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[*] posted on 7-10-2009 at 05:39 PM


Ronni

You are getting conflicting answers because there is no standard between Mexican Consulates in the U.S., and also between regional immigration offices in Baja. Hard to believe, but true. The Consulate in Sacramento has different application forms and requirements than does San Diego. Same for each individual regional office in Baja, and to make it even more confusing, it all depends on the immigration officer you are dealing with.

I just deleted the details of my horror story. Lots of people have them and are probably each a little different. Let it suffice to say that I know what I am talking about. Like some have suggested here, it may have been easier to hire an agent to get it through for me. I didn't. :(

Each immigration office really wants you to initiate the process in their own regional office. Now you have already gotten yours issued in San Diego so I would suggest getting an agent in Rosarito Beach. I don't want to scare you. It will get done one way or the other, but there is the fear of the unknown and the hassle factor. However, there is the possibility that you could do it yourself and that it would go smoothly.

Regarding getting your FM3 stamped at the border, you don't have to. (That requirement is for FMTs, and for air departures and arrivals with FM3s). You DO have to report your Baja address within 10 days of arrival. They stamp it then.

You have to renew it in Rosarito. The Consulates do not do renewals. Be sure you don't let it expire. When you or your agent goes in with your FM3 this year to report your address, ask for a checklist of what you need for renewal next year.

Good luck Ronni, and report back to us how it went for you.




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[*] posted on 7-10-2009 at 05:52 PM


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Originally posted by SDRonni
Thanks so much for all the info! One last question regarding FM-3. I understand we will have it stamped as soon as we cross the border. We will most likely get an agent for the registration in Rosarito. Does that have to take place immediately or at the first annual renewal time?


I was thinking about this, the Mexican agent can not legally stamp an incomplete form. This comes up for each new arrival with pre-made US Fm3.

It leads to some confusion here for first time FM-3 visa holders made by US based MX consulate.

As stated by Tonart

You have 10 days to visit the INM in your region.

From that date, you have forever to complete the registration. Which is why I object to paying an agent except that they will do a much better job than you and make it really easy and simple-my first MX visa took 60 days of regular visits with the INM women for tacos. On the other hand, I have found all the MX INM agents I met to become the greatest of friends, women and men I respect and enjoy sharing time together. So in retrospect, I would never give up the opportunity to know Mexico especially with something as important to you as your personal Visa from your new City where you want to live with your friends forever. I know you are going to love it! I heard about the changes in the office there and their desire to help a bunch of people get visas where they could not easily before. Have fun Ronni!
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[*] posted on 7-10-2009 at 06:57 PM


This reminds me of an old time story pues, pues un amigo pues, the airport INM agent stamped my US FM3 which was not yet registered at my local INM which is a mistake pues.
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