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Hook
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Rob, I'd love to see a link to the draft rules. Got one?
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Forgot to say...When the agent was explaining FM-3, FM-2 and Immagrado, he said "with a FM-2 you can not be out of the country more than 365 days in a
5 year period." Wanting to confirm what he had just said I said "so you are saying 365 days in 5 years and there is no annual limit?" He replied "it
is 365 days in 5 years."
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Back in 2010 the rules changed, but even before that it was 18 months rather than 12, no idea where your agent got that figure from.
From May 2010, it has been no more than 2 years absence in total in any five years (section F 6.1.4 of the rules at http://dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5129775&fecha=... ).
This will all totally change when the 2011 Migration Law comes into effect, quite likely later this year. Initially it looks like it's going to be
much simpler, according to the latest draft rules.
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Rob, the agent is an INM agent. We have never hired anyone to do our FM's...we go to the INM office to ask questions from the people that actually
process the FM's. I would think the agent we talked with would know the latest rules.
One thing I have learned after dealing with INM (directly) is:
1. Every INM office seems to have their own interpretation of "rules"...which makes it really difficult for foreigners.
2. There may be new rules but they never seems to activate them or they just don't follow them.
I hope you are correct however all I can do is take the gentleman at his word. I was only trying to pass along what I thought was the most current
information, after all we did this on May 24th.
I hope this clears up any miscommunication on my part.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by karenintx
1. Every INM office seems to have their own interpretation of "rules"...which makes it really difficult for foreigners.
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Thanks, I didn't realise this was your local INM official's idea of the rules rather than an agent (I don't use an agent either).
You're right that each place interprets the rules differently (which is sometimes helpful if they are more relaxed than the official rules!), or don't
keep up to date with changes. But it's still useful to know what the real rules are, as a starting point.
| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Rob, I'd love to see a link to the draft rules. Got one? |
Solomon Freimuth in Quintana Roo has a very short article and link (with more to follow) at:
My Mexican Lawyer Blog
Rob
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Well, someone just got back from the INM office in Guaymas. He was applying for his ninth renewal of an FM3.
He was DEFINITELY told by the INM agent that there is now a limit of FOUR renewals of an FM3. In his words, the options now are:
"Option One - leave Mexico (at least as far as KM-21, THE major checkpoint below Nogales, Sonora) and purchase a Tourist Card. Then return to office
and apply for new FM-3 which will have 4 annual renewals. Option Two - upgrade to FM-2 and not have to leave Mexico to reapply. FM-3 cost is 1451.00
pesos per year. FM-2 cost is 3139.00 pesos per year with an additional cost of 750.00 pesos which I believe is for the first year.
Clearly they want us to have a FM-2
We were advised there is a two month period after FM-3 expires where there will be no penalties applied if we opt to leave and reapply for FM-3."
So, that's the latest over here.......................
[Edited on 6-7-2012 by Hook]
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I'm sure that there is a super computer somewhere in MX that is keeping track of all the time FM holders spend out of the country and that the
information is available to all Immigration offices. Sure it is....
Seems like now is a good time to apply for the FM-2 before they do get that system worked out.
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Does anyone know if its possible to get a second 180 day FMT in a one year period? Im hearing it is not??Looking for the right answer?
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by meme
Does anyone know if its possible to get a second 180 day FMT in a one year period? Im hearing it is not??Looking for the right answer?
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I know MANY people who have done that.
In fact, I just realized that I have done that..............
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
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Does anyone know if its possible to get a second 180 day FMT in a one year period? Im hearing it is not??Looking for the right answer?
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I know MANY people who have done that.
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It might be wise to not mention this while applying. You can never tell the mood of the agent at IMN.
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will know tommorow the facilitator called and said my FM3#7 is ready.
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Look on the back of your FM3. See what the number is next to the word Porraga. That indicates the number of RENEWALS you've had.
You might just ask your facilitator if they have heard anything about limiting the number of renewals.
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The lady that does ours(#9) advised us to stay with the FM-3 not go to FM-2.
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