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[*] posted on 5-8-2011 at 04:00 PM
The fun times we have all had at Immigration.


It has been almost a year since the last time I shared a video, so I am trying to remember how I did it. Hope this works as it really drives home what dealing with Immigration is all about.

http://youtu.be/XXWZ3uAEKsw
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[*] posted on 5-8-2011 at 04:11 PM


If only! That cracked me up. I sent it to Sergio at the Paperworks in Cabo. Perfect. Thanks



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[*] posted on 5-8-2011 at 04:12 PM


That's funny Eli

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[*] posted on 5-8-2011 at 04:36 PM


I for one am so very glad I never ever have to go back into an Immigration office ever, ever again, dealing with them was such a nightmare.
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[*] posted on 5-8-2011 at 05:07 PM


worse in the States .... much longer lines and much unhappier workers. very stressful. here it is just a LOT of running aorund and useless paperwork but nerveracking rather than stressful.

and I loved the office in Mexico City. Few people and smiles all around !!





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[*] posted on 5-8-2011 at 05:24 PM


I know one guy over here who refused to use a "facilitator" to get his FM-3 and he claimed it took him 38 trips before they finally gave him one.

After about 8-10 trips, it must have been THE office joke for quite a while....

"How many trips does it take a gringo to get his FM-3?"

"As many as you want, apparently".

This was before the latest housecleaning at the INM offices; I have no complaints now.

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[*] posted on 5-8-2011 at 05:26 PM


Paperwork for bureaucrats is like makeup for a mortician, shows life where none exists, ( to miss-quote Mark Twain).

Here, there, everywhere I believe Immigration is the same, they have power over your life, they decide if you get to stay where you want to be or not.

I am sure we all have had different experiences, mine was a nightmare.
For me, it was much more than just paper chasing, it was a battle to get my working papers. I remember once an Immigration officer telling me that if he wanted me to get down on my knees and service him, he had that power over me, I was so glad to pay him mordia instead.

I am glad I now can speak my mind without fear of reprisal from Immigration. Before I became a citizen, I would not have even posted this.
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[*] posted on 5-8-2011 at 05:50 PM


When were you last at your local office, Eli? Many are reporting a much more sane experience.

Sounds like you had a bad experience. I can almost hear the strains now........

"Eli's coming and the cards say...........a broken heart".




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[*] posted on 5-8-2011 at 07:08 PM


That was the early 90's. I am glad to hear that things are easier for Y'all now.
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[*] posted on 5-9-2011 at 06:43 AM


I have noticed a real change for the better over the years at the Santa Rosalita office. Very pleasant now renewing my FM-3. Can't talk of other offices, however, I am sure others will. Jim

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[*] posted on 5-9-2011 at 10:47 AM


FUNNY!



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[*] posted on 5-10-2011 at 04:36 PM


Eli, we all had difficult encounters during the Nineties in La Paz. I believe it was in great part retribution for California Politics and early US immigration madness!! Remember Old Blues? Then, The Lady Licenseado?? They didn't like us being here. Working papers ?? when their TV News showed nightly reports of violence towards Mexicans, albeit slanted. Sometimes, sharing beers and coctails we share stories that we are all glad are over, for the time being. I'm a Naturalized Mexicano altho locals can't believe it??! Se la Vie. Tio
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[*] posted on 5-10-2011 at 04:40 PM


Old Blue Eyes! He was sinister. Tio The woman's name/nickname evades me. Remember them, anyone?
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[*] posted on 5-10-2011 at 06:02 PM


All that's needed is the right bribe, this is Mexico. One of my wifes co- workers, with a dual US and Mexican citizenship, retired to Guadalajara. they lasted about 1 year, said they got tired of having to pay bribes for everthing, including getting their cable hooked up.
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[*] posted on 5-10-2011 at 07:07 PM


tiotomas,
Yep, Blue Eyes, that was him and sinister is a great word to describe him, still gives me the willies. I rememeber we use to call her dragon lady that is all. Aw well, we are still here and they are long gone, can't even remember their names, sez something.
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[*] posted on 5-10-2011 at 08:12 PM


That is an absolute hoot!!!

I recall one time in the old days, 1970's, bringing a tent trailer with my boat on top in to Baja with a Nordstrom receipt, true story, got into a game of stamp/stamp with the guy, he would stamp, I would pretend to stamp, we both enjoyed it and then I just slipped my papers and the Norstrom receipt under his stamp and was good to go! Last time through the border the nice young people at the desk in Tijuana filled out both mrsfish and my paperwork for us, mrsfish stayin in the RV, nicest border crossing EVER!!!
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[*] posted on 5-12-2011 at 08:41 AM


I recognized that guy! He's the former Immigration Jefe from Ensenada.



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[*] posted on 5-12-2011 at 06:21 PM


Eli, LOL that reminds me of why I double copy everything even if they say only one! My wife always tells me I overdo the coping thing but I do not want to be told to go two offices down to pay to get a copy and stand in line there only to come back to a bigger line where I had been at the window to get serviced! However, I have had the same thing from the American Customs on the Sentri paperwork the first time it started as many others probably did also. Ahhhh, Government at work testing our desire to survive,LOL> Take Care & Travel Safe " No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN" bajafun777



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[*] posted on 5-28-2011 at 04:02 PM
Funny Video On Mex Govt Bureaucracy


Excuse if this has been posted before, off the
San Carlos board
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=X...
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[*] posted on 5-28-2011 at 04:07 PM


Quote:
Originally posted by sancho
Excuse if this has been posted before,



Tres veces, but it's always fun to watch. :biggrin:
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