


Possibly, and that's a good one.

Anymore?

DENNIS - 8-5-2007 at 05:59 PM

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Originally posted by BajaWarrior

Why do the upper poster's on this thread say good luck, that's where the fun begins!



I suppose it's because the in-country immigration officers have a reputation for nastiness, unlike the nice folks at the consulate. Just follow the instructions, BW and everything will be allright. You might search some past discussions here for a wealth of info on the subject.

roundtuit - 8-5-2007 at 06:13 PM

Don't be afraid, be nice. I have to confess I went one time before I started and asked what I needed. They had a form that walked me through it. Prepared me with every thing I needed. Wife and I did every thing ourselfs without help except for the pepole in immigration

CaboRon - 8-5-2007 at 06:15 PM

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Originally posted by BajaWarrior
Quote:
Originally posted by roundtuit
Could it be the money isn't collected in that area where you live and that county never recieves that revenue there .:?::?::?:


Possibly, and that's a good one.

Anymore?


BajaWarrior, Sounds reasonable.

I just picked my FM3 at the San Diego Consulate last week and that same notice is also stapled into the back of my FM3 Visa ....

It just amazes me.... I was sent back for more documents on three occasions by the Santa Ana Consulate in Orange County CA ..... Then I took every everything to the San Diego Consulate, in and out in twenty minuets ... and picked up the finished Visa the next morning ....

Everytime is different .... Every Consulate is different .... And it might just be whether they like you or not ... I haven't found any rational explaination.

-CabRon :?:

" It just goes to show ya " - Rosanne Rosanna Dana

BajaWarrior - 8-5-2007 at 06:25 PM

CaboRon,

yep, that was the easy part, using the San Diego Consulate. I live only 7 miles from it, and just as you described, that was my experiance too.

Your sort of a short timer aren't you? 56 days to go? Nice!:bounce:

You'll be in Todos Santos area correct?

No, it couldn't

Dave - 8-5-2007 at 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by roundtuit
Could it be the money isn't collected in that area where you live and that county never recieves that revenue there .:?::?::?:


It has everything to do with invading another's turf and an inflated sense of self-worth. Barney Fifedom.

fm3

roundtuit - 8-5-2007 at 06:31 PM

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Originally posted by Dave
Quote:
Originally posted by roundtuit
Could it be the money isn't collected in that area where you live and that county never recieves that revenue there .:?::?::?:


It has everything to do with invading another's turf and an inflated sense of self-worth. Barney Fifedom.


You probably hit the nail right on the head. My turf, your turf
Job security

CaboRon - 8-5-2007 at 09:09 PM

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Originally posted by BajaWarrior
CaboRon,

yep, that was the easy part, using the San Diego Consulate. I live only 7 miles from it, and just as you described, that was my experiance too.

Your sort of a short timer aren't you? 56 days to go? Nice!:bounce:

You'll be in Todos Santos area correct?


Yes,
Although I spent much time in Baja Norte ( in 1965 I had an FM 3 Work Visa )... I just in the last five years have renewed my love of Mexico.

And Yes, I will be escaping in 56 days, and couldn' t be more excited !! :bounce:

As the only thing consistant is change, it looks like I will be moveing to La Paz.

- CaboRon

Just a note : In 1965 I was living in a one bedroom apartment in Pacific Beach and the rent was $65- a month.
Good Times.

[Edited on 8-6-2007 by CaboRon]