rhintransit
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FOLLOW UPanyone done their own FM2/3 with lucrative activities application?
thought I'd follow this up as I recently picked up my FM 2 (renewal ) with permission for lucrative activities.
I had wanted an 'artista/technico' recognition but didn't fit in the box...no art degree. with my basic Spanish I really couldn't understand all the
technicalities/requirements and ended up going to a local accountant who knew what was needed...and was able to explain it somewhat to me.
basically he set me up as a small business and did all the paperwork for INM. it was really handy to have his office pick up the phone and talk with
INM. what we sent in was...a letter requesting the change, a few pages of what I wanted to do, some photos of various artwork, some programs from
shows I'd done, letters from various local authorities endorsing/attesting to my artistic ability, and, most important it seems a letter swearing I
would immediately apply for a tax number and bring that back to INM.
worked though I am still waiting for the tax number. guess I should say it worked that I have permission to work. no recognition as the 'artista'
category but oh, well.
several people recommended I just fabricate a degree but I didn't want to go that route. since I expect INM to follow the rules, I have to follow
them, too.
I had to get over my "I should be able to do this" attitude and just hand it over to someone else. I still had to make all the trips to INM, and the
tax place, and do all the running around, but it was well worth the cost.
have never resorted to an agent before for my applications. this year I'd like to go artists/technico with lucrative activities. I'm due to renew.
my best guess/assessment is that this is two separate applications. but the inm website is clear as mud, and of course in Spanish. has anyone DIY'd,
this part, in the past two years, since the computer stuff came in? thanks.
[Edited on 12-11-2011 by rhintransit]
[Edited on 2-2-2012 by rhintransit]
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reality\'s never been of much use out here...
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BajaRat
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lucrative activities! I want that!
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tehag
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Check U2U
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BajaBlanca
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we did the original and all renewals for the last couple years ourselves, but do you know, the rules seemed to change every time we went in and
immigration did NOT do such a hot job of keeping us on the right track. If I had to do it again myself: I would use Alonzo Lopez or anyone else
recommended, for the whole shebang.... here is his number for those who might be interested. He has helped us with other matters and he speaks
fluent English and he comes to you:
ALSONZO LOPEZ - 612 142-9590
alonsobaja@prodigy.net.mx
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Loretana
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Roberta,
Take a copy of your degree (in art?) to a US Notary and get the Apostille from your home state. At that point you can begin the process of proclaming
your "expertise".
(In my case, my English/Spanish degree, so I can teach in LTO)
I recommend speaking to Bianca at IMN, with a translator, if your Spanish is lacking. The new officers are quite helpful, and pleasant to deal with
here in Loreto.
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gnukid
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I do my own lucrativo every year and yes the rules change so therefore no need for an expert since they do not exist. Simply proceed and it will go
fine. If you have a question do research or ask here.
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Cardon Man
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I always thought that one needed a job offer from a Mexican business to go "lucrativa" and be able to work. Am I to understand that all one requires
is a degree or other specialized training in order to work legally?
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I pretty much agree with gnukid.
My wife has a lucrativa (they even came by her place of work to check on her) and, while the rules for obtaining one have changed, it just keeps
getting easier. I'd inquire at the INM office about what's required, if you're close enough to do so.
We have so-called "experts" over here who charge 50-100 DOLLARS to handle the process for those who are challenged by it, for whatever reasons (fear
of the system, no Spanish, geographically or chronologically challenged). Our acquaintances who use them seem to take four times longer in getting
them.
Over at our INM office, you can get one in less than a week. Last renewal involved two, 5-10 minute visits. On line, we follow it's progress from
arrival in Ciudad Obregon to processing in Obregon to return to our Guaymas office. At least over here, it never really says, "come to the office for
final processing" or something like that. When it says that it has been returned to your office of application, that means it's ready.
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gnukid
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Yes you need a sponsor with a letter of offer to work, even if the company is your own and you are the president!
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tehag
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Ampliación de actividades
I just did this and no such sponsor letter was required. It is my own company.
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gnukid
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A letter is required but can be waived (if you ask) if you are noted as the administer unico and have the original association papers and a copy with
you. Still a carta de oferta is a requirement. It should be noted on your application confirmation among many other notes.
Perhaps a business card with the company logo with your name on it can suffice as well.
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rhintransit
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follow upanyone done their own FM2/3 with lucrative activities application?
see last entry for follow up
reality\'s never been of much use out here...
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