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Anyone Know The Latest On Immigration Policy?

Bajatripper - 8-31-2013 at 01:54 PM

My question; what's the latest scuttlebutt (that's Navy for "rumor") on immigration documentation in La Paz? Anyone run their paperwork through the INS offices in La Paz recently? How long is their turnaround time?

I'm at one of life's crossroads and wondering if I should bother renewing or just blow it off.

Thanks,
Tripper

DavidE - 8-31-2013 at 02:08 PM

When I did not go north for 5 years in Michoacan (5 long hard days of driving each way) that was the kicker. When I reached the border it was another 75 to 80 miles to find shopping. On the peninsula I used to make it from the tip to Chula Vista in 2 days and have time left to shop. Also the car permit did not expire at that time over on the mainland. It's a different animal on the peninsula as far as I am concerned.

oladulce - 8-31-2013 at 02:21 PM

We're changing from FM2 to Res. Permanente and submitted initial papers 2 weeks ago. Yesterday got the ok from INM to pay at the bank. I guess fingerprinting will be next step but can't tell you much more than that about the time frame.

We're using a facilitator for the first time because of the new rules and we live too far to be driving back and forth to LP to check on things. He reports there's a new jefe at the La Paz office and things are a bit more strict. For example, he said if you obtained your previous Visas at an office other than La Paz you must return to that office to re-new. They will only process your renewal in LP if your previous FM's were done at LP.

The jefe also wanted to pre-approve our bank statements before our guy submitted our applications. Don't know what he was looking for but we must have passed inspection.

[Edited on 8-31-2013 by oladulce]

monoloco - 8-31-2013 at 02:34 PM

It took us about 2 months, start to finish. We also used a facilitator, and it couldn't have gone smoother, it was actually less effort than previous years. It seems like the process is pretty straight forward and streamlined now, at least in La Paz. It was a little confused when they started the with the new guidelines in January but, most of the people I've spoken to recently, haven't had any problems. I believe that if you are married to a Mexicana, you don't even have to satisfy any minimun financial requirements.

Santiago - 8-31-2013 at 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by monoloco
I believe that if you are married to a Mexicana, you don't even have to satisfy any minimun financial requirements.


Dude, I hear that if you are married to a Mexicana, the financial reaquirements can be rather steep.

monoloco - 8-31-2013 at 03:30 PM

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Originally posted by Santiago
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Originally posted by monoloco
I believe that if you are married to a Mexicana, you don't even have to satisfy any minimun financial requirements.


Dude, I hear that if you are married to a Mexicana, the financial reaquirements can be rather steep.
That could be.:lol:

rts551 - 8-31-2013 at 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by DavidE
When I did not go north for 5 years in Michoacan (5 long hard days of driving each way) that was the kicker. When I reached the border it was another 75 to 80 miles to find shopping. On the peninsula I used to make it from the tip to Chula Vista in 2 days and have time left to shop. Also the car permit did not expire at that time over on the mainland. It's a different animal on the peninsula as far as I am concerned.


Huh? what are you consuming this time?

durrelllrobert - 8-31-2013 at 04:10 PM

Don't know about INM in La Paz but my wife got her RP in less than 2 months in Ensenada and I just started mine, without a facilitator, 2 weeks ago. I submitted the paperwork and photos, they reviewed and approved everything on the spot. Went next door to bank.and paid the fees (1,000 pesos for one and 3680 for the other) then took the receipt back and was given a paper with a number assigned to me so I could check status on-line. They said fingerprinting should be in 2-3 weeks.

MitchMan - 8-31-2013 at 04:34 PM

Got my RP in La Paz in June 2013, apparently just before the new jefe came in. Had FM3s before this, all processed in La Paz. Getting the RP was easier, less paperwork needed (?) even though I have owned a Mexican Corp all along.

BajaBlanca - 9-1-2013 at 11:06 AM

Anyone done the RP in santa rosalia recently?

rts551 - 9-1-2013 at 11:22 AM

Blanca. Check with Rich.

jeffg - 9-1-2013 at 11:59 AM

Does anyone know what time the La Paz immigration office opens? We're going in tomorrow to do the fingerprints / signatures part of the process. So far so good...

Bajatripper - 9-3-2013 at 11:27 AM

Thanks for all the info, fellow Nomads. Got what I needed out of it (and David, you've gotta share!).

rts551 - 9-3-2013 at 01:36 PM

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Originally posted by Bajatripper
(and David, you've gotta share!).


I don't now? could be glue?

About a month

capitolkat - 9-4-2013 at 10:58 AM

Submitted the application on July 5, and paid all fees up front- facilitator said that speeds the process-- went for fingerprints on July 26, and got the RP on August 8-- in La paz- smooth and no problems.....

redmesa - 9-4-2013 at 01:16 PM

Lucky you...We started for RP in February and are still in the process. Forms changed, mistakes were made, papers were lost, new jefe in La Paz, etc. Our fingers are crossed that there is a light at the end of the tunnel soon.

monoloco - 9-4-2013 at 02:12 PM

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Originally posted by redmesa
Lucky you...We started for RP in February and are still in the process. Forms changed, mistakes were made, papers were lost, new jefe in La Paz, etc. Our fingers are crossed that there is a light at the end of the tunnel soon.
That's why we just hired the Paper Chase to do it for us this time. Only had to make one trip to La Paz to get er done.